Shure Microphone MV88 User Manual

iOS MID-SIDE STEREO  
CONDENSER MICROPHONE  
MV88  
USER GUIDE  
Le Guide de l’Utilisateur  
Bedienungsanleitung  
Guia del Usuario  
Guida dell’Utente  
Manual do Usuário  
Руководство пользователя  
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사용자 안내서  
用户指南  
消費者指南  
Panduan Pengguna  
© 2015 Shure Incorporated  
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Printed in U.S.A.  
 
iOS Mid-Side Stereo Condenser Microphone  
MV88  
The Shure MV88 is a professional quality condenser microphone which plugs directly into an Apple iOS device using a Lightning® connector. Two mi-  
crophone 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. The ShurePlus® MOTIV app allows users to customize the sound with digital signal processing (DSP) preset mode selection, gain  
adjustment, and stereo width control.  
Features  
A Mid-Side Stereo Microphone  
The classic mid-side stereo microphone technique uses two coincident capsules: one cardioid pointed directly at the source, and one bidirectional aimed  
toward the sides. This configuration allows the user to adjust the stereo width and provides excellent mono compatibility.  
Plug-and-Play Operation  
The MV88 is compatible with any iOS device equipped with a Lightning connector. The free ShurePlus MOTIV app provides flexible controls to adapt the  
sound to nearly any environment.  
Compact and Durable  
The MV88 features lightweight, all-metal construction and is small enough to carry anywhere. Like all Shure products, the MV88 has undergone rigorous  
quality testing to ensure reliability in the field.  
Flexible Control Through the ShurePlus MOTIV app  
The ShurePlus MOTIV app controls microphone settings such as gain, stereo width, and preset modes and can function as a recording app.  
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 selects the MV88.  
Note: The reversible Lightning connector allows the MV88 to be installed in either orientation.  
2. Install and open the ShurePlus MOTIV app.  
ShurePlus MOTIV controls the microphone and provides instant recording.  
3. Check audio and adjust settings with the ShurePlus MOTIV app within the MV88 settings.  
Select a preset mode or manually adjust microphone gain and stereo width to optimize audio recordings. See the "Advanced Audio Settings" topic for  
more information on the additional audio settings like compression, equalization, and more.  
4. Set your device to Airplane Mode and Do Not Disturb before recording.  
This allows you to record audio with no interruptions from phone calls or app notifications.  
5. Use the integrated ShurePlus MOTIV or third party recording app to begin recording.  
The microphone retains all settings from the ShurePlus MOTIV app. Adjustments can be made while recording, but to avoid audible artifacts, test set-  
tings prior to recording.  
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The MV88 Microphone Design  
The MV88 features two capsules: one capsule has a cardioid pattern, which picks up sound directly in front of the microphone. The other is bidirectional,  
and captures sound from the left and right sides.  
Center (Cardioid)  
Left  
Right  
Microphone Cartridge  
Adjusting the Microphone  
For accurate stereo recordings in any position, the front of the microphone must be pointed towards the sound source, with the sides facing the appropri-  
ate orientation. Use the Land Rindicators on the microphone barrel to ensure correct placement.  
Note: The Left-Right Channel Swap feature allows you to switch orientation on the microphone if the swap is necessary.  
Adjusting Microphone Position  
The microphone pivots and the barrel can be rotated 90 degrees to achieve desired positioning.  
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Aiming the Microphone  
This section suggests microphone placement for typical use cases. Keep  
in mind that there are many effective ways to record a given source.  
Experiment with microphone placement and settings to find what works  
best.  
Audio Interview (Tabletop)  
Set the recording device on a flat surface with one side of the microphone  
pointed towards the subject and the other pointed towards the interviewer.  
Select the MONOBIDIRECTIONALpreset in the ShurePlus MOTIV app.  
