Shure MOTIV MV5 review

The latest in the MV family

  • £89
  • $99
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MusicRadar Verdict

Lightweight but a heavyweight performing microphone from Shure.

Pros

  • +

    Lightweight. Excellent for podcasts and voiceovers.

Cons

  • -

    Very few.

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The MV5 is a less rugged offering than the MV51 and includes only three DSP modes (Voice, Instrument and Flat).

But you have the same Micro-B USB for interfacing, mini jack for zero latency headphone monitoring, and iOS compatibility with MOTIV.

There's no onboard control for mic gain (set via your device driver), however, there is a mic mute on the back and a headphone level wheel on the top.

The lightweight design and desktop stand are perfect for podcasting, voiceovers and even a bit of instrument tracking. The 16mm electret cardioid capsule has a slightly lumpy response above 10kHz, but it's our favourite sounding mic of the three, and seems very quiet.

Jon Musgrave
Jon Musgrave

Jon is a London based platinum award winning mixer, producer, composer and club remixer with a diverse CV that spans dance, pop, rock and music for media. He’s also a long term contributor to MusicRadar's music technology tutorials and reviews. Whether working alone or collaborating he usually handles final mixdowns, so you’ll also find MusicRadar peppered with his handy mixing tips.