Shure VP83F Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone: Crystal Clear Audio for Your Shoots
The VP83F is a compact condenser shotgun microphone that's perfect for capturing detailed, high-definition audio when video recording with DSLR cameras and camcorders. It can also be used with portable audio recorders. With integrated flash recording, it offers ultimate convenience and standalone operation. A detachable coiled cable with a 3.5mm gold-plated connector allows for simultaneous recording onto the camera.
This microphone delivers professional-quality, natural audio reproduction. Its high sensitivity, low self-noise, wide frequency range, and full low-end response ensure great sound. The shotgun format provides a supercardioid/lobar polar pattern, effectively rejecting background noise. It supports high-quality recording directly onto microSD cards (24-bit / 48 kHz, WAV file format), with an 8 GB microSD card capable of holding up to 15 hours of audio.
Features:
- • Detachable coiled cable for easy camera connection
- • Highly directional supercardioid/lobar polar pattern
- • Integrated digital flash recording to microSD cards
The VP83F also has superior RF immunity, an integrated professional quality Rycote Lyre shock mounting system, a foam windscreen, an easy-to-read backlit LCD display, a five-position joystick, one-button recording, and a 3.5 mm headphone monitoring output. It offers 60 dB audio gain adjustment in single dB increments, up to 10 hours of battery life from 2 AA alkaline batteries, and a durable yet lightweight all metal construction. It has a standard size shoe mount with a 6.3 mm threaded base for on-camera use or easy mounting on a stand.
Specifications:
- Type: Electret Condenser
- Frequency Response: 50 Hz - 20 kHz
- Recording Format: WAV, 24-bit, 48 kHz Sampling Rate
- Polar Pattern: Supercardioid/lobar
- Camera Output Impedance: 47 Ohms
- Headphone Output Impedance: 5 Ohms
- Sensitivity (open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical):
- 0 dB Gain: -35.8 dBV/Pa (16.2 mV)
- +30 dB Gain: -5.8 dBV/Pa (512.9 mV)
- Maximum SPL (1 kHz at 1% THD): 129dB SPL
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio (0 dB Gain Setting, 1 kHz at 1% THD 1000 Ohm load): 78dB
- Self Noise (equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical +30dB Gain Setting): 15.6dB SPL-A
- Operating Temperature Range: 0°F to 145°F (-18°C to 60°C)
- Storage Temperature Range: -20°F to 165°F (-29°C to 74°C)
- Operating Relative Humidity: 0 to 95%
- Housing: Cast aluminum
- Power Requirements: 2 AA batteries (Alkaline, NiMH, Rechargeable Li-Ion)
- Camera Connector Type: 1/8' (3.5 mm) dual mono, unbalanced
- Headphone Connector Type: 1/8' (3.5 mm) dual mono
- Battery Life: 10 hours (record mode) from 2 AA alkaline batteries
- Net Weight: 7.6 oz (215 g)
The Shure VP83F is a must-have for videographers and content creators. Use it with DSLR cameras, camcorders, or portable audio recorders for high-quality audio recording. Its compact size and lightweight design make it easy to carry around. Weighing only 7.6 oz (215 g), it won't add much bulk to your setup. With features like integrated flash recording and a detachable coiled cable, it offers convenience and flexibility. The highly directional supercardioid/lobar polar pattern ensures clear audio by minimizing background noise.
