Shure VP83F microphone
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1. Mounting the Microphone On a Camera Of 1 Slide the microphone onto the camera shoe 2 Tighten the knurled ring to secure Tip In addition to the vibration isolation provided by the shock mount the low cut filter can be used to further eliminate handling noise and low frequency rumble Or i rr Ay FAO DI ILLE Lo J V On a Tripod The 1 4 inch screw hole at the base of the shoe mount is compatible with tripods that have a 1 4 inch center column Carefully rotate the microphone clockwise to tighten onto a tripod For other mounting solutions such as microphone stands or boom poles an adapter may be required Audio Connections Camera Output Red The camera output passes the audio signal for recording a backup track on the camera Use the 3 5 mm coiled cable to connect the VP83F camera output to the camera s audio input Control Panel Menu Display Displays menu information and settings Power Button Turns the unit on and off Five Position Joystick Navigates through the menu Push the center of the joystick to make a selection Record Button e Press to begin and pause recording e Press and hold to stop recording e When in the menu press to return home LED Record Indicator e Solid red recording e Flashing red paused Home Screen Indicators Track information Displays track title and duration Low cut filter icons On2. Off 3 Remaining recording time Displays time remaining on the memory card 4 Headphone volume Battery meter O M TAALENI 130 0 00 00 tilil 00 00 dh 30 Audio meter Gain Displays microphone signal level with range indicator for suggested peak levels Microphone gain value Headphone Output Black Connect a pair of headphones to the headphone output for monitoring recordings and listening during playback Important Never use the microphone gain to adjust the headphone volume as this may result in poor signal quality or distortion Menu Navigation Open menu Press the joystick to the right to open the main menu and to proceed into submenu screens Return to previous screen select homescreen icons Press the joystick to the left to back out of the menu In the homescreen pushing left will highlight the gain headphone volume or low cut filter and allow them to be adjusted Enter Press the joystick center button Scroll adjust parameters Press the joystick up or down to scroll through menu items or to change parameters when selected Quick adjustments from the home screen The following settings are adjustable when highlighted in the homescreen e Headphone volume e Microphone gain e Low cut filter Press the joystick left or right to highlight an icon for adjustment and use up down to change the value Audio Path The followi
3. Remaining recording time is displayed and the following settings can be accessed FORMAT CARD Formatting the microSD card will erase all data and should be done before first use MAX FILE TIME Adjusting the maximum file size determines the partitioning of longer tracks If the maximum file size is set to 1GB 2 hours a 6 hour recording will be divided into three separate WAV files SET FILENAME The file name is set to TRACK by default but can be changed by selecting a character and scrolling up or down to change it This feature is useful for identifying different sessions or projects BACKLIGHT Adjusts the duration that the LED screen backlight will remain on TIME DATE Set the time and date so that tracks include a timestamp when exported BATTERY TYPE Select the appropriate battery type for the meter to read accurately Exporting Tracks To export WAV audio files turn the device off and remove the MicroSD memory card Transfer files to a computer using an SD card adapter or USB adapter All imported tracks include a title and timestamp Tip For best performance format the memory card in the device every time after CAMERA OUT Adjusts the volume of the audio signal that is sent to the camera HIGH dB For cameras with a low gain preamp MEDIUM 2 dB Appropriate for most cameras LOW 40 dB For cameras with a sensitive preamp CONTRAST Adjust the contrast value to change the ratio of
4. Adjust the gain to correspond to the highest anticipated sound level The loudest sounds should peak between 12 dB and 6 GB Setting the gain too low will result in more noise in the recording If set too high the signal will clip and become distorted The audio meter will indicate that the signal is clipping when the level reaches the highest bar Headphone and Camera Output Volume Headphone Volume Accessible in the menu by selecting HEADPHONE or in the playback recording and home screens by selecting the headphone icon and pressing the joystick up or down Camera Output Volume Accessible in the menu by selecting UTILITIES gt CAMERAOUT Level is selectable LOW MEDIUM or HIGH to accommodate different camera preamp sensitivities Note Always set the gain to the appropriate level prior to adjusting the headphone or camera output volume Low Cut Filter Rolls off low frequencies 170 Hz and below 12 dB per octave in order to reduce low frequency rumble caused by camera handling and other environmental factors A custom Rycote Windjammer A83 FUR can be used to further reduce wind noise Recording Audio Record Press the record button to begin recording The LED indicator illuminates while recording Pressing record always creates a new track unless resuming a paused recording BJ Pause Press the record button to pause the recording The LED flashes while recording is paused Press record ag
