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<h2>Where can the VP83 be used?</h2>

<p>The VP83 allows you to easily capture detailed, high definition audio when video recording with a DSLR camera. It can also be used with portable audio recorders. The integrated coiled 3.5 mm cable connects directly to the recording device’s audio input.</p>

<h2>What sound characteristics does it add to video recordings?</h2>

<p>The VP83 achieves natural audio reproduction with its wide frequency range, high sensitivity, low self noise, and full low end response. Its shotgun format enables it to provide a supercardioid / lobar polar pattern. This is the most tightly directional pickup pattern possible, and it effectively blocks out background noise. A three position audio gain switch (-10 dB, 0 dB, +20 dB) lets you compensate for the loudness of different sources.</p>

<h2>How does the VP83 handle varied and challenging acoustic environments?</h2>

<p>You never know what you’ll face when recording outside of the studio, so the VP83 is designed to be resilient to the common challenges of on location filming:</p>

<ul>
	<li>A switchable low cut filter reduces pickup of distracting low frequency background noise</li>
	<li>An integrated Rycote® Lyre® shock mounting system, developed exclusively for the VP83, provides superior isolation from vibration and mechanical noise</li>
	<li>The supplied foam windscreen protects against wind noise when shooting outdoors without impacting sound quality</li>
	<li>The Rycote Windjammer® synthetic fur windscreen can be used with the VP83</li>
	<li>Superior RF immunity protects against unwanted audio artefacts from nearby cellular and RF devices</li>
</ul>


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VP83 CAD

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<ul>
	<li>Highly directional supercardioid / lobar polar pattern</li>
	<li>Natural audio reproduction with wide frequency range, high sensitivity, very low self noise, and full low end response</li>
	<li>Three position audio gain switch (-10 dB, 0 dB, +20 dB)</li>
	<li>Switchable low cut filter to reduce pickup of low frequency background noise</li>
	<li>Integrated Rycote Lyre shock mounting system to provide isolation from vibration and mechanical noise</li>
	<li>Foam windscreen protects against wind noise when shooting outdoors without impacting sound quality, and compatible with Rycote Windjammer synthetic fur windscreen for particularly windy environments</li>
	<li>Superior RF immunity protects against unwanted audio artefacts from cellular and RF devices</li>
	<li>Ultra lightweight, yet durable, all metal construction designed to legendary Shure quality standards</li>
	<li>Up to 130 hours of battery life from 1 AA alkaline battery</li>
	<li>Standard size shoe mount with 6.35 mm threaded base for on camera use, or easy mounting on a stand</li>
</ul>


Shotgun

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Film & TV production

Broadcasting

Recording

The Shure VP83 Lenshopper is a shotgun camera mount microphone with adjustable gain for any aspiring videographer, vlogger or film maker.

Lobar

Field & Event Production

Speech

VP83 & VP83F LensHopper Microphones 

"The VP83F (and the VP83, if you trust recording to the DSLR only) produces clear audio with excellent rejection of lateral sound. The shock mount and low-cut filter attenuate wind and handling noise. For shooters on the run, LensHopper allows excellent audio reproduction at a reasonable price."


Digital Video, 21.10.2013

"The VP83F is unique in this class of microphone because it features a headphone jack for monitoring audio right from the mic and a built-in micro-SDHC card slot for capturing dual-track audio to the card and camera without the need for an extra audio recorder." 


HDVideoPro, 8/26/2013

"""The Shure VP83F LensHopper is in a class by itself mainly because of the built in recorder. This is the first real DSLR designed mic able to produce high quality recordings when shooting with DSLR’s. A VP83F LensHopper will definitely be a part of my location audio kit""; ""The VP83F LensHopper is super easy to figure out and operate.""
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Location Crew, 8/23/2013

"Shure's VP83 shotgun mic is a perfect fit if you are looking to record significantly cleaner audio than your on-board DSLR mic at an affordable price. "


ProductionHUB /DSLR Newsletter, 24.10.2013

An instant upgrade to professional sound with your DSLR camera or HD camcorder; the VP83 is a shotgun microphone that will take your video production to the next level. Two sliders allow for quick adjustment to microphone gain and a low-cut filter to tailor your sound, wherever you find yourself creating. We’ve spent years perfecting our sound, so let us take care of your audio on your next ‘run and gun’ videography shoot with this shoe-mounted microphone for full high-definition recordings.

Vocals

VP83 Lenshopper™

Condenser

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Broadcast Studio

Mobile Recording

TV/film set

VP83 LensHopper Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

<p>Condenser Microphone, Lobar, Black, 3.5 mm Jack Connector</p>


VP83

<h2>Where can the VP83F be used?</h2>

<p>The VP83F is a compact condenser shotgun microphone which allows you to easily capture detailed, high definition audio when video recording with DSLR cameras and camcorders. It can also be used with portable audio recorders. For ultimate convenience, and to enable standalone operation, it features integrated flash recording. A detachable coiled cable with 3.5 mm gold plated connector allows you to simultaneously record onto the camera.</p>

<h2>What sound characteristics does it lend to video recordings?</h2>

<p>The VP83F delivers professional quality, natural audio reproduction with high sensitivity, low self noise, wide frequency range, and a full low end response. Its shotgun format enables it to provide a supercardioid / lobar polar pattern. This is the most tightly directional pickup pattern possible, providing effective background noise rejection. The VP83F supports high quality recording directly onto microSD cards (24 bit / 48 kHz, WAV file format), and an 8 GB microSD card can hold up to 15 hours of audio.</p>

