Shure VP 82

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Shure VP 82

Shure

VP 82

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 277685
Brand: Shure
Model: VP 82
Price: $437.80

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The VP 82 is a seriously focused microphone—perfect for capturing clean dialogue or specific sound sources in environments where you can't control the acoustics. Its directional pickup is fantastic, making it a great choice for film, video production, and live events needing precise audio. It’s a solid, reliable tool for the semiprofessional.

Product Description

  • Shure VP 82
  • Shotgun Microphone
  • For semiprofessional AV applications
  • Excellent off-axis rejection
  • Lobar
  • Frequency range: 150 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Output impedance: 144 Ohm
  • 137.5 dB SPL max
  • Dimensions (L x Ø): 195 x 22 mm
  • Weight: 76 g
  • Incl. bag 95A2313 and windscreen A89SW
PROS
  • • Excellent off-axis rejection minimizes room noise effectively
  • • Robust, lightweight aluminum body feels surprisingly durable
  • • Lobar pattern provides precise sound capture for dialogue
  • • Broad frequency response captures detail across the spectrum
CONS
  • • Limited polar pattern options restrict versatility in diverse scenarios
  • • Higher output impedance may require a preamp for optimal gain
  • • Small form factor can be challenging to mount securely sometimes

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Key Features

Mic Type Condenser, Shotgun
Polar Pattern Lobar
Frequency Range 150 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL 137.5 dB SPL
Sensitivity -35 dB (1 V/Pa at 1 kHz)
Connector XLR3
Weight 76 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The NTG5 is often considered slightly more refined in its upper-midrange response, but the VP 82 holds its own and offers a more robust build at a more accessible price point.
While the windscreen helps, it's still a shotgun mic, so extreme wind conditions will require a blimp or other more substantial wind protection.
Given the relatively high output impedance, a clean, low-noise preamp with ample gain is ideal – something like a Cloudlifter or a similar device can be beneficial.

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