Shure MV88-USBC Microphone for Smartphone

Shure MV88-USBC Mobile Microphone — Pro Audio From Your Phone

The Shure MV88-USBC is a professional-quality stereo condenser microphone that plugs directly into any USB-C smartphone, tablet, or computer, delivering an immediate audio upgrade with no pairing or charging required. Two capsules in a Mid-Side configuration provide an adjustable stereo image for music, speech, and interviews. Designed for mobile creators, journalists, and musicians, the Shure MV88-USBC delivers broadcast-grade sound without an audio interface or wireless rig.

Mid-Side Stereo Architecture With Onboard DSP

This model combines a forward-facing cardioid capsule with a side-facing bidirectional capsule, allowing stereo width to be tuned from 60° to 135° or recorded as raw Mid-Side for later manipulation. A built-in Real-time Denoiser strips ambient distractions, while Auto-Level Mode adjusts gain in real time. The all-metal aluminum housing protects the internals, and the barrel rotates up to 90° for accurate placement in selfie or forward-facing orientations.

Capsule Design and Polar Patterns — Capture Any Source

A dual-capsule Mid-Side array gives users four pickup configurations suited to different recording scenarios.

• Transducer Type: 10 mm cardioid + 10 mm bidirectional condenser — coincident Mid-Side pair for true stereo imaging
• Adjustable Width Stereo, Mono Cardioid, Mono Bidirectional, and Raw Mid-Side polar patterns cover spoken word, interviews, music, and field recording
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz — full-range capture from sub-bass to air
• Maximum SPL: 120 dB SPL at minimum gain in Flat mode — handles PA speakers and live bands without clipping

Onboard DSP and Digital Resolution — Polish at the Source

Five customizable presets and a full DSP toolkit run inside the MOTIV app, removing the need for post-processing software.

• DSP Presets: Speech, Singing, Flat, Acoustic, Loud — optimized gain, EQ, and compression for common scenarios
• Adjustable Gain Range: 0 to +36 dB — enough headroom for whispered interviews and amplified concerts
• Sample Rate / Bit Depth: 48 kHz / 24-bit (iOS), 48 kHz / 16-bit (Android) — high-resolution capture straight to the device
• Built-in 5-band EQ, Limiter, Compressor, Real-time Denoiser, Auto-Level Mode, and switchable 75 Hz / 150 Hz high-pass filter

Device Compatibility and Physical Build — Ready for the Field

Power comes through the USB-C connector, and the unit works with most modern devices without drivers.

• System Requirements: iOS 15+ (iPhone 15+), iPadOS 26, Android 12+ with USB Audio Class 2.0 — also compatible with Windows and Mac computers
• All-metal aluminum housing protects the internals during daily field use
• Net Weight: 40.5 g — light enough to leave attached to a phone without strain
• Dimensions: 67.9 mm L × 35.4 mm W × 26.4 mm H — fits flush with devices using cases up to 2.1 mm thick
• Included Accessories: Foam windscreen (AMV88-WS) and protective carry case (RPM88CASE)