Blog - Shure's Portable MOTIV Series | Melody House Musical Instruments

Recording Made Easy! Being able to catch and create your music no matter where you are with no boundaries to restrict you.

How does it help us?

It is great for webcasts, podcasts, video chats and you can record anywhere the living room, the practice room, the home studio, or the club. The Shure Motiv iOS and USB microphones are the modest and easy to use onboard controls for musicians to get professional-sounding recordings wherever they may be. For iOS users, the ShurePlus MOTIV App makes this process even simpler and MOTIV products are game-changers for anyone who wants to create high-fidelity recordings on the go. The MOTIV digital microphones are very convenient, good for documenting songwriting sessions and record in high-quality demos. Perfect for plug and Play recording with Apple iOS, Android, Mac or PC, combining intuitive handling with typical Shure sound. Moving on to having a look at various types of digital recording solutions that can be used through your favorite mobile devices.

ShurePlus MOTIV App

"The Content Capturer"

The ShurePlus Motiv iOS app allows you to gain full control over the motiv recording devices. Providing 24-bit/48kHz for the recording resolution as well as offering access for the MV88's stereo spread, DSP mode and other features included.

Compatibility: iOS

Features

Great app setting up Motiv mics and record uncompressed high quality audio without AGC
Ability to edit your recordings using trim or split options
High-resolution metering
Save to compressed formats
Option to share files via text, Google Drive and email

MV88

"The Documenter"

Stereo Microphone with Lightning Connector

The MV88 is a digital stereo condenser microphone, designed to record

high-quality audio when shooting video on iOS with a lighting connector

that plugs into charging port of a smartphone or tablet computer.

Specifications:

Microphone type: one cardio capsule (1cm) + one figure-of-eight capsule (1cm)

Sensitivity: -37dB / Pa @ 1kHz

Modes: Vocals / Speech /Concert / Guitar

Weight: 40.5g

MV88+

Being Shure's most recent release from 2019, the MV88+ Video Kit provides your mobile with all professional recording accessories needed to capture audio/video right out of the box. Applicable for most Android users too now have connectivity to the device.

Features:

Manfrotto PIXI Tripod
Phone Clamp
Shoe-mount mic clip
USB-C & Lightning Cable
Built-In Headphone Output for real-time monitoring

MV5

"The Communicator"

Desktop-ready Digital Condenser Microphone

The MV5 digital condenser microphone built for those who have a story to tell and allowing you to select the best engineered with convenience in mind, it tuned to capture the human voice, time after time and may both stand tall on a desk and detach for maximum portability. This microphone also has a headphone output for real-time monitoring and is available with either cable for PCs and Macs or iOS devices. It has the ability to attach to your PC, Android, Mac, or iOS devices, the MV5 provides a simple way to capture beautiful sound anytime, anywhere.

Specifications:

Microphone type: electret condenser, diaphragm 16 mm
Sensitivity: -40 dB / Pa @ 1 kHz
Modes: Vocals / Guitar / Without processing
Weight: 90 g without stand
160 g with stand

MV51

"The Performer"

Digital Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The MV51 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone, the microphone comes with an output for headphone as well as a compatible kickstand that is suitable for many types of mic stands. Perfect for recording, podcasting and video conferencing.

Specifications:

Microphone type: electret condenser, membrane 1 "(25 mm)
Sensitivity: -39 dB / Pa at 1 kHz
Modes: Vocals / Speech / Guitar / Concert
Weight: 574.7 g

MVL

"The Narrator"

Lavalier Microphone for Mobile Devices

The SHURE MOTIV MVL Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone is a quick and easy solution that plugs into the headphone jack of a smartphone or tablet computer. If you can compare with the microphone built into the smartphone, the advantage of MOTIV MVL you can record the sound direct near to the mouth and you may capture clear speech in interview, videography or public speaking environment and may share your email or text immediately by using SHURE MOTIV MVL iOS app.

Specifications:

Microphone Type: electret condenser
Sensitivity: -44 dB / Pa at 1 kHz
Frequency Range: 45 Hz - 20 kHz
Connector: 3.5 mm
Weight: 8 g

MVi

"The Adapter"

1-channel Audio Interface for Desktop and Mobile

The Shure MVi digital audio is designed to allow users to connect any XLR microphone or 1/4-inch for guitars, bass or keyboards into any iOS device, Mac or PC. The device has a combined microphone-guitar input that comes with a touch panel that allows "easy, real-time access" to volume, gain and mode selection. Shure offers the convenience of a professional studio in a portable package. Like the MV5, it's available with either cable for PC and Macs or iOS devices.

Specifications: