Shure MOTIV MVL Owner's Manual

MVL

Omnidirectional Condenser Lavalier Microphone

General Description

TheShureMOTIV MVLisanomnidirectionalcondenserlavaliermicrophone, featuring a 3.5 mm (1/8") Tip Ring Ring Sleeve (TRRS) plug for use with a portable recording-capable device. By plugging the MVL microphone into

the headphone jack of a smartphone or tablet and opening recording apps

such as the ShurePlus® MOTIV recording app, the user can easily and discretely capture high-quality audio. It is ideal for use in speech and other applications requiring minimal visibility.

Features

•Superior audio clarity

•Effective immunity to audible interference

•Low self-noise

•More even, natural response across frequency range

•Less susceptible to distortion

•Matte black, sleek, low-profile design for inconspicuous placement

•Snug-fit foam windscreen provides additional protection from plosives and wind noise

•Includes protective storage pouch, tie clip, and windscreen

•TheoptionalRycote™ MiniWindjammerfitsovertheincludedwindscreen

•Legendary Shure quality and reliability

Using the Microphone

15-25 cm (6-10 in.)

1.Install the supplied snug-fit windscreen by sliding it over the microphone capsule.

Note: Do not pull the windscreen too tightly over the microphone. Leave a small space inside the windscreen to allow for air movement.

2.Attach the microphone to a shirt or other garment using the supplied tie clip. For best results, the microphone should be 15-25 cm (6-10 in.) away from the mouth.

3.Plug the 3.5 mm (1/8") plug into your recording device.

To further reduce plosives and wind noise, use the optional Rycote™ Mini Windjammer, which fits over the included foam windscreen.

Specifications

Microphone Capsule

MEMS

Polar Pattern

Omnidirectional

Frequency Response

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

Output Impedance

350 Ω

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Signal-To-Noise Ratio

65 dB

Maximum SPL

124 dB 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

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

Cable Diameter

1.6 mm

Net Weight

with cable

8.0 g (0.282 oz.)

			2.7 VDC
			BIAS VOLTAGE
	SLEEVE (Audio Output and Bias Voltage)		2.2K
	TIP (No Connection)	SLEEVE	1uF
			AUDIO INPUT
	MVL		2K
	RING1 (No Connection)	RING2	GND
	RING2 (Ground)

Microphone and Audio Input Connections for a Typical Device

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