Shure A89LW-KIT Rycote Windshield Kit for VP89L

Product Overview

The Shure A89LW-KIT is a complete Rycote windshield kit for the VP89L end-address shotgun condenser microphone, delivering up to 25 dB of isolation from wind and handling noise. It bundles a Lyre suspension, windshield, and windjammer for professional outdoor and location capture. The kit is built for broadcast crews, ENG teams, and AV production staff who deploy the VP89L beyond controlled indoor environments.

Product Description

Outdoor and run-and-gun production exposes a shotgun microphone to wind, vibration, and handling noise that a bare capsule cannot reject. The A89LW-KIT windshield kit addresses all three by combining a Lyre suspension that decouples the VP89L from mechanical noise, a basket-style windshield that creates a still-air zone around the capsule, and a synthetic-fur windjammer for high-wind conditions. Together these components provide up to 25 dB of isolation from wind and handling noise. Developed by Shure with Rycote, the kit is dimensioned specifically for the VP89L so each component fits and performs as intended. For AV integrators and rental houses, a full windshield kit keeps a VP89L deployable across studio, stage, and field assignments from a single accessory package. For lighter-duty needs, compare the A89LW-SFT Softie windshield or the replacement A89LW foam windscreen.

Key Features

• Up to 25 dB Isolation — The complete kit provides up to 25 dB of isolation from combined wind and handling noise when used with the VP89L.
• Lyre Suspension Included — The Rycote Lyre suspension decouples the microphone from boom and handling vibration for cleaner audio.
• Basket Windshield — The windshield creates a still-air zone around the capsule to suppress wind noise in moderate conditions.
• Synthetic-Fur Windjammer — The windjammer adds high-wind protection for exposed outdoor locations without sacrificing high-frequency detail.
• VP89L-Specific Engineering — Every component is sized for the VP89L so the system fits and performs to specification.
• Shure and Rycote Development — Co-developed with Rycote to meet professional broadcast and location-sound standards.

Typical Applications

• Broadcast studio and ENG field production
• House of worship stage and platform capture
• Auditorium and live-event stage pickup

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Which microphone does the A89LW-KIT fit? The kit is engineered specifically for the Shure VP89L end-address shotgun condenser microphone.

What is included in the kit? It includes a Rycote Lyre suspension, a basket-style windshield, and a synthetic-fur windjammer.

How much noise reduction does it provide? Used with the VP89L, the complete kit provides up to 25 dB of isolation from wind and handling noise.

Do I need the full kit for indoor installed AV? For fixed indoor applications a foam windscreen is often sufficient; the full kit is intended for outdoor, field, and boom-mounted work where wind and handling noise are significant.

Is the product covered by warranty and support? It is covered by Shure's standard manufacturer warranty. Contact Creation Networks for purchasing, integration, and support questions.