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What's up guys, Abi here
and today we have our hands on Shure's MV88+
digital stereo condenser microphone.
A portable and professional audio recording solution
for those of you who capture content
with your mobile devices.
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The MV88+ features two microphone capsules
situated in a mid side configuration,
providing you with the ability
to capture audio and multiple stereo images.
There are actually five DSP preset modes
for customizable recording
based on the audio source,
which is a feature not found on most portable microphones.
What's more, the MV88+ comes in a kit,
giving you all of the accessories you'd need
for a variety of recording situations.
Check it out, you get Manfrotto's popular Pixie tripod,
a phone clamp and shoe mount mic kit,
USB C and lightning cables
and a compact neoprene carry pouch
that keeps the mic and accessories protected.
It's also worth noting that the mic itself is made of metal,
and you can tell that it's really solidly built.
As you may or may not know, the MV88+
is an update to the previous and popular MV88 model.
And beyond the ability to adjust the mic stereo image,
which we'll showcase later,
you have access to a host of features
that assist in capturing high quality audio,
like 24-bit 48k recording,
a built-in the headphone output for real time monitoring,
compatibility with Filmic Pro,
integration with Shure's Motiv Audio app
for pro-level recording
and Motiv Video app for greater on-screen control,
and the ability to charge your phone
while the camera is in use.
This charging feature only works with an iPhone
that is paired with Apple's USB 3 camera adapter.
So while we're on the subject of compatibility,
the MV88+ works with the iPhones
and the most Android devices.
However, when using an Android phone,
you are required to use the Shure Motiv Video app
to operate the camera,
while iPhones give you the option
of also using Apple's built in video recorder.
To make certain that your Android device is compatible,
Shure maintains an updated list on its site,
specifically detailing which Android phones
work fluidly with the MV88+.
Whichever platform you're using,
the true power of the mic is accessed
via the Shure Motiv app,
which lets you control an impressive number of parameters.
Look at the mic setup page, for example.
There are over a dozen functions,
and that includes sub-functions,
from mic gain to stereo width,
to EQ to compression,
that you can manipulate to get your setup just right.
Conveniently, there are also preset modes
that tailor the mic to specific recording applications.
I'm talking about speech, singing, flat, acoustic, and loud.
Each of which adjusts the stereo width
to best accommodate that particular application.
There's even a figure eight pattern,
which lets two people use the mic simultaneously.
Of course, you can choose whichever preset you'd like,
but I think that they are a good starting point
for whatever you're recording.
Of course, the best way
to check out the effectiveness of this mic
is to hear it.
So we decided to head to Grand Central Terminal
and film a few different scenes,
utilizing various recording settings of the mic.
We also wanted to record with the phone's built-in mic
and compare it with the MV88+
to get a sense of just how much more effective
audio capture is when using the Shure.
Let's take a look at that now.
All right guys, here we are at Grand Central.
It's a little busy, nothing crazy though,
because during rush hour, you got over half a million people
coming through this place all day,
so I'm glad we're not dealing with that.
But we are here to capture some content.
Obviously, I'm recording myself with the MV88,
and my iPhone 10S.
I have it in cardioid mode, it's facing me.
Got a little bit of a compressor on it,
and little roll off at about 80 hertz,
it's a built in high pass filter.
Other than that, no other processing,
and I'm wearing earbuds.
Normally when I'm doing real audio work
I wouldn't wear earbuds,
but I think just for the compatibility,
in terms of just being portable
and what a lot of people
are probably gonna use if they vlog.
This is something that you would see on other people
recording themselves or vlogging or what have you.
So what we're doing here is,
because Grand Central is such a big place
and has so much stuff going on,
it's the kind of place where if you were recording content,
you could basically find a whole lot of stuff to record
and you would wanna record that in different ways.
So, for example, I'm recording myself.
So I'm using a cardioid pattern
with a mic facing me.
But suppose I wanted to capture the ambience of the place.
If I were making a film
and I needed something that sounded like a train terminal,
I just need this as a background noise,
I would want to record that with a mic.
Now, the beauty of the MV88+
is that since it has multiple polar patterns
and allows you to sort of,
you know, adjust the stereo width,
you can really get a different recording
or a different sound, from the same perspective,
just by changing the width of the mic.
So why don't we do this,
why don't we record something,
using the phone's built-in mic,
and then we'll record the same scene,
or at least from the same perspective
and adjust the stereo with the MV88+
to see what kind of a difference that gives us
and how much more professional it sounds.
(deep and constant hums)
(soft and constants chatters)
As you can see, Shure's MV88+ is a versatile mic
that packs professional sound
in a very small form factor.
Whether you're a vlogger, videographer,
mobile journalist, or any other content creator
who likes to record while on the move,
this is definitely a piece of gear you should check out.
Thanks again for watching, and see you next time.