Shure VP 89L
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Shure
VP 89L
Product Info
Article Number:
320427
Brand:
Shure
Model:
VP 89L
Category:
Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones
Price:
$1,263.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The VP 89L is a seriously focused mic, built for capturing clean audio in challenging situations. Its lobar pattern is fantastic for sports, wildlife, or film work where you need to isolate a specific sound source. It's a premium tool for professionals who need exceptional clarity and directionality.
Product Description
- Shure VP 89L
- Modular Condenser Directional Microphone
- For animal reports
- sports events
- documentary films etc
- 40 - 20
- 000 Hz
- Lobar
- 132 dB SPL max
- Switchable low cut
- Greatly reduced diffuse sound
- Includes foam windscreen A89LW and transport bag A89LC
PROS
- • Exceptional off-axis rejection minimizes unwanted room noise
- • Robust, all-metal construction feels built to withstand demanding fieldwork
- • Lobar pickup pattern offers precise audio capture in chaotic environments
- • Included accessories enhance portability and protection during transport
CONS
- • Premium-priced, limiting accessibility for budget-conscious users
- • Limited polar pattern options compared to multi-pattern condensers
- • Heavier than many small-diaphragm mics, impacting handheld use for extended periods
Product Video
Key Features
Mic Type
Condenser
Polar Pattern
Lobar
Frequency Range
40 Hz - 20 kHz
Max SPL
132 dB SPL
Sensitivity
-31 dBV/Pa (13.8 mV/Pa) - 3 dB
Connector
XLR
Weight
245 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The lobar pattern offers significantly tighter pickup than cardioid, rejecting sounds from a much narrower angle, making it ideal for isolating subjects in noisy environments.
While capable, its focused pattern isn’t as forgiving for vocals as a more traditional condenser; it’s really designed for field recording where isolation is paramount.
A clean, low-noise preamp with ample headroom is essential to fully realize the mic's capabilities and avoid introducing unwanted artifacts.
