Shure ShurePlus MOTIV User Manual

ShurePlus MOTIV

ShurePlus MOTIV™ Recording App for Android

The Shure Android audio recording app, ShurePlus MOTIV, user guide.

Version: 3.1 (2020-K)

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Table of Contents

ShurePlus MOTIV ShurePlus MOTIV™ Recording App
for Android	3
General Description	3
Features	3
Connect Android Device	3
Quick Setup	3
Mic Setup	4
Preset Modes	5
Advanced Mic Settings	5
Limiter	5
Compressor	6
Equalizer	6
Record	6
Bit Depth and Sample Rate	7
Recording Tips	8
Turn Off Notifications	8
Use the Dark Theme	8

Capture the Complete Performance	8
Keep Screen Awake During Recording	8
Select Your Orientation	8
My Recordings	8
Sharing Files	9
Converting Files	10
Deleting Files	10
Playback	10
Editing Your Audio	11
Navigating The Timeline	11
Creating A Loop	12
Markers	12
Editor	13
Editing in Split Mode	14
Troubleshooting	14
System Requirements and Compatibility: Android	15
Certifications	15

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ShurePlus MOTIV

ShurePlus MOTIV™ Recording App for Android

General Description

The ShurePlus MOTIV app provides instant recording for your Android device. Adjust your microphone settings and record un­ compressed audio. Then share your files via text, email, Google Drive™, and more.

Features

•Plug-and-Play operation

•Flexible recording control includes gain settings

•Dark and light display options

•Support for mono and stereo USB audio devices

•Bluetooth® playback support

•Multiple bit depth and sample rate options

•Preset mode options when used with MOTIV microphones

•Automatic file save in case your microphone becomes disconnected.

Connect Android Device

Cable order is important to ensure that audio reaches your Android device.

1.Plug your MOTIV device into the included Micro-B USB cable.

2.Connect the other end of the Micro-B USB cable to an On-The-Go (OTG) cable.

3.Connect the OTG cable to your Android device.

MOTIV device to Micro-B USB cable to On-The-Go (OTG) cable to Android device.

Quick Setup

1.Plug the microphone into the USB Input on the Android device.

The LED on the MOTIV device illuminates when the connection is made.

2.Download and open the app.

Android requests permission to use the external device each time. Check "Use by default for this USB Device".

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3.Turn on Airplane Mode and Do Not Disturb before recording.

This will prevent phone calls or notifications from interrupting your recording.

4.Check audio levels and adjust microphone settings.

Select a preset mode or manually adjust microphone gain. See the "Advanced Mic Settings" topic for information on ad­ vanced features.

5.Start recording.

Tip: Gain adjustments can be made while recording, but to avoid audible artifacts, test settings prior to pressing record.

Mic Setup

Use the Mic Setup screen to access presets and advanced settings when connected to a MOTIV device.

Menu

Tap the three dots to access app settings, version information, and the user guide.

Connected Device Status

Displays the model name of the connected MOTIV device.

Advanced Settings Status

Displays the icons for the advanced settings currently enabled.

Input Meter

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Displays the strength of the input signal. The loudest peaks should fall within the target range indicated by the shaded re­ gion.

Preset Modes

Select your mode to set equalization and compression for specific applications. Refer to the "Preset Modes" topic for more details.

Mic Gain

Adjust gain to ensure that levels are in the target range indicated by the shaded region of the input meter.

Advanced Settings

Fine­tune your audio with limiter, compressor controls, and equalization settings. Your mic level and settings will be pre­ served when using any other audio applications. Refer to the "Advanced Mic Settings" topic for more details.

Navigation Bar

Tap to access Mic Setup, Record, and My Recordings.

Preset Modes

Five selectable modes optimize settings for gain, stereo width, equalization, and compression. Set the microphone level and try the modes to find which sounds best. Preset modes can affect the strength of the input signal, so adjust the microphone level as needed after changing presets.

	Mode	Application	Characteristics
		speech	Narrow stereo width to reject background noise, equalization that emphasizes clarity and
	Speech		fullness, and gentle compression.
		solo or group vocal	Medium stereo width with subtle equalization to add richness and clarity for a natural
	Singing	performances	sound.
		any	An unprocessed signal (no equalization or compression settings used). Adds flexibility
	Flat		when processing the audio after recording.
		acoustic instru­	Medium stereo width with transparent compression to smooth out volume spikes and
	Acoustic	ments and quiet	bring out quiet passages. The equalizer setting emphasizes detail and an overall natural
		music	sound.
		live performance	Wide stereo to increase separation between sources. Equalization further improves defi­
	Loud	and louder sources	nition by reducing frequencies that can make the instrumentation sound crowded.

Advanced Mic Settings

After selecting the preset mode, fine­tune your sound with limiter, compressor, and equalizer settings. These settings are re­ tained in the microphone when using other audio and video recording applications.

Limiter

Toggle the limiter on or off to prevent distortion from volume peaks in your recording.

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