Tip: To ensure correct stereo orientation of the microphone at a glance,  
check to see if the Shure name is clearly visible on the top of the micro-  
phone. If the name is not visible, turn the barrel 90°.  
Audio Recording  
The phone or tablet can be used in any position. Aim the front of the  
microphone towards the source, with the left and right sides facing the  
appropriate direction.  
Video Interview  
To capture the voices of both the subject (on-camera) and the interviewer  
(off-camera), select the MONOBIDIRECTIONALpreset in the ShurePlus  
MOTIV app. Position the microphone with the left and right sides facing  
each person.  
Portrait (Vertical)  
Aim the front of the microphone towards 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 direction.  
Self-Recording (Voice)  
Set the device on a flat surface and angle the microphone towards your  
mouth. Select the MONOCARDIOIDpreset in the ShurePlus MOTIV app to  
reduce ambient noise.  
Landscape (Horizontal)  
Aim the front of the microphone towards the source. The microphone  
can be connected in either orientation with the Lightning connector, so  
ensure that the left and right sides of the MV88 are facing the appropriate  
direction.  
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Using with Headphones  
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 with larger connectors.  
• You want to disable the inline microphone on your earphones. The cable ensures that the recorded sound comes solely from the MV88 and not the  
inline microphone of your earphones.  
The ShurePlus MOTIV App  
The ShurePlus MOTIV app controls microphone settings to optimize performance for specific uses.  
Tip: Set the device to Airplane Mode and Do Not Disturb to prevent interruptions to the recording caused by phone calls, text messages, or alerts.  
Adjusting the Microphone  
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MV88 Settings  
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Microphone Settings  
① Menu  
Select the menu to access the record window, saved recordings,  
MV88 settings, and preferences windows.  
⑤ Microphone 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).  
② Input Meter  
⑥ Stereo Width  
Displays the strength of the input signal. The loudest peaks should  
reach within the target range (indicated by the shaded region).  
Adjusts 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 example, a large orchestra or ensemble recording  
will benefit from a wide stereo image to achieve increased separation between  
instruments. Other applications, such as speech, benefit from a narrow width for  
improved clarity and rejection of ambient (room) sound.  
③ Advanced Features  
Use the pull-down bar to reveal the advanced audio features including  
cartridge selection, wind reduction, left-right swap, and equalizer,  
limiter, and compressor controls.  
④ Preset Modes  
Select your mode to set stereo width, equalization, and compression  
for specific applications. Refer to the "Preset Modes" topic for more  
details.  
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Preset Modes  
Five selectable modes optimize settings for gain, stereo width, equalization, and compression to match your recording needs. Set the microphone level  
and scroll through the modes to find which sounds best. Then adjust level if needed.  
Mode  
Application  
Characteristics  
Ideal for capturing speech A narrow stereo width to reject background noise, an equalization setting to emphasize clarity  
and fullness, and gentle compression to keep levels consistent.  
Speech  
Use to capture solo or  
Medium stereo width with subtle equalization to add richness and clarity for a natural sound.  
group vocal performances  
Singing  
Flat  
Suited for any application A completely unprocessed signal (no equalization or compression settings used). Adds flexibility  
when processing the audio after recording.  
Suited for acoustic instru- A medium stereo width and transparent compression to smooth out volume spikes and bring out  
ments and quiet music  
applications  
quiet passages. The equalizer setting emphasizes detail and an overall natural sound.  
Acoustic  
Band  
Use to record bands and  
louder sources  
A wide stereo width to increase separation between sources with equalization to further improve  
definition by reducing frequencies that can make the instrumentation sound crowded.  
Record Settings  
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Mic Gain  
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Mic Gain  
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24/48 KHz  
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Time Left  
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Recordings  
Record Settings  
① Device Status  
⑤ Record Details  
Displays the microphone name to indicate that the ShurePlus MOTIV  
app recognizes the connected microphone.  
The left side displays properties of the recorded file, like file name and  
file size. The right side displays the remaining record time.  
