For the best experience, keep the firmware on your device up to date.
Before using this product, please read and save the enclosed warnings and safety instructions.
WARNING: Ignoring these warnings may cause severe injury or death as a result of incorrect operation.
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CAUTION: Ignoring these cautions may cause moderate injury or property damage as a result of incorrect operation.
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High sound pressure
Hearing damage risk
To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
LISTENING TO AUDIO AT EXCESSIVE VOLUMES CAN CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING DAMAGE. USE AS LOW A VOLUME AS POSSIBLE. Over exposure to excessive sound levels can damage your ears resulting in permanent noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL). Please use the following guidelines established by the Occupational Safety Health Administration (OSHA) on maximum time exposure to sound pressure levels before hearing damage occurs.
| 90 dB SPL at 8 hours | 95 dB SPL at 4 hours | 100 dB SPL at 2 hours | 105 dB SPL at 1 hour |
| 110 dB SPL at ½ hour | 115 dB SPL at 15 minutes | 120 dB SPL Avoid or damage may occur | |
The MV6 USB Gaming Microphone features everything gamers and streamers need to get professional sound right out of the box. Combining iconic design, Voice Isolation Technology and advanced DSP features such as Auto Level Mode, Digital Popper Stopper™, and Real-time Denoiser, the MV6 makes pro-level sound even more accessible. The MV6 features a USB-C output for connectivity to any PC, Mac, phone, or tablet and a 3.5mm headphone output for real-time monitoring of your sound. Configure your sound using the free Shure MOTIV Mix™ app on desktop or the MOTIV mobile apps for Android and iOS.
DSP That Brings Sound to Life
The MV6 features ensure you always get professional sound without needing any audio experience. Adjust settings and features in the MOTIV Mix™ app. These features are turned on by default, so you can unbox, plug in, and go:
Tap-to-mute Button
Privacy at your fingertips. The MV6's tap-to-mute button offers immediate control, allowing you to mute your microphone instantly whenever you need a moment of silence.
USB-C and 3.5 mm Headphone Output
The MV6 is designed for modern setups, featuring a USB-C output for instant connection to any computer, phone, or tablet and a 3.5 mm output for real-time headphone monitoring. Configure your monitor mix in the MOTIV Mix™ app to balance what you hear in your headphones between computer audio and microphone playback.
Everything Included
The MV6 comes with everything you need to start your audio journey, including a sturdy round base desktop stand and a 1 m USB-C cable. Get connected and start creating instantly.

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to a Tablet
The LED panel on the MV6 will pulse when the connection is made.
Your computer may request permission to use the external device the first time the app is opened.
Access customized controls for your MOTIV microphone via the settings gear icon
in MOTIV Mix.

