Exceptional Audio Performance 

• High sensitivity and low self-noise with wide frequency range for natural audio reproduction
  
• Highly directional supercardioid / lobar polar pattern that rejects unwanted off-axis audio while clearly capturing the intended sound source
  
• Superior RF immunity that avoids unwanted audio artifacts from cellular and RF devices
  
• Easily accessible controls at the back of the microphone:
  
• Three-position gain (-10 dB pad, 0, +20 dB boost) to compensate for different recording environments
  
• Low-cut filter to eliminate background noise and room ambience
  

Durable and Lightweight

• Integrated Rycote® Lyre® shock mounting system that provides robust isolation from vibration and mechanical noise (exclusively developed with Rycote for the VP83)
  
• Durable, all-metal construction that meets legendary Shure quality standards in an ultra-lightweight design