② Advanced Features Display  
⑥ Record/Pause Button  
Displays the icons for the advanced features currently engaged.  
A large button to engage record and pause.  
Note: The maximum file size for a recording is 2GB which will result in  
approximately 2 hours of record time. This limitation was put in place to  
maximize app performance. Recording at a lower sample rate will allow for  
longer, uninterrupted recording time.  
③ Record Display  
Displays the waveform of the sound while recording.  
④ Sample Rate and Bit Depth Selection  
Pull-down and select a sampling rate and bit depth.  
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Advanced Audio Settings  
To reveal the advanced audio settings menu, use the pull-down bar located below the input meter on the ShurePlus MOTIV iPhone app. Use the  
Advanced button to reveal the advanced audio settings when using the iPad version.  
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.  
Stereo  
Front = On  
Sides = On  
Mono Cardioid  
Front = On  
Sides = Off  
Mono Bidirectional  
Front = Off  
Sides = On  
Raw Mid-Side  
See full description for information on  
output and processing.  
Raw Mid-Side Output  
For increased post-processing flexibility, use the RawMid-Sidesetting. This delivers a 2-channel signal with a stereo image that can be adjusted even  
after the tracks have been recorded:  
Left: Cardioid (front)  
Right: Bidirectional (sides)  
The RawMid-Sidesetting 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.  
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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 RawMid-Sidefile as individual mono tracks.  
2. Create 3 blank audio tracks:  
First track Use the audio signal (front/cardioid) from the left channel only as a mono track,  
panned to the center.  
Second track Use the audio signal (side/bidirectional) from the right channel only as a mono  
track, panned all the way to the left.  
Third track Copy the side/bidirectional signal from the second track. Pan this track all the way  
to the right and reverse the phase.  
3. Group the side tracks together at the same volume level so they can be adjusted simultaneously. Increasing the vol-  
ume of the side tracks increases the stereo width, while decreasing their volume narrows the width.  
Advanced tip: Using compression with a fast attack setting on the side tracks keeps transients (the first part of a sound, such as when a drum stick  
strikes a cymbal) toward the center of the stereo image and allows them to expand within the stereo field as the sound decays.  
Manual Decoding of Raw Mid-Side Audio  
Wind Noise Reduction  
This engages a low-frequency cutoff filter that reduces rumble caused by environmental noise. Use  
the included foam windscreen in combination with wind reduction to counteract rumble and plosives  
(bursts of air hitting the microphone).  
To further reduce wind noise, use the optional Rycote™ Windjammer, which fits over the included  
foam windscreen.  
Standard  
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 phone/tablet positions where the micro-  
phone is reversed.  
Tip: look at the Land Rindicators on the microphone barrel to determine if the swap is necessary.  
Swap enabled  
In this example, left/right swap should be  
enabled when the phone is rotated:  
Equalizer, Limiter, and Compressor  
The advanced features window allows you to fine tune your equalizer, limiter, and compressor settings. Scroll through the preset modes to hear the DSP  
changes, and adjust to dial in your sound.  
Note: Equalization within presets will not be displayed. Only additional user-selectable equalization is displayed in the advanced features settings  
window.  
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Troubleshooting  
Issue  
Solution  
LED light is not visible  
The LED is located at the base of the MV88. Because the Lightning connector allows you to  
insert the microphone in either orientation it is possible that the phone is obscuring the LED.  
Remove the microphone, flip and re-insert to check microphone status.  
Audio sounds bad  
Check in the top left corner of the application that the MV88 is fully plugged in and recognized.  
The audio may be from the built-in microphone.  
Audio quality changes when Headsets with microphones override the MV88 as the audio device. Use the included headphone  
a headset is plugged in  
monitor adapting cable to disable interference from other microphones.  
Audio is distorted  
Use the audio meter to ensure that volume peaks are within the target range. If level is reaching  
the red peak indicator of the input meter, turn the gain down.  
