User Manual

Shure Incorporated
12/19
Issue Solution
cation is displaying the
correct microphone.
Audio is distorted (Auto
Level Mode)
Select Auto Level Mode to allow the software to control audio settings. Nearforup-closeap-
plications (1-6 in. / 2.54-15 cm) and Far for a distance of 6-18 inches. (15-45 cm)
Audio is distorted (Manual
Mode)
Audio distortion usually comes from overloading the microphone which causes clipping.
Lower your mic gain for the best sound recording.
Headphone LED flashes.
Audio sounds higher or
lower pitch than normal.
Yourmicrophoneandcomputerhaveasampleratemismatch.Toadjustyourcomputersam-
ple rate settings, go to the ShureFAQtopicforinformationoncorrectingsampleratemis-
match.
Note: Windows update 10 v2004 (April 2020) solves this problem.
Microphone has become
detached from the yoke.
See the MV7 Yoke Assembly topic for step by step instructions for re-assembling your yoke
and assorted washers. Correct washer assembly is crucial to ensure that your microphone is
securely in place.
Miscellaneous issues
It may be useful to reset the app to restore functionality. Perform a hard reset by unplugging
and re-plugging the microphone.
General troubleshooting
Quit and re-start the app.
Reboot the computer.
Check for firmware update. Tap the three dots in the top right corner and select About
MOTIV > Check for Update
Note: Contact Shure Service and Repair if you continue to experience any issues.
Firmware Update
Take advantage of additional features and design enhancements by updating the firmware on your MOTIV Desktop Application
whenprompted.Anotificationwillappearwhenafirmwareupdateisavailable.Youhavetheoptiontodownloadtheupdateim-
mediately or at a later time.
Tip: For best results, before updating the application, make sure that the microphone is connected to your computer. Do not
disconnect until the update is complete.
To access firmware update at a later time, tap the three dots > About > Check for Update. Tap the caret icon and if the
available firmware package is newer than the current version, tap Send to device.ContactShureServiceandRepairifyouex-
perience any issues.
Keep equipment connected during updates
Keep the MOTIV device connected to your mobile device when updating to ensure that there are no update issues.