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How do I use the Shure microphone on my iPhone?

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David Jones

Published Mar 24, 2026

How do I use the Shure microphone on my iPhone?

Quick Setup

  1. Plug the microphone into the Lightning connector on the iOS device.
  2. Install and open the MOTIV app.
  3. Check audio and adjust MV88 settings with the MOTIV app.
  4. Set your device to Airplane Mode and Do Not Disturb before recording.
  5. Press the Record button to begin recording.

How do I change the microphone on my iPhone?

On your phone, go to Settings, then Privacy, and choose Microphone. Find the app you want to grant access and toggle the switch to the right. The switch turns green when the mic is enabled for an app.

Does Shure MV88 work without app?

Can I use MV88 with the iOS built-in Voice Memo app without having to use other apps? It will work with the voice memo app to record, but you’ll need to use the MOTIV Audio app to make any settings changes to the mic.

Can I connect a microphone to my phone?

There are two main ways to fit an external microphone to a smartphone: either it plugs into the headphone/mic socket, or connects via a microUSB or similar port. (The third way is via Bluetooth, but this seems to be very limiting.)

How do I connect my professional microphone to my iPhone?

Connecting to the lightning socket If you are plugging a TRS microphone into the iPhone’s lightning socket, plug the microphone’s jack into a TRS to TRRS adapter, then plug that adapter into a Lightning to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter. This can then be plugged into the iPhone’s lightning connector.

How do I change the audio output on my iPhone?

Swipe down from the top right corner of the screen to bring up Control Center, press and hold on the music controls top open them, and then press on the “triangle with circles over it” on the top corner of the music controls to bring up the audio output menu, all currently detected and accessible audio output devices …

Does Shure MV88 work with iPhone video?

Yes. Setup the MV88 using the Shure Motiv App. Then, go to the video app (such as the Apple camera app) that you wish to use to record the video. The iPhone should use the MV88 for the video recording.

What can I do with the Shure mv88 microphone?

Whether you’re creating music, gathering news, podcasting, vlogging, conducting interviews, or applying your mobile device to any other recording task, your Shure MV88 delivers the top-quality sound you need.

Is the Motiv mv88 + digital stereo condenser microphone?

The MOTIV MV88+ Video Kit is a premium Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone. Your new mobile recording rig directly connects to any Apple device via a Lightning connector, or via USBC to select *additional devices. The MV88+ has all you need to capture great content right out of the box.

Can you use a Shure microphone on an iPhone?

That is to say, it plugs directly into the iPhone without the need for wires. It is liberating to be not wired to your iPhone, and overall much easier to use. The Shure microphone is paired with a Mobile Recording App you can download onto your iPhone called the ShurePlus Motiv App.

Is the Shure Motiv mv88 compatible with the iPhone 5?

The Shure MOTIV MV88 is designed to plug straight into an iPhone, and has a built in male lightning connector. That means it’s compatible with iPhone 5 and later. The microphone is compact, lightweight and comes with a small carry case. Let’s get one thing straight.

Whether you’re creating music, gathering news, podcasting, vlogging, conducting interviews, or applying your mobile device to any other recording task, your Shure MV88 delivers the top-quality sound you need.

The Shure MOTIV MV88 is designed to plug straight into an iPhone, and has a built in male lightning connector. That means it’s compatible with iPhone 5 and later. The microphone is compact, lightweight and comes with a small carry case. Let’s get one thing straight.

That is to say, it plugs directly into the iPhone without the need for wires. It is liberating to be not wired to your iPhone, and overall much easier to use. The Shure microphone is paired with a Mobile Recording App you can download onto your iPhone called the ShurePlus Motiv App.

The MOTIV MV88+ Video Kit is a premium Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone. Your new mobile recording rig directly connects to any Apple device via a Lightning connector, or via USBC to select *additional devices. The MV88+ has all you need to capture great content right out of the box.