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Key Features
- For Field Production, ENG & Broadcast TV
- Mid-Side Design
- Runs on Battery or Phantom Power
- Combines 2 Condenser Cartridges
The Shure VP88 is a professional single-point reference, stereo condenser microphone. Ideal for location, broadcast and live performance recordings, the VP88 features a unique selectable stereo-imaging matrix output and filter adjustments that provide recording and broadcast engineers with the flexibility necessary to faithfully capture the realism of live events. It runs on phantom power or 6V battery.
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Hi, I was just wondering. Is it possible to connect Shure VP88 to Sony PCM-D100? And how? And is there any disadvantage in doing that? (recording quality, etc.) All the best, Emil
The Shure VP88 can be used with a portable recorder such as the D-100 when set to stereo mode and using the internal battery power. To connect to the 3.5mm input on the recorder would require the included Y cable and additional adapter cable. There would be no disadvantage, however the PCM-D100 is designed primarily for use with the internal mics, and a mic such as the Shure would benefit from a unit with XLR inputs and higher quality preamps.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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HelloDoes the microphone includes Remote Audio 5-Pin Stereo XLR Female to Dual XLR Male Y-Cable - 18?
Yes, it does.
Date published: 2018-08-28
Is it mounted vertically or horizontally on the mi
Is it mounted vertically or horizontally on the mic stand for optimum performance?
The VP88 is a stereo mic with a mid-side pickup pattern, meaning the top capsule is cardioid and the sides are bi-directional. Vertical or Horizontal orientation can be used based on the location of the sound source, but vertical would be typical.
Date published: 2026-03-02
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Hi - would there be any advantages in sound quality of buying this over the sound I already get from the Sony PCM-D100 built in mics? I realise they're XY and this is an MS mic but I'm hoping to record two things acoustic singer songwriter bits and also some ambience from a forrest and wondered if the sound from using this VP88 into a mixer (mixpre-d) line out into the line in of the PCM-D100 would yield better results than just using the built in mics on the pcm-d100.
Although the built-in mics of the Sony PCM-D100 are very good, this Shure VP-88 offers a very large improvement. Along with better sound, this external mic offers the flexibility of distance and placement away from the recorder.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Everybody tells me that this mic is great for loud environments. I could use that. But what's the max SPL?
Bill K is correct.
Date published: 2018-08-28