Shure MV88+ Stereo USB Microphone - Condenser Microphone for Streaming and Recording Vocals & Instruments, Mac & Windows Compatible, Real-Time Headphone Monitoring Output, Travel Friendly - Black

Very good bit of kit. Good vocal clarity for podcasting and webinars. Being powered from USB makes it super convenient. Flexible options mean you can use it to capture a single voice, two people sitting either side of the microphone (for interviews), or an ambient room in stereo. In the stereo mode you need to use a Mid-Side matrix plugin to split the two signals from the microphone and produce a stereo mix. Plenty of info online about this. The accompanying app is well thought out. You use it to configure the microphone's recording set-up. You don't need to use the app to record the microphone. However, I choose to, and then export the files for post as needed.

The quality of sound reproduction is outstanding and the set up is very easy and intuitive. You can vary the angle of sound which the mic takes in, you can increase the mic volume a lot. There’s various equalisation sliders for those wanting to colour the recording. Used it on an ipad, it’s tiny and by far the most convenient method of doing a quick on the spot recording there is. There is absolutely no background noise when you crank it up and no distortion in replaying music recorded which has large changes in dynamics. You can immediately divide a recording up into sections afterwards, and saving and sharing files is a doddle. You can fast forward and back with the slide of a finger on the screen. I am extremely fussy about sound and know how difficult it is to get a decent recording of classical piano, which is what I use it for; it’s really outstanding for this (although of course not the same as a thousand pound mic and recording desk!); even recording a string quartet from the back of the room gave really good sound. Thoroughly recommend

I do quite a bit of studio recording and needed a high quality portable device, and this is great. Very solid build quality, great pop-shield and strong protective carry case. The audio quality is very good. On a direct comparison, recording using the iphone mic, then using the MV88, the quality difference is stark. The MV88 is studio quality, the iphone mic sounds poor. Be aware that you're not going to hear much difference if listening to your recordings through the iphone speaker, but once you put on a decent pair of headphones the quality difference is obvious. The MV88 has a tiny bit of hiss when on full gain and recording quiet sounds, but way less than from just the iphone mic, and that's completely to be expected and probably in-audible to many ears. Its only once you go up to more expensive mics / pre-amps etc... that you get the next stage of quality. The app is also very good. All in all - very happy.

Very nice, feels well built and produces much better sound than the iPhone 7 internal mic. Does it produce excellent sound like a larger Rode? Well, no but then you can't expect it to when you compare sizes. It is fairly easy to use with the Shure app installed on your phone but do remember to turn your phone onto airplane mode or you will get cellular signal noise on each and every sound recording you make. I use it with iMovie or just record sound using the iPhone native sound app - it's dead easy to export recordings into iMovie when you're done. I did read in other reviews about some compatibility issues with third party apps but I don't use them so can't comment. Really good quality sound though.

Great quality product but be careful with the little knob that tightens the phone clamp because if you leave it loose it can fall off and I nearly lost it. Everything else is very solid.

