General Description The Shure MV88 is a professional quality condenser microphone which plugs directly into an Apple® iOS device using a Lightning® connector. Two microphone capsules are arranged in a MidSide configuration to provide an adjustable stereo image, suitable for capturing a variety of sources, including music and speech. The ShurePlus®MOTIV app allows users to customize the sound with digital signal processing (DSP) preset mode selection, gain adjustment, and stereo width control.
Note: The reversible Lightning connector allows the MV88 to be installed in either orientation. 2. Install and open the ShurePlus MOTIV app. The app controls the microphone settings and provides instant recording capabilities. 3. Check audio and adjust MV88 settings with the ShurePlus MOTIV app. Select a preset mode or manually adjust mic gain and stereo width to optimize audio recordings.
The microphone pivots and the barrel can be rotated 90 degrees to achieve desired positioning. Note: The Left-Right Channel Swap feature allows you to switch orientation on the microphone if the swap is necessary. Adjusting Microphone Position Aiming the Microphone This section suggests microphone placement for typical use cases. Keep in mind that there are many effective ways to record a given source. Experiment with microphone placement and settings to find what works best.
Portrait (Vertical) Aim the front of the microphone toward the source. The microphone can be mounted in either orientation of the MV88 with the Lightning connector, so ensure that the left and right sides are facing the appropriate directions. Landscape (Horizontal) Aim the front of the microphone toward the source. The microphone can be connected in either orientation with the Lightning connector, so ensure that the left and right sides of the MV88 are facing the appropriate directions.
Video Interview To capture the voices of both the subject (on-camera) and the interviewer (off-camera), select the MONO BIDIRECTIONAL preset in the ShurePlus MOTIV app. Position the microphone with the left and right sides facing each person. Self-Recording (Voice) Set the device on a flat surface and angle the microphone toward your mouth. Select the MONO CARDIOID preset in the ShurePlus MOTIV app to reduce ambient noise.
Connecting Headphones with Inline Mics Headphone Monitor Adapting Cable Use the included headphone monitor adapting cable for the following reasons: • You require a slimmer connection to the headphone input on your recording device. The cable accommodates headphones and earphones with larger connectors. • You want to disable the inline microphone on your headphones. The cable ensures that the recorded sound comes solely from the MV88 and not the headphone inline microphone.
Mic Setup Microphone Settings ① Menu Select the menu to access general app settings and the About window for version information. ② Input Meter Displays the strength of the input signal and whether that signal is mono or stereo. The loudest peaks should reach within the target range (indicated by the shaded region between -12 and 0 dB). ③ Preset Modes Select a mode to set stereo width, equalization, and compression for specific applications. Refer to the "Preset Modes" topic for more details.
Tip: Consider the location of the microphone and the size of the sound source when adjusting the width. For example, a large orchestra or ensemble recording will benefit from a wide stereo image to achieve increased separation between instruments. Other applications, such as speech, benefit from a narrow width for improved clarity with rejection of ambient (room) sound.
Polar Pattern Selection (Stereo and Mono Settings) The following settings control microphone capsule activity. When operating in a mono mode, stereo width is not adjustable. Stereo Front = On Sides = On Mono Cardioid Front = On Sides = Off Mono Bidirectional Front = Off Sides = On Raw Mid-Side Front = On Sides = On Refer to the "Raw Mid-Side Output" section for information on output and processing. Raw Mid-Side Output For increased post-processing flexibility, use the Raw Mid-Side setting.
Manual Decoding and Stereo Width Adjustment If your digital audio workstation software (DAW) has no mid-side decoder, use these steps to create an accurate stereo image: 1. Extract the left and right audio signals from the 2-channel Raw Mid-Side file as individual mono tracks. 2. Create 3 blank audio tracks: First track Use the audio signal (front/cardioid) from the left channel only as a mono track, panned to the center.
Left-Right Channel Swap When recording in stereo, this feature flips the left and right audio channels to correctly match the stereo image to the video. This may be necessary for certain positions where the microphone is reversed, for example, when using the MV88 and iOS device to video yourself. Tip: look at the L and R indicators on the microphone barrel to determine if the swap is necessary. This way you can set LR Swap before you start to record.
Equalizer, Limiter, and Compressor Mic Setup in the MOTIV app allows you to fine tune your equalizer, limiter, and compressor settings. Change the preset modes to hear the DSP changes, and adjust individual settings to dial in your sound. Note: Equalization within presets will not be displayed. However, the EQ icon in the Mic Setup screen displays user-selected equalization. Record Tap Record on the navigation bar to access the record button and timeline.
Displays the icons for the advanced settings currently enabled. ③ Microphone/Headphone Gain Adjust to match the volume of the sound source. Monitor the meter when making adjustments to ensure levels are in the target range (indicated by the shaded region of the input meter). ④ Timeline Display Displays the waveform of the sound while recording. • Stereo Recording: A complete waveform is shown. • Mono Recording: Half of the waveform is shown.
Recording Tips Turn On Airplane Mode and Do Not Disturb. When you plug a MOTIV device into your iOS device, a warning message prompts you to enable Airplane Mode and Do Not Disturb mode. It's important to do this to avoid recording interference from phone calls, messages, and various notifications. Tap X to dismiss this warning message. Note: Leave Airplane Mode off to add geolocation information to your audio file.