5. SHURE LEGENDARY Wired Microphones PERFORMANCE VP83F User Guide Le Guide de Utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Manuale duso Guia del Usuario Guida dell Utente Gebruikershandleiding PyKOBOACTBO NOJIb3OBATENA Pengguna Panduan Mika BA AFS AF OHHAT A AKE 2013 Shure Incorporated Printed in China TNL TILL 27A20681 Rev 2 N108 A ce VP83F General Description The Shure VP83F is a professional quality condenser microphone designed for use with DSLR and video cameras The VP83F features built in flash recording and captures crystal clear high definition audio completely independent from other hardware The intuitive menu makes configuration fast and simple for use in almost any sonic environment Features Exceptional Audio Quality High resolution recording 24 Bit 48khz sampling WAV format Supercardioid lobar pickup pattern rejects unwanted sounds Interference tube for increased directionality RF Immunity Built in Flash Recording Records directly to microSD card 82 GB maximum Intuitive menu for easy microphone configuration and track management Separate outputs for headphone monitoring and camera input with independent volume adjustment Rugged and Reliable Durable all metal housing Rycote integrated shockmount Shoemount adapter for easy installation Accessories Rycote foam windscreen e 3 5mm coiled audio cable e 2 AA batteries except in Argenti
6. Self Noise equivalent SPL A weighted typical 30 dB Gain Setting 15 6 dB SPL A Operating Temperature Range 18 C 0 F to 60 C 145 F Storage Temperature Range 29 C 20 F to 74 C 165 F Operating Relative Humidity 0 to 95 Housing Cast aluminum Power Requirements 2 AA batteries Alkaline NiMH Rechargeable Li lon Net Weight 215 g 7 6 oz Camera Output Connector Type 3 5 mm 1 8 dual mono Unbalanced Output Impedance 470 Headphone Output Connector Type 3 5 mm 1 8 dual mono Output Impedance 50 1 Pa 94 dB SPL 2ITHD of microphone preamplifier when applied input signal level is equivalent to cartridge output at specified SPL S N ratio is the difference between 94 dB SPL and equivalent SPL of self noise A weighted 250 Hz 2 500 Hz saka aa a aka 500 Hz 6 300 Hz ass 1 000 Hz 2 10 000 Hz LUI DO joe eee eee sf ti tit III LIO of TTT III ATTI si JU Dali LIO TT PN wf ee TIIN dB UO Lo Da af P di LI sui ARI a III I I 20 100 1k 10k 20k Hz 3 8 in 9 7 Cm tu 6 6 in 16 8 cm 2 3 in 5 8 cm Certifications Information to the user This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation Th
7. ain to resume Wi Stop Press and hold the record button 2 seconds Adjusting Settings While Recording If necessary audio settings Microphone gain Headphone volume and Low cut filter can be adjusted while recording to compensate for unexpected changes such as a volume increase that results in clipping Press the joystick to the left to highlight an item and then press the joystick up or down to change the value For best results configure all settings prior to recording Note The menu is not accessible during recording Managing Tracks Track Playback To listen to recorded tracks select FILELIST from the menu screen Highlight a track and select PLAYBACK to open it Playback Controls Return to track list Press left while paused Deleting Tracks To delete audio tracks select FILE LIST from the menu screen and open the track you would like to delete and select DELETE Note Once tracks have been deleted they cannot be recovered Function Yoystickaction anil At La lt lt gt P gt Rewind fast forward Hold left right Oo Return to home screen Press record button exporting tracks Utilities VP83F HOME FILE LIST L FILE 001 PLAY RENAME DELETE DETAILS MIC GAIN HEADPHONE LOW CUT UTILITIES SD CARD FORMAT CARD SET FILE NAME MAX FILE TIME BACKLIGHT TIME DATE SET TIME SET DATE BATTERY TYPE CAMERA OUT CONTRAST RESET DEFAULTS DEVICE DATA FIRMWARE SD CARD
8. is equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Note Testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types The use of other than shielded screened cable types may degrade EMC performance This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from Shure Incorporated or any of its European representatives For contact information please visit www shure com The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from www shu
9. light to dark on the display screen RESTORE DEFAULTS Restores all default factory settings except for the time and date DEVICE DATA Displays technical device information UPDATE FW Enables firmware updates from the memory card Having the latest firmware installed on the unit is recommended Please visit www shure com for details Battery Life Use the following information for reference when considering which battery type to use with the device Actual runtime may vary depending on the brand of memory card and batteries output volume levels and the type of headphones used Battery Runtime Hours When Recording Passing Audio Only Battery Type AA Note The battery icon will begin flashing when the battery has approximately 15 minutes of run time remaining Memory Card Requirements The VP83F requires a MicroSD card rated class 6 or higher Always format new memory cards in the device prior to recording Shure recommends using name brand memory cards as lower quality or slower memory cards may have a negative effect on performance Note If using a UHS 1 microSDHC memory card format the card from a computer to FAT32 file system and the allocation size to DEFAULT Memory Card Recording Capacity Troubleshooting Accessories and Replacement Parts Rycote replacement foam windscreen A83W Rycote Windjammer A83 FUR Camera and Headphone Output Pin Configuration The camera and headph
