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This Popular Phone-Mounted Stereo Mic is a Powerful Option for Audio in a Pinch

The Shure MV88+ is a great insurance policy for content creators on the go.

Jourdan Aldredge • Feb 13, 2026

For content creators on the go, it's always helpful to have a "just-in-case" way to grab high-quality audio that is lightweight and doesn't take up a bunch of space.

That’s what makes this Shure MV88+ kit so compelling. This mic captures high-quality 48 kHz/24-bit audio and can connect via Lightning cable or USB-C connection, allowing it to be used with both iPhones new and old as well as Android devices.

Plus, the mic comes with everything you'd need to capture a broadcast-ready video package: the MV88+, Lightning and USB-C cables, a Manfrotto ball head tripod that doubles as a grip and a universal smartphone mount with a mount for the MV88+.

By connecting the MV88+ to your smartphone, the MV88+ basically acts as a compact shotgun mic. As long as the subject is within 5 or so feet, you should be able to capture pretty solid audio—hence the "just-in-case" note at the beginning of this post.

Having one of these in your bag for emergency situations is a great insurance policy. You never know when you might forget to charge your wireless mics or if you might be in an environment where lots of wireless noise is interfering with your audio.

Price, Features, and Availability

  • Great for Podcasts, Vlogs, Music, Conference Calls

  • Large Clamp Mounts to Any Smartphone

  • Manfrotto Tripod/Grip with Ball Head

  • Real-Time Headphone Monitoring

  • High-Quality 48 kHz / 24-Bit Audio

  • MOTIV Audio/Video Apps, Filmic-Ready

Price: $236.95

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