Shure MV88+ User manual

MV88plus Video
MV88+ Video Kit
The ShurePlus MV88 video app user guide.
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Table of Contents
MV88plus Video MV88+ Video Kit 3
General Description 3
Features 3
Standby Mode 3
Visual Settings 4
Record Mode 4
Using the ShurePlus MOTIV™ App with the MV88+ mi
crophone 5
Aiming the Microphone 5
MV88+ Outputs 8
Device Setup 8
Preset Modes 10
Direct Monitoring Blend 11
Advanced Mic Settings 11
Limiter 11
Compressor 11
High Pass Filter 11
Left-Right Channel Swap 12
Equalizer 12
Using the Apple Watch with ShurePlus MOTIV 12
Connect your Apple Watch to the MOTIV recording app. 1
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Controls and Navigation 13
Recording Tips 13
Turn Off Notifications 13
Adjust your Sample Rate 13
Get the Best-looking Video Image 13
Record in Mono 13
Record in Stereo 13
Capture the Complete Performance 13
Record with Confidence with Automatic Save 14
Sharing MOTIV Video Recordings 14
Troubleshooting 14
System Requirements 15
System Requirements and Compatibility: iOS 15
System Requirements and Compatibility: Android 15
Specifications 15
Supported Audio Formats 17
Certifications 17

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MV88plus Video 
MV88+ Video Kit
General Description
The Shure MV88+ Video recording app provides instant video recording with uncompressed audio for your mobile device.
Customize the sound with digital signal processing (DSP) preset modes, adjustable gain, and stereo width control.
Features
Compatible with iOS, Android, PC and Mac devices.
Note: See https://www.shure.com/MOTIVcompatibility for information on recommended Android devices.
Plug-and-Play Operation supporting landscape and portrait recording
Flexible Recording Control includes gain adjustment settings
Support for mono and stereo audio devices
When used with MOTIV microphones, preset modes are available for a variety of recording situations.
Tip: Turn on Airplane Mode and Do Not Disturb to prevent interruptions to the recording caused by phone calls, text messages, or alerts.
Standby Mode
①Flash Use the flash when recording in low light situations.
②Connected Device Status/Recording Length/Focus Lock Device status will display the model name of the connected
MOTIVdevice.Recordinglengthisdisplayedinhours,minutes,andseconds.SeetheVisualSettingstopicformoreinforma
tion on setting focus and exposure.
③Zoom Level Pinch the screen to adjust your zoom level for a closer view of your subject.
④File Information Displays available video format options.
Note: Option availability may vary based on your mobile device specifications.
Audio file formats: (iOS) WAV, ALAC, AAC 96, AAC 128, AAC 256 (Android) AAC 96, AAC 128, AAC 256
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Sample rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
Video resolution: 720p, 1080p, 4K
Frame rate: 24 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps
⑤Reverse Camera Use the front-facing camera to shoot selfie videos.
⑥Settings Tap the app settings sprocket to select light or dark theme appearance, to find version information, help materials,
and to send feedback.
⑦Record/Stop Button
⑧Device Setup Access advanced settings for your audio device. See Device Setup section for more information.
⑨Preview Window Tap to review the most recently recorded video.
⑩Grid/Level/Off Display Tap through to display grid lines or a level for easy image composition. Or turn this feature off if you
prefer a clean display.
⑪Device Status Displays remaining battery life and available storage space for your recording device.
⑫Input Meter/Microphone Gain Displays the strength of the mono or stereo input signal. Tap the input meter to bring up the
mic gain and direct monitoring sliders. You can adjust microphone gain during recording to match the volume of the sound
source. Make live adjustments to ensure levels are in the target range (indicated by the shaded region of the input meter).
Note: Display will read AGC when using the app with the built-in microphone. Automatic Gain Control (AGC) adjusts levels to ensure consistent volume.
Weaker signals are boosted and stronger signals are attenuated to control gain. The dynamic range is decreased but the result is a more even recording.
Visual Settings
Be sure to adjust your visual settings to get the best-looking video image. We recommend making adjustments in this order.
Zoom: Pinch to zoom in or out and frame your shot.
Brightness: Swipe up and down to set brightness level.
Focus: Tap to focus or tap and hold to lock brightness and focus. Tap again to release the lock.
Record Mode
①Flash Use the flash when recording in low light situations.

