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Key Features
- Mobile Journalist, Vlogger, Run & Gun
- Integrated WAV Audio Recorder
- Separate 3.5mm Camera & Headphone Outs
- Gain, Volume & Bass Roll-Off Controls
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. Designed for mobile journalists, vloggers, and run-and-gun shooters, it features a backlit LCD screen with easy access to the mic gain, bass roll-off, metering, and more.
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Can I use this for any DSLR or mirrorless caemra which doesn't provide headphone output jack?
SLR cameras suck for shooting video with audio, I thought I was going to do a work-a-round but #digitalcameras can only handle 'digital or analogue', never both. Hopper output is analogue. It was the best solution to record with insurance you have audio at all with a good level to the mic because you can record to the camera and the mic. Somehow you have to slate it like in the early 1900's to painfully sync latter. However, you have no idea the audio level going/receiving into the camera. I find it to be over modulated. The hopper is a great solution for what SUCKS about the canon t5i. #Canon needs to get their act together instead of make EXCUSES and put a Fricking head phone jack. My #t5i was a waist of money I'm stuck with. If you need to shoot #video with audio, the hopper is a good back-up but your not going to know the true level going into the camera --ever. You can't even playback the footage in your camera to check if came out, SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS! Hopper is good. - Stacy Poulos Playback dot net Video #Film #Multimedia
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Is there an auto gain option?
No, this option is not available on the Mic gain setup menu.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Is this a mono or stereo mic?
This is a monophonic microphone.
Date published: 2019-05-23
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what type head phones to use with the shure lens hopper ?
Never skimp on headphones. You need to block out all possible sounds so you can hear feedback, hissing, etc. I use 'Sennheiser HD 280 PRO' They are big and bulky but block out a lot of outer sound. -Stacy Poulos Playback dot net video film multimedia
Date published: 2018-08-28
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Can this be used without using the flash recorder?
Yes. I use it all the time. - Stacy Poulos Playback dot net Video #Film #Multimedia
Date published: 2018-08-28
Can you connect the mic to a recorder instead of ...
Can you connect the mic to a recorder instead of a camera using the red output jack and record to the recorder? So you don’t have to use a SD card.
Yes, the Shure VP83F LensHopper Shotgun Microphone with Integrated Audio Recorder is designed to record to both an SD card and/or a camera/recorder.
Date published: 2025-01-08
Compare to Rode Stereo Video mic pro, for dancing ...
Compare to Rode Stereo Video mic pro, for dancing with cam above heads & mic pointed at loudspeakers & want to hear ambient too?
The Shure VP83F LensHopper Shotgun Microphone with Integrated Audio Recorder is ideal for capturing speech and run n gun sounds. It is not ideal for capturing concert audio. For that kind of application, a stereo shotgun microphone would be more ideal.
Date published: 2025-01-10
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Does this come with the micro SD?
I don't remember that it did. But I suggest getting the fastest & largest SD chip. Audio is FAT, fatter than video. Nothing worst than running out of space. - Stacy Poulos Playback dot net Video #Film #Multimedia
Date published: 2018-08-28