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User Manual of Product 1:
Shure MV88+ Video Kit - Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone
for Apple and Android, with Manfrotto PIXI Tripod, Phone
Clamp, Mount, iOS and USB-C Cables for Next-Level
Compatibility and Connectivity
User Manual of Product 2:
Shure MV88 Portable iOS Microphone for iPhone/iPad/iPod via
Lightning Connector, Professional-Quality Sound, Digital Stereo
Condenser Mic for Vloggers, Filmmakers, Music Makers and
Journalists
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- Page 1 User Manual of Product 1: Shure MV88+ Video Kit - Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone for Apple and Android, with Manfrotto PIXI Tripod, Phone Clamp, Mount, iOS and USB-C Cables for Next-Level Compatibility and Connectivity User Manual of Product 2: Shure MV88 Portable iOS Microphone for iPhone/iPad/iPod via...
- Page 2 MV88plus MV88+ Video Kit The Shure digital stereo condenser microphone, MV88 Plus, user guide. Version: 5.0 (2021-A)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Shure Incorporated Table of Contents Record MV88plus MV88+ Video Kit Bit Depth and Sample Rate General Description Using the Apple Watch with ShurePlus MOTIV Features Connect your Apple Watch to the MOTIV recording app. 1 Quick Setup Controls and Navigation... - Page 4 Shure Incorporated AirDrop® with MOTIV Specifications Save to iTunes Supported Audio Formats Troubleshooting Accessories Furnished Accessories Firmware Optional Accessories System Requirements Certifications System Requirements and Compatibility: iOS Information to the user System Requirements and Compatibility: Android 3/33...
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Page 5: Mv88Plus Mv88+ Video Kit
MV88+ Video Kit General Description ® The Shure MV88+ is a professional quality condenser microphone that plugs directly into a mobile device using a Lightning or USB-C connector. Two microphone capsules in a Mid-Side configuration provide an adjustable stereo image, suitable for cap- ™ turing a variety of sources, including music and speech. The ShurePlus MOTIV app allows you to customize your sound with digital signal processing (DSP), preset mode selection, gain adjustment, compression, and stereo width control. -
Page 6: Quick Setup
Shure Incorporated Quick Setup Mounting the Microphone Note: Use the knob on the back of the phone clamp to keep the cable in place and out of the way of the camera. 5/33... -
Page 7: Recording Audio With The Shureplus Motiv App
Shure Incorporated Recording Audio with the ShurePlus MOTIV app. Use the MOTIV app to change microphone settings and to record and edit your audio. Adjust your microphone settings. Select a preset mode that matches your recording situation. Set mic gain and stereo width to optimize audio recordings. -
Page 8: Mv88+ Outputs
The MV88+ fits into a standard A25D mic clip. So, you can place it anywhere that you can put a mic stand. Tip: For correct stereo orientation, ensure that the Shure name is clearly visible on the top of the microphone. If the name is not visible, adjust the microphone accordingly. -
Page 9: Audio Recording
Shure Incorporated Audio Recording Position your recording device so you can monitor the recording. Aim the front of the microphone toward the source, with left and right sides of the microphone barrel facing the appropriate directions. Audio Interview (Tabletop) Attach the mic clip directly onto the Manfrotto mic stand. Select the MONO BIDIRECTIONAL polar pattern in the MOTIV app. -
Page 10: Portrait/Selfie (Vertical) Video Recording
Shure Incorporated Portrait/Selfie (Vertical) Video Recording Aim the microphone toward yourself and select Left - Right Swap. Tip: If you begin shooting in portrait mode, video will remain in portrait mode even if device orientation is turned to landscape. Video Interview • To record audio from on-camera audio only, select the CARDIOID polar pattern and point the microphone toward your subject. -
Page 11: Handheld Recording
Shure Incorporated • To capture the voices of both the on-camera subject and the off-camera interviewer, select the MONO BIDIRECTIONAL polar pattern in the app. Position the microphone with the left and right sides facing each person. Handheld Recording The legs collapse to create a portable hand-held stand. -
Page 12: The Motiv App
Shure Incorporated The MOTIV App Use the MOTIV app to change microphone settings and to record, edit, and share audio. The device stores the most recently used settings for quick setup each time you record. Tip: Turn on Airplane Mode and Do Not Disturb to prevent interruptions to the recording caused by phone calls, text messages, or alerts. - Page 13 Shure Incorporated ① Notifications The top two rows display lock mode, red dot for recording, which microphone is connected, and if advanced settings are on. Note: Toggle between Locked and Unlocked settings to prevent accidental changes to settings when handling your device dur- ing recording. When mic settings are Locked, the setting screen is grayed out.