MOTIV Mix is a robust Mac and Windows application that allows you to configure a microphone, record sounds, and save audio recordings from any microphone connected to your computer. For a full description of the features and capabilities of MOTIV Mix, see the MOTIV Mix user guide.
Use the MOTIV Mix desktop app to quickly adjust settings on the MV6. To adjust MV6 settings in MOTIV Mix, select the gear icon next to the microphone name or in the input panel on the mixer. The device stores the most recently used settings for quick setup.
MOTIV Mix enables you to change the settings on your MV6 to match your application perfectly. Auto Level mode automatically adjusts gain in the moment for clear, quality output. Auto Level mode is the default setting on MV6. For a more detailed control of settings, Manual mode allows you to customize settings to fit your specific application.
Auto Level Mode, Real-time Denoiser, and the Digital Popper Stopper are optimized for speech. When using the MV6 for other applications, like singing or playing a musical instrument, disable Auto Level Mode, Real-time Denoiser, and the Digital Popper Stopper for the best recording.
Touch the mute button to mute or unmute the microphone. When the device is muted, the LED microphone icon will be solid red.
Pulses amber: Powering on. The MV6 is connecting to the computer, phone, or tablet.
Turns green USB-C connection success. On successful connection to the computer, phone, or tablet, the mute button will turn green.
Continues pulsing amber: USB-C connection failure. If the microphone is unable to connect to the computer, phone, or tablet, the mute button will continue to pulse amber. Unplug the microphone and plug back in.
Turns red: MV6 is muted. When the device is muted, the mute button will turn red.
Flashes amber quickly: Firmware update. While the microphone firmware is updating, the LED panel quickly flashes amber. Keep the microphone connected until the firmware update is complete.
Flashes amber and green: Identify. When the device is identified from MOTIV Mix, the mute button will flash amber and green.
Flashes red continuously: Error. The mute button will flash red when an error occurs.
Take advantage of additional features and design enhancements by updating the app's firmware. When an update is available, a green dot will appear next to Firmware Update in the app settings menu. Follow the onscreen step-by-step instructions to update. The progress bar displays progress percentage and the process will include pauses.
If you run into problems updating the firmware, new versions of the firmware can be uploaded and installed using the Shure Update Utility.
For release notes and more details about releases, visit the Software and Firmware Archive.
Keep your MOTIV device connected to your computer or mobile device when updating to ensure that there are no update issues.
Check the MOTIV Mix app or MOTIV mobile apps for the latest information on system requirements and compatibility.
Will work with any Android device that has:
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
Note: See the compatibility tab on product pages for information on recommended Android devices. MoveMic One, MoveMic Two, MoveMic Two Receiver Kit and MoveMic Receiver.
Dynamic (moving coil)
Unidirectional (Cardioid)
16 or 24-bit, 44.1 or 48 kHz
50 Hz to 15,000 Hz
0 to +36 dB
(@ 1 kHz)
-34.7 dBFS/Pa [1][2] (1.78 mV)
128 dB SPL [2]
Auto-Level Mode, Digital Popper Stopper, Real-time Denoiser, Tone Slider, High-Pass Filter
3.5 mm (1/8″)
USB Audio Class 2 (UAC2), Powered through USB-C bus power (USB 2.0 or higher)
Yes
| Desktop | MOTIV Mix™ Desktop App |
| Mobile | ShurePlus™ MOTIV Audio & Video Apps |
USB-C
5/8" - 27 thread mount
Diecast zinc alloy
(of MV6, stand, and base)
1287 g (2.83 lbs)
169 mm x 51 mm (6.6 in. x 2.0 in)
295 mm x 169 mm x 127 mm (11.6 in x 6.6 in x 5.0 in)
[1] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL
[2] At Minimum Gain, Flat Mode
| Bit Depth | Sampling Rate |
|---|---|
| 24 | 48 kHz |
| 24 | 44.1 kHz |
| 16 | 48 kHz |
| 16 | 44.1 kHz |

Typical Frequency Response

Typical Polar Pattern
| 1 meter USB-C to USB-C Cable | |
| Black Foam Windscreen | AMV6WS |
| 5/8" to 3/8" Thread Adapter | 31A1856 |
| 3 meter USB-C to USB-C Cable | 95C52640 |
| 15" USB-C to Lightning Cable [1] | AMV-USBC-LTG15 |
| Black Foam Windscreen | AMV6WS |
| Desktop Stand | DESKTOP-1 |
| Desktop Stand with Boom | DESKTOP-2 |
[1] The AMC-USBC-LTG15 cable is crucial when using the MV6 with iPhones and iPads that use a Lightning connector.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception.
Notice: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate this equipment.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
For information regarding responsible party and other matters relating to FCC compliance, please contact Shure Incorporated, 5800 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, Illinois 60714-4608 U.S.A. shure.com/contact
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance Label: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This microphone for use with any microphone stand with a 5/8" threaded adapter.
Note: Testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The use of other than shielded (screened) cable types may degrade EMC performance.
Hereby, Shure Incorporated declares that this product with CE Marking has been determined to be in compliance with European Union requirements.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following site: https://www.shure.com/en-EU/support/declarations-of-conformity.
Hereby, Shure Incorporated declares that this product with UKCA Marking has been determined to be in compliance with UKCA requirements.
The full text of the UK declaration of conformity is available at the following site: https://www.shure.com/en-GB/support/declarations-of-conformity.
This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking.
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This equipment is compatible with Android devices that support USB Audio Class 2.0 and USB-C connectivity. Not all Android devices are compatible. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
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