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Shure Brings Back Snap-On MV88 as USB-C Phone Mic, Available Now for $159

The updated design targets mobile recording with a direct plug-in fit plus on-device auto leveling and denoising for simpler, cleaner results.

Overview

  • Unveiled at CES 2026, the MV88 USB-C is on sale immediately for $159.
  • Direct USB-C mounting restores the original snap-on form factor for phones and tablets, replacing the older Lightning model and the cabled MV88+ approach.
  • Built-in processing includes Auto Level Mode and a Real-Time Denoiser, with deeper control via Shure’s MOTIV apps for EQ, limiter, compression and a high-pass filter.
  • The compact stereo condenser offers four pickup patterns, tilt and swivel adjustment up to 180 degrees, and ships with a foam windscreen and protective case.
  • Reporting notes MFi certification and up to 48 kHz/24-bit capture, with early hands-on impressions praising sound quality and its usefulness as a lavalier alternative for ambient or multi-subject recording.