Shure VP88 — Single-Point Stereo Condenser Microphone
VP88 Overview
The Shure VP88 is a professional single-point stereo condenser microphone built for demanding field and broadcast applications. It combines two condenser cartridges into a single housing to produce a cohesive stereo audio image of the sound source, eliminating the complexity of multi-mic stereo setups. Designed specifically for field production, electronic news gathering, and studio broadcasting, the VP88 delivers consistent, repeatable stereo capture in environments where setup time and reliability are critical. It is well suited for broadcast engineers, ENG operators, location sound mixers, and studio production teams.
The VP88 ships with a windscreen, swivel adapter, Y-cable, and a pop screen, providing a complete ready-to-deploy package. An internal shock mount and switch-selectable low-frequency roll-off further adapt the microphone to varied recording environments and mounting configurations.
Key Features
- Dual Condenser Cartridge Design — Two condenser capsules housed in a single body create a stable, phase-coherent stereo image without the alignment challenges of spaced or coincident multi-mic arrays
- Single-Point Stereo Capture — Simplifies stereo miking for ENG, field production, and broadcast workflows where speed and consistency are essential
- Switch-Selectable Low-Frequency Roll-Off — Reduces low-end rumble and handling noise, optimizing the microphone for speech, ambient recording, and on-location use
- Internal Shock Mount — Mechanically isolates the capsules from stand and handling vibration, reducing unwanted low-frequency interference at the source
- Included Pop Screen — Attenuates plosive energy for cleaner capture in close-mic broadcast and studio applications
- Swivel Adapter — Provides flexible positioning on boom poles, camera mounts, and mic stands without additional hardware
- Y-Cable Included — Enables direct connection to stereo inputs, streamlining integration with field recorders, cameras, and broadcast consoles
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