Shure VP88 Condenser Microphone - Figure 8

Shure typically has good microphones, I've purchased two other condenser mics I wasn't enamored with but this mic blew me away! I'll be recommending this mic to anyone that needs an omnidirectional mic going forward.

It's a great product and works perfectly with my SLRs even in noisy settings. I wanted to use it on a Samsung phone though. I bought the xlr converter and everything but the phone refuses to acknowledge the mic. THere's just no audio. But I guess it wasn't the intended purpose for the mic. Works great with an SLR

yes, got mine From amazon.com for testing...it passes.actual freq response on this thingis about 50 to 14 k or so... in3 db band..even this mic, as with most XLR type micsyou need to get something like the A85 Fwith appropriate cable ( xlr Male to xlr Femaleneeded ) to boost output to useable levels.it is CLEAR.intended really for vocals.. ( interview mic , they say)buteven ifyou shout into it, doesnt seem to break up.socan be used for vocals or backup vocals also.its OMNIdirectional.. well.. a good part of it anyway.about 300-600 ohms type..if you can get it for about usd 60 or so.. landedinto your home, TAKE it.oh as with most all mics,,,Proximity effect on this thing is severe.even ifyou use it without a85f,do keep at least 8-10 inches AWAY from mic.if you use a 85f, then one can use itat 12-18 inches away even..its more clear that way, less boomingand other stuff.for home studio.. can be used to record vocals too.will re test on otherinstruments to check useabilityand report back, one fine day.in meantime, enjoying this very decentmic.take care and go for it.k

For the price, this is a great interview mic that offers clear sound and easily handling. The extra length makes positioning during interview more natural. I was pleased with the sound quality, using it with both wired and wireless systems. For a sub-$100 mic (at my time of purchase), I'm very happy with the purchase.As other reviewers have mentioned, it does pick up handling sound. I didn't notice it the first few times it was used, because the talent I was working with has steady hands. Then I worked with another talent that was more fidgety. We had to cut a few times to ask her to be mindful of her mic handling.Being an omnidirectional mic can be both good and bad for interviews. Obviously you're going to pick up background noise in loud settings, so you have to be prepared for that. On the plus side, it does pick up good sound even if the interviewer doesn't have the mic exactly centered.For the basic interviews I've been using it for, I'm happy with the VP64AL.

I recently purchased this interview mic in order to properly conduct interviews in the field. The handle is long enough for my mic flag and for my hand to comfortable hold onto it. This is a omni-directional dynamic mic which makes mic placement not as critical as in the case of an uni-directional pattern. Because it's a dynamic, even though it's omni-directional, it doesn't pick up as much background noise as a condenser. The one thing that you must be careful about is not to be moving your hands around on the mic when you are interviewing. It does pick up these handling noises. If you just practice good mic habits, this will not be a problem. I paid about $78 for this mic and I'm extremely pleased with it, having already conducted about 8 interviews.

I used this Shure hand mic twice with excellent results. I needed a good omni mic for interviews with one or two persons. This mic has excellent sound quality, good volume output, and rugged construction to make this Shure mic an excellent choice. It's handle is long enought to add a standard sized 2 inch height mic flag for my biz logo under the windscreen leaving enough room for my hand. Good fitting XLR connection at base of handle. Includes good quality windscreen. Easy to use with complete instructions and specs and a nice warranty make this mic a great choice!

We are using this in church for 2 singers. It picks them up well and has very good tone

You'll definitely need to make sure you have a pre-amp set up if you're connecting this directly to a computer. It simply will not work on its own without an amp of some sort.However the voice quality is excellent and it's a perfect microphone for interviews, podcasting, or other applications. It's limited pickup can be a blessing in disguise when outdoors as background sound is virtually nonexistant compared to louder mics.

It works great, my wife uses it for interviews, having this mike between her and the other person, catching the sound from both of them. Had to purchase a pouch separately, though.

the only downside is the xlr connector fits loose when you plug in an xlr audio cable... you have to make sure not to ground the mic casing.

Es un excelente micrófono, respondió a las expectativas que tenía. Lo recomiendo ampliamente !!!

Needed an omni for better coverage on the whole choir. Outstanding sound. Even used it as a handheld for vocals with little handling noise. Absolutely a great choice. The price is very good for what you get.

Lightweight, great quality, easy to use with my DSLR (with the HOSA XLR Female - 3.5mm 15 foot cable) makes me look legit when I interview people on the street.