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<h2>Where can the VP83F be used?</h2>

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.

<h2>What sound characteristics does it lend to video recordings?</h2>

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.

<h2>How does the VP83F differ from the VP83?</h2>

As well as integrated flash recording, the VP83F offers the following additional features compared to the VP83:

<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

Shotgun

Tailored

Broadcast/ENG

Film & TV production

Broadcasting

Recording

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

Lobar

Field & Event Production

Speech

How It Works

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 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 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.""
"


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

"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

The product includes a windscreen, integrated digital flash recording, superior RF immunity, an easy-to-read backlit LCD display, 5-position joystick, and integrated Rycote Lyre shock mounting system for isolation from vibration and mechanical noise.

Vocals

VP83F Lenshopper™

VP83F Lenshopper™, 

Condenser

Field recording

Broadcast Studio

Mobile Recording

TV/film set

VP83F LensHopper Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone with Integrated Flash Recording

Condenser Microphone, Lobar, Black, 3.5 mm Jack Connector

VP83F

ShurePlus MOTIV™

MOTIV™ Video

ShurePlus MOTIV™ Desktop

MOTIV Mix™

The MOTIV MV88+ Video Kit is a premium Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone.

Your new mobile recording rig directly connects to any Apple device via a Lightning connector, or via USBC to select *additional devices.

The MV88+ has all you need to capture great content right out of the box. The included phone mount is also compatible with your existing set‐up, allowing to connect to any tripod with a &frac14;&rdquo;‐20 (or &frac14; camera tripod) connector.

The free ShurePlus MOTIV audio &amp; video Apps enable recording control, and the ability to save and share your content in multiple formats. Apps include real‐time audio control, including five built‐in DSP preset modes (Speech, Singing, Flat, Acoustic Instrument, Loud), microphone gain, stereo width, and high‐quality 24‐bit /48 kHz recording.

The MV88+ Video Kit is the perfect high‐fidelity solution for mobile capture of all variations: live performance, field recording, interviewing, audio for video and vocal and instrument recording.

Stereo Condenser Microphone

MV88+ User Guide

MOTIV Digital Microphones Brochure

MV88+ Compatibility Chart

MV88+ Video User Guide

<ul>
	<li>Includes industry leading Manfrotto PIXI mini tripod, phone clamp &amp; shoe-mount, USB-C &amp; lightning cables</li>
	<li>Includes neoprene roll-up bag to keep all your accessories in one place</li>
	<li>Built-In Headphone Output for real-time monitoring</li>
	<li>Pristine audio for multiple set ups (included phone mount is also compatible with your existing set-up, allowing you to connect to any tripod with a connector)</li>
	<li>All metal construction</li>
	<li>Detailed stereo capture, five DSP preset modes</li>
	<li>Shure MOTIV Audio App for pro-level recording</li>
	<li>Shure MOTIV Video for onscreen control</li>
	<li>*Allows for phone charging while mic is in use (requires USB-A cable and Apple USB3 camera adapter) - iOS users only</li>
</ul>

*If you are using a USB-3 adaptor, to benefit from the ability to charge your iphone while using the MV88+, we recommend you plug the microphone into your phone first, and adjust settings as required.

FREE Apps to create, record, edit and share in seconds

The audio you’ve wanted.

Your everything mic.

Monitoring made easy.

Shure MOTIV MV88+ Video Kit

End-Address/Small Diaphragm

Adjustable

Podcasting

Radio

The Shure MV88+ Video Kit is a stereo condenser microphone with all accessories included to get recording directly to your phone in an instant. Just add phone.

Bidirectional

Cardioid

Home Recording

MOTIV

TV/Film & ENG

The birth of a new portable audio & video recording kit is here, giving you all the tools you need, right out of the box. The kit includes a Manfrotto® PIXI tripod, phone clamp, and mount, as well as iOS and USB-C cables for next-level compatibility and connectivity. Just add your phone and you’ll be capturing professional quality content wherever you are. *Packaging may vary.

Acoustic Guitar

Ambience

Banjo

Brass

Electric Bass / Amp

Electric Guitar / Amp

Orchestra

Piano

Woodwinds

MV88+ Video Kit

MV88+ Video Kit, 

Rehearsal Space

Home/Project Studio

New Packaging. Condenser Microphone, Switchable Polar Pattern (Bidirectional / Cardioid), Black, LTG Connector

MV88+DIG-VIDKIT

3 Pin XLR

The VP82 is a professional shotgun microphone for use in A / V sound reinforcement.

	Compact and lightweight with a wide aperture and excellent off-axis rejection, the VP82 is the affordable and reliable choice for camera-mounted broadcast and media production applications.

Short shotgun microphone for semi-professional applications                

Broadcast Brochure (TV Studio), English

VP82 User Guide

Updated Technology
<ul>
	<li>
		Best-in-class audio performance</li>
	<li>
		Integrated preamplifier design (not modular)</li>
	<li>
		Wide aperture for near-field sound sources</li>
	<li>
		Natural off-axis rejection</li>
	<li>
		Economical choice with small footprint; compact and lightweight</li>
	<li>
		Superior Shure design and rugged, roadworthy construction</li>
</ul>

	Accessories
<ul>
	<li>
		Zipper pouch and foam windscreen included</li>
	<li>
		Compatible with VP89S premium accessories 
		 </li>
</ul>

Theater

Performance

Professional shotgun microphone for camera-mounted A / V media production applications.

Short shotgun microphone offers a compact and lightweight recording option for near-field sound sources, and includes a foam windscreen, natural off-axis rejection and compatibility with VP89/S premium accessories.

