The Product

The Shure VP88 is a single point, stereo condenser microphone for use in professional studio recording, field production, electronic news gathering and studio broadcasting applications. It combines two condenser cartridges in a single housing to create a stereo audio image of the sound source. It is unique in its ability to capture the realism of a live event and yet withstand rigorous field production environments. It uses a mid-side configuration with one microphone cartridge (Mid) facing forward to capture on-axis sound using a cardioid pickup pattern, with the other microphone cartridge (Side) being bi-directional, capturing sound from either side. The VP88 contains an internal M-S matrix with three settings for different degrees of stereo image separation. The internal matrix can be bypassed if an external matrix is used or if stereo imaging is done in post production. Switches on the top of the microphone control output mode, stereo imaging, low frequency rolloff settings, and battery on/off and it can operate on phantom power or an internal 6V battery. The VP88 is supplied with a multi-connector Y splitter cable, foam windscreen, swivel stand adapter, 6V battery, and zippered storage bag.

Requires battery or phantom power to function.

The Manufacturer

From humble beginnings in 1925 as a radio parts wholesaler in downtown Chicago USA, Shure has grown to become one of the worlds most popular microphone brands bar none. Over and over again Shure microphones have stood the test of time with many of the models having been in production for over thirty years, which is a testament to the original designs. Most musicians, engineers and recording artists at some stage in their careers would have used Shure microphones and today the brand continues to lead the way with the Beta and KSM series.

General

• transducer type condenser
• polar patterns cardioid, figure of 8
• frequency response 40Hz - 20kHz
• sensitivity -66dBV/Pa (0.5mV)
• nominal impedance 150Ω
• signal to noise ratio 70dB @94dB SPL
• max sound pressure level 129dB @ 800Ω load
• self noise 24dB A-weighted typical
• power requirement 9V - 52V DC phantom power
• battery requirements 6V lithium
• endurance 70 hours
• connector 5 pole male XLR
• dimensions 40mm D x 290mm H
• weight 417g

Accessories Included

49A91 Foam Windshield
90B4046 Stand Adaptor
Thread Adaptor
80A463 Battery
90A4148 Y Splitter Cable
26A14 Vinyl Zipped Case

Availability

This item is available in two to four days approximately.

Delivery cut off time

The cut-off time for ordering this product for next working day delivery, subject to stock availability, is 3.30pm UK time.

Shipping Costs

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International Delivery Charges

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