10. na e Rycote Windjammer optional siege La 1 Windscreen 2 Camera audio output 3 Camera shoe mount 4 Battery and memory card compartment Rycote integrated shockmount Control panel Headphone audio output Installing the Memory Card and Batteries The VP83F requires two AA batteries to operate compatible with Alkaline NiMH or Lithium Installing a MicroSD memory card enables recording functionality Audio is still passed through to the camera and headphone outputs if there is no memory card installed Opening the front panel Squeeze the latches on each side and open the front panel to access the memory card and battery compartment Installing the memory card Always turn the power off before removing or installing a memory card To Install Insert the card into the slot located above the battery door with the contacts facing up When fully inserted the card locks into place To Remove Press the card to unlock it then pull it from the device Note Format the memory card in the device prior to first use Refer to the memory card requirements section in the user guide for additional information 8 Installing and replacing batteries Open the battery door located inside the front panel by pressing the fastener down Insert the batteries according to the polarity indicators Note The battery door must be closed and latched before closing the front panel a
11. ng diagram shows how audio flows through the device Recording to Memory Card Camera Output Camera Out Level Gain Headphone Volume Low cut Filter Headphone Output Important Follow the directions on setting the gain for the best signal to noise performance Since it is first in the signal path the gain affects everything following it The gain should never be used to boost or attenuate the headphone signal use the headphone volume to adjust monitoring levels The headphone and camera output level adjustments occur after the signal has reached the recording section of the device and should not be used to compensate if the gain setting is too low or is clipping Format The Memory Card Before Use Format the memory card in the device prior to first use for best recording performance Formatting the card after tracks have been exported is recommended To format the card enter the menu and select UTILITIES gt SDCARD gt FORMAT CARD Adjusting Microphone Gain In order to capture the highest quality audio signal the microphone gain must be set at the appropriate level Press the joystick up or down to adjust levels in the MICGAIN screen in the menu or from the home screen when the mic gain icon is highlighted Use the following guidelines to achieve the best results Efi Tip For higher resolution metering adjust the gain in the MICGAIN screen to see more precisely where the signal is peaking e
12. one outputs send identical mono audio signals on the tip and ring portions of the connector Headphones and stereo inputs which typically use the tip as the left channel and the ring as the right channel receive the same audio on both channels ie fa see Audio mono 1 Audio mono 2 Tip Ring Sleeve Unit does not turn on Replace batteries and make sure that the batteries are installed correctly Sound is distorted e Microphone gain may be set too high resulting in clipping Try lowering the gain If gain appears to be adjusted properly try lowering the headphone output volume or using a different pair of headphones lt Make sure headphone and or camera outputs are plugged in all the way No sound lt If the audio meter doesn t register a signal try increasing the microphone gain lt If the audio meter indicates a signal check the headphone output level and the headphone connection e f gain is adjusted correctly with the headphone output turned up and there is still no sound try a different pair of headphones Sound is not being recorded e Ensure the MicroSD memory card is installed correctly e Try formatting the card in the device and ensure the memory card meets listed requirements Use a new memory card if problem persists Use A83 FUR windscreen and engage low cut filter Audio dropouts Use a memory card with a higher speed class rating or a different brand Notification screen SD CARD ERROR Format the memory card
13. or try a new card that meets the requirements Be sure to export any tracks before formatting the card Notification screen SET TIME DATE Set the time and date and keep the device on for 30 minutes upon initial power up to charge the internal clock RTC battery Note The RTC battery may lose the ability to hold a charge after approximately ten years in which case the time and date settings will not be saved This does not affect any other functionality of the device Notification screen e BATTERY LOW CANNOT FORMAT e BATTERY LOW CANNOT UPDATE Notification screen WAV FILE ERROR The wav file may be corrupted or the file format is not supported Files ripped from a CD that include metadata or files with a sampling rate greater than 48 KHz will not play in the VP83F Export wav files to a computer if they are not backed up and remove them from the memory card Formatting the memory card and updating the firmware cannot be done when the battery is low To perform these functions install a new battery Specifications Cartridge Type Electret Condenser Polar Pattern Supercardioid Lobar Recording Format WAV 24 bit 48 kHz Sampling Rate Frequency Response 50 to 20 000 Hz Sensitivity open circuit voltage 1 kHz typical 0 dB Gain 35 8 dBV Pa 16 2 mV 30 dB Gain 5 8 ABV Pa 512 9 mV Maximum SPL O dB Gain Setting 1 kHz at 1 THD 1000 Q load 129 2 dB SPL Signal to Noise Ratio 30 dB Gain Setting 78 4 dB
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