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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ค. 2024
- An independent review of the extremely clever Shure MV88+ all-in-one mobile microphone kit for iOS or Android. Includes audio demos of voiceover, selfie field recording, and mid/side mic technique in the studio with an acoustic guitar.
Is this one of the smartest mics ever made? Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, vlogger, podcaster, musician, or filmmaker, this mic has something valuable to offer. Even just to improve your Zoom video conference meetings!
This is my first video, so it may be rough around the edges ;) My apologies in advance. Wanted to showcase what makes this such a genius product, and hopefully spark some creative ideas in all you budding content creators! I needed a versatile mic to start making videos and this was it 💪🏼
Please like and subscribe if you found this video worthwhile. Cheers! - SV
0:00 Intro
0:29 How and why did I choose this mic?
1:34 Description of the mic
1:59 Background info about MV88
2:11 ShurePlus MOTIV app description
2:43 ShurePlus MOTIV Video app description
3:20 UNBOXING | what comes with it?
5:30 IN USE | Voiceover
6:01 Outdoor selfie demo, with different polar patterns, using MOTIV Video app
7:14 Studio setup, demo of mid side recording technique.
8:54 Mid side audio demo with acoustic guitar
9:49 THOUGHTS | Reaction and caveats
12:17 WRAP UP | Final thoughts and recommendations
UPDATE (Sep 19, 2020):
Hi all! Wanted to add some clarifying info to the issues I encountered when using the mic:
1. Shure does in fact make a longer 3ft/1m Mini USB-Lightning cable. You can find it here, although at time of writing it is backordered:
www.shure.com/en-US/products/...
2. The Shure cables are MFi certified-an expensive Apple license-which means they’re guaranteed to work with iOS devices. Most likely, my other cable is not certified, which resulted in the error message. Not surprised to learn that Shure did it right ;)
3. Shure also pointed out that you can use an adaptor like this Belkin to charge your device while using the MV88:
www.apple.com/shop/product/HK...
4. For mid/side recording: in the video I recorded into Cubasis 3 on my iPad, but I forgot that it’s a universal app, so you can record directly into that on your iPhone too!
apps.apple.com/us/app/cubasis...
5. The iPad Pro incompatibility is to do with how apple chose to implement audio output via USB-C. For an in-depth look check out this article:
www.imore.com/usb-c-audio-and...
My hopes for an update to fix this have dimmed somewhat, since it seems to be a hardware limitation. Perhaps there’s a USB dock workaround. Hope so, since I’ll be needing an iPad Pro rather soon-ish…
9/28/20- from the latest MOTIV release notes: “When connected to iPad Pro via a USB-C cable, the MV88+ will pass audio and gain can be adjusted. However, the MOTIV apps will only display ‘external mic’, and the settings screen will not be available. Shure recommends using another device to configure the settings before using with iPad Pro. No adjustments can be made in real time (except gain) on the Shure MOTIV apps when using an iPad Pro.”
6. (9/27/20) Looks like the Video app is live on the Google Play store as well!
In any case, I just wanted to make it clear that these are not product shortcomings; just things you need to be aware of. Like knowing that a Ferrari needs oil changes, and you should maybe drive really slowly if you intend to go off-roading with it ;) Should’ve said it that way!
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Buy it here: www.shure.com/en-US/products/...
AMV88-FUR dead cat accessory: www.shure.com/en-US/products/...
MV88 User Guide: pubs.shure.com/guide/MV88PLUS...
ShurePlus MOTIV app:
iOS - apps.apple.com/us/app/shurepl...
Android - play.google.com/store/apps/de...
ShurePlus MOTIV Video app:
iOS - apps.apple.com/us/app/shurepl...
Android - play.google.com/store/apps/de...
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Reference links:
Mid/side recording: www.uaudio.com/blog/mid-side-...
Alan Blumlein (Wikipedia): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Bl...
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All footage and music written, filmed, produced, edited, recorded, composed, and whatever else you can think of, by me.
Shot entirely on iPhone 11 Pro Max using FiLMiC Pro.
Edited on iPad Pro using LumaFusion.
