ShurePlus MOTIV -- iOS Mid-Side Stereo Condenser Microphone General Description The Shure MV88 is a professional quality condenser microphone which plugs directly into an Apple® iOS device using a Lightning® connector. Two microphone capsules are arranged in a Mid-Side configuration to provide an adjustable stereo image, suitable for capturing a variety of sources, including music and speech.
Shure Incorporated Quick Setup The MV88 is compatible with mobile devices that have a Lightning connector. 1. Plug the microphone into the Lightning connector on the iOS device. The LED on the MV88 base illuminates when an audio application or the ShurePlus MOTIV recording app is open and recognizes the MV88. Note: The reversible Lightning connector allows the MV88 to be installed in either orientation. 2. Install and open the ShurePlus MOTIV app.
Shure Incorporated Adjusting the Microphone For accurate stereo recordings in any position, the front of the microphone must be pointed toward the sound source, with the sides facing the appropriate orientation. Use the L and R indicators on the microphone barrel to ensure correct placement. The microphone pivots and the barrel can be rotated 90 degrees to achieve desired positioning. Note: The LeftRight Channel Swap feature allows you to switch orientation on the microphone if the swap is nec essary.
Shure Incorporated Portrait (Vertical) Aim the front of the microphone toward the source. The microphone can be mounted in either orientation of the MV88 with the Lightning connector, so ensure that the left and right sides are facing the appropriate directions. Landscape (Horizontal) Aim the front of the microphone toward the source.
Shure Incorporated Video Interview To capture the voices of both the subject (on-camera) and the interviewer (off-camera), select the MONO BIDIRECTIONAL preset in the ShurePlus MOTIV app. Position the microphone with the left and right sides facing each person. Self-Recording (Voice) Set the device on a flat surface and angle the microphone toward your mouth. Select the MONO CARDIOID preset in the ShurePlus MOTIV app to reduce ambient noise.
Shure Incorporated Connecting Headphones with Inline Mics Headphone Monitor Adapting Cable Use the included headphone monitor adapting cable for the following reasons: • You require a slimmer connection to the headphone input on your recording device. The cable accommodates headphones and earphones with larger connectors. • You want to disable the inline microphone on your headphones. The cable ensures that the recorded sound comes solely from the MV88 and not the headphone inline microphone.
Shure Incorporated Mic Setup Microphone Settings ① Menu Select the menu to access general app settings and the About window for version information. ② Input Meter Displays the strength of the input signal and whether that signal is mono or stereo. The loudest peaks should reach within the target range (indicated by the shaded region between -12 and 0 dB). ③ Preset Modes Select a mode to set stereo width, equalization, and compression for specific applications.
Shure Incorporated Swipe to choose between Stereo, Mono Cardioid, Mono Bidirectional or Raw Mid-Side pickup patterns. Then ad just the width of the stereo microphone pickup area. Tip: Consider the location of the microphone and the size of the sound source when adjusting the width. For ex ample, a large orchestra or ensemble recording will benefit from a wide stereo image to achieve increased separa tion between instruments.
Shure Incorporated Mode Application Characteristics Use to record bands and louder sources Wide stereo to increase separation between sources. Equalization further improves definition by reducing frequencies that can make the instrumen tation sound crowded. Band Polar Pattern Selection (Stereo and Mono Settings) The following settings control microphone capsule activity. When operating in a mono mode, stereo width is not adjustable.
Shure Incorporated The Raw Mid-Side setting is intended only for use with audio recording applications that have a mid-side stereo matrix decoder to interpret the recorded tracks as a stereo image. 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.
Shure Incorporated To further reduce wind noise, use the optional Rycote™ Windjammer, which fits over the included foam wind screen. Left-Right Channel Swap When recording in stereo, this feature flips the left and right audio channels to correctly match the stereo image to the video. This may be necessary for certain positions where the microphone is reversed, for example, when using the MV88 and iOS device to video yourself.
Shure Incorporated In this example, left/right swap should be enabled when the phone is rotated. Equalizer, Limiter, and Compressor Mic Setup in the MOTIV app allows you to fine tune your equalizer, limiter, and compressor settings. Change the preset modes to hear the DSP changes, and adjust individual settings to dial in your sound. Note: Equalization within presets will not be displayed. However, the EQ icon in the Mic Setup screen displays user-selected equalization.
Shure Incorporated Record Tap Record on the navigation bar to access the record button and timeline. Record Settings ① Connected Device Status Status will display the model name of the connected MOTIV device. ② Settings Status Displays the icons for the advanced settings currently enabled. ③ Microphone/Headphone Gain Adjust to match the volume of the sound source. Monitor the meter when making adjustments to ensure levels are in the target range (indicated by the shaded region of the input meter).
Shure Incorporated Displays the waveform of the sound while recording. • Stereo Recording: A complete waveform is shown. • Mono Recording: Half of the waveform is shown. ⑤ Record Time Remaining Displays the available record time remaining on your recording device. ⑥ Bit Depth and Sample Rate Use the drop-down menu to select your bit depth and sample rate. Refer to the "Bit Depth and Sample Rate" topic for more details. ⑦ Track Information Displays the name, file type, and size of the current recording.
