Shure VP89L Modular Long Shotgun Microphone

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Designed as a modular system that supports interchangeable capsules to accommodate a range of indoor and outdoor recording scenarios, the Shure VP89L long shotgun microphone delivers an extremely narrow 30° acceptance angle for highly directional sound pickup.

Lightweight and rugged, the VP89L provides reliable operation and low susceptibility to hum, GSM, and radio-frequency interference. The phantom-powered preamp features a switchable low-cut filter to attenuate problematic bass frequencies such as rumble and a standard XLR 3-pin output for straightforward connectivity.

Outfitted with a Class-A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier, the VP89L delivers a clean and quick transient response with minimal harmonic/intermodulation distortion and no crossover distortion. Short and medium-sized capsule barrels are available separately to suit various recording needs, rejection angles, and frequency responses.

Features an extremely narrow 30° acceptance angle for targeting sound sources over long distances—ideal for sporting events, electronic news gathering, wildlife recording, and outdoor shoots

Modular design allows optimal performance in a wide variety of production settings

Class-A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier provides transparent, extremely fast transient response with no crossover distortion and minimal harmonic and intermodulation distortion

Premier production microphone crafted with Shure quality, ruggedness, and reliability

Designed for extremely low susceptibility to radiated and conducted hum, GSM, and radio-frequency interference (RFI)

Excellent common mode rejection

Low self-noise and high output level

40 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response

Switchable low-cut filter (12 dB/octave at 200 Hz) for controlling rumble and overwhelming bass frequencies

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

Requires 11 to 52 VDC phantom power

Balanced XLR 3-pin output connector

Supplied windscreen reduces light wind noise

Compatible with an array of Rycote Softie windshields, windshield kits, and suspension mounts