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Description
The Shure MV88 USB-C Stereo Condenser Microphone is the ultimate tool for mobile content creators and musicians who need professional-quality sound on the go. Designed to plug directly into your device's USB-C port, the MV88 offers instant connectivity without the hassle of pairing or charging. Its flexible positioning ability allows you to tilt, flip, and rotate the mic up to 90°, making it easy to capture sound from any direction.
Whether you're recording a podcast, capturing live music, or conducting interviews, the MV88 adapts with its four selectable polar patterns: stereo, mono cardioid, mono bidirectional, and raw mid-side. The free ShurePlus MOTIV app offers powerful DSP controls, including presets for speech, singing, flat, acoustic, and loud environments. Dive deeper into customization with features like Auto Level Mode, Real-time Denoiser, and a 5-band EQ.
Crafted with a durable metal housing, the MV88 is built for the rigors of field recording. Its compact design includes a windscreen and a convenient carrying case, ensuring it's always ready for your next adventure. Elevate your mobile recording game with the Shure MV88 and enjoy the rich, clear audio it delivers.
Key Features:
- USB-C condenser microphone for iOS and Android devices
- 4 selectable polar patterns: stereo, mono cardioid, mono bidirectional, raw mid-side
- ShurePlus MOTIV app for advanced DSP control
- Auto Level Mode, Real-time Denoiser, 5-band EQ
- 24-bit/48kHz digital audio resolution
- Durable metal housing with built-in swivel
- Includes foam windscreen and carrying case
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MV88 USB-C Stereo Microphone For iPhone or Android Mobile Phones | Shure
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PROS
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Great for ambient sound and louder noise environments
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Offers multiple polar patterns for versatile recording options
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Compact size, ideal for mobile use with USB-C devices
CONS
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Lacks a headphone jack for direct monitoring
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Requires Shure Motiv apps, which are slow and limited
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High self-noise affects audio clarity
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Complex setup with numerous audio settings
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Not ideal for acoustic guitar recordings
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Inefficient video recording quality compared to phone's native app
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Difficult to position for optimal video and audio capture
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Midside recording requires extensive post-processing
2.0 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 1 Rating
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Not the best tool for recording acoustic guitar videos
I use my phone to take videos of ideas and rough drafts, but thought this would improve the sound. It's a stereo condenser mic that can do midside, so I was excited. However, you can only record audio or video through the Shure Motiv apps, which are slow and the video quality is lower than my phone's camera app. Mic can be annoying to set up with all the options from gain, eq, compression, limiter, de-noiser etc. The 4 polar patterns take a minute to load. The self noise is very high. This will plug into your phone so getting a good video frame, that also put the mic in a good spot for audio recording is hard, and definitely not ideal. This is more for video selfies really. Just not the best tool for acoustic guitars like i hoped. Also editing would be required to get the midside, because its raw midside, so you would have to grab the file, split it, double the side track, flip the polarity, hard pan the side tracks and then adjust the volumes. so a lot of editing for something that doesnt even sound as good as a handheld recorder. Really a disappointment. I'll give it 2 stars since it wasnt made for my purposes though and is a cool innovation at least.
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