"Shure's original MV88 microphone (no, not the + version) was a convenient snap-on option for iPhone users. Since Apple ditched the port for USB-C, the audio accessory became obsolete for newer handsets. At CES 2026, the company debuted a revised version of the mic, swapping the Lightning connection for USB-C, which also adds compatibility for Android users and a host of other devices. The best part is the updated MV88 is available now, and it's priced at $159."
"If you missed the 2015 version, the MV88 is a compact stereo condenser microphone that simply snaps onto a phone, tablet or one of your laptop's ports. It provides a packable boost to any built-in mics on your devices, allowing you to capture better audio for voice and video clips. What's more, it's a simple, plug-and-play option that doesn't require additional setup."
"With Auto Level Mode, the mic automatically adjusts gain in real time so that your clips aren't too loud or too quiet. There's also a Real-Time Denoiser that works to reduce background noise. The MV88 USB-C has four selectable polar patterns - stereo, mono cardioid, mono bi-directional and raw mid-side - and you can tilt the microphone so that it either points straight up or towards you."
Shure's MV88 USB-C replaces the Lightning connector with USB-C, adding compatibility with Android and other USB-C devices. The compact stereo condenser microphone snaps onto phones, tablets, or laptops for plug-and-play use, and provides improved audio for voice and video clips. Shure's apps supply presets, microphone gain control, a five-band EQ, limiter, compression, a high-pass filter, and a microphone level meter. Auto Level Mode adjusts gain in real time and a Real-Time Denoiser reduces background noise. The microphone offers four selectable polar patterns and can be tilted to point up or toward the speaker. The price is $159.
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