Shure MVX2U Setup Guide & ShurePlus MOTIV App Mastery!

Welcome to our in-depth guide on setting up the Shure MVX2U and harnessing its full potential! In this video, we'll walk you through the simple and intuitive setup process for the MVX2U XLR-to-USB Digital Audio Interface. We'll show you how to seamlessly connect it to your computer and your favorite XLR microphone.
But that's not all! We'll also dive into the powerful ShurePlus MOTIV app, demonstrating how it empowers you to fine-tune and perfect the sound of any XLR microphone. Discover how to customize your audio settings, adjust gain levels, apply EQ, compression, and much more, all from the convenience of your computer screen.
Whether you're a podcaster, musician, or content creator, the Shure MVX2U and ShurePlus MOTIV app will take your audio quality to the next level. Join us in this video to unlock the full potential of your microphone setup. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell so you never miss out on our latest tech guides and reviews!
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[@fessedelynx9245]

This is so great thank you! I wanted something easy to use and it feels like I found just what I needed!

[@Dealcasters]

Awesome! So glad it helped you!

[@scottnj2503]

Thanks, Great informative review. I bought this a week ago for DCS multiplayer with a nice XLR mic and pretty good headphones. Plug and play. With modest yet adequate control for my purpose. It's great for what it is.

[@Dealcasters]

Excellent! Thanks for watching and letting us know.

[@falconvelocity]

Excellent video. Thank you.

[@Dealcasters]

My pleasure! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment here!

[@PetePrimeau]

Great video! I need this when I travel

[@lamasteve6905]

Nice little sound card !

[@Dealcasters]

It is! Fits easily in the gig bag!

[@thebigticketlife]

Nice!

[@Michaeljamieson10]

Yay

[@exhaust4246]

This could be the only setup an bedroom musician like me needs 🔥💯 One question tho... Is there any way to connect it to windows? There's no type c to c there :/

[@Dealcasters]

USB-C to USB-A adapter!

[@loganhallucinates]

When I use it with my SM57, get the gain above 40db, the noise floor is super loud and distracting. How do you deal with that? Denoise in post?

[@kdleifert]

Do you find any deterioration if you use the headphone jack output to feed directly into a DSLR camera?

[@theNitefly]

phantom power is only useful for condenser mics. The SM7B is dynamic. Phantom power won't make a difference to that mic.

[@chan15tw]

agree....it might have chance to burn the mic

[@theNitefly]

@@chan15tw phantom power doesn't do any harm to dynamic mics

[@chan15tw]

It all depends on your dynamic microphone's design. Some microphones might get damaged due to the way they are built.@@theNitefly

[@InfoGuerra]

I thought I was the only one noticing the mistake in this video about the phantom power and the SM7b

[@mannytroll9572]

Bro I was so shocked I connected this to the dji osmo pocket 3 and it worked too I plugged it directly into the camera 😂

[@Dealcasters]

It’s a Christmas miracle! 😆

[@loveincrediblerecipes]

Thank you for your video! What tool are you using to record your audio and monitor your dB? I have the ShurePlus MOTIV app but it doesn’t have an option for me to record or view the dB (like the screen on the left of your video). Thanks!

[@Dealcasters]

Hey there! Great question and thank you for watching. I used Logic Pro X on my Mac to show the db level, but if you don't have that on Mac you can use Garageband, or if either Mac or Windows you can download a free db meter that we also love! youlean.co/online-loudness-meter/ - please let us know if that helps you!

[@loveincrediblerecipes]

@@Dealcasters thank you so much, this is really helpful! I will try using GarageBand. What recording input level of microphone do you recommend using in sound settings for a Mac? (I've seen some say 2/3rds and others 100%)... also do you also recommend any tools for noise reduction (or to remove clicks)? Thanks again, I really appreciate your help!

[@Dealcasters]

@@loveincrediblerecipes as long as most of your audio is in the range from -6db to -12db on a loudness meter you're good. If you mean mouth clicks, I use Izotope's RX Mouth De-Click as a plug in on my podcasts to remove those. Thanks again for watching!

