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product_id: 6650371
title: "VP83 LensHopper Camera-Mounted Condenser Shotgun Microphone for use with DSLR Cameras and HD Camcorders - Capture Detailed, High Definition Audio with Full Low-end Response"
brand: "shure"
price: "₩249650"
currency: KRW
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Shure"
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# 125 hours battery life on 1 AA alkaline Supercardioid polar pattern for precise audio capture Rycote Lyre shock mount for vibration isolation VP83 LensHopper Camera-Mounted Condenser Shotgun Microphone for use with DSLR Cameras and HD Camcorders - Capture Detailed, High Definition Audio with Full Low-end Response

**Brand:** shure
**Price:** ₩249650
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎥 Capture every detail, silence every distraction — your pro audio sidekick.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** VP83 LensHopper Camera-Mounted Condenser Shotgun Microphone for use with DSLR Cameras and HD Camcorders - Capture Detailed, High Definition Audio with Full Low-end Response by shure
- **How much does it cost?** ₩249650 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- shure enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shure brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Rugged:** Ultra-compact design built tough for DSLR and HD camcorder use—professional quality on the go.
- • **Endurance That Lasts:** Up to 125 hours of continuous recording with a single AA battery—stay powered through your longest shoots.
- • **Vibration-Free Sound:** Exclusive Rycote Lyre shock mount isolates mechanical noise for crystal-clear audio.
- • **Flash Recording Backup:** Integrated flash recorder ensures you never miss a moment, even when off-camera.
- • **Pinpoint Audio Precision:** Supercardioid/lobar pattern rejects unwanted noise, capturing only what matters.

## Overview

The Shure VP83 LensHopper is a compact, camera-mounted condenser shotgun microphone designed for DSLR and HD camcorders. Featuring a supercardioid polar pattern, it delivers detailed, high-definition audio with full low-end response while rejecting off-axis noise. Its integrated Rycote Lyre shock mount minimizes vibration and mechanical noise, ensuring clean sound capture. Powered by a single AA battery, it offers up to 125 hours of operation and includes a built-in flash recorder for versatile, reliable recording in professional video production.

## Description

The ultra-compact VP83 LensHopper is an all-in-one solution for capturing detailed, high-definition audio with full low-end response for professional results every time. For use with DSLR cameras and HD camcorders, the VP83 features a rugged build and true-to-life audio quality, expertly combining form and function. Its easily accessible controls enable quick adjustments for different recording environments.

Review: Great Package for the Money; Overall Sound Not Spectacular, But Professional Enough - Update: the microphone has worked very well this far for our needs. But, it doesn't have good low frequency pattern control. Expect to use a high pass filter if you are in a confined area to make it sound more realistic. That's expected though with a short shotgun mic. The longer it is, the lower the frequency it can control. It looks like that's why they tailor the response how they do. I'm always EQing different amounts of 200Hz and under out depending on the situation to make scenes sound consistent. But, it's a good sounding mic with great transient response. Just take care to learn how to use this one. For $300, this is a great setup. Since it is good for the money, I give it 5 stars. It's pretty awesome that it is a flash recorder as well. The microphone is pretty directional and captures transients well. So, that means it capture details well. The only thing I don't care for is the frequency response. The way it drops off after 10 kHz leaves me some top end I wish I had. It also rolls off the bottom end slightly starting around 200Hz, which can be good or bad depending on the situation. For voice it works well enough for a general purpose shotgun microphone. It's really about convenience with this mic. Sure, I can get a much better sound with my $250 Audix VX5, pop filter, yamaha 01V console, and ADAT interface, but the price is high and convenience is low on that setup. I use that for voice overs. So, for the overall package, the VP83F gets the job done, has quiet enough circuitry, and can give you a good enough sound to make it sound professional. It just won't blow you away with sound quality or anything. It is definitely an upgrade from any internal camera mic. However, if my camera had a mic input of it's own, a $300 shotgun mic would sound better.
Review: I very much like the tones this mic records - I've had the Shure VP83F LensHopper for about 6 months now and used it in a wide range of settings, subjects, and environments. From shooting steam locomotives to interviews and to children's school recitals it has not let me down once. It continues to work as a key part of my video kit. I currently operate mostly Canon DSLRs in a video setting, but have used this microphone to supplement other video cameras as well. For those solely interested in sound quality, I imagine it would be hard to beat this at the price. I very much like the tones this mic records. I have noticed it is very clear, reasonably sensitive and has a very slight warm tone. The directional aspect is quite good, akin to what I have experienced with high-end Sennheiser shotguns. The flash recording has saved me in several instances where we needed a stand-alone unit too far for reasonable chords. I have come to trust it, if the red light is on, it is recording well. A great feature!!! I have taken to using the flash recording, even if I have it worked into the camera, just in case! My main gripe, and a small one, is that the interface for settings is a bit clumsy. I did miss one shot because I was caught fooling around with it... I needed a good-quality, easy to operate, reliable, durable shotgun and needed it at a decently low price. I ended up with this dandy little guy after a laborious research period. I read review after review and was almost persuaded away from this in favor of a traditional shotgun. In the end, boy am I happy I grabbed this one!