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Page 14: Preset Modes
Shure Incorporated ③ Custom Presets Tap the caret to quickly access your saved presets. Or tap the Save button to save current settings. See Custom Presets for more information. ④ Microphone Gain/Monitor Mix Button Adjust the mic gain slider to set the volume of the sound source. Tap the button to access monitor mix settings. -
Page 15: Polar Pattern Selection (Stereo And Mono Settings)
Shure Incorporated Tip: You can save a custom preset at any point by tapping Save. Polar Pattern Selection (Stereo and Mono Settings) The following demonstrates microphone capsule pick-up patterns. When operating in a mono mode, stereo width is not ad- justable. Front = On Stereo Sides = On Front = On Mono Cardioid Sides = Off Front = Off... -
Page 16: Monitor Mix Blend
Shure Incorporated Copy the side/bidirectional signal from the second track. Pan this track all the way Third track to the right and reverse the phase. Group the right and left side tracks, and set the volume at the same level for simultaneous adjustment. Increasing the volume of the grouped tracks increases the stereo width, while decreasing their volume narrows the width. -
Page 17: Limiter
Shure Incorporated Limiter Toggle the limiter on or off to prevent distortion from volume peaks in your recording. Compressor Choose no compression, or select light or heavy compression to control volume when your sound source is dynamic. Quiet signals are boosted and loud signals are lowered. -
Page 18: Demo Mode
Shure Incorporated Demo Mode Demo mode allows you to test out all devices in the MOTIV series. Swipe through the list to see the available devices. Tap Learn More for more information about each device. Or tap Next to explore the microphone settings. - Page 19 Shure Incorporated Record Settings ① Connected Device Status Status displays the connectedMOTIV device. Red flashing dot indicates that recording is in progress. ② Settings Status Displays the icons for advanced settings that are currently enabled. ③ Microphone Gain Adjust the volume of the sound source. Keep levels in the target range (indicated by the shaded region on the input meter).
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Page 20: Bit Depth And Sample Rate
Shure Incorporated Bit Depth and Sample Rate Find the Bit Depth and Sample Rate settings in the drop-down menu on the right side of the record window. Select a lower sample rate when it is useful to have a smaller file, for example, when recording speech or a podcast for download. Select a higher sample rate for music and dynamic recordings. -
Page 21: Recording Tips
Rotate the MV88+ barrel in the mic clip to accommodate portrait or landscape recording. L and R are labeled to show stereo orientation of the microphone. The stereo image is accurate if the Shure logo is facing upward. Use the Dark Theme Select the Dark screen option to change the app display from light gray to very dark gray. The darker display is ideal for dis-... -
Page 22: Using Mv88+ With Your Mac And Pc
Tap the three dots to rename, share, convert file format, add artwork, or delete files. Converting Multiple Files Shure MOTIV allows you to convert, share, or delete multiple files at a time. Only WAV files can be converted. Tap Select in the top-right corner of My Recordings. -
Page 23: Playback
Shure Incorporated Select all the files that you want to convert. A blue check mark will appear next to selected files. 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. -
Page 24: Navigating The Timeline
Shure Incorporated 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. There are two edit mode options: • Split Mode allows you to split a long audio file into one or more separate tracks. This is useful when you've recorded a long performance and want to be able to listen to different sections individually. -
Page 25: Markers
Shure Incorporated 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. When used in Split mode, the marker placement determines the split point for the file. -
Page 26: Editing In Split Mode
Shure Incorporated 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. Go to My Recordings to select the audio file that you would like to edit. -
Page 27: Sharing Motiv Recordings
Shure Incorporated 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. -
Page 28: Save To Dropbox
Shure Incorporated Tap the three dots next to the file name. Select Add Artwork to view available image files. Select a photo. If you decide to change the artwork, repeat the process and select another image. 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. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Shure Incorporated 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 edit- ing program. Note: Use the add file button to upload audio from your computer to the MOTIV app. -
