Shure A89SW-KIT Rycote Windshield Kit for VP89S and VP82

Product Overview

The Shure A89SW-KIT is a complete Rycote windshield kit for the VP89S short shotgun condenser microphone and the VP82 microphone, providing 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 these microphones 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 A89SW-KIT windshield kit addresses all three by combining a Lyre suspension that decouples the microphone 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. Developed by Shure with Rycote, the kit is dimensioned for the VP89S and VP82 so each component fits and performs as intended. For AV integrators and rental houses, a full windshield kit keeps a microphone deployable across studio, stage, and field assignments from a single accessory package. For lighter-duty needs, compare the A89SW-SFT Softie windshield or the replacement A89SW foam windscreen.

Key Features

• Complete Windshield System — The kit combines Lyre suspension, windshield, and windjammer to isolate the microphone from wind and handling noise.
• 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.
• VP89S and VP82 Engineering — Every component is sized for the VP89S and VP82 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 microphones does the A89SW-KIT fit? The kit is engineered for the Shure VP89S short shotgun condenser microphone and the VP82 microphone.

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

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.

Can I buy the components separately? Yes. The windjammer and foam windscreen are available as individual replacement parts for the VP89S and VP82.

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.