Shure Incorporated Recording Tips Turn On Airplane Mode and Do Not Disturb. When you plug a MOTIV device into your iOS device, a warning message prompts you to enable Airplane Mode and Do Not Disturb mode. It's important to do this to avoid recording interference from phone calls, messages, and various notifications. Tap X to dismiss this warning message. Note: Leave Airplane Mode off to add geolocation information to your audio file.
Shure Incorporated My Recordings Tap My Recordings on the navigation bar to play and edit your recorded tracks. My Recordings Playlist ① Track List Displays your list of recorded tracks. ② Select Button Use the Select button to choose one or multiple recordings to convert, share, or delete. ③ Audio Player Bar Tap the Edit icon to access the Editor. Play and pause recordings. Tap the three dots to access renaming, sharing, audio conversion or delete options.
Shure Incorporated Converting Multiple Files ShurePlus MOTIV allows you to convert, share, or delete multiple files at a time. Only WAV files can be converted. 1. Tap Select in the top-right corner of My Recordings. 2. Select all the files that you want to convert. A blue check mark will appear next to selected files. 3. Tap Save As to display conversion options. Converting the files adds the new files to the My Recordings list.
Shure Incorporated ④ Playback Timeline See where you are in the track as it progresses. The time elapsed and time remaining are displayed below the timeline. ⑤ Playback Controls Edit, Rewind, Play/Pause, Fast-Forward, and Loop your track. Editing Your Audio 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.
Shure Incorporated Creating A Loop Create a loop to isolate and repeat a selection of audio. • Select the Loop button to select the entire track. The waveform in the highlighted blue area will be looped. • Select and drag the markers on the timeline to adjust your loop. • Press Play to hear the loop and adjust until you find the best sound. Markers Markers are audio bookmarks that allow you to return to specific points in your recording.
Shure Incorporated Editor ① Timeline Display See your entire timeline. Zoom in for precise editing. ② Trim / Split Select Select your edit mode. ③ Marker List All recordings begin with Start and End markers. Refer to the "Markers" topic for more details. 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. 1. Go to My Recordings to select the audio file that you would like to edit. 2.
Shure Incorporated Editing in Split Mode ① Timeline Display See your entire timeline. Zoom in for precise editing. ② Trim / Split Select Select your edit mode. ③ Playback Controls Loop, Rewind, Play/Pause, or Add Bookmarks to your track. ④ Marker List Item Displays name and position in hours, minutes, seconds, and milliseconds. Use Split Mode when you have a long audio file that you'd like to divide into smaller audio files. Create new edited files while keeping your original file intact. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Shure Incorporated 6. MOTIV uses the file name but adds numbers to the names of your new, separated tracks. In Split mode, when you divide a track in half, My Recordings now displays three tracks. The original track remains intact and the first and second tracks that were created with the Split edit. 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.
Shure Incorporated Customize Track Artwork Saving your file to the Camera Roll gives you the option to add an image to your track. Tap the three dots under neath the MOTIV graphic and select Add Artwork. Choose an image from your Camera Roll. 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. 1. Open the MOTIV app and go to My Recordings. 2. Tap the Select button to choose one or multiple files. 3.
Shure Incorporated Now that your file is uploaded to Dropbox, you can store backup copies of your recordings or share them on social media. AirDrop® with MOTIV MOTIV supports the ability to AirDrop WAV files to selected contacts. 1. Open the MOTIV app and go to My Recordings. 2. Tap the Select button to choose one or multiple files. 3. Select Share and then More to see your AirDrop contacts. Save to iTunes Use iTunes to easily transfer audio files between your desktop computer and iOS device. 1.
Shure Incorporated 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 editing program. Note: Use the add file button to upload audio from your computer to the MOTIV app. Troubleshooting Issue Solution MV88 is plugged in, but the volume meter does not reg ister a signal.
Shure Incorporated Issue Solution Left/right stereo channels do not match video Depending on the orientation of the recording device, it may be necessary to en gage the Left-Right swap in MOTIV settings. If the audio has already been recorded, you can switch the left and right channels in most audio editing soft ware. Measurement Mode for MVL Support Measurement Mode disables automatic gain adjustment and lowend frequency rolloff to allow for more user con trol and more dynamic recordings.
Shure Incorporated Transducer Type Cardioid (10 mm)/Bidirectional Condenser Cartridge (10 mm) Polar Pattern Adjustable Width Stereo/Mono Bidirectional/Mono Cardioid/Mid-Side Stereo Principle Mid-Side Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz Adjustable Gain Range 0 to +36 dB Sensitivity -37 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz [1] [2] Maximum SPL 120 dB SPL [2] Limiter Yes Compressor Yes Equalizer 5-band Power Requirements Powered through Lightning connector Housing All metal construction Net Weight 40.5 g (1.43oz.
Shure Incorporated Bit Depth Sampling Rate 24 48 kHz 24 44.1 kHz 16 48 kHz 16 44.
Shure Incorporated Replacement Parts MV88 Foam Windscreen AMV88-WS MV88 Carrying Case AMV88-CC Headphone Monitor Adapting Cable 95A13511 Certifications Information to the user This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Shure Incorporated "Made for iPod," "Made for iPhone," and "Made for iPad" mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect wireless performance.
