Vidpro XM-88 Long Shotgun Microphone with Location Recording Bundle

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The Vidpro XM-88 is a battery-/phantom-powered long shotgun microphone with a complete bundle of accessories designed for indoor and outdoor recording with HDSLRs, camcorders, field recorders, handheld recorders, and more. The supercardioid/cardioid polar pattern yields enhanced off-axis signal rejection and focused frontal pickup while the 100 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response provides tonality tailored for intelligible voice reproduction.

The XM-88 includes an adjustable shockmount, a stand mount, and thread adapters to accommodate mounting to a mic stand, boompole, tripod, or camera shoe. It also includes a furry windshield for outdoor shoots, a foam windscreen for indoor recording, and a cushioned hand grip for convenient handheld operation.

With its ability to be operated via phantom power or a single AA battery (included), the XM-88 delivers the necessary versatility to work with devices ranging from compact cameras to dedicated field mixers. Thanks to the supplied cables and jack adapter, the mic's XLR output can be connected to devices equipped with XLR, 3.5mm, or 1/4" inputs. The foam-padded hardshell case enables safe and easy transport between gigs.

Microphone Features

• Ideal for interviews, film shoots, promo videos, and ambient sound capture
• Long interference tube yields a narrowed pickup area
• Durable aluminum-alloy construction
• Lightweight at just 4.5 ounces
• Supercardioid/cardioid polar pattern offers enhanced off-axis signal attenuation and focused audio pickup
• 100 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response for voice-tailored audio reproduction
• Switchable high-pass filter helps control low-frequency issues such as rumble from traffic
• Powered via 48V phantom power or a single AA battery (included)
• Balanced XLR 3-pin output

Supplied Accessories

• Three cables—one 26' XLR, one 16" XLR, and one 16" XLR to 3.5mm—and a 3.5mm to 1/4" adapter for connection to your camera, camcorder, or audio recorder
• Adjustable shockmount and stand mount with adapters for 5/8" (mic stand), 3/8" (boompole), 1/4" (tripod), and camera shoe-mount applications
• Furry windshield for outdoor recording
• Foam windscreen for indoor recording
• Cushioned hand grip for convenient handheld operation
• Foam-padded hardshell carry case