Topic: Shure MV88 (without the +) - now with USB-C!

[al w.]

Shure has finally updated the original, smaller MV88 mic to support USB-C!

https://www.theverge.com/tech/852938/shure-mv88-usb-c-stereo-mic-ces-2026

[328]

I need to hear this!
Pre-ordered one with Jazzfest and Spring Tours in mind.

If I only use it for interviewing it would not be a disappointment

[VibrationOfLife]

I need to hear this!
Pre-ordered one with Jazzfest and Spring Tours in mind.

If I only use it for interviewing it would not be a disappointment

Seems like the perfect application for that.

[328]

I've live-streamed from phone on stand mount with built-in with surprising results.
The V-88 could only be better.

Once I get it, I'll post a few samples.
I don't expect magic.
Location. location.  location of mics is  EVERYTHING

No pre, no post, no prayer can fix a crappy source location.

Access makes good recordings and photos, if I have learned anything in 50 years of music-chasing.

[checktherecord]

No pre, no post, no prayer can fix a crappy source location.

I just purchased the USB-C MV88 and am a long time listener first time taper. Call me a pansy, but the fact that it's small enough to fit in my hand and the fact that it only needs a phone to work makes it really desirable to me who never wanted to sneak heavy duty stuff through metal detectors... even though I feel like most shows I go to don't even bother with that shit.

Can you give me some general pointers about location? Or is it venue specific? I go to damn near 100 shows a year it feels so it's very exciting for me to have the opportunity to document that and hopefully have listenable recordings, I guess I'm just a total amateur here. I will post samples in this thread, my first go around with the MV88 will be on the 15th...

[Niels]

Very fortunate update.
I am using the original lightening version and dreaded the day I would have to update my iPhone 14 to a newer USB-C version where the original MV88 wouldn't be compatible.

[detroit lightning]

I've done a bunch of MV88 recording (with the lightning adapter) - and have found it to be a pretty solid recorder. Much better than I'd have expected (though, as with anything, expectations are crucial).

I've recorded stuff from all over, in terms of placement. On the rail of a balcony, in a shirt pocket, taped to a post. It's pretty much set it and forget it. I did have it lose connection once, but generally with reasonable handling it's never been an issue. Can't speak to the USB-C version though.

Might check this out, though I bought a lightning phone to use for just recording a few years back...so no real need to upgrade.

[Top Hat]

Ive used the MV88 with a 10 ft cable. Just place the mic on any tapers stand and leave the phone off the stand in a gear bag...Works great, but you will not get anywhere  NEAR the quality of audio that you would with decent condensor mics. I used this method and when i leveled up to condensor mics the difference was night and day.

[al w.]

Yeah, I feel like this is better for the shirt pocket use case.

[detroit lightning]

Ive used the MV88 with a 10 ft cable. Just place the mic on any tapers stand and leave the phone off the stand in a gear bag...Works great, but you will not get anywhere  NEAR the quality of audio that you would with decent condensor mics. I used this method and when i leveled up to condensor mics the difference was night and day.

I agree with this. While I think the MV88 is capable of pulling very listenable / solid recordings, what I've been getting out of my AT853 setup of late is significantly better.

[checktherecord]

holy hell, i got this off an mv88 sticking out of my shirt pocket the other night....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxbaU-J6qF0

[al w.]

Wow! Nice work!

[rhinowing]

No pre, no post, no prayer can fix a crappy source location.

I just purchased the USB-C MV88 and am a long time listener first time taper. Call me a pansy, but the fact that it's small enough to fit in my hand and the fact that it only needs a phone to work makes it really desirable to me who never wanted to sneak heavy duty stuff through metal detectors... even though I feel like most shows I go to don't even bother with that shit.

Can you give me some general pointers about location? Or is it venue specific? I go to damn near 100 shows a year it feels so it's very exciting for me to have the opportunity to document that and hopefully have listenable recordings, I guess I'm just a total amateur here. I will post samples in this thread, my first go around with the MV88 will be on the 15th...

General rule for location, imagine an equilateral triangle where the speaker stacks form two points, and place yourself in the third point. Youll find this is often pretty close to where the board/mixing station is.

(If the band is instrumental, juat get as close as you can)