MV88 USER GUIDE
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1. Using with Headphones CT PARAN Headphone Monitor Adapting Cable Use the included headphone monitor adapting cable for the following reasons e You require a slimmer connection to the headphone input on your recording device The cable accommodates headphones with larger connectors e 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 e gt 9 41 AM 100 gt Help MV88 Settings D Shure MV88 9 9 v E Mic Gain 5 5 dB i Stereo Width Microphone Settings Menu 5 Microphone Gain Select the menu to access the record window saved recordings Adjust to match the volume of the sound source Monitor the meter MV88 settings and preferences windows when making adjustments to ensure levels are in the target range indicated by the shaded region of the input meter 2 Input Meter Displays the strength of the input signal The loudest peaks should Stereo Width reach2. 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 MONOBIDIRECTIONAL preset 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 MONOCARDIOID preset in the ShurePlus MOTIV app to reduce ambient noise ie N gt GG 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
3. 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 The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from www shure com europe compliance Authorized European representative Shure Europe GmbH Headquarters Europe Middle East amp Africa Department EMEA Approval Jakob Dieffenbacher Str 12 75031 Eppingen Germany Phone 49 7262 92 49 0 Fax 49 7262 92 49 11 4 Email info shure de 46S 2H MSIP Certification no MSIP REM SHU MV88 7 7 BA Product Type CJX Ej OFO 2 Digital microphone o yuy Model Name MV88 AN ON JH ZAH SAHA Manufacturer COO Shure Electronics Co Ltd China TYY Importer AFO 2 SAS CES Sama ProSound Co Ltd 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
4. 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 Advanced Features when adjusting the width For example a large orchestra or ensemble recording Use the pull down bar to reveal the advanced audio features including will benefit from a wide stereo image to achieve increased separation between cartridge selection wind reduction left right swap and equalizer instruments Other applications such as speech benefit from a narrow width for limiter and compressor controls improved clarity and rejection of ambient room sound Preset Modes Select your mode to set stereo width equalization and compression for specific applications Refer to the Preset Modes topic for more details 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 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 peech Use to capture solo or Medium stereo width with subtle equalization to add richness and clarity for a natural sound group vocal performances Singing
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6. SHURE LEGENDARY PERFORMANCE OS MID SIDE STEREO CONDENSER MICROPHONE MV88 USER GUID Le Guide de Utilisateur Bedienungsanleitung Guia del Usuario Guida dell Utente Manual do Usuario PyKOBOACTBO Nonb30BaTenA Gebruikershandleiding Rika BAE APSA HN A HPR HAAA Panduan Pengguna OZ cA 2015 Shure Incorporated a OO ADA A LIL IRL Printed in U S A OS Mid Side Stereo Condenser Microphone MV88 The Shure MV88 is a professional quality condenser microphone which plugs directly into an Apple OS 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 OS device equipped with a Lightning connector The free ShurePlus MOTIV app provides flexible controls to adapt the sound to nearly any environment Compact and Durab
7. Suited for any application A completely unprocessed signal no equalization or compression settings used Adds flexibility lat 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 quiet passages The equalizer setting emphasizes detail and an overall natural sound Acoustic applications Use to record bands and A wide stereo width to increase separation between sources with equalization to further improve louder sources definition by reducing frequencies that can make the instrumentation sound crowded Band Record Settings e gt 9 41 AM 100 e T 9 41 AM 100 Record Record Shure MV88 Shure MV88 2 Mic Gain 5 5 dB Mic Gain 5 5 dB New Recording 1 Time Lef New Recording 1 Time Lefi aa a i 5 Prey een a MB j E about 25 a 00 00 00 01 43 O Done 7 Record Settings Device Status 5 Record Details Displays the microphone name to indicate that the ShurePlus MOTIV The left side displays properties of the recorded file like file name and app recognizes the connected microphone file size The right side displays the remaining record time 2 Advanced Features Display Record Pause Button Displays the icons for the advanced features currently engaged A large button to engage record and pause Record Display Note The maximum file size for a reco
8. ation 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 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 L and R indicators on the microphone barrel to determine if the swap is necessary EQ 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 Master Swap enabled In this example left right swap should be enabled when the phone is rotated Note Equalization within presets will not be displayed Only additional user selectable equalization is displayed in the advanced features settings window Troubleshooting ES ian 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
9. cording 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 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 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 L and R indicators 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 Aiming the Microphone This section suggests microphone placement for typical use cases Keep Audio Interview Tabletop in mind that there are many effective ways to record a given source Set the recording device on a flat surface with one side of the microphone Experiment with microphone placement and settings to find what works pointed towards the subject and the other pointed towards the interviewer best Select the MONOBIDIRECTIONAL preset in the ShurePlus MOTIV app
10. e a smaller file for easy download Select a higher sample rate for music and more dynamic recordings 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 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 System Requirements and Compatibility OS e OS 8 0 and higher iPhone e iPhone 5 e iPhone 5c e iPhone 5s e iPhone 6 e iPhone 6 Plus iPod Touch e 5th gen iPad e iPad 4th gen e iPad Air e iPad Air 2 iPad Mini e iPad Mini 1st gen e iPad Mini 2nd gen e iPad Mini 3rd gen 10 Specifications MFi Certified Yes DSP Modes Presets Speech Singing Acoustic Loud Flat Transducer Type Cardioid 10 mm Bidirectional Condenser Cartridge 10 mm Polar Pattern Adjustable Width Stereo Mono Bidirectional Mono Cardioid Mid Side 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 0 to 36 dB Sensitivity 37 dBFS Pa at 1 kHz 1 2 Maximum SPL 120 dB SPL 2 Limiter Yes Compressor Yes Equalizer 5 band Power Requirements Powered through Lightning connector Housing all metal construction Net Weight 40 5 g 1 430z Dimensions 67 x 25x 35 mm HxWxD 1 1 Pa 94 dB SPL 2 At Minimum Gain Flat Mode Accessorie
11. le 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 OS 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 re
12. 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 LED light is not visible 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 OS 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 MV88 is plugged in but the other apps Enable Airplane Mode and Do Not Disturb in your device settings to prevent interference from Edit the privacy setting for the OS device under SETTINGS gt PRIVACY gt MICROPHONE to give the volume meter does not regis ShurePlus MOTIV app permission to use the microphone ter a signal Sampling Rate and Bit Depth 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 hav
13. rding 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 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 Advanced Audio Settings To reveal the advanced audio settings menu use the pull down bar located below the input meter on the ShurePlus MOTIV Phone 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 mi sl Raw Mid Side See full description for information on output and processing Raw Mid Side Output For increased post processing flexibility use the RawMid Side setting 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 Side setting 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 8 Manual Decoding and S
14. s 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e 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
15. tereo 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 Side file 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 Cardioid Mid o Mono Bidirectional Sides i 0 if al a Manual Decoding of Raw Mid Side Audio a Wind Noise Reduction This engages a low frequency cutoff filter that reduces rumble caused by environmental noise Use the included foam windscreen in combin
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