The MOTIV MV88+ Video Kit is a premium Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone. The MV88+ has all you need to capture great content right out of the box. The MV88+ is compatible with: iOS Devices, Samsung Galaxy Note 8, Samsung Galaxy Note 9, Samsung Galaxy s7 (requires additional micro-B cable or OTG adapter), Samsung Galaxy s8 / s8+, Samsung Galaxy s9 / s9+. Note that not all android devices provide enough power or support USB audio. Note that the MV88+ is NOT compatible with iPad Pro.
Features
Includes industry leading Manfrotto PIXI mini tripod, phone clamp & shoe-mount, USB-C & lightning cables
Built-In Headphone Output for real-time monitoring
Pristine audio for multiple set ups (included phone mount is also compatible with your existing set-up, allowing you to connect to any tripod with a connector)
All metal construction
Detailed stereo capture, five DSP preset modes
Shure MOTIV Audio App for pro-level recording
Shure MOTIV Video for onscreen control
Includes neoprene roll-up bag to keep all your accessories in one place
Allows for phone charging while mic is in use (requires USB-A cable and Apple USB3 camera adapter)- iOS users only
Includes industry leading Man frotto PIXI mini tripod, phone clamp & shoe-mount, USB-C & lightning cables
Built-In Headphone Output for real-time monitoring Pristine audio for multiple set ups (included phone mount is also compatible with your existing set-up, allowing you to connect to any tripod with a connector) All metal construction Detailed stereo capture, five DSP preset modes Shure MOTIV Audio App for pro-level recording Shure MOTIV Video for onscreen control Includes neoprene roll-up bag to keep all your accessories in one place Allows for phone charging while mic is in use (requires USB-A cable and Apple USB3 camera adapter)- iOS users only
What’s it like to use the Shure MV88+?
It’s a brilliant little plug-and-go mic which can record high-res stereo audio from 16bit/48kHz to 24bit/48kHz. Being able to then directly edit said recordings from your phone further streamlines the production process.
The cylindrical capsule has two inputs: microUSB and a 3.5mm headphone jack. This allows you to adjust the gain as needed, saving you from dawdling with settings in post-production. Between the inputs is an LED indicator. When it’s green, you’re good to go.
If it’s a static amber, there’s an error, while a flashing amber is indicative of the firmware updating. If it’s red, the mic is muted, and a flashing red means audio is clipping.
Is the Shure MV88+ Video Kit better than a phone mic?
Yes. The Shure MV88+ is conclusively better than a smartphone’s integrated microphone. As you can see from our frequency response charts, recordings are neutral-leaning.
This means you can do more with post-processing without running into distortion issues. While Shure does provide five digital signal processing (DSP) options via the ShurePlus Motiv app, the flat profile is the most versatile. If you know you’re going to edit the audio later, use this setting.