The Shure MV88+ Video Kit for Professional Audio Recordingaims at taking video making and video conferencing on your iOS or Android phone to the next level, with a host of powerful features not commonly found on similar mobile microphones. The kit is centered around the MV88+ microphone, specifically engineered to deliver Shure's broadcast-quality sound to your phone, and adds all the accessories needed to create a portable, manageable, versatile, and above all, self-contained audio/video rig.

Whether reporting from the field, collaborating on a video-conference call, streaming on Facebook Live, shooting a documentary, recording your vlog, or capturing a musical performance, the kit delivers great-sounding video—wherever the action is. The kit includes a phone clamp, a Manfrotto PIXI tripod, and all the cabling you need for iOS and USB-C devices. It all packs up neatly into a roll-up bag that safely keeps your accessories in one place, so nothing gets lost.

Podcasts, Vlogs, Music, Conference Calls    High-Quality Audio Rig for Smartphone    Feature-Rich Stereo Microphone    Large Clamp Mounts to Any Smartphone    Manfrotto Tripod/Grip with Ball Head    Real-Time Headphone Monitoring    High-Quality 48 kHz / 24-Bit Audio    MOTIV Audio/Video Apps, Filmic-Ready

The kit comes complete with all you need to capture great-sounding content on your smartphone right out of the box. The stereo mic slides snugly into the versatile mic clip, allowing you to mount it on your phone using the phone clamp.

The clamp adjusts to fit any size smartphone—you can even leave the case on. Then, attach the included Manfrotto PIXI mini tripod to the clamp, position your phone, and get the shot you want. The versatile tripod can be placed on a desktop or folded into a grip for handheld work. To connect and power the mic, use either the included 15" Lightning or USB Type-C cable with your iOS or Android phone.

The MV88+ Video Kit offers a range of setup configurations for a variety of applications. When self-recording or livestreaming, press the quick-adjust red button on the tripod to release the ball head and position your phone and MV88+ mic in a widescreen orientation on a desktop.

For videography work, simply pivot the mic to the other direction, so it faces the talent. For handheld work, including audio-only applications, the PIXI tripod legs fold to form a grip that lets you move around with your phone and follow the talent in the field. This gives you the freedom to bring your mic close to the subject and capture clear-sounding interviews or wide stereo ambience. Alternatively, videographers can mount the kit on any large tripod using the 1/4"-20 thread on the phone clamp.

Unlike your phone's built-in mono mic, the MV88+ can be configured with different settings to optimize your sound according to your recording situation. The mono cardioid setting, for example, is a smart choice for an interview focused on a single subject.

For a two-person interview, the mono bidirectional setting might yield better results. The stereo settings offer pickup patterns with variable width, great for recording musical performances or environmental sounds for video B-roll. The raw mid-side setting lets you capture dramatic stereo imaging, which you can adjust later in postproduction.

Whichever setting you choose, you can rest easy knowing the mic captures high-quality 48 kHz/24-bit audio. This means you can edit the audio in any DAW or NLE if need be without losing resolution.

The mic's built-in headphone output lets you properly monitor your sound in real time, so you can always know what you're recording and be sure your video sounds great. Slip the windscreen over the mic to reduce wind noise, and you're ready to fire up the MOTIV app.

Also, a Monitor Mix function for headphone output lets you blend between live monitoring and phone playback. Finally, you can record to the analog line input of an audio recording device using the mic's headphone output—an additional USB power supply is required to power the mic.

The ShurePlus MOTIV app for iOS and Android phones is an integral part of your kit. It controls the mic and audio settings, and functions as a full-featured audio/video recorder. The app also offers digital signal processing (DSP) with presets to get you started quickly. Included is a limiter to avoid overloading the input, a compressor to help level out volume differences, and a 5-band EQ to tame problem frequencies and reduce low-end rumbles.

The app lets you capture your audio and video in multiple formats, edit it, and share your creations via email, text, iTunes, AirDrop, and Dropbox. You can also choose to livestream right from your phone and share your video in real time with your online audience.

The MV88+ microphone isn't limited to smartphone use. Once configured, it can also work with a Mac or Windows computer or an iPad Pro, operating with device-dependent gain control options and the last settings made on the app.

The ShurePlus MOTIV Video recording app for iOS and Android phones provides instant video recording with uncompressed audio for your mobile device. You can customize your sound with digital signal processing (DSP) preset modes, adjustable gain, and stereo-width control.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. So this is effectively an M+S USB microphone. Does it expose both M and S channels separately over USB or is it only a stereo mix of them?

A: When using the Shure Motiv Audio, or the Shure Motiv Video free app for IOS or Android. you have compete control over the polarity patterns. You can have it switched to cardioid to control the middle, or switch it to Bi-directional to control the sides. You also have the ability to set it for M/S to control everything as once. However, if you are looking to use the M/S polarity pattern and have control of each channel, it does not have this capability. The M/S Pattern will mix it down into a stereo mix.

Q: 2. Can this be used to zoom or FaceTime on iPhone 11? I need to livestream a small wedding. I’ve tried the mv88 and that didn’t work with FaceTime. Also do you have to go through the motiv app to use it or is it just plug&play? Thanks.

A: No, unfortunately the MV88 does not work for livestreaming.through Zoom or FaceTime on the iPhone. According to Apple, external mics do not work with iOS for video conferencing apps, although they can be used with iOS for telephone-type apps without video. For live video streaming on the iPhone, only the built-in mic will work.

Q: 3. Which Smartphones with USB C connection for audio recording?

A: As long as you have an Android device which is compatible with the Shure MOTIV apps, you should be good to go. All you will need is a (short) USB-C to micro USB cable.

Q: 4. Does the MV88+ work with IOS 15.1 and 15.2?

A: Yes, the Shure MOTIV MV88+ Digital Stereo Microphone is compatible with iOS 15.2 and 15.2.

Q: 5. Are the cables 10 feet long or 10 inches long?

A: The USB cables included with the Shure MV88+ Microphone with Compact Tripod are 10' long.

Q: 6. Is there a remote shutter that will work with the Motiv software?

A: The Shure Motiv app for the MV88+ does not support remote control.

Q: 7. Is there a mic adapter that would allow me to change the angle of this mic (using the provided Manfrotto tripod) so that I can better point it to my mouth?

A: You will not need an adapter for this, the ball joint at the top of the Manfrotto tripod is able to pivot so that you can adjust the tilt of the microphone.

Q: 8. Any adapter to use this mis with a DSLR?

A: No. The MV88 is designed to work with mobile devices and will not interface with a camera.

Q: 9. Can this be mounted to the SmallRig Video Kit Lite for iPhone 13 Pro case in some way (hot shoe adaptor, etc.)?

A: Yes, the Shure MOTIV MV88+ Video Kit Digital Stereo Microphone and Accessories for Smartphones could be integrated with the SmallRig Video Kit Lite for iPhone 13 Pro. The mic clip for the MOTIV MV88+ includes a shoe adapter that would mount onto the Smallrig's cold shoe nicely.

Q: 10. does it come with a lighting cable to use with iPhone?

A: The Shure MV88+ does not come with a Lightning cable.