It might not feel like the holidays are just around the corner, but trust us—it’s going to sneak up on you. If you’re looking for any excuse to get into the holiday spirit, though, then looking forward to some killer holiday shopping deals is always fun.
And with prices for many products in the film and video space often going up, it’s also always nice to see some nice deals that drop prices to much lower points than they have any busy being.
For an early holiday savings deal, the Shure VP83 LensHopper camera-mount shotgun microphone is currently on sale for just $149 on B&H. If you’d like to check it out, here are the details.
Shure VP83F LensHopper Shotgun Microphone with Integrated Audio Recorder
It’s a simple proposition: if you’d like to upgrade from your camera’s onboard mic, then the Shure VP83 LensHopper camera-mount shotgun microphone will be a nice option for better sound, less noise, and more focused directivity.
Featuring long battery life, a 3-stage gain switch, and selectable bass roll-off, this shotgun microphone should be well-suited for mobile journalists, vloggers, and run-and-gun shooters. It also features a backlit LCD screen with easy access to the mic gain, bass roll-off, metering, and more.
Designed with a rugged metal construction (while remaining compact and lightweight), the VP83 should be quite reliable and easy to use with an integrated shockmount and attached 3.5mm TRS cable.
Audio Recorder and Pickup Features
Unlike the omnidirectional microphones built into your mirrorless and DSLR cameras that pick up sound from all directions, which can include too much ambience and noise, the VP83 uses a supercardioid/lobar polar pattern to focus on sound in front of the mic while attenuating portions of side- and rear-entry sound.
Also of note, the VP83F's integrated audio recorder will allow for shooters to capture 24-bit / 48 kHz WAV files to a separately available microSDHC card (32GB maximum, Class 6 or higher) while recording the VP83F's output to your camera.
Even if the audio cable gets disconnected or the camera settings are misconfigured, the VP83F will continue to be able to record.
Price and Availability
As mentioned at the start, there's a great deal going on for the Shure VP83F LensHopper Shotgun Microphone with Integrated Audio Recorder, which you can take advantage of now. Here are the full specs and purchase options.
- Mobile Journalist, Vlogger, Run & Gun
- Integrated WAV Audio Recorder
- Separate 3.5mm Camera & Headphone Outs
- Gain, Volume & Bass Roll-Off Controls
- Detachable Coiled 3.5mm TRS Cable
- Audio & Battery Levels on LCD Screen
- Compact and Lightweight
- Windscreen Reduces Wind Noise
- Integrated Shoe/Tripod Shockmount
- 10-Hour Run Time via AA Batteries
Shure VP83F LensHopper Shotgun Microphone with Integrated Audio Recorder
The Shure VP83F LensHopper merges all the functionality of the VP83 camera-mount shotgun mic with a self-contained recorder and a dedicated headphone jack.