<h2>How does the VP83F differ from the VP83?</h2>

<p>As well as integrated flash recording, the VP83F offers the following additional features compared to the VP83:</p>

<ul>
	<li>A dedicated 3.5 mm headphone output lets you monitor your audio in real time</li>
	<li>An easy to read, backlit LCD display shows audio level, battery life, track information, headphone volume, gain, low cut filter and remaining recording time</li>
	<li>A five position joystick provides advanced user controls for headphone monitoring, low cut filter and gain adjustments, track management and playback control</li>
	<li>Audio gain can be adjusted in 1 dB increments, up to 60 dB, so you can very precisely match the recording level to the loudness of your sound source</li>
	<li>Recording can be initiated with a one touch record button</li>
</ul>


Camera Mount Microphone With Flash

VP83F User Guide

<ul>
	<li>Detachable coiled cable with 3.5 mm gold plated connector allows you to record onto the camera</li>
	<li>Highly directional supercardioid / lobar polar pattern</li>
	<li>Integrated digital flash recording to microSD cards (24 bit / 48 kHz, WAV file format), up to 15 hours of audio on a 8 GB card</li>
	<li>Superior RF immunity protects against unwanted audio artefacts from cellular and RF devices</li>
	<li>Integrated professional quality Rycote Lyre shock mounting system provides isolation from vibration and mechanical noise</li>
	<li>Foam windscreen minimises wind noise (Rycote Windjammer available separately for high wind recording)</li>
	<li>An easy to read backlit LCD display, five position joystick, one button recording, and 3.5 mm headphone monitoring output, provide effective and straightforward device operation</li>
	<li>60 dB audio gain adjustment, in single dB increments</li>
	<li>Up to 10 hours of battery life from 2 AA alkaline batteries</li>
	<li>Durable yet lightweight all metal construction</li>
	<li>Standard size shoe mount with 6.3 mm threaded base for on camera use, or easy mounting on a stand</li>
</ul>


Sound pro perfection

SD card’s a charm

Lose the noise

Form for function

Why It’s Better

The Shure VP83F Lenshopper is a shotgun camera mount microphone with single-increment gain adjustment for any professional videographer, vlogger or film maker.

How It Works

"The big benefit of the VP83F is its internal recorder, which provides both backup audio, as well as enabling the mic to work as a completely independent recording system...The Shure VP83F is a good-sounding shotgun mic that’s well made and easy to handle."


Government Video, 1/22/2014

"The Shure Lens Hopper VP83F is a great product. If one needed a simple run and gun shotgun mic, look no further. It does everything it set out to do, and does it with intuitive design and quality construction. Shure has made its name making rugged, quality products and the VP83F is right on the money!"


Videomaker, 9/6/2013

Quality that’s in the Details

Unless you’re into second-rate sound, it’s likely that your DSLR or HD camera isn’t cutting it. It’s also the reason for the LensHopper™ VP83F.  Get ultra-clean, accurate audio steeped in almost a century of excellence. Add integrated micro-SD card recording, and up to ten hours of capture time for your perfect partner device. Packaged into a lightweight shotgun design with all-metal construction, you’re sure to appreciate our legendary durability standards. Go-anywhere audio never sounded so good. 

<h2>Updating VP83F LensHopper Firmware</h2> <p>The VP83F supports firmware updates from the memory&nbsp;card.&nbsp;Having the latest firmware installed on<br /> the unit is recommended.</p> <p>Current version: <a href="/dmsfiles/default/shure/support_downloads/software/001-000-009-VP83F">VP83F LensHopper&trade; firmware v 1.0.9</a></p> <p><strong>How to update your firmware version:</strong></p> <ol>     <li>Download VP83F LensHopper firmware zip.</li>     <li>Unzip zip file.</li>     <li>Copy VP83F firmware (filename - 001.000.009.VP83F) onto freshly formatted micro SD card.</li>     <li>Insert micro SD card with contacts facing up (towards top of device).</li>     <li>Secure outer door.</li>     <li>Power ON the VP83F unit (Left Button as you face LCD screen, Short Push).</li>     <li>Note momentary Startup Screen indicating Firmware version in the lower right corner.</li>     <li>From Home Screen, Joystick Right to Enter Main Menu.</li>     <li>From Main Menu, Joystick Down to select UTILITIES.</li>     <li>Joystick Right or Center Push to confirm.</li>     <li>Joystick Down to select UPDATE FW.</li>     <li>Joystick Right or Center Push to confirm.</li>     <li>UPDATE FW? screen should be displayed.</li>     <li>Screen should display current firmware on device and firmware on SD card.</li>     <li>Joystick Down to select YES, Centre Push to confirm.</li>     <li>Note momentary UPDATING TO&hellip; screen, followed by momentary start-up screen, followed by FW UPDATE SUCCESS, followed by Home screen.</li> </ol>

VP83F Lenshopper™

VP83F Lenshopper™, 

VP83F LensHopper Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone with Integrated Flash Recording

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<p>Replacement Foam Windscreen exclusively developed by Shure with Rycote® for the VP83 and VP83F LensHopper™ models. The Foam Windscreen ships with the VP83 and VP83F.</p>


A83W

A83-W Foam Windscreen

Foam windscreen replaces a VP83 or VP83F LensHopper windscreen.

Replacement Foam Windscreen exclusively developed by Shure with Rycote® for the VP83 and VP83F LensHopper™ models. The Foam Windscreen ships with the VP83 and VP83F.

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