Page 30: Firmware
Shure Incorporated Issue Solution Depending on the orientation of the recording device, it may be necessary to engage the Left/right stereo channels do Left-Right swap in MOTIV settings. If the audio has already been recorded, you can not match video. -
Page 31: System Requirements And Compatibility: Android
Shure Incorporated System Requirements and Compatibility: Android Will work with any Android device that has: • Android Oreo 8.0 and higher • USB Host Power Requirement of ≥100 mA • USB Audio Class 1.1 support and higher Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Note: See https://www.shure.com/MOTIVcompatibility... -
Page 32: Supported Audio Formats
Shure Incorporated Equalizer 5-band Power Requirements Powered through USB or Lightning connector Housing All metal construction Net Weight Without Windscreen 79.0 g (2.78oz.) With Windscreen 81.5 g (2.87oz.) Dimensions Without Windscreen 27 x 27 x 77 mm H x W x D With Windscreen 44 x 44 x 93 mm H x W x D... -
Page 33: Accessories
Shure Incorporated PCM/WAV Up to 352 KHz MP4 Audio Audio file extensions: .mp4, .m4a, .m4p, .m4b 256, 128, 96 Accessories Furnished Accessories MV88 Foam Windscreen AMV88-WS MV88 Carrying Case AMV88-CC 1 15 inch USB-C cable AMV-USBC15 1 15 inch Lightning cable... - Page 34 This equipment is compatible with Android devices that support USB Audio Class 2.0 and USB-C connectivity. Not all Android devices are compatible. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Dropbox and the Dropbox logo are trademarks of Dropbox, Inc. Shure MOTIV is not affiliated with or otherwise sponsored by Dropbox, Inc. ® ®...
- Page 35 MID-SIDE STEREO CONDENSER MICROPHONE MV88 USER GUIDE Le Guide de l’Utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Guia del Usuario Guida dell’Utente Manual do Usuário Руководство пользователя Gebruikershandleiding 取扱説明書 사용자 안내서 用户指南 消費者指南 Panduan Pengguna © 2015 Shure Incorporated 27A24500 (Rev. 1) Printed in U.S.A.
- Page 37 Compact and Durable The MV88 features lightweight, all-metal construction and is small enough to carry anywhere. Like all Shure products, the MV88 has undergone rigorous quality testing to ensure reliability in the field. Flexible Control Through the ShurePlus MOTIV app The ShurePlus MOTIV app controls microphone settings such as gain, stereo width, and preset modes and can function as a recording app.
- Page 38 The MV88 Microphone Design The MV88 features two capsules: one capsule has a cardioid pattern, which picks up sound directly in front of the microphone. The other is bidirectional, and captures sound from the left and right sides. Center (Cardioid) Left Right Microphone Cartridge...
- Page 39 Select the MONO BIDIRECTIONAL preset in the ShurePlus MOTIV app. Tip: To ensure correct stereo orientation of the microphone at a glance, check to see if the Shure name is clearly visible on the top of the micro- phone. If the name is not visible, turn the barrel 90°.
- Page 40 Tip: Set the device to Airplane Mode and Do Not Disturb to prevent interruptions to the recording caused by phone calls, text messages, or alerts. Adjusting the Microphone 9:41 AM 100% MV88 Settings Help Shure MV88 0 dB Mic Gain 5.5 dB Stereo Width 45°...
- Page 41 Band Record Settings 9:41 AM 100% 9:41 AM 100% Record Record Shure MV88 Shure MV88 0 dB 0 dB Mic Gain 5.5 dB Mic Gain 5.5 dB 24/48 KHz...
- Page 42 Advanced Audio Settings To reveal the advanced audio settings menu, use the pull-down bar located below the input meter on the ShurePlus MOTIV iPhone app. Use the Advanced button to reveal the advanced audio settings when using the iPad version. Polar Pattern Selection (Stereo and Mono Settings) The following settings control microphone capsule activity.
- Page 43 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.
- Page 44 Troubleshooting Issue Solution LED light is not visible The LED is located at the base of the MV88. Because the Lightning connector allows you to insert the microphone in either orientation it is possible that the phone is obscuring the LED. Remove the microphone, flip and re-insert to check microphone status.
- Page 45 Note: Testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The use of other than shielded (screened) cable types may degrade EMC performance. This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking. The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.shure.com/europe/compliance Authorized European representative: Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters Europe, Middle East &...
- Page 46 Europe, Middle East, Africa: PT. GOSHEN SWARA INDONESIA Kompleks Harco Mangga Dua Blok L No. 35 Jakarta Pusat I.16.GSI31.00501.0211...
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