## Features

- Detailed, high-definition audio with full low-end response for professional results every time.
- Highly directional super cardioid/lobar polar pattern rejects unwanted off-axis audio while clearly capturing the intended sound source.
- Superior RF immunity to avoid against unwanted audio artifacts from cellular and RF devices.
- Integrated Rycote Lyre shock mounting system provides superior isolation from vibration and mechanical noise through its customized, robust design exclusively developed with Rycote for the VP83 model.
- 125 hours of battery life from 1 AA alkaline battery (included). Connector type is 0.125 inch dual mono, unbalanced. Frequency response is 50 to 20,000 hz. Sensitivity is minus 36.5 dbv per pa

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00DU66WWQ |
| Antenna Location | Singing, Streaming |
| Audible Noise | 20 Decibels |
| Audio Sensitivity | 36.5 Decibels |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,861 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #126 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones |
| Brand | Shure |
| Built-In Media | VP83 LensHopper Camera-Mounted Condenser Microphone |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Camera |
| Connectivity Technology | XLR |
| Connector Type | 0.125 inch dual mono, unbalanced |
| Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 543 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| External Testing Certification | Número do CEST |
| Frequency Response | 20000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00042406276993 |
| Hardware Platform | Camcorder, Camera |
| Item Dimensions | 10 x 4.2 x 5.2 inches |
| Item Height | 5.2 inches |
| Item Type Name | Condenser Microphone |
| Item Weight | 0.33 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Shure |
| Microphone Form Factor | Shotgun |
| Model Name | VP83 |
| Model Number | VP83 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 A batteries required. (included) |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Polar Pattern | Super Cardioid |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 78 dB |
| Special Feature | Lightweight |
| UPC | 042406276993 |
| Unit Count | 1.00 Count |
| Warranty Description | 2-year limited warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Singing, Streaming
- **Brand:** Shure
- **Model Name:** VP83
- **Connectivity Technology:** XLR
- **Connector Type:** 0.125 inch dual mono, unbalanced
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight
- **Compatible Devices:** Camera
- **Color:** Black
- **Included Components:** VP83 LensHopper Camera-Mounted Condenser Microphone
- **Polar Pattern:** Super Cardioid

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Package for the Money; Overall Sound Not Spectacular, But Professional Enough
*by D***R on March 14, 2017*

Update: the microphone has worked very well this far for our needs. But, it doesn't have good low frequency pattern control. Expect to use a high pass filter if you are in a confined area to make it sound more realistic. That's expected though with a short shotgun mic. The longer it is, the lower the frequency it can control. It looks like that's why they tailor the response how they do. I'm always EQing different amounts of 200Hz and under out depending on the situation to make scenes sound consistent. But, it's a good sounding mic with great transient response. Just take care to learn how to use this one. For $300, this is a great setup. Since it is good for the money, I give it 5 stars. It's pretty awesome that it is a flash recorder as well. The microphone is pretty directional and captures transients well. So, that means it capture details well. The only thing I don't care for is the frequency response. The way it drops off after 10 kHz leaves me some top end I wish I had. It also rolls off the bottom end slightly starting around 200Hz, which can be good or bad depending on the situation. For voice it works well enough for a general purpose shotgun microphone. It's really about convenience with this mic. Sure, I can get a much better sound with my $250 Audix VX5, pop filter, yamaha 01V console, and ADAT interface, but the price is high and convenience is low on that setup. I use that for voice overs. So, for the overall package, the VP83F gets the job done, has quiet enough circuitry, and can give you a good enough sound to make it sound professional. It just won't blow you away with sound quality or anything. It is definitely an upgrade from any internal camera mic. However, if my camera had a mic input of it's own, a $300 shotgun mic would sound better.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I very much like the tones this mic records
*by W***E on January 16, 2015*

I've had the Shure VP83F LensHopper for about 6 months now and used it in a wide range of settings, subjects, and environments. From shooting steam locomotives to interviews and to children's school recitals it has not let me down once. It continues to work as a key part of my video kit. I currently operate mostly Canon DSLRs in a video setting, but have used this microphone to supplement other video cameras as well. For those solely interested in sound quality, I imagine it would be hard to beat this at the price. I very much like the tones this mic records. I have noticed it is very clear, reasonably sensitive and has a very slight warm tone. The directional aspect is quite good, akin to what I have experienced with high-end Sennheiser shotguns. The flash recording has saved me in several instances where we needed a stand-alone unit too far for reasonable chords. I have come to trust it, if the red light is on, it is recording well. A great feature!!! I have taken to using the flash recording, even if I have it worked into the camera, just in case! My main gripe, and a small one, is that the interface for settings is a bit clumsy. I did miss one shot because I was caught fooling around with it... I needed a good-quality, easy to operate, reliable, durable shotgun and needed it at a decently low price. I ended up with this dandy little guy after a laborious research period. I read review after review and was almost persuaded away from this in favor of a traditional shotgun. In the end, boy am I happy I grabbed this one!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seems very sturdy (perhaps the suspension system is the weakest point
*by A***N on September 4, 2017*

Seems very sturdy (perhaps the suspension system is the weakest point, demanding careful handlind when opening the battery compartment). Teh on-board controls are very intuitive and detailed, only wish there was an automatic gain control for situation when I have no time to adjust the gain properly. The sound quality is great and the sideways sound cancelation pretty good too, for the type of mic and price point. UPDATE: I recently used the microphone with a slightly older card, a 2gb micro SD, and just let it recording an event. When I came back home, the card wouldn't load on my mac. I used Disk Utility, and Repaired it. This made it possible to mount the card, but it showed up as empty. So after running DiskDrill repair software, I was able to recover 60% of the files. So... what happened? Maybe the older and smaller capacity card was a bad idea. But it definitely was a bummer, and I don't know if it had an issue when the card filled.

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