Choir

VP82

Theater Stage

VP82 – Short shotgun microphone for semi-professional applications

Condenser Microphone, Lobar, Black, 3-pin XLR Connector

Premium Modular Shotgun Microphone   

VP89 CAD

VP89 User Guide

Updated Technology

<ul>
	<li>State-of-the-art preamplifier redesign</li>
	<li>Superior RF immunity</li>
	<li>Internal low-frequency roll-off</li>
	<li>Recessed low-cut filter switch for additional control</li>
	<li>Smaller footprint</li>
	<li>Superior Shure design and rugged, roadworthy construction</li>
</ul>

Modularity: Long, medium, and short cartridge / barrel housings

Long

<ul>
	<li>For targeting sound sources over long distances (sporting events, ENG, wildlife, field recording)</li>
	<li>Extremely narrow pickup angle</li>
	<li>Unmatched quality of off-axis rejection</li>
</ul>

Medium

<ul>
	<li>Wider target aperture for greater degree of ambience (audience response, talk shows, live concerts)</li>
	<li>Narrow pickup angle</li>
	<li>Unmatched quality of off-axis rejection</li>
</ul>

Short

<ul>
	<li>High volume, widest aperture for greatest degree of ambience in near-field target range (camera mounting, discreet mounting)&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Wide pickup angle</li>
	<li>Unmatched quality of off-axis rejection</li>
</ul>

Full Range of Complementary Accessories

<ul>
	<li>Carrying case and foam windscreen included</li>
	<li>Custom premium suspension windshield kits* (L/M/S options):
	<ul>
		<li>Suspension mount</li>
		<li>Rigid windshield (&ldquo;blimp&rdquo;) for full microphone enclosure with included grey fur sheath option</li>
		<li>Boom adapter and pistol-grip mounting options</li>
		<li>XLR-XLR cabling</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Custom dark grey slide-on fur windshields* (&ldquo;Softie,&rdquo; L/M/S options)</li>
	<li>Mounting options*
	<ul>
		<li>Custom boom mount (L only)</li>
		<li>Pistol-grip mount (M/S options)</li>
		<li>&quot;Hot shoe&quot; camera-top mount (M/S options)</li>
		<li>CCA side-rear mount (M/S options)</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

*Exclusively manufactured by Rycote&reg; Microphone Windshields Ltd. for Shure

Shure VP89 shotgun microphone for precision sound in broadcast audio and sound for film. Learn more about the Shure VP89 shotgun mic.

Shure VP89 Shotgun Family

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"The Shure VP89 shotgun microphone family will provide the user, whether a radio reporter or sound recordist, with high-quality sound reproduction in a road-ready package that will satisfy 99.9999 percent of all audio recording requirements that arise in field work."


Radio World, Aug. 2012

"The Shure VP89/L/M/S and accessories are a solid family of tools targeting the ENG market. They are well made, light weight and simply functional."


TV Technology, 16.04.2012

"Aimed at the professional, Shure continues its tradition of superior quality with the VP89…"


Videomaker, 27.03.2012

Premium modular shotgun microphone offers superior preamplifier design with RF immunity for pick-up of audience response, talk shows, and concerts. The product includes a low-cut filter switch, wide pickup angle, and unmatched off-axis rejection.

VP89

VP89, 

Long Shotgun Microphone with Case & Foam Windscreen

Condenser Microphone, Switchable Polar Pattern (Hypercardioid / Lobar), Bottom Cable Exit, Black, 3-pin XLR Connector

VP89L

Medium Shotgun Microphone with Case & Foam Windscreen

VP89M

Short Shotgun Microphone with Case & Foam Windscreen

VP89S

Windjammer               

Exclusively developed by Shure with Rycote® for the VP83 and VP83F LensHopper™ models, the Windjammer is a high quality synthetic fur cover that fits snugly over the foam windshield and provides an additional 25 dB of wind noise reduction.

A83-FUR

Windjammer reduces unwanted wind noise by 25 dB when used with VP83 and VP83F LensHopper models.

Foam Windscreen              

Foam windscreen replaces a VP83 or VP83F LensHopper windscreen.

A83W

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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VP83 LensHopper Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone

VP83

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The ultra-compact VP83 LensHopper&trade; is an all-in-one solution for capturing detailed, high-definition audio with full low-end response for professional results every time. For use with DSLR cameras and HD camcorders, the VP83 features a rugged build and true-to-life audio quality, expertly combining form and function. Its easily accessible controls enable quick adjustments for different recording environments.

Camera Mount Microphone

Exceptional Audio Performance with User-Friendly Controls

<ul>
	<li>High sensitivity and low self-noise with wide frequency range for natural audio reproduction</li>
	<li>Highly directional supercardioid / lobar polar pattern that rejects unwanted off-axis audio while clearly capturing the intended sound source</li>
	<li>Superior RF immunity that avoids unwanted audio artifacts from cellular and RF devices</li>
	<li>Easily accessible controls at the back of the microphone:
	<ul>
		<li>Three-position gain (-10 dB pad, 0, +20 dB boost) to compensate for different recording environments</li>
	</ul>

	<ul>
		<li>Low-cut filter to eliminate background noise and room ambience</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

 
Durable and Lightweight

<ul>
	<li>Integrated Rycote&reg; Lyre&reg; shock mounting system that provides robust isolation from vibration and mechanical noise (exclusively developed with Rycote for the VP83)</li>
	<li>Durable, all-metal construction that meets legendary Shure quality standards in an ultra-lightweight design</li>
</ul>

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

The VP83 shotgun microphone works with DSLR cameras and HD camcorders, capturing detailed, high-definition audio with full low-end response.

VP83 Lenshopper^™

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