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Gear / Technical Help => Microphones & Setup => Topic started by: capnhook on September 21, 2022, 09:29:26 PM

Title: Shure MV88 and Phone Charging Splitter / what works and what doesn't
Post by: capnhook on September 21, 2022, 09:29:26 PM: I've been looking for a way to split my iPhone lightning port into two, so that I might power and charge the phone while recording with the MV88.

Anyone have any success finding a splitter that works?

So far, this one does not work....MV88 is not even recognized by MOTIV software.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B096B2PXSD?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

(https://i.postimg.cc/YCPt6ygB/adapter.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/hGxR94cV/adapter2.jpg)

Trying this one next....looks like it does not have a bunch of circuitry in the design...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08TQGQ8QS/ref=crt_ewc_title_srh_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3B7ARPGAYNO0J

(https://i.postimg.cc/SQVFLvF1/adapter3.jpg)
Title: Re: Shure MV88 and Phone Charging Splitter / what works and what doesn't
Post by: detroit lightning on September 22, 2022, 09:18:40 AM: Is this for the original MV88, or the MV88+?

For the latter, they specifically mention the official apple dongle: https://service.shure.com/Service/s/article/mv88plus-with-iphone-while-charging?language=en_US#:~:text=Is%20it%20possible%20to%20charge,when%20using%20the%20following%20procedure.

I should be getting a used MV88+ in the mail today...wanted to compare/contrast to the original a bit (charging while recording, among the areas of interest).
Title: Re: Shure MV88 and Phone Charging Splitter / what works and what doesn't
Post by: capnhook on September 22, 2022, 02:03:26 PM: The original MV88, with a 2 meter lightning extension cable is what I'm using.

Need more runtime than the phone can give me, hence the need to supply power while recording.

I'll pick up a female lightning connector to USB A...

https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Lightning-Certified-Headphones-Earphones/dp/B07W7YQT4S/ref=sr_1_3?crid=TJXKF8BB2PAK&keywords=female+lightning+connector+to+USB+A&qid=1663866389&sprefix=female+lightning+connector+to+usb+a%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-3

And one of those Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01F7KJDIM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

and give it a try. Standby, Thanks
Title: Re: Shure MV88 and Phone Charging Splitter / what works and what doesn't
Post by: Niels on September 26, 2022, 05:36:15 AM: Quote from: capnhook on September 22, 2022, 02:03:26 PM
The original MV88, with a 2 meter lightning extension cable is what I'm using.

I have been toying with that idea. How and to what do you mount the mic when in use?

Quote from: capnhook on September 22, 2022, 02:03:26 PM
I'll pick up a female lightning connector to USB A...
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Lightning-Certified-Headphones-Earphones/dp/B07W7YQT4S/ref=sr_1_3?crid=TJXKF8BB2PAK&keywords=female+lightning+connector+to+USB+A&qid=1663866389&sprefix=female+lightning+connector+to+usb+a%2Caps%2C161&sr=8-3

It'll be great if that works (although I am a little sceptical). Please share your experience :)
Title: Re: Shure MV88 and Phone Charging Splitter / what works and what doesn't
Post by: morst on September 26, 2022, 06:22:48 AM: :popcorn:
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Title: Re: Shure MV88 and Phone Charging Splitter / what works and what doesn't
Post by: capnhook on September 27, 2022, 01:34:52 PM: Bah

Every splitter device I tried WILL pass power. but the MV88 mic is never recognized.

The Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter did an automatic update, when I first plugged into the iPhone 8

Don't know what the "update" did, but it did not recognize the MV88 either.

Then the phone gave me a "Cannot Use this Accessory -- Uses Too Much Power" error.

I tried a few generic Chinese ones, too....nope.

BAH

The simple splitter dongle only passed power, I had high hopes, but no dice either. "Accesory not supported" was the error I got.

A trip down the Goggggle rabbit-hole tells me that only the Shure MV88+ has the ability to be connected to a splitter that provides power to the iPhone.

NOT my MV88 :banging head:

Link to MV88+ setup:

https://service.shure.com/Service/s/article/mv88plus-with-iphone-while-charging?language=en_US

I think my best move now is to have my old iPhone 5s serviced with a fresh new battery, put it on the shelf, and just save it for recording.
Title: Re: Shure MV88 and Phone Charging Splitter / what works and what doesn't
Post by: capnhook on October 01, 2022, 09:29:45 PM: One more wrinkle....

I pulled the SIM, cleared out some files and pictures and dumbed-down the 5S iPhone, also turning off wi-fi.

Then I charged the phone, and shut it down.

After powering it back up, and launching the MOTIV app, I get a popup that tells me....

Unable to Verify App

A connection to the App Store is required for the first launch of "MOTIV Audio" on this iPhone.
Please connect to the Internet and try again.

I have to turn on wi-fi on the phone to get the MOTIV App to launch successfully.

I'll leave the iPhone plugged in and charging, and make sure to fire up the app before I leave the house, to double-check its launch.
Title: Re: Shure MV88 and Phone Charging Splitter / what works and what doesn't
Post by: crunchy on October 04, 2022, 07:21:30 PM: You could try using a MagSafe charging pack to remove the need for a splitter. I think some allow for pass through power when plugged in and connected to external power.
Title: Re: Shure MV88 and Phone Charging Splitter / what works and what doesn't
Post by: gormenghast on October 05, 2022, 04:10:59 PM: Probably not too helpful but here goes…

For Def Leppard and Journey I used a 5s. Between bands I had a 5000mah battery I charged the 5s until I recorded the next band. Got both just fine.

For Kansas I used my 12 Mini and had the Apple MagSafe battery “attached” to the back while recording. The Apple batteries are about $90 each. I have another no name battery that will attach to the 12 Mini but it’s bigger and awkward.
Title: Re: Shure MV88 and Phone Charging Splitter / what works and what doesn't
Post by: Niels on October 06, 2022, 06:10:47 AM: Quote from: capnhook on October 01, 2022, 09:29:45 PM

I'll leave the iPhone plugged in and charging, and make sure to fire up the app before I leave the house, to double-check its launch.
I found a 5S battery replacement kit on Amazon. It looked a bit daunting at first, but turned out to be doable after watching a couple of youtube videos.