VP83 LensHopper™ Camera-Mount Condenser Microphone The Shure professional shotgun microphone, VP83, user guide. Version: 1.
Shure Incorporated Table of Contents Audio Configuration VP83 LensHopper™ Camera-Mount Condenser Microphone 3 General Description Features VP83 Mounting the Microphone On a Camera: Installing Batteries 3 5 Low-cut Filter 7 Monitoring the Audio Signal 7 Why Gain Settings are Important 7 3 Troubleshooting 7 Specifications 7 Battery Life 9 3 4 4 Accessories and Replacement Parts 10 Certifications 10 5 2/10
Shure Incorporated VP83 LensHopper™ Camera-Mount Condenser Microphone General Description Designed for use with DSLR and video cameras, the Shure VP83 condenser microphone enables videographers to capture professional quality audio. Adjustable gain, superior off-axis rejection, and a selectable low-cut filter provide exceptional definition and clarity.
Shure Incorporated ① Foam Windscreen ② Battery Compartment ③ Integrated Shock Mount ④ Audio Output Cable ⑤ Gain Adjustment Switch ⑥ Power / Low Battery LED on ⑦ Power / Low-Cut Filter Switch power on power on with low-cut filter engaged off power off ⑧ Camera Shoe Mount Adapter Mounting the Microphone On a Camera: 1. Slide the microphone onto the camera shoe. 2. Tighten the knurled ring to secure.
Shure Incorporated Installing Batteries This microphone requires one AA battery to operate (Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium). To install: 1. Squeeze the door latches and pull the battery compartment open. 2. Insert the battery into the holder according to the polarity indicator and secure it into place. 3. Close the compartment by pushing the holder back in until it latches. Low Battery LED: When the battery is running low, the LED turns red and the battery should be replaced as soon as possible.
Shure Incorporated Note: If automatic gain control on the camera (when applicable) introduces unwanted audio artifacts, consider bypassing the feature. The dB gain switch adjusts the level of the audio signal sent to the camera's audio input. Begin with the gain switch set to +20 dB. Monitor the camera's audio meter and adjust the switch so that the loudest sounds do not exceed −6 dB.
Shure Incorporated Low-cut Filter The low-cut filter reduces low frequency rumble caused by camera handling and other environmental factors by rolling off low frequencies 170 Hz and below (12 dB per octave). To engage, slide the power switch to the low-cut filter ( ) position. Monitoring the Audio Signal To listen to the audio while recording, connect a pair of headphones to the camera's headphone output. Use the camera's headphone volume control to adjust the monitoring level.
Shure Incorporated Polar Pattern Supercardioid/Lobar Frequency Response 50 to 20,000 Hz Output Impedance 171 Ω Sensitivity open circuit voltage, @ 1 kHz, typical -36.5 dBV/Pa [1] (14.9 mV) Maximum SPL 1 kHz at 1% THD [2], 1000 Ω load Signal-to-Noise Ratio [3] 76.6 dB Dynamic Range @ 1 kHz, 1000 Ω load Clipping Level @ 1 kHz, 1% THD, 1000 Ω load Self Noise equivalent SPL, A-weighted, typical 17.
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Shure Incorporated Battery Life AA Battery Type Typical Remaining Runtime (Hours) New Battery After power LED turns red Alkaline 130 13 NiMH 108 2 Lithium 187 ½ Accessories and Replacement Parts Replacement foam windscreen ® Rycote Windjammer™ A83W A83-FUR Certifications Following the European Union rule General Product Safety Directive 2001/95/EC: By the inherent nature of its design, this product does not present a safety risk to the user.
