The Shure VP89 is a professional shotgun condenser microphone for use in critical broadcast and 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. The Shure VP89L Long Shotgun Condenser Microphone is designed for focusing/targeting sound sources over long distances (sporting events, ENG, wildlife, field recording).

MPN: VP89L

• State-of-the-art preamplifier redesign
  
• Superior RF immunity
  
• Best-in-class Shure audio performance
  
• Internal low-frequency roll-off
  
• Recessed low-cut filter switch for additional control
  
• Smaller footprint
  
• Superior Shure design and rugged, roadworthy construction
  
• Long capsule – for focusing/targeting sound sources over long distances (sporting events, ENG, wildlife, field recording)
  
• Extremely narrow pickup angle
  
• Unmatched quality of off-axis rejection
  
• Carrying case and foam windscreen included
  
  Shure VP89L Long Shotgun Condenser Microphone Specifications
  
• Type: Electret Condenser
  
• Frequency Response: 60 – 20,000 Hz
  
• Polar Pattern: Hypercardioid/Lobar
  
• Sensitivity (open circuit voltage @ 1 kHz, typical): -33.5 dBV/Pa[1] (2.11 mV)
  
• Output Impedance: 115.0 Ω
  
• Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD)
  
• 2500 Ω load: 132.0 dB SPL
  
• 1000 Ω load: 128.5 dB SPL
  
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 79.0 dB
  
• Self-Noise: 15.0 dB
  
• Dynamic Range (@ 1 kHz)
  
• 2500 Ω load: 117.0 dB
  
• 1000 Ω load: 113.5 dB
  
• Clipping Level (@ 1 kHz, 1% THD)
  
• 2500 Ω load: 4.0 dBV
  
• 1000 Ω load: 0.0 dBV
  
• 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 Rolloff: 200 Hz
  
• Operating Temperature Range: -18°C (0°F) – 57°C (135°F)
  
• Storage Temperature Range: -29°C (-20°F) – 74°C (165°F)
  
• Operating Relative Humidity: 0 – 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: 174 g (6.1 oz.)