Shure MV88 iOS Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone

Whether you're a vlogger or a podcaster, or you have some other reason to record yourself (or others), the ability to whip out your iPhone and capture quality audio on the go is a power move for sure. With Shure's highly portable MV88 mic, that's exactly what you can do.

Equipped with a Lightning connector only — sorry Android users — the tiny MV88 is capable of picking up pristine, detailed sterior sound, and it can be angled up to 90° for use in all kinds of situations. It's great for interviews, concerts, family gatherings...you name it.

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To get the most out of the mic, you'll want to use it with Shure's MOTIV app, which allows you to switch between the mic's four audio patterns — stereo (with 60º–135º width adjustment), mono cardioid, mono bidirectional, or raw mid-side — and apply any one of five DSP preset modes: speech, singing, flat, acoustic instrument, and loud. With a few quick taps you can trim and share your recorded audio in multiple formats.

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The MV88 won't exactly replace more expensive microphones you may already own, but if you're just trying to take a step (or three) up from the iPhone's built-in mic, you can get it for $139 on Amazon.