Shure A83-FUR

This mic definitely improves sound pickup in the field. Im using it with the optional Fur Windjammer windscreen and it makes a tremendous difference in wind noise reduction. My only observation is that using24-bit/48kHz to record voice generates a much larger file than needed, but I guess Shure didnt want to have any complaints about sampling rate, so that should definitely satisfy everyone. And not having extra menu options (like sample size/rate) does make life simpler.

While I prefer how the Rode Video Mic Pro sounds, its drawback is relying on often sub-par camera mic pre-amps. Not so, with the LensHopper VP83F. Plus, its not tied to your camera, so you can close mic your subject with a boom. And if you're using it for run and gun attached to the cold shoe of your camera, you get the added bonus of having an in-camera back up recording via the mic out. I mostly use it for run and gun, but it has also saved my bacon more than once, when a subject's movements made the lav recording unusable.

I'm new to adding higher quality audio to my videos and it's remarkable the difference the LensHopper makes, especially outside with this Windjammer on it! Amazing!

My mic was picking up a fair amount of wind noise, so I ordered this, being fairly skeptical. THIS THING WORKS WONDERS! Great to cut down wind noise. I do believe audio towards the back of the mic gets a bit quieter because of the screen, but to me that's not a big deal.

Cuts down on wind noise immensely! The only downside I feel the audio towards the back of the mic gets a bit more quiet. But I suppose that is the price you pay to cut down on wind #sweepstakes