The Shure VP88 is a single-point stereo condenser using the Mid-Side principle: a forward cardioid capsule plus a bidirectional side capsule, with an internal matrix offering three stereo widths – or raw M-S output for post-production, where width is decided in the edit. Mono-compatible by design, it’s a broadcast and field-recording standard that runs on phantom or its own internal battery.
Features
Mid-Side stereo in a single housing
Internal matrix: three stereo widths or direct M-S out
Fully mono-compatible – broadcast safe
Runs on phantom (9-52V) or internal 6V battery
Switchable low-cut filter
Windscreen, swivel, Y-cable, battery and bag included
Specifications
| Configuration | M-S: cardioid mid + figure-8 side |
| Frequency response | 40 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Stereo modes | H / M / L width or direct M-S |
| Power | 9-52V phantom or 6V battery |
| Low cut | 12 dB/oct below 80 Hz |
| Model | VP88 |





