Overview
- Shure introduced the MV88 USB-C at CES Unveiled 2026, with units available now for $159 including a foam windscreen and carry case.
- The pocket-size stereo condenser plugs directly into USB-C ports on phones, tablets, and laptops, reviving the original phone-mounted form factor.
- Recording tops out at 48 kHz/24-bit with four pickup options: adjustable stereo, mono cardioid, mono bi-directional, and raw mid-side.
- Auto Level Mode and a Real-Time Denoiser handle gain and background noise, while Shure’s MOTIV apps add presets, EQ, limiter, compressor, and high-pass filter.
- Shure targets mobile creators and journalists, with reviewers noting it competes on price with wireless lav systems and excels at ambient or multi-subject capture.