Shure MVL, a microphone for smart devices

The MVL microphone is designed for use with a phone or tablet.

• Frequency band: 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz .​
• Microphone capsule: MEMS.
• SPL: 124dB SPL ^[2]
  
• Sensitivity: -44.0 dBV at 1 kHz (Pa=94 dB SPL).

Where can the MOTIV MVL be used?

The MOTIV MVL is a lavalier microphone that can be slipped directly onto your lapel with the supplied tie clip. Its portability makes it ideal for on-location digital recording of closed mic speech, including interviews, videography, and public speaking.

How does it deliver better sound than mobile devices' integrated microphones?

The MOTIV MVL maintains audio purity via highly effective electromagnetic interference protection. The microphone also boasts low self-noise, high signal to noise ratio, low susceptibility to distortion, and high maximum SPL.

The included windscreen minimizes breath and wind noise. These factors combine to deliver a speech recording quality that far surpasses that of mobile devices' inbuilt microphones.

Which devices is the MOTIV MVL compatible with?

The MOTIV MVL can connect to any mobile device with a 3.5 mm input jack, and you can record with any software you like.

SPECIFICATIONS

Microphone Capsule

MEMS

Polar Pattern

Omnidirectional

Frequency Response

40 Hz to 20,000 Hz (see frequency response graph)

Output Impedance

350 Ω

Signal-To-Noise Ratio

65 dB

Maximum SPL

124dB SPL

Dynamic Range

95 dB typical

Sensitivity

-44.0 dBV at 1 kHz (Pa=94 dB SPL)

Equivalent Output Noise

29 dB A-weighted

Microphone Connector

3.5 mm (1/8") TRRS (Tip=No Connection, Ring1=No Connection, Ring2=Ground, Sleeve=Audio Output and Bias Voltage)

Microphone Bias

2.7 V DC through 2.2 K Ω resistor

Current Drain

245 µA, typical

Housing

Cast Zinc

Dimensions

15.2mm x 5.5mm x 132cm H x W x D

Cable Diameter

1.6 mm

Even Weight

with cable

8.0 g (0.282 oz.)

INSTRUCTIONS

User Manual (EN).