Shure VP83F LensHopper Camera Mount Shotgun Microphone with Recording

LensHopper Camera-Mount Condenser Shotgun Microphone with Integrated Flash Recording

The product includes a windscreen, integrated digital flash recording, superior RF immunity, an easy-to-read backlit LCD display, 5-position joystick, and integrated Rycote Lyre shock mounting system for isolation from vibration and mechanical noise.

Where can the VP83F be used?

The VP83F is a compact condenser shotgun microphone which allows you to easily capture detailed, high definition audio when video recording with DSLR cameras and camcorders. It can also be used with portable audio recorders. For ultimate convenience, and to enable standalone operation, it features integrated flash recording. A detachable coiled cable with 3.5 mm gold plated connector allows you to simultaneously record onto the camera.

What sound characteristics does it lend to video recordings?

The VP83F delivers professional quality, natural audio reproduction with high sensitivity, low self noise, wide frequency range, and a full low end response. Its shotgun format enables it to provide a supercardioid / lobar polar pattern. This is the most tightly directional pickup pattern possible, providing effective background noise rejection. The VP83F supports high quality recording directly onto microSD cards (24 bit / 48 kHz, WAV file format), and an 8 GB microSD card can hold up to 15 hours of audio.

How does the VP83F differ from the VP83?

As well as integrated flash recording, the VP83F offers the following additional features compared to the VP83:

• A dedicated 3.5 mm headphone output lets you monitor your audio in real time
• An easy to read, backlit LCD display shows audio level, battery life, track information, headphone volume, gain, low cut filter and remaining recording time
• A five position joystick provides advanced user controls for headphone monitoring, low cut filter and gain adjustments, track management and playback control
• Audio gain can be adjusted in 1 dB increments, up to 60 dB, so you can very precisely match the recording level to the loudness of your sound source
• Recording can be initiated with a one touch record button

Features:

• Exceptional Audio Performance with Integrated Flash Recording
• Integrated digital flash recording (MicroSDHC, up to 32 GB) for WAV file capture at 24-bit / 48 kHz sampling rate
• Dedicated headphone audio output for real-time headphone monitoring
• High sensitivity and low self-noise with wide frequency range for natural audio reproduction
• Highly directional supercardioid / lobar polar pattern that rejects unwanted off-axis audio while clearly capturing the intended sound source
• Superior RF immunity that avoids unwanted audio artifacts from cellular and RF devices
• Easily accessible MicroSD card slot that allows quick "pop-out" card access
• Intuitive Menu and Controls
• Easy-to-read, back-lit LCD screen that displays audio and battery metering, track information, headphone volume, mic gain, low-cut filter, and remaining recording time
• Five-position joystick that provides advanced user controls for headphone monitoring, low-cut filter and mic gain adjustments, track management, and playback support
• One-touch record button that facilitates fast audio capture and allows for pausing and stopping
• Adjustable user gain (up to 60 dB in 1 dB increments) for fine-tuning audio
• Durable and Lightweight
• Integrated Rycote Lyre shock mounting system that provides robust isolation from vibration and mechanical noise (exclusively developed with Rycote for the VP83F)
• Durable, all-metal construction that meets legendary Shure quality standards in a lightweight design

Specifications:

• Type: Electret condenser
• Frequency Response: 50-20,000 Hz
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid / lobar

Includes:

• 2 AA alkaline batteries for 10 hours of battery life in Record mode
• Detachable 3.5 mm gold-plated audio connector output cable
• Standard size shoe mount with a 1/4" threaded base for on-camera use or easy mounting on a stand
• Foam windscreen (Windjammer available separately)