Shure VP83 Fascicule
VP83 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone
VP83
Type
Electret Condenser
Frequency Response
50 to 20,000 Hz
Polar Pattern
Supercardioid/lobar
Output Impedance
171 Ω
Sensitivity
open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical
-36.5 dBV/Pa (14.9 mV)
Maximum SPL
1 kHz at 1% THD
1000 Ω load: 129 dB SPL
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
76.6 dB
Dynamic Range
@ 1 kHz
1000 Ω load: 111.6 dB
Clipping Level
@ 1 kHz, 1% THD
1000 Ω load: -2.7 dBV
Self Noise
equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical
17.4 dB SPL-A
Operating Temperature Range
-18°C (0°F) to 57°C (135°F)
Storage Temperature Range
-29°C (-20°F) to 74°C (165°F)
Operating Relative Humidity
0 to 95%
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on the tip and ring relative the sleeve
Housing
Satin-black powder coated aluminum alloy
Power Requirements
1 AA battery (Alkaline, NiMH, Rechargeable Li-Ion)
Battery Life
130 Hours (Alkaline)
Net Weight
133 g (4.7 oz.)
Product Specifi cations
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Overview
Features
Specifications
The VP83 is an ultra-compact, rugged microphone for high-definition audio capture with DSLR cameras and HD camcorders. Developed with a highly
directional supercardioid/lobar polar pattern, the VP83 provides superior off-axis rejection and delivers natural audio reproduction. An integrated, custom-
designed Lyre
directional supercardioid/lobar polar pattern, the VP83 provides superior off-axis rejection and delivers natural audio reproduction. An integrated, custom-
designed Lyre
®
shock mount (exclusively developed with Rycote
®
) provides robust isolation from vibration and mechanical noise.
• Detailed high-definition audio with full low-end response
• Supercardioid/lobar polar pattern rejects unwanted off-axis audio
• Easily accessible controls at the back of the microphone including:
Three-position gain switch (-10 dB pad, 0, +20 dB boost)
Low-cut filter switch
• Integrated Lyre
• Supercardioid/lobar polar pattern rejects unwanted off-axis audio
• Easily accessible controls at the back of the microphone including:
Three-position gain switch (-10 dB pad, 0, +20 dB boost)
Low-cut filter switch
• Integrated Lyre
®
shock mounting system
• 130 hours battery life from 1 AA alkaline battery (included)
• Integrated 3.5 mm audio connector
• Standard size shoe mount with ¼” threaded base
• Durable all-metal construction with superior RF immunity
• Integrated 3.5 mm audio connector
• Standard size shoe mount with ¼” threaded base
• Durable all-metal construction with superior RF immunity
Polar Pattern
Frequency Response
Available Models
Optional Accessories
VP83
VP83 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (1 AA alkaline batteries included)
VP83-AR
VP83 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (no batteries included, for Argentina)
VP83-CHN
VP83 Camera-Mount Shotgun Microphone (1 AA alkaline batteries included + China labeling)
A83-FUR
Fur Windjammer® for VP83 and VP83F
A83W
Foam Windscreen for VP83 and VP83F
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-20
-15
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dB
Hz
20
100
1k
10k
20k
0.6 m (2 ft.) from sound source
500 Hz
250 Hz
1,000 Hz
6,300 Hz
10,000 Hz
10,000 Hz
2,500 Hz