End-Address Shotgun Condenser Microphone

The Shure Specialty to General Communications Microphone Series VP 89 is a professional shotgun condenser microphone for use in critical broadcast and media production applications.

The VP-89 is designed with interchangeable long, medium, and short capsules, the VP89 models provide scalable, superior off-axis rejection for focus and flexibility in a wide variety of on-site locations.

→ State-of-the-art preamplifier redesign
→ Superior RF immunity
→ Internal low-frequency roll-off
→ Recessed low-cut filter switch for additional control
→ Smaller footprint
→ Superior Shure design and rugged, roadworthy construction

Cartridge Type	Electret Condenser
Polar Pattern	Hypercardioid / Lobar
Frequency Response	VP89L= 60–20,000 Hz; VP89M= 100–20,000 Hz; VP89S= 140–20,000 Hz
Output Impedance	115.0 Ohms
Sensitivity (open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical)	-33.5 dBV/Pa (2.11 mV)
Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD)	2500 Ohms load= 132.0 dB SPL; 1000 Ohms load= 128.5 dB SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	79.0 dB
Dynamic Range (@ 1 kHz)	2500 Ohms load= 117.0 dB; 1000 Ohms load= 113.5 dB
Clipping Level (@ 1 kHz, 1% THD)	2500 Ohms load= 4.0 dBV; 1000 Ohms load= 0.0 dBV
Self Noise (equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical)	15.0 dB
Common Mode Rejection	20–20,000 Hz = 70.0 dB
Low-Frequency Filter Switch	-12 dB / oct below specified frequency
Flat Response	100 Hz
Low Frequency Roll-off	200 Hz
Operating Temperature Range	-18°C (0°F) to 57°C (135°F)
Storage Temperature Range	-29°C (-20°F) to 74°C (165°F)
Operating Relative Humidity	0 to 95%
Polarity	Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Housing	Charcoal-grey metallic painted aluminum alloy handle and grille with stainless steel screen
Power Requirements	11–52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938), <2.0 mA
Net Weight	VP89L= 174 g (6.1 oz.); VP89M= 138 g (4.9 oz.); VP89S= 117 g (4.1 oz.)