The Shure MOTIV MV5 is a USB microphone that delivers exceptional clarity. Whether you are a singer-songwriter or a content creator, this microphone will make your audio stand out with its polished professional sound. It features a high-quality condenser microphone that offers rich lows and crisp highs, ensuring that your recordings are full of impressive detail. Additionally, the microphone has voice and instrument presets which allow you to instantly add the right amount of EQ and compression to your recordings with the push of a button.
In terms of design, the MV5 is more sophisticated than your average USB microphone. It has an elegant ball design and comes with a sleek desktop stand, making it a classy addition to your Mac or PC setup. Moreover, you can also record with your iOS device using the free ShurePlus app, providing you with the freedom to create content anywhere you go.
One common issue that many recording artists face is latency, which can hinder their creativity. However, the MV5 solves this problem by featuring a built-in headphone output that allows you to directly monitor the microphone and your computer’s output in real-time, without any delay. The microphone also has an onboard mute button and volume dial, giving you total control over your headphone feed with great efficiency.
Additionally, the MV5 is compatible with the ShurePlus MOTIV app, which enables high-quality digital recording on your iOS device. The app comes loaded with smart intuitive features that allow you to adjust microphone gain, shape your sound with EQ, and apply compression and limiting. Once you are satisfied with your recordings, you can easily upload and share them.
The Shure MOTIV MV5 USB microphone comes with several accessories, including a desktop stand, a Micro-B-to-USB cable, and a Micro-B-to-Lightning cable. It is compatible with Mac, PC, iPhone, iPad, or iPod devices. The microphone is lightweight and portable, making it perfect for on-the-go recording. It also has a thread mount that is compatible with any standard 1/4″ camera tripod thread.
In terms of specifications, the MV5 has a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz and a cardioid polar pattern. It is powered via USB or Lightning Connector and has an adjustable gain range of 0 to +36 dB. The microphone is MFi Certified and features a microphone mute function. It comes with a mounting stand and a 1/4″ 20-thread stand adapter. The housing is made of PC/ABS with a die-cast zinc frame.
The dimensions of the MV5 without the mounting stand are 66mm in height, 67mm in width, and 65mm in depth. With the mounting stand, the dimensions are 89mm in height, 142mm in width, and 97mm in depth. The microphone weighs 90g without the mounting stand and 160g with it.
The system requirements for the MV5 are as follows: for Windows, Windows 7 or Windows 8, with a minimum of 64 MB RAM and USB 2.0; for Macintosh, OSX Lion 10.7, OSX Mountain Lion 10.8, OSX Mavericks 10.9, or OSX Yosemite 10.10, with a minimum of 64 MB RAM and USB 2.0; for iOS, iOS 7.0 or higher, with compatibility for various iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad models.
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