Not satisfied with the mono microphone in my iPhone I was drawn to this Shure MV88 by encouraging reviews and an impressive support App. Its direct connection to the “lightning” socket of my phone suggested that this arrangement might be an ideal replacement for my trusty Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. How wrong could I be? Apart from warranty information and safety warnings there was no other paperwork in the MV88’s box. So since there were no instructions I hooked up the microphone to my iPhone 6 Plus and enabled the MOTIV App. At this point users have to ensure that any casing for their phone or iPad does not impede full insertion of the mic’s plug. Once proper connection is made an indicator light is visible on the base of the mic. First impression was that the MV88 was rather insensitive; however the MOTIV app offered a Mic Gain control (not available for the phone’s internal mics) which I turned up to its maximum +30dB before getting any sensible response in the recording traces. Turning to the app’s control page I noticed that there were several pre-set gain settings for a variety of applications, from local speech up to loud band, in addition to various sound envelopes for particular sound sources. All very fine, but if the microphone barely picks up sound at maximum gain, then what was the point of providing these settings for quieter sounds? Nevertheless, I took the mic and phone to an open air concert and, positioned a few yards away from the main stage, attempted to record some of the music. Once again I needed to turn the gain up to its max +30dB for any response at all and later when processing the recorded “wav” file needed amplifying by 10dB to get any sensible level at all. Interestingly, with the MV88 removed, the phone’s internal mic was overwhelmed by the sound but with now no mic gain control, I had to move further away to get reasonable record levels. In order to eliminate possible faulty hardware, I tried the MV88 on both an iPad Pro (12.5”) and an older iPad 4. Using a Hi-Fi loudspeaker as sound source I attempted to record something from Digital Radio, with the MV88 positioned some centimetres from the main drive unit. A decent enough trace was obtained, but with this microphone removed, the internal microphones drive well into the red. A mic gain control is available for the internal mics on the iPads and needed to be turned down to 30% to get the same trace as with the MV88. The closest help desk or service centre is in Germany and on-line help was less than helpful. However, suspecting a faulty device, Amazon promptly sent me a replacement. But there was no difference in performance. Both units have since been returned. In conclusion, the Shure MV88 turned out to be very disappointing and certainly no replacement for my Olympus Digital Voice Recorder which has been used for recording lectures and concerts very successfully in the past. Neither unit was able to function properly beyond a radius of 1m - not what I expected from a unit costing around £130, and from a company like Shure.

Que decir de este micrófono? Shure es sinónimo de calidad. Esperaba una mejora de sonido notable, pero aún así me ha sorprendido mucho, no me esperaba este cambio sólo con la cámara del móvil. Si usas la app de Shure, se abre un gran abanico de posibilidades y ajustes, dignos de un profesional. Es bastante caro, pero va acorde con su calidad.

Update: I've used this for 9 months now for recording live music. I would give it 10 stars if I could. Remember: This microphone is good with default settings, and it is GREAT reward if you take time to understand it. If haven't already, check on setting proper gain level, recording format, mic pattern, limiter, compressor, positioning, etc. Enjoy! I’ve used this for 3 months recording live music. This is a high quality microphone with many options and practical accessories. It is simple to use. Audio review: The microphone has many pattern settings from wide angle to focused. When set up properly, sound quality is significantly better iPhone 16 Pro. Bass is noticeably cleaner and more defined. I use this for symphony/brass/wind bands. Shure recording app works seamlessly with iOS and provides simple premade recording settings (voice, acoustic, band, etc.) while still allowing full customization of mic pattern, gain, compression, and limiter. However you must practice with the software and mic setup. It takes a few tries to understand everything. I only use iPhone and haven’t tried Android. Read the instructions here—don’t forget to turn on airplane mode and do not disturb focus. Gear setup review: This is a great tiny kit rolled into a durable soft case. Setup is quick and sturdy, and can be done easily in the dark/live music setting. Standard tripod hardware means you can use any tripod, though the Pixi is fine. Mic connects directly to phone with provided standard cords. I really love the roll-up case with its mesh pockets. Small gear like this can be easy to lose, but Shure went out of its way to help you here. If you want to greatly improve your phone audio recording quality, are willing to test it out a few times, and need portable gear, this is a great choice.

Awesome product of Shure as expected. Btw be aware while removing its wind screen as I have torn it 😂

Beautifully improves sound for videos of acoustic string instruments. Perfect for recording clips for YouTube with an iPhone. Super easy to use and has an awesome couple of apps to control Gain, mic pattern, and compression etc. Also has some presets programs. Well designed and solid construction. Lightweight and clips into charging connector slot. lots of info and reviews online.

This microphone has improved intelligibility during our virtual and hybrid meetings. Because it's USB it's easy to set up and because it's so small, it's unobtrusive and nobody notices that it's there. We also purchased an articulating arm to make positioning easy and the handling noise when we have to move it is very low, which speaks well to the quality of the microphone.