3
6 “ (15 cm)
General Description
The VP89 is a professional shotgun microphone for use in critical A/V media
production applications. 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.
Variations
The VP89 is available with long, medium, and short capsules in three model
variations: VP89L, VP89M, and VP89S.
The VP89 microphone has a tighter acceptance angle (is more directional)
when used with longer capsules, as shown in the graphic below.
Features
• Premier production microphone crafted with Shure quality, ruggedness, and
reliability
• Highly directional, uniform polar pattern optimized for distant pickup
• Modular design allows optimal performance in a wide variety of production
settings
• Designed for extremely low susceptibility to radiated and conducted hum,
GSM, and radio frequency interference (RFI)
• Superior common mode rejection
• Low self-noise and high output level
• Class A, discrete preamplifier provides transparent, extremely fast
transient response with no crossover distortion and minimal harmonic and
intermodulation distortion
• Selectable low-frequency response
• Lightweight, compact design accommodates prolonged operation,
minimizing operator fatigue attributed to many shotgun microphones
• Aircraft-grade aluminum alloy construction resists wear and abuse
• Operates over a wide range of temperatures and humidity
Changing Capsules
1. Turn off phantom power supplied to the microphone.
2. Unscrew the capsule from the preamplifier. Store the unused capsule with
its protective cap (included with the purchase of additional capsules).
3. Thread the replacement capsule to the preamp. Do not overtighten.
Note: Before each use, ensure the capsule is tightly secured to the preamp to
prevent signal loss during operation.
Wind Protection
Use the supplied windscreen to reduce wind-noise. For increased protection,
Shure offers two premium Rycote®wind protection accessories:
• Softie Windshield: Attenuates up to 25 dB of wind-noise
• Suspension Windshield Kit: Attenuates up to 38 dB of wind-noise while
preserving critical high frequencies; included Lyre suspension mounts
provide up to 25 dB of isolation
Suspension Mounts
Shure offers four Rycote®Softie Lyre Mounts to reduce handling noise and
low-frequency vibrations up to 15 dB:
• InVision Video: Secures to a standard camera shoe; for VP89S and
VP89M
• Camera Clamp Adapter (CCA): Fits into a standard camera clamp; for
VP89S, VP89M
• Pistol Grip: Adjustable handheld mount; for VP89S, VP89M
• Boom Adapter: Secures to a boom pole; for VP89L
Note: All Softie Lyre Mounts (except InVision Video) are equipped with 3/8”
and 5/8” female threaded adapters for additional mounting options.
A89U Double-Barrel Adapter
The A89U adapter routes the VP89 preamp and cable connection beneath the
capsule, shortening the length of the microphone by up to 6” (150 mm). Use
the adapter to make a highly directional microphone in a compact form-factor.
XLR Connector Gasket
This microphone is supplied with a small corrugated rubber ring in the XLR
connector to absorb the mechanical slack between the microphone and cable.
Many high-end cables are made with a rubber shoulder on the XLR-F for the
same purpose. When connecting this microphone to a cable with a rubber
shoulder XLR-F connector, remove the corrugated rubber ring from the micro-
phone to ensure a proper fit.
Load Impedance
Maximum SPL capability, output clipping level, and dynamic range vary with
the input load impedance of the preamplifier to which the microphone is con-
nected. Shure recommends a minimum input load impedance of 1000 Ohms.
Most modern microphone preamplifiers meet this requirement. Higher imped-
ance results in better performance for these specifications.
Selecting Low-Frequency Response
A two-position switch on the preamplifier adjusts the low-frequency response.
Use the low-frequency filter to reduce room noise or proximity effect.
Normal response: Provides the most natural sound in most applications.
Low-frequency rolloff: Provides a 12 dB-per-octave rolloff below the
specified frequency for each model (see product specifications). Reduces
floor rumble and low-frequency room noise from heating and air conditioning
systems.
Compatibility
The VP89 is designed for forward and backward compatibility with Shure
SM89 shotgun microphones. Capsules and preamplifiers can interchange
seamlessly between the two models.
Power Requirements
This microphone requires phantom power and performs best with a 48 V DC
supply (IEC-61938), but it can operate with supplies as low as 11 V DC. Most
modern mixers provide phantom power and require the use of a balanced mi-
crophone cable: XLR-to-XLR or XLR-to-TRS.
Note: Information in this guide is subject to change without notice. For addi-
tional information about this product, please visit www.shure.com.
Rycote Custom Accessories
Shure offers custom Rycote®suspension mounting and wind-protection solu-
tions designed for Shure VP shotgun microphones.
XLR-F
rubber shoulder corrugated rubber ring
MICROPHONE
