MacVoices #26127: NAB – Shure’s Latest Phone Microphone Solutions

Apr 24, 2026 | NAB

At NAB in Las Vegas, we’re back in the Shure booth, where Mario Ponce, Senior Specialist, Market Development shows off the MV88 USB-C is a compact plug-on stereo microphone for phones and tablets, offering adjustable polar patterns, auto gain, and noise reduction via software. The MVX2U Gen 2 interface converts analog mics to digital with added features like EQ, compression, and mobile compatibility. They provide two flexible, portable solutions for high-quality audio in live streaming, interviews, and field production.

Show Notes:

Chapters:

[0:03] Introduction from NAB 2026
[0:26] Overview of new Shure content creation products
[0:26] MV88 USB-C microphone features and use cases
[1:15] Software controls and polar pattern flexibility
[2:35] Real-world performance and noise reduction
[3:28] Introduction of MVX2U Gen 2 interface
[3:50] Features, improvements, and mobile compatibility
[4:59] Software capabilities and microphone flexibility
[5:07] Pricing, availability, and practical use
[6:32] Closing thoughts and wrap-up

Links:
Shure MV88 USB-C Microphone for Mobile Recording
https://amzn.to/4eHrHdO

Shure MVX2U Gen 2 XLR-to-USB-C Digital Audio Interface, Apple MFi Certified, Portable Setup for Audio Processing, Noise-Free Recording Between XLR and USB-C Devices
https://amzn.to/4vOZ04Z

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