Recommended models: MV5, MV51
Shure is a traditional acoustic manufacturer, and the world's leading manufacturer of audio electronic products. Back in the thirties of the twentieth century, Shure began producing microphones. Shure was a microphone supplier to the U.S. military during World War II, and later accompanied Elvis Presley to the solar studios, and witnessed the historic moment when President Kennedy promised a man to land on the moon.
The MOTIV series provides a one-stop solution for digital recording, and the full range of microphone products are available for PC/Mac/iOS. The Shure Plus MOTIV app for mobile allows you to adjust the gain and compression format of the microphone for simple editing without the hassle of post-production.
The MV5, priced at 878 yuan, is the runner-up model in the wirecutter evaluation, and the review article praises its portability and ease of use. But what is more worth mentioning is the sound quality of the MV5, the clarity and reproduction of the built-in vocal mode are close to the level of Blue Yeti, and the performance in expert tests is better than that of many products with more than 1,000 yuan. Weighing only 90 grams with the base removed, the MV5 can easily fit in a handbag or suitcase.
The MV51 is the flagship of the MOTIV series, with an all-metal retro shape and an integrated folding bracket that adds to it. The front-facing touch panel provides real-time access to gain, mute, and headphone volume controls, allowing users to stay on top of their recordings in real time. The MV51 has five built-in preset modes, namely Vocal, Singing, Native Instrument, Electroacoustic Instrument and Flat, users can choose the more suitable mode according to the recorded sound source, and the microphone will automatically adjust the parameters to better restore and present the sound.
It should be noted that both the MV5 and MV51 are cardioid microphones, and although they perform well when recording a single sound source, they are not suitable for multi-source scenarios such as conversations and conferences. These two products have also been selected for the accessories store on Apple's official website.
The MOTIV series also features two compact external microphones for phones and tablets. The lavalier MVL is available for iOS and Android devices using a 3.5mm headphone jack. The MV88 with lightening interface is tailor-made for iOS users.
Shure MV51 USB condenser microphone