My Recordings Tap My Recordings on the navigation bar to play and edit your recorded tracks. My Recordings Playlist ① Track List Displays your list of recorded tracks. ② Select Button Use the Select button to choose one or multiple recordings to convert, share, or delete. ③ Audio Player Bar Tap the Edit icon to access the Editor. Play and pause recordings. Tap the three dots to access renaming, sharing, audio conversion or delete options.
Converting Multiple Files ShurePlus MOTIV allows you to convert, share, or delete multiple files at a time. Only WAV files can be converted. 1. Tap Select in the top-right corner of My Recordings. 2. Select all the files that you want to convert. A blue check mark will appear next to selected files. 3. Tap Save As to display conversion options. Converting the files adds the new files to the My Recordings list. Playback Double-tap the track name in the audio player to access the Playback window.
Displays the time and date that the track was recorded and the microphone that was used. ④ Playback Timeline See where you are in the track as it progresses. The time elapsed and time remaining are displayed below the timeline. ⑤ Playback Controls Edit, Rewind, Play/Pause, Fast-Forward, and Loop your track. Editing Your Audio Tap Edit to access editing controls for each track. The MOTIV Editor allows you to polish your recordings before sharing them with friends or online.
Creating A Loop Create a loop to isolate and repeat a selection of audio. • Select the Loop button to select the entire track. The waveform in the highlighted blue area will be looped. • Select and drag the markers on the timeline to adjust your loop. • Press Play to hear the loop and adjust until you find the best sound. Markers Markers are audio bookmarks that allow you to return to specific points in your recording. They do not affect playback start and stop points but are useful for reference.
Editor ① Timeline Display See your entire timeline. Zoom in for precise editing. ② Trim / Split Select Select your edit mode. ③ Marker List All recordings begin with Start and End markers. Refer to the "Markers" topic for more details. ④ Add Markers Click to add a marker at the playhead position. Editing in Trim Mode Trim mode is used to trim the extra space from the Start and End of your audio track. 1. Go to My Recordings to select the audio file that you would like to edit. 2.
Editing in Split Mode ① Timeline Display See your entire timeline. Zoom in for precise editing. ② Trim / Split Select Select your edit mode. ③ Playback Controls Loop, Rewind, Play/Pause, or Add Bookmarks to your track. ④ Marker List Item Displays name and position in hours, minutes, seconds, and milliseconds. Use Split Mode when you have a long audio file that you'd like to divide into smaller audio files. Create new edited files while keeping your original file intact. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
original track remains intact and the first and second tracks that were created with the Split edit. Note: Double tap on the timeline to zoom in to a location. The closest possible zoom length is two seconds. After you reach the closest zoom, the double-tap will zoom out. Sharing MOTIV Recordings Save to Camera Roll Convert your audio into a video file that can be easily shared to social media from your iOS device Camera Roll. 1. 2. 3. 4. In My Recordings, select the file you want to convert.
Saving your file to the Camera Roll gives you the option to add an image to your track. Tap the three dots underneath the MOTIV graphic and select Add Artwork. Choose an image from your Camera Roll. Save to Dropbox Save your MOTIV files to Dropbox to store backup copies, free up space on your iOS device, or share to social media. 1. Open the MOTIV app and go to My Recordings. 2. Tap the Select button to choose one or multiple files. 3. Select share and choose Dropbox.
4. Highlight the recordings you'd like to save and choose the "Save to" button. Note: Large files may take longer to upload. Now that your files are downloaded to your computer you can add them to the iTunes library or import them into any audio editing program. Note: Use the add file button to upload audio from your computer to the MOTIV app. Troubleshooting Issue Solution MV88 is plugged in, but the volume meter does not register a signal.
Issue Solution Audio sounds bad or distant. To ensure that you are receiving audio from the MV88 and not a built-in microphone, unplug and reseat the MV88. The top left corner of the screen will identify the Shure MV88 when the microphone is correctly in place. Audio quality changes when a headset is plugged in Headsets with inline microphones can override the MV88 as the audio device. Use the included headphone monitor adapting cable to disable interference from other microphones.
iPhone iPhone 5 and higher iPod Touch 5th gen iPad iPad 4th gen and higher iPad Mini iPad Mini 1st gen and higher Specifications MFi Certified Yes DSP Modes (Presets) Speech/Singing/Acoustic/Loud/Flat Transducer Type Cardioid (10 mm)/Bidirectional Condenser Cartridge (10 mm) Polar Pattern Adjustable Width Stereo/Mono Bidirectional/Mono Cardioid/Mid-Side Stereo Principle Mid-Side Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz Adjustable Gain Range 0 to +36 dB Sensitivity -37 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz [1] [2] M
Limiter Yes Compressor Yes Equalizer 5-band Power Requirements Powered through Lightning connector Housing All metal construction Net Weight 40.5 g (1.43oz.) Dimensions 67 x 25 x 35 mm H x W x D [1] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL [2]At Minimum Gain, Flat Mode Bit Depth Sampling Rate 24 48 kHz 24 44.1 kHz 16 48 kHz 16 44.
Frequency Response Accessories Furnished Accessories MV88 Foam Windscreen AMV88-WS MV88 Carrying Case AMV88-CC Optional Accessories Rycote Windjammer for MV88 AMV88-FUR Replacement Parts MV88 Foam Windscreen AMV88-WS MV88 Carrying Case AMV88-CC Headphone Monitor Adapting Cable 95A13511 Certifications Information to the user This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
