Shure MV88 Portable iOS Condenser Microphone for Professional Audio Quality

By: Shure

The Shure MV88 Portable iOS Microphone is the perfect tool for vloggers, filmmakers, music makers, and journalists who are looking for professional-quality sound. This digital stereo condenser mic offers the best in build quality, connectivity, ease of use, and overall performance. It features a black foam windscreen that prevents the sound of wind for a better audio quality, a built-in rotation for highly flexible microphone positioning, and a lightning connector that allows for high-quality recordings on the go. Visit the Shure Store for the best multipurpose condenser microphone!

Key Features:

This heavy-duty, all-metal carry case is the perfect way to transport your audio equipment safely and securely. Inside, you'll find a Digital Stereo Condenser mic, a Shure MV88 Portable iOS Microphone, and other powerful audio recording sources. With its high-quality construction and extra-large size, you can trust that your sound source will remain safe and sound.
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175 reviews

Review rating details

Value for money
94
Sturdiness
94
Sound quality
94
Packaging
93
Overall performance
94
Easy to use
94
Customer support
93
Connectivity
94
Build quality
94

Pros and Cons

Pros
  • Includes a black foam windscreen that prevents the sound of wind for a better audio quality
  • Built-in rotation that allows for highly flexible microphone position
  • Lightning connector that captures high-quality recordings on the go
Cons
  • May not be compatible with iOS11

Details of Shure MV88 Portable iOS Condenser Microphone for Professional Audio Quality

  • Connector Type: Lightning
  • Date First Available: August 1, 2015
  • Recommended Uses For Product: Singing
  • Best Sellers Rank: #189 in Computer Microphones
  • Special Feature: Mute Function, Voice Activated Recording
  • Item Weight: 1.45 ounces
  • Brand: Shure
  • Power Source: PHANTOM POWER All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements.
  • Customer Reviews: 4.4/5 stars of 5,880 ratings
  • Polar Pattern: Multipattern
  • Compatible Devices: Compatible with iOS, Mac and PC devices
  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
  • Color: Silver
  • Model Name: MV88+
  • Hardware Interface: USB
  • Material Type: Metal
  • Color Name: Silver
  • Hardware Platform: Lightning Connector
  • Batteries: 1 A batteries required.
  • ASIN: B010W6W8OW
  • Item model number: MV88/A
  • Included Components: Shure MV88 Portable iOS Microphone for iPhone/iPad/iPod via Lightning Connector, Professional-Quality Sound, Digital Stereo Condenser Mic for Vloggers, Filmmakers, Music Makers & Journalists, SilverShure MV88 Portable iOS Microphone for iPhone/iPad/iPod v…
  • Product Dimensions: 1.4 x 1 x 2.6 inches
  • Connectivity Technology: Wired

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Comments

gejigori: iPhone15Proに接続して使っています。
一度、ものすごいノイズが入ったこととがあるのですが(会話が聞こえないくらいノイズだらけ)、SHUREのアプリに接続せずに純正カメラを使った時に、この現象が出ました。
それ以降、マイクを接続した時は毎回SHUREのアプリを立ち上げるようにしているのですが、まあやっぱり手間を感じちゃいます苦笑

でも、音質や収音性は文句なしです。

Japan on Dec 01, 2023

tuxedomask: ユーチューブにのせる動画をとるとかインタビューなど想定されることには十分な音質と手軽さと価格です。でも楽曲を録音するといかにも録音された音になってしまいます。ステレオだけど左右のマイクが近すぎるとか高音の解像度がいまいちとかです。でもこの手軽さでこのレベルの録音できるのはすばらしいです。

Japan on Nov 17, 2023

Amazon カスタマー: もともとは、iPhone XSでライトニングケーブルで接続していました。
以前の公式回答ではiPad miniやiPad PROでUSB-C接続をした場合は、モノラル録音だったのでiPhone15 PROも期待はしていませんでしたがしっかりとステレオで録音できます。
もしかしてと思い、iPadのUSB-Cにも接続し直してみるとしっかりステレオで録音されています。
アプリのアップデートで3.7.7で対応したようです。
主にピアノや声楽などに使用していますが満足できる音質を手軽に録音できます。
おすすめです

Japan on Oct 22, 2023

Tomasz Gutowski: This is on a pricey side but worth it. High quality, very versatile, good app. I am happy

Australia on Oct 08, 2023

ZapDZapD: I was using a Rode Video Mic on my Micro Four Thirds camera, a Panasonic GX8. However, I was frustrated by the very narrow sound window, and lack of stereo sound, and it wasn't exactly travel friendly either.

I also use my phone when there is enough light. So I wanted something that worked with everything. It turned out that the MV88+ works well with Phones, Cameras, and Laptops.

As a phone mic it works amazingly well. You can alter the stereo width, set it to a narrow mono, side channel, you name it. The video and audio apps from Shure work well. The mic also works with any other app on the phone without issues. The dynamic range is great, pick up the smallest sounds, and loudest thunder without clipping. When set to wide stereo there is a great sense of presence when you listen back to the audio on headphones.

