Shure MV88+ Stereo USB Mic
Compact multifunctional stereo microphone
- Shure's MOTIV apps give access to a range of functions, including EQ, monitor mix, limiter, compressor, and polar patterns (mono, stereo, bidirectional, raw M/S)
- 5 DSP presets
- Integrated headphone output for latency-free monitoring
- Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
- Max. SPL: 120 dB
- Micro USB c
- Metal housing
- Weight: 79 g
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 27 x 27 x 77 mm
- Including swivelling 5/8" microphone clip, windscreen, bag, one 3m micro-USB to USB-A cable, one 3m micro-USB to USB-C cable
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Available since October 2021
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Item number 528039
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Battery Powered No
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Phones Output Yes
The mobile studio
The Shure MV88+ is a stereo condenser microphone built for smartphones, as even modern devices don't often have integrated microphones capable of keeping up with the quality of their cameras. That's where the MV88+ comes in: The mic's M/S capsule pairs matched cardioid and bi-directional 10mm cartridges for a phase-accurate stereo image, with the width (alongside many other features) adjustable in Shure's MOTIV Audio and Video apps. Where the recently updated MV88 USB-C plugs straight into a USB-C device, the cabled connection of the MV88+ accommodates phones in chunky protective cases that wouldn't sit flush against a direct-mount mic. The mic here comes with two micro-USB cables for USB-A and USB-C connections; for use with Apple products, a micro-USB to Lightining cable is needed.
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Specs and build
The matched condenser cartridges on the Shure MV88+ cover a 20Hz–20kHz frequency range at up to 24-bit/48kHz, with a 120dB max SPL and 0–36dB adjustable gain handling everything from delicate acoustic instruments to loud live bands. The all-metal housing carries a built-in headphone output with monitor mix control, balancing live input against playback on the fly when recording to a phone or computer without a separate interface. A five-band EQ, adjustable compressor, and limiter are configurable in the MOTIV app and stored on the microphone for consistent recall across sessions. At 79g and 77mm long without the windscreen (81.5g and 93mm long with), the MV88+ travels easily and can be quickly stowed in a jacket pocket or the corner of a camera bag in the soft-case it also ships with.
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A working studio mic
The MV88+ is aimed at musicians, film-makers, and content creators for whom making the recording matters just as much as editing it: The headphone output, mic-stand mounting, and stored DSP settings make this a working studio mic rather than a mere phone accessory. The mid-side architecture folds cleanly to mono, so a single recording serves stereo music capture and speech work without compromise on either side. The swivel clip mounts on any standard stand independently of the phone, so the mic doubles as a desk-stand or boom-mounted studio mic. The M/S stereo image can be narrowed or widened in the MOTIV app without moving the mic, effectively zooming the stereo image in or out to match the camera's field of view.
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About Shure
The American company Shure began developing microphones during the early 1930s and is one of the pioneers of the audio engineering sector. Models such as the 55 Unidyne – known to many as the "Elvis microphone" – and the SM57 and SM58 which appeared in the mid-1960s are still ubiquitous in live sound production today. They enjoy cult status among musicians and technicians alike. In the 1990s, Shure introduced the first wireless microphones and in-ear monitoring systems and became a market leader in this field. In addition to microphones, Shure offers a wide range of earphones and headphones for studio and live use, as well as various accessories.
One mic, four patterns
Each polar pattern adapts the MV88+ to a different scenario – without any need to adjust the hardware. Mono cardioid focuses on a single source directly in front of the capsule, suiting solo vocal or instrument recording, vlogging, and voiceover work. Mono bi-directional opens both sides for a two-way interview, capturing voices on either side of the mic evenly without any repositioning. Adjustable stereo captures a wide, natural soundstage for music, ambience, or live performance recording, with width variable from an intimate 60° to a full 135°. Raw mid-side records both capsules simultaneously as separate channels, leaving maximum flexibility for stereo-image adjustment in post-production. While the MV88+ has been primarily conceived to support smartphone video recordings, its capabilities extend to other uses, such as serving as an audio microphone for video conferencing on a laptop or for recording music on the go.
In the spotlight
Shure MOTIV ecosystem
The MOTIV Video and MOTIV Audio apps form the control hub for Shure's MOTIV and MoveMic microphone ecosystem, which includes the MV88 USB-C, MV88+, and the wireless MoveMic 88+. The apps offer users direct access to polar pattern selection, DSP, and recording parameters on iOS and Android. Four polar patterns cover the most common capture scenarios: adjustable stereo (60° to 135°) for music and ambience, mono cardioid for focused speech, mono bi-directional for two-way interviews, and raw mid-side for post-production flexibility. Five customisable presets cover common starting points, with the full DSP toolkit available underneath for finer adjustments. The wired MV88 models connect as standard USB audio devices, so any recording app sees them; MOTIV layers control on top rather than gating basic functionality. The MoveMic 88+ extends the family wirelessly: It records direct-to-phone over Bluetooth, or routes through the receiver to cameras and third-party apps for uncompressed 24-bit quality.
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