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Shure VP88Item ID: VP88Single-Point Stereo Condenser Mic with 3-Way Switchable Stereo Width Control 
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From Our Research Team:Record It In Stereo with One Mic!The VP88 is an ideal microphone for “on site” audio recording and broadcast purposes, capable of capturing the nuances and feel of location recording. Though it looks delicate, the VP88 is durable and dependable, built to withstand the wear and tear of demanding production environments. This single-point stereo condenser microphone has three switch-selectable levels of stereo width to control the degree of stereo “spread.”
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Reviewsbased on 3 reviewsHighly Underrated Microphone
by Eric from Cleveland, OH
I have used this microphone from drum overheads to stereo location recording and I cannot think of another microphone I would rather have to do the job. Used on an acoustic guitar, it's like taking b... read more [+]linders off. Even the Shure representative was surprised I used it on an acoustic guitar. You truly hear the entire instrument. This is definitely a "desert island" microphone. close [-]
February 27, 2009 Music Background: Recording Engineer, Live Sound Engineer, Musician fantastic microphone
by Mark Booth from Chicago
If you are looking for a stereo microphone the vp88 is a tool to consider. The VP88 is a fantastic but often misunderstood microphone. It is a useful addition to any microphone locker for its flexibil... read more [+]ity. It is a great microphone for field recording and for studio applications.June 28, 2010 Music Background: Musician/Engineer The VP88 features a forward facing cardioid capsule (mid - on axis) and a bi-directional (figure of eight) side facing capsule. There is a built in stereo matrix for selecting the width of the stereo field (wide, medium, narrow). In addition to the stereo options there is also a setting for recording in mid/side for the option of adjusting the stereo width in post-processing. With a mid-side decoder it is possible to precisely adjust the width of the stereo image based on the needs of your chosen application (little more room/little less room). This also provides the possibility of only using the mono signal from the forward facing capsule. I highly recommended it. It has a robust build quality and is money well spent. close [-] Great for location video too
by Soundview from Florida
I use this mic for live concerts, quick piano stereo, and location video. It's really five mics in one. Three stereo-using the built in m-s matrix, regular mid side for decoding in the studio, and the... read more [+]re is the single mic option (sans the side mic) if you want, though I have other mics for that purpose, but in a pinch you could use it that way. If you are shooting video then you know that your sound needs to be mono compatible. VP88-problem solved. The "hoity toitys" will knock this baby for whatever reason, but, in the real world this thing rocks. The y adapter is short though, and that little oversight cost the Shure folks that half star I withheld. If the times I use this thing is any indicator then it wins the "run 'n gun" category. close [-]
December 18, 2009 Music Background: Multimedia producer-engineer Sweetwater Advice
Derek SenestraroThe VP88 is one of the most unique microphones I've ever encountered. The M/S encoding function is breathtaking and you can simply dial in the stereo width right there on the mic. As a studio recording engineer, I was excited to get my hands on one of these; as a sound designer, I'm impressed beyond measure. Also popular
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