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②Connected Device Status/Recording Length/Focus Lock Status will display the model name of the connected MOTIV
device. Recording length is displayed in hours, minutes, and seconds. The red dot will flash when video is recording. See the
Visual Settings topic for more information on focus and exposure.
③Zoom Level Pinch the screen to adjust your zoom level for a closer view of your subject.
④Record/Stop Button Start and stop video recording.
Note: Video files are saved to the Photos app on your mobile device.
⑤Audio Recording The MOTIV Video app displays the audio waveform as it is being recorded.
⑥Grid Use the grid lines to assist in composing your image.
⑦Device Status Displays remaining battery life and available storage space for your recording device.
⑧Input Meter Displays the strength of the mono or stereo input signal. Tap the input meter to bring up the mic gain and direct
monitoringsliders.Youcanadjustmicrophonegainduringrecordingtomatchthevolumeofthesoundsource.Makelivead
justments to ensure levels are in the target range (indicated by the shaded region of the input meter).
Note: The maximum file size for a recording is 2GB, which will result in approximately 2 hours of record time. This limitation was put in place to maximize app
performance. Continuous recording for more than 2 hours will generate a second file.
Using the ShurePlus MOTIV App with the MV88+ micro-
phone
The MOTIV app controls microphone settings to optimize performance for specific uses. The device stores the most recently
used settings for quick setup each time you record.
Aiming the Microphone
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periment with horizontal or landscape orientation, microphone placement and settings to find what works best for you.
Portrait (Vertical)
Position your recording device so you can monitor the recording. Aim the front of the microphone toward the source, with left
and right sides facing the appropriate directions.
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Landscape (Horizontal) Video Recording
Aim the front of the microphone toward the source. Ensure that the left and right sides of the microphone barrel are facing the
appropriate sides.
Portrait/Selfie (Vertical) Video Recording
Aim the microphone toward yourself and select Left  Right Swap.

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Tip: If you begin shooting in portrait mode, video will remain in portrait mode even if device orientation is turned to landscape.
Video Interview
To record audio from on-camera audio only, select the CARDIOID polar pattern and point the microphone toward your
subject.
To capture the voices of both the on-camera subject and the off-camera interviewer, select the MONO BIDIRECTIONAL
polar pattern in the app. Position the microphone with the left and right sides facing each person.
Self-Recording (Video Streaming)
Set the device on a flat surface and angle the microphone toward your mouth. Select the MONO CARDIOID preset in the
MOTIV app to reduce ambient noise.
Handheld Recording
The legs collapse to create a portable hand-held stand.

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MV88+ Outputs
3.5mm monitor output for connecting to headphones and earphones
Send audio to your recording device using the micro-B USB port
MV88+ LEDs
iOS Android/Mac/PC
Green: Mic active, audio flowing Green: Power is on
Amber: Error
Flash Amber: Firmware is updating
Red: Microphone is muted
Flash Red: Audio is clipping

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Device Setup
Tap Device on the navigation bar to access microphone settings

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①Notifications The top row displays which device is connected. A red flashing dot next to the name let you know whether
recording is active. The charms show which advanced features are on. Tap the headphone icon to access direct monitoring
control. Tap the lock to lock or unlock the settings.
Note: Lockthesettingstopreventaccidentalchangestosettingswhenhandlingyourdeviceduringrecording.Whenmicset
tings are Locked, the setting screen is grayed out.
②Input Meter Displays the strength of the input signal and whether that signal is mono or stereo. The loudest peaks should
reach within the target range (indicated by the shaded region between -12 and -3 dB).
③Microphone Gain Adjust the mic gain slider to set the volume of the sound source.
④Custom Presets Tap the caret to quickly access your saved presets. Or tap the Save button to save current settings. See
Custom Presets for more information.
⑤Preset Modes Setstereowidth,equalization,andcompressionforspecificapplications.See"PresetModes"formoreinfor
mation.
⑥Polar Pattern Selection Swipe to choose your pick-up pattern. Use the handles to adjust the width of the stereo image.
Tip: Consider the location of the microphone and the size of the sound source when adjusting the width. For example, a large orchestra or ensemble recording
benefits from a wide stereo image, which increases separation between instruments. Speech benefits from a narrow width, which improves clarity and rejects
ambient (room) sound.
⑦Stereo Width Handles Use the dots to quickly set stereo width.
⑧Advanced Features Fine tune your audio recording with limiter and compressor controls, high pass filter, left-right swap,
and equalization settings.
Preset Modes
Five selectable modes optimize settings for gain, stereo width, equalization, and compression. Set the microphone level and try
the modes to find which sounds best. Preset modes can affect the strength of the input signal, so adjust the microphone level
as needed after changing presets.
Mode Application Characteristics
Speech
speech Narrow stereo width to reject background noise, equalization that emphasizes
clarity and fullness, and gentle compression.
Singing
soloorgroupvocalper
formances
Mediumstereowidthwithsubtleequalizationtoaddrichnessandclarityforanat
ural sound.
Flat
any Anunprocessedsignal(noequalizationorcompressionsettingsused).Addsflexi
bility when processing the audio after recording.
Acoustic
acoustic instruments and
quiet music
Medium stereo width with transparent compression to smooth out volume spikes
and bring out quiet passages. The equalizer setting emphasizes detail and an
overall natural sound.
Loud
live performance and
louder sources
Widestereotoincreaseseparationbetweensources.Equalizationfurtherim
proves definition by reducing frequencies that can make the instrumentation
sound crowded.