Left/right stereo channels do Depending on the orientation of the iOS device, it may be necessary to engage the Left-Right  
not match video  
swap. If the audio has already been recorded, switching the left and right channels can be easily  
done in most DAW and audio editing software.  
There are beeps and un-  
wanted sounds on the  
recording  
Enable Airplane Mode and Do Not Disturb in your device settings to prevent interference from  
other apps.  
MV88 is plugged in, but the  
Edit the privacy setting for the iOS device under SETTINGS> PRIVACY> MICROPHONEto give the  
volume meter does not regis- ShurePlus MOTIV app permission to use the microphone.  
ter a signal.  
Sampling Rate and Bit Depth  
Specifications  
Sample Rate and Bit Depth settings are found in a drop down menu in  
the audio or sound control panel of your computer. You can adjust these  
variables to fit your needs. Select a lower sample rate for podcast record-  
ing, when it is important to have a smaller file for easy download. Select a  
higher sample rate for music and more dynamic recordings.  
MFi Certified  
Yes  
DSP Modes (Presets)  
Speech/Singing/Acoustic/Loud/Flat  
Transducer Type  
Tip: Record at a higher sample rate and bounce down to an M4A for a file  
with the highest sound quality at a manageable size.  
Cardioid (10 mm)/Bidirectional Condenser Cartridge (10 mm)  
Polar Pattern  
Adjustable Width Stereo/Mono Bidirectional/Mono Cardioid/Mid-Side  
Tip for PC users: Make sure that the sample rate and bit depth micro-  
phone settings, found in the sound control panel of the computer, match  
with the sample rate and bit depth selected in your software.  
Stereo Principle  
Mid-Side  
Bit Depth  
16-bit/24-bit  
Sampling Rate  
44.1/48 kHz  
Frequency Response  
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz  
Adjustable Gain Range  
System Requirements and Compatibility  
0 to +36 dB  
Sensitivity  
iOS  
• iOS 8.0 and higher  
-37 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz [1] [2]  
iPhone  
• iPhone 5  
Maximum SPL  
• iPhone 5c  
• iPhone 5s  
• iPhone 6  
120 dB SPL [2]  
Limiter  
Yes  
• iPhone 6 Plus  
Compressor  
iPod Touch  
iPad  
• 5th gen  
Yes  
• iPad 4th gen  
• iPad Air  
• iPad Air 2  
Equalizer  
5-band  
Power Requirements  
iPad Mini  
• iPad Mini 1st gen  
• iPad Mini 2nd gen  
• iPad Mini 3rd gen  
Powered through Lightning connector  
Housing  
all metal construction  
Net Weight  
40.5 g (1.43oz.)  
Dimensions  
67 x 25 x 35 mm H x W x D  
[1] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL  
[2]At Minimum Gain, Flat Mode  
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Accessories  
Furnished Accessories  
Replacement Parts  
MV88 Foam Windscreen AMV88-WS  
MV88 Foam Windscreen AMV88-WS  
MV88 Carrying Case AMV88-CC  
MV88 Carrying Case AMV88-CC  
Headphone Monitor Adapting Cable 95A13511  
Optional Accessories  
Rycote Windjammer for MV88 AMV88-FUR  
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. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio  
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,  
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television  
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the  
following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.  
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance Label: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)  
Note: Testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The use of other than shielded (screened) cable types may degrade EMC  
performance.  
This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking.  
Authorized European representative:  
Shure Europe GmbH  
Headquarters Europe, Middle East & Africa  
Department: EMEA Approval  
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12  
75031 Eppingen, Germany  
Phone: 49-7262-92 49 0  
Fax: 49-7262-92 49 11 4  
"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.  
iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and Retina are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad Air and  
iPad mini are trademarks of Apple Inc. The trademark "iPhone" is used with a license from Aiphone K.K.  
Mac® and Lightning® are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.  
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