Audio electronics company Shure unveiled its new line of MOTIV digital microphones, intended for audio user both at home on their computer and on their iOS devices. The MOTIV range of digital products, a new plug-and-play microphone line aimed at individuals looking to capture high-quality, 24-bit 48 kHz audio via a Mac, PC or Apple iOS device for podcasts, YouTube videos, field recording, or to capture acoustic / vocal performances.
All four members of the new MOTIV range are Apple MFi (made for iPhone, iPod, or iPad) certified devices, including three condenser models (the MV5, MV88 stereo model, and MV51 large-diaphragm model) and a sleek digital audio interface (MVi) that can connect directly to any iOS device without additional adapters or connection kits. For in-depth control, there’s also the free ShurePlus MOTIV Mobile Recording iOS app.
The microphones and interface come with five user-selectable DSP modes, Speech, Singing, Flat, Acoustic Instrument, and Loud, designed to help entry-level users seeking better audio quality, and which set audio parameters on the different models behind the scenes, including gain, EQ, and compression.
“The design of the MOTIV range acknowledges respected Shure products of the past, while offering the latest in modern technology and connectivity,’ comments Shure senior product manager Wolfgang Bilz. “The MOTIV range was conceived to offer everyone the means to record high-quality sound directly onto mobile and USB devices. With their advanced sound quality, durable construction, powerful DSP and flexible operation, they continue the high standards for which Shure is known.’
The MOTIV Digital products comprises of the MV5 Dgital Condenser microphone, MV8 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser microphone, MVi Digital Audio Interface and ShurePlus MOTIV Mobile Recording App.