[@Dealcasters]

@loveincrediblerecipes the meter in that range usually is yellow. Green is a bit too quiet, and you never want your audio to go into the red (it will clip & distort)

[@loveincrediblerecipes]

@@Dealcasters I see, that's helpful to know! Thank you so much again for your help, really appreciate it!

[@maxguo5803]

when a dynamic mic (shure sm58)is used, how do you turn off phantom power in garageband on a macbook please?

[@Dealcasters]

You can turn off phantom power on your MVX2U by using the Shure PlusMOTIV app. Your Mac will detect your MVX2U interface, and there is a slider you can un-check to turn off phantom power. Garageband or any recording software doesn't control the phantom power on your interface. I hope this helps you!

[@maxguo5803]

@@Dealcasters thank you very much!

[@Dealcasters]

You're welcome@@maxguo5803 ! So glad this helped you!

[@davidezraspinner9389]

How do you plug this into an iPhone?

[@Dealcasters]

Officially, the MVX2U is designed for use with laptops and desktop computers. We've heard that some have been able to connect an XLR mic with this and an iPhone 15, but you won't be able to use the Motiv software for it. Thanks for watching!

[@ddbear8786]

Does the MVX2U remember its settings indefinitely after configuring with the MOTIV app? I will be using it in the field with the USB cord only providing power, and using the headphone jack to output sound to the camera. Sometimes it will be without power, and I would imagine that the settings are saved to non-volatile memory so the user adjusted settings are always recalled at power-on?

[@Dealcasters]

You can save a preset really easily in the MOTIV app! Thanks for watching and let us know if this helps you!

[@ddbear8786]

Even if it is not saved as a preset, it still recalls the last configured settings every time it is powered up again, correct?@@Dealcasters

[@Dealcasters]

@@ddbear8786 ahhhhh - now I understand what you are trying to do. Short answer: YES. I didn't know, but just tested it now. I'll probably do a video showing this, because I can see other people having this question. I plugged in the MVX2U with the MOTIV app, set the right sound in the app, then powered down. I powered back up, plugged the same mic into the MVX2U, no MOTIV app - and monitored the sound with headphones plugged into the MVX2U. It was the very same sound that I had set before powering down. Does this help you?

[@superwebsitehero7261]

What is the name of the software that you are using for testing that isnt the Motiv app. The one on the left?

[@Dealcasters]

That is Logic Pro X. I am showing that so you’re able to see my level. Thanks for watching!

[@superwebsitehero7261]

@@Dealcasters Thanks Brother Much Appreciated for letting me know the app! Cheers!

[@Dealcasters]

You are welcome@@superwebsitehero7261 ! Thanks again!

[@brunomamede2352]

Can I use it with an iPad?

[@Dealcasters]

Unfortunately, it's a USB-C based unit, so you'd need a PC or Mac to connect it

[@TheDrVtachShow]

can you test it with the shure mv7?

[@Dealcasters]

Good idea for a new video! Stay tuned!

[@TheDrVtachShow]

@@Dealcasters biggest flaw with the MV7 is that is has the old micro usb and if that port brakes can you use the Shure Mvx2u to continue to take advantage of usb.

[@Dealcasters]

Yes you can! The MVX2U is an interface - so you would use an XLR cable (or plug the MVX2U right into your XLR input on the MV7 and the included USB cable in the MVX2U would go into your computer via USB. We've found that using the XLR output makes the MV7 sound better as well. Does that help you?

[@TheDrVtachShow]

@@Dealcasters Yes and Thank you!! I'm going to sell my Rode Streamer X because i notice it doesn't perform well vs the Shure app

[@Dealcasters]

Interesting! Sometimes we buy stuff we end up returning as well. Thanks again for watching and taking the time to comment here on the channel! Would love to hear about how this works out for you.

[@Haydensaragraceinfluencer]

Is there a way to connect it to a iPhone

[@Dealcasters]

Unfortunately, it's a USB-C based unit, so you'd need a PC or Mac to connect it. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

[@Haydensaragraceinfluencer]

@@Dealcasters thanks so much. And no problem I like how you explain stuff

[@Dealcasters]

You are welcome! and thank you for the comment - sometimes we tend to ramble. hahahaa! Thanks again.