USA - Shure has unveiled the MoveMic 88+ Wireless Stereo Microphone. Building upon the success of Shure’s MV88 Digital Stereo Condenser Microphone and MV88+ Video Kit, the new wireless mic for video ‘empowers creators and videographers to record exceptional audio and video separately, ensuring the best microphone placement without sacrificing the perfect shot’.
“The MoveMic 88+ gives creators complete freedom to capture professional-quality audio wirelessly, whether they’re recording in the field, working on a short film, reporting news or creating social video content,” says Paul Crognale, associate director, global marketing at Shure. “Shure’s new wireless video microphone is perfect for travelling light, quick to set up, discrete and easy to use and allows for creativity in any situation, giving creators the video they want with the audio they need.”
The latest addition to Shure’s MoveMic portfolio, the versatile MoveMic 88+ features four selectable polar patterns - stereo, cardioid, bi-directional, and raw mid-side. Users can customise the direction of audio capture to perform in various scenarios: from two-way interviews, recording in the field and even acoustic performances.
For example, in nature documentaries, a filmmaker must stay distant to avoid disturbing wildlife, but still needs to get access to high-quality audio. With Shure’s new wireless video microphone, creators can place it close to the action - like near a bird’s nest- capturing all the audio nuances for an immersive experience while still getting the exact shot they want.
The MoveMic 88+ offers flexible mounting options, by attaching to most popular tripods or mic stands using the two included 5/8” or cold shoe mic clips and can even function as a handheld microphone. To streamline workflow, the device pairs directly with a mobile phone via the Shure MOTIV apps without needing the MoveMic Receiver for an even more lightweight and portable rig. For additional compatibility, the MoveMic 88+ can also be paired to the MoveMic Receiver and connect via USB-C or 3.5mm to cameras, computers, and mobile phones to support third-party mobile apps.
To showcase the new microphone’s capabilities, Shure collaborated with award-winning filmmaker Emiliano Ruprah for a behind-the-scenes look at how the MoveMic 88+ performs in challenging environments. In a documentary filmed in the remote Calakmul jungle, Ruprah demonstrates how the microphone delivers clear audio and reliability even in the most demanding location.
“Sound of a place is the first and most important way you can transport an audience to a difference space or location,” said Emiliano Ruprah. “With the microphone away from the crew and myself, we could allow nature to take its course and film animal behaviour from a distance. I can do it all, record video and configure the mic in the MOTIV Video app. The MoveMic 88+ was exactly what I needed.”
