Shure MV88-USBC

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Condenser USB-C Stereo Microphone

Compatible with iPhone and Android
Four selectable polar patterns: Stereo (adjustable from 60° to 135°), mono (cardioid), mono (figure-eight), raw mid-side
Five preset modes: Speech, Singing, Flat, Acoustic, Loud
With real-time denoiser, limiter, 5-band equaliser and auto level mode
Switchable high-pass filter: Off / 75 Hz / 150 Hz
Compressor: Off / low / medium / high
Maximum sound pressure level: 120 dB
Sensitivity: -32.75 dBFS/Pa
Frequency response: 20 – 20,000 Hz
Bit rate: 24-bit (smartphone)
Sample rate: 48 kHz
Gain control range: 0 – 36 dB
Material: Aluminium
Dimensions (W × H × D): 27 × 68 × 36 mm
Weight: 40 g
Colour: Black
Includes case and foam windscreen

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Available since January 2026
Item number 634682
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The pocket-sized studio

The Shure MV88‑USBC is a clip‑on stereo microphone – and because it's USB‑C compatible, it instantly turns any Android or Apple device into a mobile recording studio. The MV88 can rotate and swivel, and it uses what's known as an M/S microphone configuration: One capsule points forwards, while a second capsule captures the left and right information (M/S stands for mid/side). An M/S microphone lets the user "zoom in" on the sound source, much like adjusting a camera lens, meaning recordings end up with less background noise. Shure has ensured that the firmware works seamlessly with all standard mobile operating systems, so setup involves nothing more than installing the Shure MOTIV Audio (or MOTIV Video) app, which controls the MV88, then plugging in the mic itself.

Plugging the Shure MV88-USBC into a smartphone

Say goodbye to bad sound!

While the quality of smartphone cameras continues to improve with every generation, the microphones are usually neglected – the result is dazzling images paired with muffled sound. The Shure MV88‑USBC clip‑on microphone fixes that, and its audio quality genuinely holds up even against budget studio mics. Users also have an impressive level of freedom, setting their recording parameters using the dedicated app right on their mobile device. For anyone new to recording, five preset modes (Speech, Singing, Flat, Acoustic, and Loud) offer a straightforward starting point. Equally, creatives who know what they're doing can fine‑tune the gain, stereo width, EQ, compression, and limiting themselves. Apart from the Shure MOTIV Video or Audio app, no extra software is required – recordings can even be edited directly in the app.

Shure MV88-USBC´, miniature condenser microphone

The mic for every day

The Shure MV88‑USBC is so small, light, and tough – and sounds so good – that there's really no reason for content creators not to carry it with them at all times: With the mini-case it ships with, it'll be safe in any pocket or bag. And its range of uses is so broad that it almost deserves its own category: the "everyday mic". The MV88 allows absolutely anyone to make the leap from photographer to audiographer, because it makes capturing high‑quality audio just as easy as taking good photos. Influencers, streamers, songwriters, musicians, journalists, sound designers – the list of people who'll find a use for the MV88 is almost endless. Thanks to Shure's powerful real‑time denoiser, everyday interference is a thing of the past, and yet the controls are straightforward enough even for absolute beginners.

Smartphone with attached Shure MV88 mini-stereo mic

About Shure

The American company Shure began developing microphones during the early 1930s and is one of the pioneers of the audio engineering sector. Models such as the 55 Unidyne – known to many as the "Elvis microphone" – and the SM57 and SM58 which appeared in the mid-1960s are still ubiquitous in live sound production today. They enjoy cult status among musicians and technicians alike. In the 1990s, Shure introduced the first wireless microphones and in-ear monitoring systems and became a market leader in this field. In addition to microphones, Shure offers a wide range of earphones and headphones for studio and live use, as well as various accessories.

A day in the life of the MV88

It's springtime and the birds are singing in the trees: Quick, get the Shure MV88 out of its case and plug it in – that'll be a nice bit of natural ambience for the next theatre production: preset "Flat". Next on the agenda is a telephone interview: In the past, that would have meant using a dedicated large‑diaphragm microphone, but now it's enough to simply place the smartphone itself on the table and set the mic to "Speech". In the afternoon, it's off to band practice: In "Loud" mode, the MV88 won't have any trouble, even with the drumkit, and the songs can be sent straight to the rest of the band. In the evening, a new acoustic duo needs a recording of their first gig: Use "Singing" mode, and there's still plenty of options to edit the songs in the app later. One day's work with the Shure MV88‑USBC – and it's hard to remember how things ever worked without it.

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Vorsicht bei iOS: Massive Software-Probleme für Musiker (Workarounds inkl.)

MichiGo 04.02.2026

Wer das Shure MV88-USBC am iPhone für Musikaufnahmen nutzt, erlebt eine herbe Enttäuschung. Die Hardware ist exzellent, aber die Software-Schnittstelle zwischen Shure und iOS (Stand Feb. 2026) ist für Musiker eine Katastrophe.

Problem 1: Aggressive Filter in der Motiv Video App iOS stuft das Mikrofon oft als einfaches „Headset“ ein. In der Shure Motiv Video App führt das dazu, dass automatisch die „Stimmisolation“ aktiviert wird. Gitarren und sogar Gesang werden als Hintergrundrauschen einfach weggefiltert!

Teil-Workaround: Man muss während die App offen ist ins iOS-Kontrollzentrum, das Feld für Audio/Video-Steuerung antippen und manuell von „Stimmisolation“ auf „Standard“ umstellen. Erst dann hört man die Instrumente überhaupt.

Problem 2: Kein "Breites Spektrum" (Das Hauptproblem) Selbst im Modus „Standard“ klingen die Aufnahmen nicht nach High-End-Musikqualität. Der für Musiker essenzielle Modus „Breites Spektrum“ (der jegliche iOS-Filter deaktiviert) ist in den Shure-Apps im Kontrollzentrum immer ausgegraut. Das Problem ist Shure seit mindestens Oktober 2025 bekannt, wurde aber bisher weder durch Firmware- noch App-Updates gelöst. Das Mikrofon bleibt für professionelle Musikvideos am iPhone damit faktisch unbrauchbar.

Der einzige (mühsame) Workaround für echte Qualität: Um das System zu überlisten und das „Breite Spektrum“ doch zu erzwingen:

1. MV88-USBC noch nicht anschließen.

2. FaceTime öffnen.

3. Im iOS-Kontrollzentrum (oben rechts wischen) auf „Mikromodus“ tippen und manuell „Breites Spektrum“ wählen.

4. Erst jetzt das Mikrofon einstecken.

Nun kann man zumindest über FaceTime Musik ohne die destruktive Filterung aufnehmen.

Fazit: Es ist unverständlich, dass Shure die iOS-Audio-API nicht in den Griff bekommt. Solange man das System mit FaceTime-Tricks austricksen muss, um ungefilterte Aufnahmen zu erhalten, kann ich dieses Mikrofon für Musiker am iPhone nicht empfehlen.

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Genial mobiles Studio

Haggibert 17.02.2026

Super handlömng un die Sofware ist wunderbar. Sowohl grafisch als auch
benutzerfreundlich.
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Condenser USB-C Stereo Microphone