Shure MV51 Specification Sheet

Product Speciﬁcations

MV51 Digital Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Overview

Speciﬁcally engineered for high-quality digital audio capture, the all-digital MOTIV™ MV51 large-diaphragm condenser microphone seamlessly connects to any Mac, PC, iPhone, iPod, iPad and Android devices for the ultimate in convenience of digital recording. Equipped with ﬁve onboard DSP preset modes to provide optimal recording results, the MV51 includes a unique onboard touch panel control for quick access to gain, mute and headphone volume adjustments. The 1 inch capsule element provides unmatched audio results, which are easily monitored in real-time via the built in 1/8" (3.5mm) headphone output. The striking vintage design and durable all-metal construction includes an integrated kickstand compatible with any standard mic stand, making the MV51 a complete recording solution when convenience is required without sacriﬁce.

Features

• Apple MFi (Made for iPhone/iPod/iPad) Certiﬁed for direct connection to any iOS device without the need for any additional adapters or connection kits.

• 5 DSP Preset Modes (Speech, Singing, Flat, Acoustic Instrument, Loud)

• Automatically adjusts Gain, EQ, Compression and Limiting for optimal results

• Front panel touch controls for mode selection, headphone volume, microphone gain, and mute

• Built-in headphone output for real-time monitoring

• 1-inch (25mm) microphone capsule element provides best-in-class audio

• Integrated rear kickstand provides optimal positioning on any desktop

• Includes standard 5/8" thread to mount on any microphone stand

• Includes (1) Micro-B-to-USB Cable and (1) Micro-B-to-Lightning® cable

• All-metal construction, vintage-inspired design

System Requirements

Windows: Windows 7, Windows 8; 64 MB minimum RAM; USB 2.0

Macintosh: OSX Lion 10.7, OSX Mountain Lion 10.8, OSX Mavericks 10.9, OSX Yosemite 10.10; 64 MB minimum RAM; USB 2.0 iOS 7.0 and higher: iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus; iPod touch 5th generation; iPad 4th generation, iPad Air, iPad Air 2; iPad Mini 1st generation, iPad Mini 2nd generation, iPad Mini 3rd Generation

MOTIV™ Digital Microphones and Recording Solutions are compatible with Android devices that support USB Audio Class 2.0 and Micro-B OTG (On-The-Go) connectivity. Not all Android devices are compatible. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

Product Specifications

MFi Certiﬁed Yes

DSP Modes (Presets) Speech/Singing/Acoustic/Loud/Flat

Type Electret condenser, 1-inch (25 mm)

Polar Pattern Unidirectional (cardioid)

A/D Converter Up to 24-bit/48 kHz

Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz

Adjustable Gain Range 0 to +36 dB

Sensitivity

at Minimum Gain, Flat Mode

Maximum SPL

at Minimum Gain, Flat Mode

Headphone Output 3.5 mm (1/8")

Power Requirements Powered through USB or Lightning connector

Microphone Mute Yes

Mounting Stand Built-in

Stand adapter 5/8", 27-thread (standard microphone stand mount)

Housing All-metal construction

Net Weight 574.7 g (20.27 oz.)

Dimensions 128 × 86 × 70 mm H × W × D

Cable Includes one (1) Micro-B-to-USB cable and one (1) Micro-B-to-Lightning cable

-39 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz

1 Pa=94 SPL

130 dB SPL

Available SKUs

MV51 Microphone, one (1) Micro-B-to-USB cable and one (1) Micro-B-to-Lightning cable

Accessories

AMV-USB Micro-B-to-USB Cable (1 m.)

AMV-LTG Micro-B-to-Lightning Cable (1 m.)

MV51

iPad, iPhone, iPod and iPod Touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries. iPad Air, iPad Mini and Lightning are trademarks

of Apple Inc.