©2020 Samir Varma. All rights reserved. - เพลง
UPDATE:
Hi all! Wanted to add some clarifying info to the issues I encountered when using the mic:
1. Shure does in fact make a longer 3ft/1m Mini USB-Lightning cable. You can find it here, although at time of writing (Sep 19, 2020) it is backordered:
www.shure.com/en-US/products/accessories/amv-ltg
2. The Shure cables are MFi certified-an expensive Apple license-which means they’re guaranteed to work with iOS devices. Most likely, my other cable is not certified, which resulted in the error message. Not surprised to learn that Shure did it right ;)
3. Shure also pointed out that you can use an adaptor like this Belkin to charge your device while using the MV88:
www.apple.com/shop/product/HKKP2ZM/A/belkin-lightning-audio-charge-rockstar
4. For mid/side recording: in the video I recorded into Cubasis 3 on my iPad, but I forgot that it’s a universal app, so you can record directly into that on your iPhone too!
apps.apple.com/us/app/cubasis-3/id1207839273
5. The iPad Pro incompatibility is to do with how apple chose to implement audio output via USB-C. For an in-depth look check out this article:
www.imore.com/usb-c-audio-and-ipad-pro-everything-you-need-know
Edit Dec 2023: one commenter has theirs working with an iPhone 15 Pro, so it seems the USB-C issues might have been resolved.
UPDATE Apr 2024: Couple of folks have mentioned (and I can confirm) that there are no issues using it with the USB-C ports on the newer iOS devices!
In any case, I just wanted to make it clear that these are not product shortcomings; just things you need to be aware of. Like knowing that a Ferrari needs oil changes, and you should maybe drive really slowly if you intend to go off-roading with it ;) Should’ve said it that way!
That Belkin adapter creates pops in the audio. And without it, my phone will drain nearly 100% of its battery within an hour.
Josh Grumiaux Which phone, and how old is it? 1hr of use seems... not good. And noted on the Belkin adapter!
Thank you for clarifying the iPad Pro/USB-C issue! I just last night read their annotation and was about to comment here.
In a nutshell this means it basically works with the iPad Pro.
@@ThomasGeist I'm wondering if they've by now fixed the issue so you can adjust the mic via the software on iPad? And if not, is it as simple as plugging it into iPhone, making adjustments, then unplugging and plugging straight into iPad and the mic will just remember its last settings?
Appreciate the video!
I have been looking for hours for a serious video about this kit... thank you. This isn't just amazing for vlogging, it's a fantastic mic for mobile music production! I can't wait to sample with this thing!
Thanks for checking it out! Yeah, I'm looking forward to using the mic in stereo to record a guitar cab for some of my upcoming vids. Should be pretty great!
@@SamVarma 9
I just recently bought the mic and i just watched a lot of your vids on this...thanks broski! I really appreciate you
Great video Sam! A professional feel, and very informative. Thanks!
Phenomenal review! You clearly went above and beyond with this!!
Well done demo!! I am sure other manufactures would love to have you demo their gear.
Clint That’s what I’m hoping ;) Thanks for giving me a chance and stopping by!
Hey, this video/written update had all the information I needed to make my decision, thank you! Nice job.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
Great video! Glad I came across this. You had the most comprehensive and real life application of this mic! Looking forward to your other videos.
Thank you sir! Appreciate it!
This is the first good review I watch about this product. Thank you!
Thanks! 🙏 Huge compliment. Glad you found it helpful!
Well done you. Just unboxed my MV88+ and am excited by the potential. Your video was well done….thanks ...all the best...Chris
Thank you , excellent video and detail.Technically ,you pitched it just about right ! Looking forward to more from you .
Thanks for the kind words!
really nice video. That mid-side example was awesome and a feature nobody has shown in that way. Makes me want this mic even more.
thanks
Thanks for watching!
Very helpful info for real world use. You did a great job.. I can’t believe it was your first. You are a pro!
Thank you! I’ve done product presentations in the past, and I have a fair amount of experience with recording so I knew what I wanted it to turn out like, and I just had to learn how to make that a reality. Glad you found it useful!
Really well done. That comming from an audio engineer. Provided all infos I was searching for. Thanks!
Awesome! As a guitarist one always tries to get the kudos from the audio engineers hahaha Glad you enjoyed it. Cheers!
Thanks SAM … Right to the point descriptions & well narrated CLEARLY & PRACTICALLY 🙏🏽💥👍🏽
Thank you! Appreciate the feedback 🙏
Thank you! Thank you! I just purchased the kit on the recommendation of a subject matter expert and wanted to familiarize myself with its capabilities. Your video surpassed my expectations! Wish I had seen it months ago.
Thanks for watching!! So glad it was helpful :)
Great review - especially breaking down the different spectrums
This is a very well done review. I am looking for an easy setup mic to be used with iPhone and this video helps a lot. Especially because I'm planning on using it to record acoustic guitar as well. You play very well too 👏
Great! Very well done, professional looks from the start! You can go a long way, if you keep going!
Thanks for stopping by! Appreciate it. Happy holidays!
Excellent review. Thanks for taking the time to do it. Big help!
Appreciate the kind words! Thanks for watching 🙏
An amazing quality video, clear, concise and so informative well done sir, I look forwatd with great anticipation to future projects you produce.
Thanks so much Ian! Nothing is more gratifying than to see others get something out of one’s work. Thanks for stopping in. Cheers!
a very, very good report and example for the difference of iPhone mic and the Shure MV88+. I like it - Your report and the mike!
Thanks for doing my homework! Very thorough review and I appreciate the lessons learned. Very cool video... held my attention through the whole thing. Keep up the great work.
Love to hear that! Thanks for watching. More is on the way!
Well done Samir! Very comprehensive and excellent quality. :)
Tommy Ring thanks Tom!! Appreciate you taking the time to watch!
Man, you knocked it out of the park for your first video! That was so good I figured you’ve been doing this for years, I subscribed and I’m looking forward to more content! By the way your guitar playing was exceptional. I play, and I know how difficult it is … That was great!
Thank you, thank you, and thank you! Glad you enjoyed it, and I hope you’ll find the upcoming videos helpful as well!
Well done Sam!!! Entertaining!
Thanks John. Much appreciated!
Great demo! 100% educative AND Entertaining at the same time! Excellent! 👍👍👍
Love it! Thank you!
Wow, what a great first video, impressive! (I loved the mid-side guitar trick demo, worth buying this small kit if you do a lot of those on the Go)
Thanks so much for watching! Really appreciate it. Mid side is just a great bonus-can see myself using it from now on. Why wouldn’t you?
Awesome review, clear and easy to follow 👊🏼
Thank you! Appreciate you dropping me a line ;)
Hi. I’ve just purchased this mike and will be doing my first video🙈 You’ve been very helpful. Big hello from Italy.
Mille grazie! Glad my video was helpful. Buona fortuna!
Great stuff! Looking forward to more.
You are a master ‘caster, so I’m looking forward to your feedback!
What an awesome video, thank you so much for sharing!
Thanks for watching!!
Finally, someone doing a tech video in plain language! Great work.
Thanks for watching, and the kind words!
Thanks for the excellent review. You did a great job, and should def keep doing these!
Love it! Thanks for watching and taking the time to drop me a line. I plan to continue 😎
What a brilliant review, covered it all. Cheers.
Thank you sir! Glad you got something out of it 😎
Thanks for the great video. I would love to see a more in-depth tutorial on how you did that audio editing, recommended software for that, etc. I also intend to use it for acoustic instrument recording purposes.
AWESOME REVIEW!!!! I'm sold.
Thank you! Glad it was helpful :)
Good job, very thorough and professional. Thank you kindly...
Came across this while researching for the MV88, and instantly realized, “Hey, I know this guy!” Haha! This is great Sam! Very informative; thanks!
Hahahaha!! Yeah man! I was like, is that *the* Tom Hipskind?? Glad you liked it!
Keep it up Sam loved this video, very informative.
Thank you! Thanks for watching :)
Good review. I appreciated so much how you played Extreme's "Hole hearted" too!
YEAH!! That was a little Easter egg, and I think only one other person picked up on it ;) Thanks for watching!
Super helpful. I just love my MV88+! Game changer.
Great first video!
Great video work. Thanks for the review. I bought one
Thanks for that review. I’m looking at this for our cigar review channel, we’re often out and haven’t brought our gear. This sounds like a great option. Looking forward to more reviews.
Thanks for watching! Just smoked my third cigar ever last night 🤣 Yeah, this is a great solution for lightweight, on-the-go production. Have used it several times for acoustic guitar recording and been really happy with the results. Cheers!
@@SamVarma that’s great. You better subscribe to Traveling Bros Cigars and get some tips then . 😂
Tq for this! It help me so much on how to use it.. hope for more videos
Good, interesting piece. I look forward to seeing more of your vids.
Thanks for stopping by!
Dude! This is very entertaining and informative! Thanks!
Thanks so much for watching!
L🥰VE your review and demo. I learned a lot from you and thank you for sharing. I greatly appreciate that.
Thank you! So glad it was useful! ♥️
Excellent review. Super helpful! Thank you!
Thanks for watching!
Well done and helpful review - thanks!
Thank you!
Thank You for this review! Brilliant. Been looking for someone to test it outside. I've ordered one. Cheers Mate. :0)
Ta-thanks for the kind words. I basically tried to thoroughly document all the questions I myself had 🤣 In other words, you’re watching me learn how to use it and work out what it can do!! All the best!
Well done! Very informative for real world applications. I will be using it on my channel. Cheers!
Love it! Thanks for watching 🙏
Great review and video production!
Thank you!
Wow what a fantastic video. Thanks man!
Thanks for the kind words!
Your first video, you say? Then I have some good news. I’ve been considering this or similar mics, watched a bunch of reviews of this and similar mics, went and pestered the sound guy at my local superstore (the incomparable Yodabashi Camera in Tokyo) and your review helped me make up my mind. It was the demonstration of the stereo guitar recording that sealed the deal; I’m also a guitarist, thank you very much! Nice playing too, by the way!
Arigato gozaimas!! You’re my 200th subscriber. Thanks so much for dropping me a line, glad I was able to help. I’m going to be making more guitar-related videos soon, so stay tuned!
Great video! The sound is incredible!
Thank you! And thanks for taking the time to watch. All the best!
Dude, great review!
Christian Chamberlain Man, thanks a million! Means a lot coming from you-you’re the expert after all! Stay tuned, more to come. All the best!
Thanks so much for this excellent video. I was about to purchase a Shure SV7 for my daily show - but now I'm not so sure (Shure)! On faith I've subscribed to your channel. Now let's see what else you have for me... Cheers from North of Cochrane, Ontario, Canada.... almost to Moose Factory, Ontario, Canada.
Fantastic Review ! Thanks for that !
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching, and dropping me a line :)
Thanks for the review, very helpful for us TH-cam channel beginners.
My pleasure-glad I could be of service. Thanks for watching!
Great review Sam!
Thank you!
Nice demo.You're a great guitar player.
Thanks for the kind words! Happy New Year!!
Great Video! It’s your first one? !! Well done!
Merci bien! Yes, my very first TH-cam video. I’m hoping I get better, too 😜
Great review! Thank you
Congrats, suuuuper review!!
Thank you very much! Appreciate it😎
Great for a 1st video.. Would suggest you to back light ur studio.. Maybe add a few colour led tubes.. Will give ur video a great look.. Cheers and all the best 😊
Thanks for the kind words! Yes, definitely room to grow in that regard ;) Was trying to get the basics down, but upgrades needed!
Best review I’ve seen
Yay!! Thank you. Very kind! Thanks for watching 😁
Excellent informative video thanks!
Nicely done!
Blake Angelos gracias sensei!!
Very nicely explained. Thank you
Excellent job! YOu are going places with this channel if you keep your content at this level of quality, and by content I do not mean video/audio, as important as they are - the substantive content. Cheers!
Thanks so much! I definitely intend to keep things at this level, although I plan on going in a more guitar oriented direction… Appreciate the support!
@@SamVarma Just purchased the MV88+ Video Kit after trying out the software (both audio and video) on my iPhone 11 with - a non Shure mic! Yup, a Deity D3 Pro. I would say it is very smart of Shure to make its software available to all even if they do not use a Shure mic. Of course, the functionality is limited, but still better than most apps out there. Thanks for the video again Sam! Cheers.
👏👏👏 Bravo! thank you! very informative! 👏👏👏
Much obliged!
Big thumb up for honest review
Thank you!
Sold! Buying the kit because of you gatinho.
Sergio Pires psss psss psss I am so excited!! Good to hear from you 🔥🍩
A quick Hello from FRANCE, in my hometown of Strasbourg. This is your first video??? wow!! I can't imagine you haven't some strong experience in video editing, ... built up over years of practice. This is a great video. It is covering more, on this mic, than what I found so far in all other videos talking about it. I own this mic as well and have been using it in a variety of situations. Especially the mid side configuration when I record acoustic guitar. It is much less complicated and less expensive than using the 2 usual mics (bidirectional and directional). So even if you loose in workflow because you can't use a long cable directly into your daw, I found it is still a winner as it is so easy to just turn on your mic, put it on chair on its tripod, right in front of you, play the guitar and record on your phone. Then just send the file directly to your Dropbox and into your daw. You save time upfront, at the right moment, when you are inspired and want to play and record on the go, wherever you are as long as you have the mic and the guitar with you. Anyway, the quality of the stereo rendering is awesome, and you made the demonstration that this little mic can do it. I wished I had known this mic before I thought I needed to buy my 2 other mics-and-stands-and-xlr-cables in order to do decent stereo recording of my guitar. In the end, and because of the versatility of this microphone, I found that the Shure MV88+ is one of the best solution for the buck, and for whoever needs to limit his budget to only one mic, this one is the way to go in my opinion. btw, I love when you raise your local flag... not everyone knows it is Chicago's. I use to live there and I miss the Windy City. Thumbs up and a good luck to you and your channel.
Merci bien, monsieur!! This was indeed my first ever video project, after learning as much as I could online first. Mais je suis aussi musicien, so many of the concepts were familiar, and it was more of a translation question ;) Totally agree that this makes a fantastic first mic, especially if you’re doing everything on mobile devices. And yes, I do love Chicago! I used to live in Europe... Salut!
@@SamVarma Bon courage pour la suite, on reste en contact
That’s great review for me!
Thank you! 🙇♂️
Don't know if you will see this comment or not, but to my knowledge Manfrotto is kinda like the Shure of tripods, really good quality.
Thanks for the video!
I think you did a good job with it thanks!
Thank you! Appreciate the kind words :)
Bro, this was an awesome video!! I've just sat and watched 5 reviews about the MV88+ and this was by far the most in depth... The one thing nobody has mentioned though is "vertical video" - it seems that the setup is not compatible for vertical video content - For filming shorts etc.
Thanks for the kind words! Yeah not sure if the Shure apps do vert video, but I think any camera app that does audio should see the mic when it’s connected?
Thanks for all the information!
Thanks for stopping by to drop me a line! Glad it was helpful. 🍻
Thank you for the top notch content.
Thanks for giving it a chance ;)
Great insights... even 2 years later. Thinking of using this MV88+ vk on my iPhone 14 pro max.
Thanks for watching. Yeah, still an extremely useful bit of kit ;)
@@SamVarma do you still use this MV88+ today?
Great review, thanks!
Very kind! Thanks for checking it out :)
Hi Sam! Loved your video! I can't believe it was your first one. I hope you keep it up! I am just setting up a cooking channel and it is always encouraging to see how new channels can bring value to everyone! I am using this mic for the voiceovers in my videos and have done a few tests. Did you end up preferring stereo or mono cardioid for voiceovers? Cheers!
Hi Patricio!! Thanks so much for checking it out. I think I prefer the stereo just because it feels a little more natural to listen to, especially in headphones. But I think that’s a taste question, and I may mix it up depending on what feels right in different situations. All the best!
Great content! Please shoot a lesson on that first bit of music! :)
I RARELY comment on a video (like a few a year, maybe) but wanted to say "well done". I was looking at another approach (Tascam field recorder or similar) and the convenience and decent quality of this unit and its apps, has me thinking differently now. Thanks for such a good review!
Hey, thank you so much. Huge compliment-I’m the same way. Really appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching! And don’t forget the Deep Dive video I did about the app, if you haven’t already ;)
@@SamVarma Dude - if you are in Cali, I'd buy you some coffees to train me up on video-making :)
@@mablungone2059 Nice! Maybe post Rona ;). I did it with my iPhone and iPad. Filmic Pro to shoot and LumaFusion to edit. Helps that I’m a musician-principles are very similar to recording audio. Lots of TH-cam how-to videos, and an idea of how I wanted it to look. Basically I just did what I could with the gear I had! Started with “how to get cinematic video with an iPhone” and “10 mistakes new TH-cam’s make” videos, and tried to answer every question I had before setting off. Don’t know if that helps 🤷🏻♂️
This was really great i just got the MV88 microphone used an adapter plugged it into my iPad Pro did not work. Just about to spend more and get the Kit thinking it would work. good job I watched this. I hope they do an update for iPad Pro
Thanks for watching! Yeah this is not good. I just had to upgrade to the new iPad Air, which has a USB-C connector, and the MV88+ does work, but the only thing you can adjust in the app is the gain and the sample rate. You cannot adjust EQ, compressor, limiter, or the polar patterns. You may be able to use it with a USB-C hub (which I’ll be testing next week), but if the iPhone goes USB-C next year this product will be dead to me. Which I’m not very happy about. I also learned on Twitter that the new MV7 USB mic doesn’t work at all with the iPad Pro. This has the potential to be a big headache for Shure...
Nice bro love the vid !
Thanks! Much appreciated ;)
Cool video!
Ivan Zervigon gracias coño!
Just an fyi for acoustic guitars. Never mic the sound hole. The mic should pointing at the 12th fret, back about 12 inches. This will make a massive difference.
Interesting review - I'm looking to do field recordings - I don't like large bulky equipment and I still have an iPhone 6+ which is still adequate - this looks like the ideal mic for that.
Thank you so much for viewing!
I think that’s accurate. For the price this is a great general-purpose, mobile-first solution. Cheers!
is this your first video Sam, really? well... good job man! we need more videos like this in YT..
just a couple of questions about the mic: do you think that it can be charged with an external power bank, instead of the iPhone?
I'd like to know if I can use it for live applications.
I mean: can I
- fix all the parameters with the app,
- disconnect the mic from the iPhone,
- connect it to a power bank,
- send the audio output from the mini jack to a PA ?
what do you think? is it possible? could it be used as a vlogging/recording/live mic? or just paired with the phone?
thx for your answer man!
This sounds great. Any latency issues on a Ableton? Your video was really helpful.
Nice video dude
Thanks man!!
Better review then manufacturer for layman who is looking for good product that one can use more often without being a pro.
Thank you! I’m glad you felt that way-I’m definitely trying to explain for non-professionals who are curious. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for promotion and video this helping to understand about iPhone mics what kind choose for home and outdoor videos
Thanks for watching!
Great video! Is it possible to record directly into Logic or do you have to use MOTIV and export to a preferred DAW?
Thanks, nice acrostics btw, and very thorough review. I do find their monfroto Tripod to be inferior to my photography tripods, have a manfroto pro, so will probably use that.
Thank you, and thanks for watching! The tripod is definitely no substitute for the real thing, but for someone like me, who doesn’t have any real photography equipment, it was great to get a stand that lets me hold my phone and the microphone for selfie video, as well as having something to put the microphone on on my desktop when I’m recording voiceover! It’s also been great just to hold and position my phone when I record guitar videos. So definitely not wasted from my point of you! 🙏🏼❤️
Well I am making yoga videos and some will be outside, so it will work great for me, also ordered a windsock. Played with it this afternoon and tomorrow I start in earnest. Again, thank you for a fantastic TH-cam review.
@@ellenhorovitz3517 You’re very kind! I’m glad the review was helpful :) Did you buy the Shure dead cat for the mic?
Great video!! Thinking of using it for drumming and singing with backing music , also was some EXTREME guitar playing you did 🙌🙌🙌🙌 thank you , again for answering alot questions too
You’re welcome!! Thanks for watching and glad it was helpful. Just be aware that since it’s a condenser mic it picks up everything 😜