Shure MV88+ Stereo USB Microphone Overview
The Shure MV88+ Stereo USB Microphone is a versatile and portable mic that allows you to capture crisp, clear audio on the go. The MV88+ is compatible with iOS and Android devices, making it a top choice if you’re a producer, engineer, content creator or podcaster that’s regularly recording out in the field.
Crisp Sound Quality
Shure’s MV88+ is a flexible stereo condenser microphone that’s a part of the acclaimed MOTIV series. This mic can perform as a one-stop recording solution and can handle practically any situation you throw at it! From interviews to livestreams to live sessions, you can count on the MV88+ USB microphone to capture it with clear and detailed 24-bit/48kHz sound quality.
Adapt To Any Context
With the free ShurePlus MOTIV mobile and desktop app, you can access the powerful DSP within the MV88+. The intuitive MOTIV app lets you select from five DSP preset modes (Speech, Singing, Flat, Acoustic Instrument & Loud), allowing you to tailor the MV88+ to a wide range of recording contexts. The MV88+ can also adapt to any sound source by adjusting the polar pattern via the MOTIV app. Simply select from one of the five polar patterns (Cardioid, Bi-Directional, Raw Mid-Side & Adjustable Stereo Width) and you can prime the MV88+ for a solo performer, ensemble, vocal or instrument recording.
Adjustable Onboard Processing
Inside the ShurePlus MOTIV app, you can tweak the MV88+'s five-band EQ, Compression and Limiter settings. With these tools, you can quickly and easily achieve a polished, professional sound.
Tough All-Metal Construction
As you’d expect from a Shure mic, the all-metal MV88+ is a solidly built, durable and reliable piece of kit that can withstand years of rigours use. Shure have also equipped with MV88+ with a handy built-in headphone output, which lets you directly monitor your sound in real-time and make sure it’s spot on whilst you’re recording.
Included Accessories
In addition to a flexible and great-sounding mic, Shure include a 5/8" swivel microphone & 3/8" Euro thread adapter for easy positioning, lengthy USB-A & USB-C cables and a Zipper Carry Case to protect your MV88+ when you’re on the move.
The Shure MV88+ Video Kit is also available and includes additional accessories that may be indispensible for content creators. The Video Kit comes with a high-quality Manfrotto PIXI tripod, which keeps your MV88+ mic stable during recording, and a phone clamp for a truly professional setup.
If you’re an engineer, live streamer, content creator, vocalist or instrumentalist that needs a lightweight, portable “do-it-all” microphone that’s easy to use and captures crystal-clear audio, the Shure MV88+ is worth your attention.
- Matched cardioid and bi-directional 1 cm cartridges for best-in-class audio
- Mid-side architecture for a phase-perfect, clear stereo image
- Integrates with the free ShurePlusTM MOTIVTM Mobile and Desktops Apps for flexible configuration
- Five DSP preset modes (Speech, Singing, Flat, Acoustic Instrument, Loud)
- Selectable polar patterns (Cardioid, Bi-Directional, Raw Mid-Side, Adjustable Stereo Width)
- Customizable five-band EQ, compression, and limiting
- Built-in headphone output for real-time monitoring
- MFi certified for use with iOS Lightning-equipped devices
- Includes MV88+ Microphone, 5/8" Swivel Microphone Clip, 10 ft. USB-A Cable, 10 ft. USB-C Cable, Zipper Carry Case and 3/8" Euro Thread Adapter
- iOS 12.0 and higher; iPhone 6 and higher; iPod Touch 6th generation and higher; iPad mini 2 and higher, iPad Air and higher, iPad 4th generation and higher, and Lightning-equipped iPad Pro
- Android Oreo 8.0 and higher; USB Host Power Requirement of at least 100 mA, USB Audio Class 1.1 support and higher
- MacOS 10.13 to 10.15
- 64 bit
- Minimum 2 GB of RAM
- Minimum 500 MB of hard disk space
- Windows 10
- 64 bit
- Minimum 2 GB of RAM
- Minimum 500 MB of hard disk space
- Transducer Type: Cardioid/Bidirectional Condenser Cartridges (1 cm)
- Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
- Bit Depth: 16 or 24-bit
- Sampling Rate: 44.1 or 48 kHz
- Adjustable Gain Range: 0 to +36 dB
- Sensitivity: -37 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz
- at Minimum Gain, Flat Mode: 1 Pa=94 SPL
- Maximum SP (at Minimum Gain, Flat Mode): 120 dB SPL
- DSP Modes (Presets): Speech/Singing/Acoustic/Loud/Flat
- Polar Pattern Selections: Adjustable Width Stereo/Mono Bidirectional/Mono Cardioid/Mid-Side
- Limiter: Yes
- Compressor: Yes (adjustable)
- Equalizer: 5-band EQ
- Connectivity: Lightning and USB
- MFi Certified: Yes
- Housing: All-metal construction
- Net Weight without Windscreen: 79.0g (2.78 oz)
- Dimensions without Windscreen (H × W × D): 27 × 27 × 77 mm
