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Shure Motiv Digital Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone + USB & Lightning Cable

The silver Shure MOTIV MV51 is a cardioid USB condenser microphone that sports styling reminiscent of the iconic Shure SH55 vocal mic on the outside and high-tech, yet user-friendly electronics on the inside. With a large-diaphragm capsule element, a durable all-metal construction, and an integrated kickstand compatible with any standard mic stand, it delivers high-quality audio for on-the-go recording applications using a Mac/Windows computer. The mic is also MFi-certified and can be used to capture sound to an iPhone or iPad.

SKU: GC61-SHR-MV51-DIG

Shure Motiv Digital Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone + USB & Lightning Cable

Shure Motiv Digital Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone + USB & Lightning Cable

The silver Shure MOTIV MV51 is a cardioid USB condenser microphone that sports styling reminiscent of the iconic Shure SH55 vocal mic on the outside and high-tech, yet user-friendly electronics on the inside. With a large-diaphragm capsule element, a durable all-metal construction, and an integrated kickstand compatible with any standard mic stand, it delivers high-quality audio for on-the-go recording applications using a Mac/Windows computer. The mic is also MFi-certified and can be used to capture sound to an iPhone or iPad.

The MOTIV MV51 features a large, 1" capsule with for clear and detailed audio, and a cardioid pickup pattern that focuses on capturing the sound directly in front of the mic, with minimal background noise. Five DSP modes (Speech, Singing, Flat, Acoustic Instrument, Loud) automatically handle gain, EQ, compression, and limiting to ensure optimal sound quality without manual tweaking on your part. The mic is well suited for capturing virtually any sound source in applications ranging from video conference calls, vlogs, and podcasts, to instrument and vocal recordings, and more.

The intuitive touch panel on the front allows for fast and easy access to mic gain, headphone volume, DSP mode selection, and mute. There is also a built-in 3.5mm headphone jack for real-time monitoring of your audio.

The mic comes with two USB cables for USB-Type A and USB Type-C connectivity, plus a Lightning cable for iOS connectivity.

Vintage-Inspired Large-Diaphragm Mic for Clear Audio On the Go

Durable all-metal construction, vintage-inspired design

Large 1" microphone capsule element provides best-in-class audio

Cardioid pickup pattern captures the sound directly in front of the mic

Five DSP preset modes (speech, singing, flat, acoustic instrument, and loud)

Automatically adjusts gain, EQ, compression, and limiting for optimal results

Front-panel touch controls for DSP mode selection, headphone volume, microphone gain, and mute

Built-in headphone output for real-time monitoring

Integrated rear kickstand provides optimal positioning on any desktop

Includes standard 5/8"-27 thread to mount on any microphone stand

Includes cables for USB Type-A and USB Type-C connectivity

Apple MFi-certified for direct connection to any iOS device equipped with a Lightning port

Compatible with Android devices that support USB Audio Class 2.0 and micro-USB OTG (On-The-Go) connectivity—not all Android devices are compatible

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Shure Motiv Digital Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone + USB & Lightning Cable

The silver Shure MOTIV MV51 is a cardioid USB condenser microphone that sports styling reminiscent of the iconic Shure SH55 vocal mic on the outside and high-tech, yet user-friendly electronics on the inside. With a large-diaphragm capsule element, a durable all-metal construction, and an integrated kickstand compatible with any standard mic stand, it delivers high-quality audio for on-the-go recording applications using a Mac/Windows computer. The mic is also MFi-certified and can be used to capture sound to an iPhone or iPad.

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