People who need a professional sound out of an iOS-compatible clip-on mic will delight in the Shure MOTIV MV88, a convenient microphone that lets you record anything from in-field interviews to stereo musical performances with high-quality audio. The microphone simply clips into the lightning port of your device, mounting there as well.
Once affixed, the mic can be positioned in a variety of ways to get the kind of professional audio capture you desire. The companion Shure App lets you select among five DSP presets: choose between two different mono modes for different purposes, or capture everything in naturalistic stereo. The mic is plug-and-play, powering directly from your iOS device. A windscreen is included for filming in windy locales.
- For Mobile Interviews & More
- Clips onto iOS Devices
- Stereo or Mono Selectivity
- 90° Hinge for Audio Flexibility
Shure MV88 Overview
- 1Description
- 2A Simple Multi-Purpose Solution
- 3High-Quality Audio
- 4Handy Companion Software
Shure MV88 Specs
Form Factor | Mobile Device Mic |
Sound Field | Mono, Stereo |
Stereo/Surround Configuration | Mid/Side (Adjustable Stereo Width) |
Capsule | Condenser |
Diaphragm | 0.4" / 10.2 mm |
Polar Pattern | Cardioid, Figure-8 |
Pattern Selection | Switched (Adjustable via Software) |
Orientation | Side Address, End Address |
Circuitry | Solid-State |
High-Pass Filter | None |
Gain Adjustment | 0 to +36 dB |
On-Board Controls | None |
Windscreen | Foam (Included) |
Frequency Range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz |
Maximum SPL | 120 dB SPL |
Sensitivity | -37 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz |
Output Connectors (Digital) | 1 x Lightning (MFi Certified) |
Headphone Connector | None |
A/D Conversion | 24-Bit |
Sample Rate | 48 kHz |
Digital Signal Processing | Compressor, EQ, Limiter, Sound Presets (via Software) |
Operating System Support | iOS |
Bus Power | Lightning |
Mounting | Direct Connection to Mobile Device |
Construction Material | Metal |
Dimensions | H: 1.4 x W: 1 x L: 2.6" / H: 3.5 x W: 2.5 x L: 6.7 cm |
Weight | 1.4 oz / 40.5 g |
Package Weight | 0.37 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 4.7 x 3.75 x 2.85" |
Shure MV88 Reviews
Great sound- plugs directly into your phone
A very convenient way to get better sound from videos taken with your phone. Wish I had this when my kids were in band and choir!
great kit
Great little kit--I was already planning on getting the MV88 and getting the kit was a no brainer.
Perfect iPhone Mic
Plug & Play easy peasy
Solid easy to use microphone
This microphone is very easy to use with iOS devices, just plug in and use. The sound quality is significantly above the iPhone built in microphone - verified so far with my iPhone 11, iPhone XS and iPad Air devices. There are a range of microphone settings available to choose from, suitable for different applications, all easily customized with Apps provided by the manufacturer. I used it so far mainly for live music recordings, and it performed flawlessly. The build is solid and so far it survived several average (~1-1.5m) height drops.
Seamless stereo mic upgrade
A seamless stereo mic upgrade for iPhone .. step up your audio to make your movies sound like they look . Shure is a company with a vast history making pro microphones of high quality for many recording and performance applications so they were a brand I felt the best choice . I was not disappointed. Sound quality is balanced and true , use with downloadable apps that instantly link your upgraded microphone to your iPhone with ease . Very reasonable price point as well .
Great Microphone
If you are doing recording on the go on your iPhone and are concerned about the quality, get this mic. You'll be glad you did.
Great quality microphone
It makes iPhone record audio in such high-fidelity you couldn't ever imagine. By using the app, you can get audio profiles that make a real difference. It also has EQ and compression and all those little necessities. The only annoying thing is that you have to remove the iPhone case to mount it, but that's reasonable as one could guess.
Great mic, not for what I need
I sing under a bridge and my iPhone mic pics up all the echoes abs reverbs that bounce around after I let out a big sound. I wanted something that would capture those echoes and make them more pronounced in my recordings. This mic is great and comes with an app and you can specify how you want the mic to pick up sound. I tried having it pointed straight at my and got really great sound, however, it didn't pick up the echoes because of its direction. If I rotated the mic the other way then the sound was further away. I ended up returning it and sticking with my iPhone mic because it actually works better. I don't like that the mic has to plug in the bottom. I guess one could always turn your phone 360... but sometimes apps won't allow you to do that. I think it's a great mic depending on what you're doing. TikTok: raquelreigns if you wanna check out my videos and natural iPhone sound.
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