Get a great sound on spoken vocals and acoustic instruments with the Shure MOTIV MV5, a mobile microphone than can plug straight into your computer or iOS device. Whether you're podcasting, singing, playing guitar, or chatting over VoIP, the MV5 will give you a great sound, thanks to its high-quality 48 kHz / 24-bit recording capture and cardioid polar pattern, which minimizes unwanted room noise.

This mic, styled in gray with black foam, is perfect for anyone who records on their computer one day and their iPhone the next. Whichever device you pair and power it, simply plug it in with the included USB cable, set it up on the supplied stand, plug your favorite headphones into the 3.5mm jack, and get started. The mic will work with your favorite DAW or mobile app, but for an extra-customized experience, use the free ShurePlus MOTIV Mobile Recording or ShurePlus MOTIV Mobile Video apps for editing and sharing your media.

For Podcasts, Vlogs, Music, or VoIP    Sleek Mic with Built-In Removable Stand    Included USB & Lightning Cables    For Mac/Windows & Lightning iOS Devices    Works with DAWs & Mobile Apps    Cardioid Pattern Minimizes Room Pickup    Built-In 3.5mm Headphone Jack    High-Quality 48 kHz/24-Bit Audio Capture    DSP for Vocals, Flat & Instruments    Shure Apps for Editing & Sharing Content

Take this mic from your home studio to the hotel room—just set it up on a table, plug it in, and get started recording. With the built-in stand, it's easy to set up anywhere. Want to use a different mic stand? No problem: the mic uses standard threading to work with other mounts and tripods. And, with lightning and USB cables included, you can pick and choose your recording device at will.

The mic captures high-quality 48 kHz / 24-bit audio, making it suitable for use in professional applications. Also, the highly directional cardioid polar pattern will help tamp down unwanted room noise and ambience.

Use the built-in headphone jack to monitor the recording in process over your favorite pair of headphones. Also, note that the mic has three built-in DSP presets: Voice, Flat, and Instrument. Voice and Instrument apply EQ and compression best suited to the task. Flat leaves your vocals alone, so you can process them later.

The ShurePlus MOTIV audio app gives you the ability to record studio-quality audio—and so much more. Trim and share in multiple formats, all with a few quick taps. Recording video? Use the MOTIV Video App.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Will this work with my MacBook Pro that only has USB-C inputs?

A: Yes, USB-c cable included in the box.

Q: 2. Will this microphone work with iPhone 11 Pro ?

A: Yes, the Shure MOTIV MV5 is compatible for use with the iPhone 11 Pro.

Q: 3. Will this work with the new Apple 12.9" iPad Pro (Early 2020, 256GB, Wi-Fi Only, Silver) which has a USB-C port and NOT a lightning port?

A: Yes it will. Use this adapter: Apple USB Type-C to USB Type-A Adapter - B&H # APMJ1M2AMA: https://bhpho.to/2YJPgMn

Q: 4. Record on iOS without the app?

A: Yes it will.

Q: 5. Anybody have trouble with the usb cable staying in the usb connector?

A: The USB port on the Shure MV51 is a micro-B. Perhaps an angled plug may be a good option if you are having problems with the straight plug disconnecting. We have a 6' long StarTech USB 2.0 Type-A Male to Left-Angle Micro-USB Male Cable (B&H# STUUSBHAUB6L) that you can try.

Q: 6. It is written that this microphone, Shure MV5, has Gain adjustment 0 +36 dB. Please, explain how that feature can be used? I do not see any volume control, for example, on the microphone.

A: The volume control dial on the microphone is for the headphone level. The mic gain can be adjusted in the computer, or by using the ShurePlus MOTIV Video App.

Q: 7. Can I use this with my laptop's 3.5mm connector as well as my TASCAM DR-40??

A: Not at all. Includes a Micro-B to USB Cable for connection to a computer.

Q: 8. Hi, I purchased this microphone after reading reviews and thought it would be great for my ipad and field work with iphone. However i wanted to use it while teaching my yoga class, setting the ipad on tripod and connecting microphone near ipad. However the microphone barely worked when I was 10 feet away teaching. Does this microphone not have the capability of being used out of direct mouth to microphone range? If so, its not what I expected. Thanks

A: The MV5 is not intended to be used from 10 feet away. You would be better off using a shotgun style mic like the Rode VideoMic Me-L (B&H # ROVMMEL) which is specifically for use with iOS devices that have Lightning connectors or the VideoMicro (B&H # ROVIDEOMICRO) which can be used with adapters or a 3.5mm to Lightning cable. We do have other similar shotgun style mics that will work much better to pickup audio from a distance. Please feel free to contact us by phone or through live chat on the website and we can help you to select the best option to fit your budget.

Q: 9. While this work on my iMac for an online language program like Rosetta Stone?

A: Yes it will.

Q: 10. The "old packaging" version has a California cancer warning (ca prop 65), A) what's up with that? B) does the new also have the same warning?

A: The new MV5 packaging most likely has the same California Proposition 65 warning. Proposition 65 is a law that requires California to publish a list of chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. This list must be updated at least once a year and has grown to include approximately 900 chemicals since it was first published in 1987. Additionally, the law requires labels on products sold in California in order to provide information about the chemicals used in these products so that Californians can make informed decisions about items they purchase. For many of the chemicals on the list, there are no threshold limits provided regarding the quantity of the chemicals that will pose a risk or trigger a requirement for the label. Shure does not believe its products pose an unreasonable risk to users, but wants customers to be fully apprised so the warning label is included on their products to be extremely cautious and ensure that they comply with this law. More information about Proposition 65 can be found here: http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov/