Ryan Trauman Hi. No settings required. It just worked. Audio was pumped into the AirPods and the iPhone used the MV88 for recording. Quite pleased with that setup, actually.
A good reason to get AirPods… hmmm… Shure's support and their documentation say audio from the MV-88 can't be monitored with Bluetooth headphones, and my experience proved that to be correct. There must be something special about how AirPods handle the audio; I guess they aren't merely another set of regular Bluetooth headphones. Neat!
I am sorry for the confusion. I just checked my gear again and indeed you can't monitor with the AirPods while recording with the MV88. What we did was to check audio with the AirPods, after recording with the MV88. We wore the AirPods during the filming session so we didn't have to unplug the MV88 each time we wanted to listen to the audio of the recorded clip. I apologize for the wrong information. I blame the New Year booze.
Just got the Shure MV 88+ video kit and I am loving it, great stuff for daily vlogging and audio recording . Love how you listed out the pros and cons at the beginning. Also straight to the point, very informative. You earned a new subscriber!
I bought one of these after watching TH-cam videos of people testing this mic against the Røde mics. I thought this one sounded better every time. Of course, that's TH-cam, but I intended to use it in making videos for TH-cam, so watching TH-cam videos was the perfect test for my purposes. …plus, it's tiny, app-enabled, and mounts easily in the lightning port without the need for mounting hardware. 😀
Thanks for this review, been meaning to do one myself and compare with a boom and Tascam Uni mics. I love this little Shure! It has so many great uses: music, podcasts, meeting recordings. But I am using it mainly as a backup Audio track to my boom mic for TH-cam videos since I have a table in front of me. The audio is so good, I am considering using it as the primary audio source.
I kind of like the fact that the mid/side setting allows you the flexibility of switching between mono cardioid and stereo (in post) without having to stop your video recording to change the polar signal.
Excellent review of an amazing device from Shure. I have captured a few chamber music concerts with the Mid/Side mode and love the quality. Please let your viewers know the need to set the phone on Airplane and Do not Disturb mode to prevent interference. I have asked Shure through their forums and customer feedback modalities to please implement a software update to allow Bluetooth monitoring of recordings on the i7 models. Perhaps they will be more receptive if more of us ask them for it.
Thanks Jon, great to hear your experience with the MV88. I just heard from another person here that the EarPods evidently do allow you to monitor with the Motiv app. I'll contact Shure and see what they know about it.
Hi Curtis! Happy New Year! Here I thought I subscribed to your channel while back, but nooooo! My bad! 🙊 Thanks for the great review. I'm definitely buying this awesome gadget! Love your videos by the way!
Thanks for your video. I noticed on certain video apps. There is a clipping sound when you hit record, which can be annoying when doing video responses. It is a great-sounding mic just that annoying clipping.
Thanks for yet another super helpful review Curtis. Keep it up. I'd love to know if it suffers from the same problem as many other clip on iPhone mics, which is radio interference from the phone. I recently sold my RØDE Videomic Me because it could only be used when my phone was in airplane mode. I've been searching high and low for a decent mic I can use when broadcasting live video using my iPhone, during which I obviously can't have it in airplane mode. Have you come across anything suitable in your travels?
Thanks for asking! The Motiv app shows a message encouraging you to change the phone to airplane mode and turn on the "Do not disturb" mode. In many cases I forgot to do that and did not experience any RF that I can detect. I didn't receive any phone calls but did receive several text messages while in use.
Curtis Judd Thanks that's great to know. This does look like the best one out there but I'd really like to be sure of the RF interference before sinking my teeth (and wallet) into it.
Good review of what appears to be an excellent mic. I have a Rode iXY-L for my iPhone 6, that and the Rode Rec app are very nice. But... had this Shure mic existed at the time I bought the iXY, I would have bought the MV88 as it is far more flexible. When using this type of mic you must remember to put the phone in airplane mode. I had a 30 minute irreplaceable interview ruined by cellphone RF racket that occurred because the phone is constantly communicating with a cell tower and that gets in the mic. Also regarding the commenter who said can't use this mic with a case, true but I very carefully cut out a rectangular slot in my case to allow for the Rode mic to snap on and that works well. Same could be done for the Shure mic. I wondered why you did not show the iPhone upside down with mic at top which is how I use mine but maybe that is obvious to your viewers. And lastly your comments about iPhone losing the headphone jack just makes me crazy all over again. As a sound professional I have many cable sets, accessories, and mics that connect to the HP jack so I am stuck forever with a 6 or 6S. Apple is so stupid sometimes, many times, as they ditch one open system after another closing up their products from third party use. The 7 with a single Lightning connector is completely idiotic. You can't use wired earbuds and charge the phone at the same time. And yes I know about Belkin but good grief what a cable mess that is. Anyway, I have to get hold of myself and calm down.
+RallenMan thanks, good advice on phone position and airplane mode. I agree, not thrilled with Apple's decision to drop the analogue jack. That move solves a problem I do not have and added a bunch of problems which I now have as a sound guy. I get the clear message that iPhone is aimed primary at consumers. Pros can use it if they're willing to adapt, quit literally in this case.
Always helpful videos thanks Curtis! Any chance you have XLR boundary mics? If so could you possibly make a video on them? When they can be best used? Which would be good for plant micing for film, inc. polar patterns etc? I've read of boundary mics placed onto the inside ceiling/roof of a car, but never heard tests. It seems to be a vital mic needed in every kit, and essential for interior car dialogue. Keep up the great work :)
Thanks for the question! I have not used these for filming, only for business conference calls but I agree, I'd like to research and test some. I'll add it to the list. Thanks!
I am one of your biggest fans out there! For several weeks I have very much enjoyed watching and learning through your very helpful technical, precise videos. I very appreciate your videos so highly! I am a musician that loves to record my guitar performances. Unfortunately my Apple iPad Air 2 tablet doesn’t record in stereo. Will this Shure mic let me record record videos in stereo? I am using an amazing and wonderful app AUFX by Kymatica
Hello Curtis. This is not related to the video or the Shure MV88. I wanted to ask if you ever thought of doing a review of a binaural microphone and comparing it to a stereo one? I think that would be awesome and many would love it.
I do not publish the ones that I thought would be a waste of time for viewers. So there are some which I have tested but did not end up publishing because I felt that viewers would not be getting their money's worth if they bought it. Also, the more I test, the more my opinion evolves. For example, I'm not a huge fan of the RODE smartLav+ but I do still have 2 of them in my kit in case I don't have a lot of other options. My original review was favorable. But now that I've tried many others, I have found some which I prefer. So my plan is to do meta-reviews periodically. I did one on microphones earlier this year. I can also tell you which microphones I have opted to just return back to B&H after review (they lend many of these to me for review). I did not purchase the following: Samson C02, Shure MV88, Sennheiser MKH50, AKG Blue Line CK93, Audix SCX1HC, and others I don't remember off the top of my head. That does not mean that I do not think they are good mics, just that I didn't see a place for them in my kit given the type of shooting I do. Or I didn't have the budget to purchase them (I would like a Sennheiser MKH50 but don't *need* it given that I have the AT4053b and would like to try other supercardioids before I commit to a $1000+ microphone).
It hasn't really been that long since Rode updated it's iXY mic to a lightning connector, so I'm guessing it will be a while before (or if) they update again. Personally, I think the iXY sounds beautiful, but it's not nearly as versatile as the mv88.
I have been using my MV 88 for several Months now. My biggest complaint is that it can fall off the iPhone. I like to keep it attached to the iPhone while walking around. If something rubs against it, it can knock it off and hit the ground. This is a big con in my opinion. You have to be so careful with it. Not good for "run and gun".
Curtis, thanks for the great video. I have one question that I didn't see addressed in either the video or any of the previous comments. On the microphone setup screen there is an icon that can be activated to engage headphone monitoring, which works great for audio recording. However I found that using my IPad's camera for video recording the headphone monitoring is not enabled. Is there a way to work around this? Thanks again.
Hi Phil, I believe that the app must have a feature to enable monitoring while recording. I don't believe the default camera app on iOS is capable of that, unfortunately. Perhaps Shure support has some suggestions. Best wishes!
Hi Curtis, cheers for the video! For the half-r'se weekend warrior film maker, do you think the phone with this sort of mic and the phone Lav mic is a plausible option compared to something like the basic Zoom recorders and mics ? Obviously, I already have the phone, so I'm saying up spending an additional $200-300 vs the Zoom (or similar).
I think so. Some people get super fussy about having the most noise-free audio and for those people, they may not love this mic. But I think one can create a lot of compelling pieces and most audiences won't notice that there might be 3 dB more self-noise with this vs. a much bigger, more expensive audio rig. If shooting paid work for a client, I'd still go with a proper audio recorder in most cases.
For the Voxengp site there are two options for Mac; AU, AAX and VST, VST3.... I'm guessing I click the one that says VST, VST3? Or do I need both? Thanks, again, for the video. It helped me decide to buy it.
Depends on the app you’ll be using. AAX is for ProTools. AU is Mac only and works with most of the major DAWs. VST3 also works with most of the modern DAWs on both Win and Mac. I usually go with VST3 for Audition.
4:43 How is your phone and mic situated for this stereo shot? I would have thought if you were holding the phone sideways, that the camera and mic would be too far separated...Like if the camera lens was left of the microphone, that something (ie:your feet walking through the snow) could pass to the right side of the frame as the camera sees it but still be on the left side of the mic..
Curtis Judd Awesome. I was looking at shotgun mice for a while but was concerned about limitations in a directional type. I like that this one has options. The demonstrations you have here were incredibly helpful. Thank you for the thorough review!
It would not work with my Zhiyun because the lightning port sits right against the gimbal. I don't know if that is the case for others but I suspect it wouldn't work.
What would be the best settings for someone taking to the camera, about 5 feet way, outside. I have a windjammer, but I'm curious about the what setting to use in the app? Thanks!!!
Adjust the input level up until the peaks on the meter are hitting about -12dB. That'll be different with every voice and at every distance, but that'd be my target.
Thanks for the review. This wouldn't be the mic for me since there is no way to monitor input level with iPhone 7, as you note. Do you know of any quality mic that allows for monitoring? The Zoom iQ 6 and 7 do, but the quality seems poor compared to the MV88. Thanks.
Hi Stan, I don't know of any in this form factor which have a jack for monitoring, unfortunately. I'm betting one of the manufacturers will see that opportunity in the market and hopefully fill it soon.
Thanks. Zoom iQ6 and 7 for iOS have built in headphone jack for monitoring, but as noted, quality doesn't compare to the MV88 as far as I can tell from reviews. iRig Studio Mic also has the headphone jack and looks like it has good sound, but some report latency issues in monitoring. I would love for you to review the iRig Studio Mic with an iOS device.
Hi Stan, I am in the process of reviewing the Saramonic SmartRig+ which may be of interest to you: amzn.to/2jBjxIw I can say that it is looking pretty nice so far. The review should post here in the next 3 days or so.
It is a very good mic. But you can't charge iPhone and use this mic. It is a very big minus if you are filming live video, for exemple, some concert more then 1 hour. Your phone will be dead and your filming with this good mic will stoped :(
Hi Brian, the Deity D3 Pro should work but you’ll need to figure out how to mount it. Here’s our review of it: th-cam.com/video/W9Sde3ey2kc/w-d-xo.html
Candy Arts CIC I have a Quad Lock case, and I used a rotary (Dremmel-type) tool to grind off the plastic that prevented my MV-88 from connecting fully. …which sounds difficult, but it took less than 30 seconds and now works perfectly. Alternatively, you can buy a lightning extension cable to plug into the phone, and then plug in any accessories that doesn't work with a case. A bit wonky to hold a phone and a mic, but you don't have to mod or remove your case.
@@curtisjudd but a handy recorder doesn't have a mono mic either, correct? I have an ipod touch and I'm thinking about using it to replace a handy recorder. I will still use the 3.5 mm jack when I can for an external mic.
Yes, agreed. I don't like to use handy stereo recorders for recording dialogue. It can be done, but it often creates more problems than when working with a mono mic.
Totally depends on the case. The Apple cases with nothing obstructing the bottom of the phone work well. But most others which cover around the lightning port usually require removal of the case.
Hi Mitch, I don't have the MV88 on hand anymore to test it, but here's my guess: You *might* be able to play to Airpods. But for EarPods, you'll need to remove the MV88 to plug in the EarPods to listen back.
Curtis Judd I figure that would be the case since I have the mv88 still connected. I sometime shoot a clip and like to see it and hear it before I move on. So it’s a little annoying if I have to take the mic off every time I decide to do this. Any suggestions ?
@@curtisjudd I am able to monitor a recording using the AirPods Pro on an iPhone 12 Pro Max. Very little delay! I like it a lot as I don't have wires dangling around.
Hey from Dublin. Great video. Thank you Any tips for me in "settings" if I want to use this with my IPhone 7 video camera to record loud Bass Guitar / Live Rock Music Gigs. Cheers. Niall
Hey Niall, I would go with the music setting (guitar icon) and reduce the input pretty close to the bottom to keep from clipping. I had to send this mic back (I borrowed it for the review) so I'm not sure if there is a pad in the settings, but if so, I'd try that when recording concerts. Good luck!
Curtis Judd thank you, so all settings are stored in microphone but encoding and final file type is going from application? Can I record also from both apps together? MV88 sound app and video and replace audio in video software like Final Cut Pro?
Michael, correct, you change the configuration of the mic in the Shure app, but can record with any camera or audio recording app. I don't believe you can record with two apps at the same time. But there isn't a need to do that, the camera app will capture the audio with the MV88 so no need to sync in post. Best wishes!
Does anyone know if this would work for recording zoom.us calls/meetings? If I plug into the mic to monitor, would I only hear what's going into the mic, or also the audio from the cellphone (the other people on the zoom call)? Thanks!
Hi Zack, I’m not sure as I borrowed this for the review and do not remember. I’d bet that Shure support would be able to answer that for you. Best wishes.
True for many cases. I use the apple case and it isn't a problem with that because the bottom is not covered except at the corners. But many other cases would be so you make a good point. Thanks.
I use a CableJive dockStubz to make space for my Survivor case. It’s not perfect, but I never take the case off in use. Using has no impact on sound or usability - nor does a two-foot dockXtender cable, either.
I still have mixed feelings about the removal of the 3.5mm jack. It may have been a courageous decision, but I'm not sure it served all of their customers well. That aside, this is a pretty nice mic :)
Thanks for the feedback. The noise floor is mostly actual sound from the room vs. self-noise. The pickup pattern, even at its narrowest requires that you work in close for the best sound.
I have successfully monitored with Apple AirPods with the Shure MV88. It works.
Great to know, thanks for that! I stand corrected!
That's so great, mrbrown. Did you have to troubleshoot any particular settings, or was it pretty much automatic?
Ryan Trauman Hi. No settings required. It just worked. Audio was pumped into the AirPods and the iPhone used the MV88 for recording. Quite pleased with that setup, actually.
A good reason to get AirPods… hmmm… Shure's support and their documentation say audio from the MV-88 can't be monitored with Bluetooth headphones, and my experience proved that to be correct. There must be something special about how AirPods handle the audio; I guess they aren't merely another set of regular Bluetooth headphones. Neat!
I am sorry for the confusion. I just checked my gear again and indeed you can't monitor with the AirPods while recording with the MV88. What we did was to check audio with the AirPods, after recording with the MV88. We wore the AirPods during the filming session so we didn't have to unplug the MV88 each time we wanted to listen to the audio of the recorded clip.
I apologize for the wrong information. I blame the New Year booze.
Just got the Shure MV 88+ video kit and I am loving it, great stuff for daily vlogging and audio recording . Love how you listed out the pros and cons at the beginning. Also straight to the point, very informative. You earned a new subscriber!
Thanks Iriz!
I bought one of these after watching TH-cam videos of people testing this mic against the Røde mics. I thought this one sounded better every time. Of course, that's TH-cam, but I intended to use it in making videos for TH-cam, so watching TH-cam videos was the perfect test for my purposes. …plus, it's tiny, app-enabled, and mounts easily in the lightning port without the need for mounting hardware. 😀
I agree 100%!
Thanks for this review, been meaning to do one myself and compare with a boom and Tascam Uni mics. I love this little Shure! It has so many great uses: music, podcasts, meeting recordings. But I am using it mainly as a backup Audio track to my boom mic for TH-cam videos since I have a table in front of me. The audio is so good, I am considering using it as the primary audio source.
Thanks! Pretty decent little mic, indeed!
I kind of like the fact that the mid/side setting allows you the flexibility of switching between mono cardioid and stereo (in post) without having to stop your video recording to change the polar signal.
That is a cool feature.
i really like your videos keep up the great content
Thanks, will do!
Excellent! as always...Thanks so much. Happy 17th!
Thank you and happy new year!
Excellent review of an amazing device from Shure. I have captured a few chamber music concerts with the Mid/Side mode and love the quality. Please let your viewers know the need to set the phone on Airplane and Do not Disturb mode to prevent interference.
I have asked Shure through their forums and customer feedback modalities to please implement a software update to allow Bluetooth monitoring of recordings on the i7 models. Perhaps they will be more receptive if more of us ask them for it.
Thanks Jon, great to hear your experience with the MV88. I just heard from another person here that the EarPods evidently do allow you to monitor with the Motiv app. I'll contact Shure and see what they know about it.
Correction: Turns out the other person was just listening to existing recordings, not monitoring while recording.
Hi Curtis! Happy New Year! Here I thought I subscribed to your channel while back, but nooooo! My bad! 🙊 Thanks for the great review. I'm definitely buying this awesome gadget! Love your videos by the way!
Thanks Zaza and happy new year to you!
Haven't seen this mic before, great video!
Thank you Jan.
another great review, thank you !
Thanks Renaud!
Nice job Curtis, thumbs up!
Thanks!
Happy New Year! Keep up the good work!
And happy new year to you! Thanks!
Thanks for your video. I noticed on certain video apps. There is a clipping sound when you hit record, which can be annoying when doing video responses. It is a great-sounding mic just that annoying clipping.
Clicking noise?
Great piece... thanks for the info!
Thanks for the feedback!
Happy new year, Curtis!!
And happy new year to you!
I wonder why more mics don't have more pickup patterns.
I think it is largely a matter of cost.
Thanks for yet another super helpful review Curtis. Keep it up. I'd love to know if it suffers from the same problem as many other clip on iPhone mics, which is radio interference from the phone. I recently sold my RØDE Videomic Me because it could only be used when my phone was in airplane mode. I've been searching high and low for a decent mic I can use when broadcasting live video using my iPhone, during which I obviously can't have it in airplane mode. Have you come across anything suitable in your travels?
Thanks for asking! The Motiv app shows a message encouraging you to change the phone to airplane mode and turn on the "Do not disturb" mode. In many cases I forgot to do that and did not experience any RF that I can detect. I didn't receive any phone calls but did receive several text messages while in use.
Curtis Judd Thanks that's great to know. This does look like the best one out there but I'd really like to be sure of the RF interference before sinking my teeth (and wallet) into it.
Totally understand and best wishes!
Good review of what appears to be an excellent mic. I have a Rode iXY-L for my iPhone 6, that and the Rode Rec app are very nice. But... had this Shure mic existed at the time I bought the iXY, I would have bought the MV88 as it is far more flexible. When using this type of mic you must remember to put the phone in airplane mode. I had a 30 minute irreplaceable interview ruined by cellphone RF racket that occurred because the phone is constantly communicating with a cell tower and that gets in the mic. Also regarding the commenter who said can't use this mic with a case, true but I very carefully cut out a rectangular slot in my case to allow for the Rode mic to snap on and that works well. Same could be done for the Shure mic. I wondered why you did not show the iPhone upside down with mic at top which is how I use mine but maybe that is obvious to your viewers. And lastly your comments about iPhone losing the headphone jack just makes me crazy all over again. As a sound professional I have many cable sets, accessories, and mics that connect to the HP jack so I am stuck forever with a 6 or 6S. Apple is so stupid sometimes, many times, as they ditch one open system after another closing up their products from third party use. The 7 with a single Lightning connector is completely idiotic. You can't use wired earbuds and charge the phone at the same time. And yes I know about Belkin but good grief what a cable mess that is. Anyway, I have to get hold of myself and calm down.
+RallenMan thanks, good advice on phone position and airplane mode. I agree, not thrilled with Apple's decision to drop the analogue jack. That move solves a problem I do not have and added a bunch of problems which I now have as a sound guy. I get the clear message that iPhone is aimed primary at consumers. Pros can use it if they're willing to adapt, quit literally in this case.
Always helpful videos thanks Curtis!
Any chance you have XLR boundary mics? If so could you possibly make a video on them? When they can be best used? Which would be good for plant micing for film, inc. polar patterns etc? I've read of boundary mics placed onto the inside ceiling/roof of a car, but never heard tests. It seems to be a vital mic needed in every kit, and essential for interior car dialogue.
Keep up the great work :)
Thanks for the question! I have not used these for filming, only for business conference calls but I agree, I'd like to research and test some. I'll add it to the list. Thanks!
I have this and it's fantastic.
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I am one of your biggest fans out there! For several weeks I have very much enjoyed watching and learning through your very helpful technical, precise videos. I very appreciate your videos so highly! I am a musician that loves to record my guitar performances. Unfortunately my Apple iPad Air 2 tablet doesn’t record in stereo. Will this Shure mic let me record record videos in stereo? I am using an amazing and wonderful app AUFX by Kymatica
Hi Serif, thanks and good to hear from you! Yes, the MV88 will record stereo.
Curtis Judd That’s just great and thank you very much!
Hello Curtis. This is not related to the video or the Shure MV88. I wanted to ask if you ever thought of doing a review of a binaural microphone and comparing it to a stereo one? I think that would be awesome and many would love it.
Hi Cristi, I haven't but that would be interesting! I'll keep that option in mind, thanks!
Have you ever given a mic a bad review?
I do not publish the ones that I thought would be a waste of time for viewers. So there are some which I have tested but did not end up publishing because I felt that viewers would not be getting their money's worth if they bought it.
Also, the more I test, the more my opinion evolves. For example, I'm not a huge fan of the RODE smartLav+ but I do still have 2 of them in my kit in case I don't have a lot of other options. My original review was favorable. But now that I've tried many others, I have found some which I prefer. So my plan is to do meta-reviews periodically. I did one on microphones earlier this year.
I can also tell you which microphones I have opted to just return back to B&H after review (they lend many of these to me for review). I did not purchase the following: Samson C02, Shure MV88, Sennheiser MKH50, AKG Blue Line CK93, Audix SCX1HC, and others I don't remember off the top of my head. That does not mean that I do not think they are good mics, just that I didn't see a place for them in my kit given the type of shooting I do. Or I didn't have the budget to purchase them (I would like a Sennheiser MKH50 but don't *need* it given that I have the AT4053b and would like to try other supercardioids before I commit to a $1000+ microphone).
I have this I got it for Christmas
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Happy new year. I'm waiting for Rode to update their VideoMic Me to a lightning connector, but this does seem to be a great option for iPhone 7
Yes, it'll be interesting to see how RODE responds.
It hasn't really been that long since Rode updated it's iXY mic to a lightning connector, so I'm guessing it will be a while before (or if) they update again. Personally, I think the iXY sounds beautiful, but it's not nearly as versatile as the mv88.
I have been using my MV 88 for several Months now. My biggest complaint is that it can fall off the iPhone. I like to keep it attached to the iPhone while walking around. If something rubs against it, it can knock it off and hit the ground. This is a big con in my opinion. You have to be so careful with it. Not good for "run and gun".
Good point, thanks for the insight.
Good job
Thanks!
Curtis, thanks for the great video. I have one question that I didn't see addressed in either the video or any of the previous comments. On the microphone setup screen there is an icon that can be activated to engage headphone monitoring, which works great for audio recording. However I found that using my IPad's camera for video recording the headphone monitoring is not enabled. Is there a way to work around this? Thanks again.
Hi Phil, I believe that the app must have a feature to enable monitoring while recording. I don't believe the default camera app on iOS is capable of that, unfortunately. Perhaps Shure support has some suggestions. Best wishes!
Hi Curtis, cheers for the video!
For the half-r'se weekend warrior film maker, do you think the phone with this sort of mic and the phone Lav mic is a plausible option compared to something like the basic Zoom recorders and mics ? Obviously, I already have the phone, so I'm saying up spending an additional $200-300 vs the Zoom (or similar).
I think so. Some people get super fussy about having the most noise-free audio and for those people, they may not love this mic. But I think one can create a lot of compelling pieces and most audiences won't notice that there might be 3 dB more self-noise with this vs. a much bigger, more expensive audio rig. If shooting paid work for a client, I'd still go with a proper audio recorder in most cases.
Cheers mate!
Great video, I tried to use it live on Periscope App but it shots off after 30 seconds.
Good to know, bad news. :(
For the Voxengp site there are two options for Mac; AU, AAX and VST, VST3.... I'm guessing I click the one that says VST, VST3? Or do I need both?
Thanks, again, for the video. It helped me decide to buy it.
Depends on the app you’ll be using. AAX is for ProTools. AU is Mac only and works with most of the major DAWs. VST3 also works with most of the modern DAWs on both Win and Mac. I usually go with VST3 for Audition.
I see. Thanks again for the fast response!
can someone please help!
whats the best setting/mic placement to rec live drums?
I’d set the polar pattern to stereo and then boom the mic over the kit, directly above.
There's a background hiss. Not sure if it's the noise floor of the mic or anywhere up the recording pipeline
Mostly my room, partly the mic.
4:43 How is your phone and mic situated for this stereo shot? I would have thought if you were holding the phone sideways, that the camera and mic would be too far separated...Like if the camera lens was left of the microphone, that something (ie:your feet walking through the snow) could pass to the right side of the frame as the camera sees it but still be on the left side of the mic..
The phone was oriented horizontally (sideways). The mic and camera lens are close enough that you still get the stereo effect.
Curtis Judd Awesome. I was looking at shotgun mice for a while but was concerned about limitations in a directional type. I like that this one has options. The demonstrations you have here were incredibly helpful. Thank you for the thorough review!
would this be compatible with a smartphone gimbal....i'm guessing the mic would get in the way,
It would not work with my Zhiyun because the lightning port sits right against the gimbal. I don't know if that is the case for others but I suspect it wouldn't work.
What would be the best settings for someone taking to the camera, about 5 feet way, outside. I have a windjammer, but I'm curious about the what setting to use in the app? Thanks!!!
Adjust the input level up until the peaks on the meter are hitting about -12dB. That'll be different with every voice and at every distance, but that'd be my target.
Thanks for video. How this mic works with video apps, ProMovie Recorder for example?
Hi ferneries, it works great. iOS recognizes it and makes it the default audio input when it is connected for all apps that record audio.
@@curtisjudd , thank you.
Thanks for the review. This wouldn't be the mic for me since there is no way to monitor input level with iPhone 7, as you note. Do you know of any quality mic that allows for monitoring? The Zoom iQ 6 and 7 do, but the quality seems poor compared to the MV88. Thanks.
Hi Stan, I don't know of any in this form factor which have a jack for monitoring, unfortunately. I'm betting one of the manufacturers will see that opportunity in the market and hopefully fill it soon.
Thanks. Zoom iQ6 and 7 for iOS have built in headphone jack for monitoring, but as noted, quality doesn't compare to the MV88 as far as I can tell from reviews. iRig Studio Mic also has the headphone jack and looks like it has good sound, but some report latency issues in monitoring. I would love for you to review the iRig Studio Mic with an iOS device.
Hi Stan, I am in the process of reviewing the Saramonic SmartRig+ which may be of interest to you: amzn.to/2jBjxIw I can say that it is looking pretty nice so far. The review should post here in the next 3 days or so.
It is a very good mic. But you can't charge iPhone and use this mic. It is a very big minus if you are filming live video, for exemple, some concert more then 1 hour. Your phone will be dead and your filming with this good mic will stoped :(
True. Or, it is good to charge beforehand. I was able to get well over an hour recording time.
Hi I am looking for shotgun mic that works with my iPhone 6 Plus
for Foley records and for sound design do you have video on this ?
Hi Brian, the Deity D3 Pro should work but you’ll need to figure out how to mount it. Here’s our review of it: th-cam.com/video/W9Sde3ey2kc/w-d-xo.html
Does this work with the apple headphones that have the lighting part?
No.
thanks Curtis! is the rycote supposed to fit very loosely on the shure mv88?
Hi Don, it should fit snugly around the base of the mic but a little loosely over the mic itself.
Curtis Judd thx! I didn’t realize the rycote fur
goes over the foam cover
Oh, right, should have mentioned that. Happy recording!
Can't use it with a cover, which for the iPhone is a big oversight.
True in most cases. Though it works fine with the Apple branded case on my iPhone 7+ because the cut out does not obscure the lightning port.
Candy Arts CIC I have a Quad Lock case, and I used a rotary (Dremmel-type) tool to grind off the plastic that prevented my MV-88 from connecting fully. …which sounds difficult, but it took less than 30 seconds and now works perfectly.
Alternatively, you can buy a lightning extension cable to plug into the phone, and then plug in any accessories that doesn't work with a case. A bit wonky to hold a phone and a mic, but you don't have to mod or remove your case.
Good info, thanks Andy.
Do you think this is good enough to replace a handy recorder for sound effects and dialogue?
For sound effects, yes. I prefer a mono mic for dialogue that can isolate the voice from ambient sound.
@@curtisjudd but a handy recorder doesn't have a mono mic either, correct? I have an ipod touch and I'm thinking about using it to replace a handy recorder.
I will still use the 3.5 mm jack when I can for an external mic.
Yes, agreed. I don't like to use handy stereo recorders for recording dialogue. It can be done, but it often creates more problems than when working with a mono mic.
thank you but it didnt' show me how to record.
Sorry, it is super easy. Connect the mic to your iPhone. Download the Shure Motiv app. Open the app and press record. 😀
this mic shure 88 work juste whith iPhone or other kinds of smartphones ?
Just iPhone, iPod, and iPad.
How well does it fit when the phone has a case/cover?
Totally depends on the case. The Apple cases with nothing obstructing the bottom of the phone work well. But most others which cover around the lightning port usually require removal of the case.
When done recording a video with the mv88 but still have it plugged to my iPhone, can I listen to my playback that I just shot?
Hi Mitch, I don't have the MV88 on hand anymore to test it, but here's my guess: You *might* be able to play to Airpods. But for EarPods, you'll need to remove the MV88 to plug in the EarPods to listen back.
Curtis Judd I figure that would be the case since I have the mv88 still connected. I sometime shoot a clip and like to see it and hear it before I move on. So it’s a little annoying if I have to take the mic off every time I decide to do this. Any suggestions ?
@@MitchRKicks I'd contact Shure support and see what suggestions they might have. Best wishes!
Curtis Judd 🙏
@@curtisjudd I am able to monitor a recording using the AirPods Pro on an iPhone 12 Pro Max. Very little delay! I like it a lot as I don't have wires dangling around.
Hey from Dublin. Great video. Thank you
Any tips for me in "settings" if I want to use this with my IPhone 7 video camera to record loud Bass Guitar / Live Rock Music Gigs. Cheers. Niall
Hey Niall, I would go with the music setting (guitar icon) and reduce the input pretty close to the bottom to keep from clipping. I had to send this mic back (I borrowed it for the review) so I'm not sure if there is a pad in the settings, but if so, I'd try that when recording concerts. Good luck!
I still don’t understand it one thing. Could you explain it? If we plug MV88 each other software record by MV or main board microphone?
When you plug the MV88 into your phone, the recording app records from the MV88, not the iPhone microphone.
Curtis Judd thank you, so all settings are stored in microphone but encoding and final file type is going from application? Can I record also from both apps together? MV88 sound app and video and replace audio in video software like Final Cut Pro?
Michael, correct, you change the configuration of the mic in the Shure app, but can record with any camera or audio recording app. I don't believe you can record with two apps at the same time. But there isn't a need to do that, the camera app will capture the audio with the MV88 so no need to sync in post. Best wishes!
Curtis Judd thank you
Can this mic be used with an iPad?
Yes. As long as it has a lightning connector.
Ryan Trauman Thanks!
Why do keep fiddling with your ring?
Because I'm not a natural public speaker.
Because he’s human 🤦🏻♂️
Does anyone know if this would work for recording zoom.us calls/meetings? If I plug into the mic to monitor, would I only hear what's going into the mic, or also the audio from the cellphone (the other people on the zoom call)? Thanks!
Hi Zack, I’m not sure as I borrowed this for the review and do not remember. I’d bet that Shure support would be able to answer that for you. Best wishes.
@@curtisjudd Hey, thanks for the quick response. I called them and they said it does, but as of right now ONLY for zoom.us. Thanks for the great vids!
@@ZackDavidMusic Thanks for sharing the details!
The way I film... the left and right would be up and down🥴
Ooof. You film vertical?
You forgot the biggest CON, you can not use this device with a case on, I never use my phone naked!
True for many cases. I use the apple case and it isn't a problem with that because the bottom is not covered except at the corners. But many other cases would be so you make a good point. Thanks.
I use a CableJive dockStubz to make space for my Survivor case. It’s not perfect, but I never take the case off in use. Using has no impact on sound or usability - nor does a two-foot dockXtender cable, either.
stupid apple removes 3.5mm plug to save space and now you hav to buy such a huge mic instead of small 3.5mm one :D
I still have mixed feelings about the removal of the 3.5mm jack. It may have been a courageous decision, but I'm not sure it served all of their customers well.
That aside, this is a pretty nice mic :)
Terrible noise floor and "tinny" sound.
Thanks for the feedback. The noise floor is mostly actual sound from the room vs. self-noise. The pickup pattern, even at its narrowest requires that you work in close for the best sound.
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