The Shure VP83F LensHopper is a compact shotgun microphone with integrated digital flash (MicroSDHC) recording. The microphone also features a hotshoe mount with a 1/4" threaded base, a backlit LCD, 10 hour battery life and WAV file capture at 24-bit / 48 kHz sampling rate
Features
- Integrated digital flash (MicroSDHC) recording
- WAV capture at 24-bit / 48 kHz sampling rate
- Dedicated headphone audio output
- High sensitivity
- Low self-noise
- Wide frequency range
- Superior RF immunity
- Hotshoe mount with 1/4" threaded base
- 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
- Adjustable user gain (up to 60 dB in 1 dB increments)
- Integrated Rycote Lyre shock mounting system that provides robust isolation from vibration and mechanical noise
- Durable, all-metal construction that meets legendary Shure quality standards in a lightweight design
- Shure VP83F LensHopper Shotgun Microphone
- 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
| Cartridge Type | Electret condenser |
| Frequency Response | 50 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Recording Format | 24-bit / 48 kHz WAV files |
| Polar Pattern | Supercardioid / lobar |
| Output Impedance | Camera Output: 47 Ω Headphone Output: 5 Ω |
| Sensitivity | Open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical: 0 dB gain selection: -35.8 dBV/Pa (16.2 mV) +30 dB gain selection: -5.8 dBV/Pa (512.9 mV) |
| Maximum SPL | 0 dB gain selection, 1 kHz at 1% THD, 1000Ω load: 129 dB SPL |
| Signal to Noise Ratio | +30 dB gain selection: 78 dB |
| Self Noise | Equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical, +30 dB gain selection: 15.6 dB SPL-A |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 145°F (-18 to 60°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 165°F (-29 to 74°C) |
| Relative Humidity | 0 to 95% |
| Audio Connector | Detachable cable with 1/8" (3.5 mm) TRS connector dual mono, unbalanced |
| Output | Camera Connector: 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) dual mono unbalanced Headphone Connector: 1 x 1/8" (3.5 mm) dual mono |
| Shock Protection | Integrated Rycote Lyre |
| Mounting Compatibility | Standard camera shoe mount 1/4" threaded base |
| Battery Requirements | 2 x AA battery (alkaline, NiMH, rechargeable Li-Ion) |
| Battery Life | 10 hours (record mode) |
| Housing | Cast aluminum |
| Weight | 7.6 oz (215 g) |