You can use this as a SLR/Mirror-less video microphone also. All I had to do was calibrate the input level on my camera and the headphone output until the levels were correct. With the right adapter cables, it even works in stereo on the Panasonic GX8. The microphone saves its setting even when not connected to a phone. And the headphone output works,...

United States on Aug 16, 2019

stainlesssteelstainlesssteel: Update 16Oct2021 - iPhone Xs Max in 2018 finally introduced stereo mics. The MV88 is still superior in frequency response and doesn't require the always-on compression in the iPhone.
I modified a 2021 Spigen Ultra Hybrid case with an X-acto knife to clear the MV88 (see photo). It was possible to leave intact the top edge over the Lightning connector--unlike some cases with an open area there

to I’ve used the MV88 for live music performance video recording in stereo, with a handheld iPhone 6s Plus since Dec2015. As of 04Jul2017 there is no competition for this application. As a musician and software engineer coding audio signal processing, I’ve found the sound quality to be excellent. Amazing lows and clear, extended natural highs vs. mics like the Zoom iQ7 and the old Tascam iM2. Amazon apparently doesn’t allow external links, but google “youtube electric eye lucky strike” should yield two videos of the same performance, with audio from the Zoom iQ7 vs. the MV88.

There are other great stereo mics from Shure and Rode, but they're significantly bulkier and heavier—impractical for handheld video. And there is no contest vs the mono, overload prone...

United States on Jul 28, 2017

Bruno: L'ho appena ricevuto e, dopo qualche piccolo test preliminare, queste sono le mie prime impressioni.

E' corredato di serie da una capsula antivento in gommapiuma e da un piccolo astuccio rigido di ottima qualita' per il trasporto. Quando il mic e' nell'astuccio, la cuffietta antivento funge da imbottitura protettiva.
La costruzione e' robusta. Il mic e' quasi interamente in metallo ed in termini di peso si sente.
Mi convince un po' meno la giuntura che consente di orientare il microfono dalla configurazione ad "I", che punta in avanti a quella ad "L" col mic puntato nella stessa direzione della fotocamera e viceversa, dato che e' presente un po' di gioco nell'articolazione. Non sono presenti fermi posizione, per cui quando e' in configurazione "I" il microfono non riesce a restare completamente diritto, ma si piega leggermente.
Per ruotare la capsula in modo da avere correttamente orientati i canali L e R bisogna esercitare uno sforzo notevole.
L'impressione che ne ho ricavato e' che meno gli si fa cambiare posizione e meglio sara' in termini di durata.
Per poterlo utilizzare e' necessario rimuovere la custodia protettiva - se presente - del telefono,...

Italy on Nov 08, 2016

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Total Reviews 175 reviews 496 reviews 914 reviews
Connector Type Lightning USB USB-C to USB-A
Date First Available August 1, 2015 March 3, 2019 September 10, 2020
Recommended Uses For Product Singing Streaming, Singing, Gaming Gaming
Best Sellers Rank #189 in Computer Microphones #831 in Musical Instruments #13 in Computer Microphones#20 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones #26 in Musical Instruments #2 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones
Special Feature Mute Function, Voice Activated Recording 4 Polar Patterns Stand, Mute Function
Item Weight 1.45 ounces 1.6 pounds 1.32 pounds
Brand Shure HyperX HyperX
Power Source PHANTOM POWER All condenser microphones require phantom power to operate. Please refer to the User Manual for more details on power requirements.
Customer Reviews 4.4/5 stars of 5,880 ratings 4.8/5 stars of 30,588 ratings 4.7/5 stars of 15,767 ratings
Polar Pattern Multipattern Cardioid, Bidirectional, Omnidirectional and Stereo Cardioid, Bidirectional, Omnidirectional and Stereo
Compatible Devices Compatible with iOS, Mac and PC devices Personal Computer PS4, Personal Computer, Mac
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No No
Color Silver Microphone Black
Model Name MV88+ QuadCast QuadCast S
Hardware Interface USB
Material Type Metal
Color Name Silver
Hardware Platform Lightning Connector
Batteries 1 A batteries required. 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. 1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
ASIN B010W6W8OW B07NZZZ746 B08G8WH435
Item model number MV88/A 4P5P6AA HMIQ1S-XX-RG/G
Included Components Shure MV88 Portable iOS Microphone for iPhone/iPad/iPod via Lightning Connector, Professional-Quality Sound, Digital Stereo Condenser Mic for Vloggers, Filmmakers, Music Makers & Journalists, SilverShure MV88 Portable iOS Microphone for iPhone/iPad/iPod v… Microphone w/ Stand, Mini USB to USB Cable , Mic Arm Adapter Microphone, Mount adapter, USB power cable
Product Dimensions 1.4 x 1 x 2.6 inches 5.05 x 4 x 9.8 inches 9.84 x 5.08 x 4.06 inches
Connectivity Technology Wired USB USB
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