US EditionShure's New USB-C Mic Promises Pro Audio on Smartphones
Shure's MV88 USB-C mic offers plug-and-play, four polar patterns, and real-time noise reduction for $159, targeting creators using USB-C devices without extra cables or batteries.
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Shure's New USB-C Mic Promises Pro Audio on Smartphones
Audio company Shure unveiled the MV88 USB-C, a new USB-C stereo microphone, today at CES Unveiled 2026. The Shure MV88 combines a classic stereo condenser mic with a USB-C connector, promising accessible, high-quality audio on a smartphone or tablet.
The Shure MV88 USB-C stereo mic mounts directly to your phone
Disclaimer: Microphone does not emit green lasers. Shure is updating its MV88 microphone for the modern age by adding a USB-C connector for mounting directly to your smartphone. The original MV88, released in 2015, had a Lightning connector, but obviously that's not practically useful anymore. The MV88+ added USB, but relied on a cable and didn't mount directly to a phone or tablet. The MV88 USB-C brings back the original form factor with a mod…
Shure brings back one of its most popular microphones to content creators: the MV88 is back in a USB-C version that can connect directly to the lower port of recent iPhones, without cable or adapter, clearly targeting vloggers, mobile journalists and nomadic video makers. [...] Read more... Follow iPhoneAddict.fr on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter Don't forget to download our free iAddict app for iPhone and iPad (link App Store) The article […
Shure releases USB-C version of MV88 microphone at CES 2026
Shure unveiled a USB-C version of its MV88 microphone at CES 2026 in Las Vegas from January 4 to 9. The update replaces the Lightning connector on the original model, which became obsolete after Apple adopted USB-C ports, and adds compatibility with Android devices and other USB-C hardware. The product is available immediately for $159. Apple’s transition to USB-C ports on newer iPhones eliminated compatibility with the Lightning-based MV88, lea…
Shure is bringing back the popular MV88 microphone in an updated USB-C version. This allows the condenser microphone to be attached directly to a smartphone or tablet. Compared to its predecessor with a Lightning connector, the MV88 USB-C is now compatible with current Apple smartphones and Android devices. [Read the full article: Shure MV88: Microphone with USB-C for Smartphones]
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