On Tuesday, Shure unveiled its late-than-never entry into the creative-centric wireless consumer lapel microphone space. The audio company’s MoveMic system—available in single-channel ($249 MoveMic One) and two-channel ($349 MoveMic Two) models—joins an increasingly crowded space with three tiers of wireless lapel microphones. Rode’s Wireless Go system and two iterations DJI’s Microphone.
Most products in this space require a receiver for your phone, but Shure offers direct-to-phone wireless transmission, including for two microphones in a two-channel model. But the catch is that it only works when using Shure’s MOTIV apps (available iOS and Android), not everyone will have their cup of tea.
For more versatile recording (including cameras, computers, and third-party phone apps), you’ll need to use the MoveMic Receiver. It’s available as a standalone purchase for $199 or as part of a $499 bundle with two dual-channel microphones.
The microphone has a slim style, with most of its body designed to be attached to the back of clothing. Each microphone weighs 8.2g, measures 46 x 22mm, and it’s IPX4 rated to resist at least light splashes and sprays of water (including rain).
The MoveMic has a frequency range of 50Hz to 20kHz with +/-1dB tolerance. Its range is up to 100 feet (direct line) from the paired device. Shure estimates eight hours of recording per mic, plus two more full charges when using the bundled charging case.
Shure’s entry into this space is not cheap. A single-channel MoveMic One costs $249, a two-channel model (including two microphones) goes for $349, and a package with a pair of microphones with a receiver is $499.
In comparison, the Rode Wireless Go II dual-channel microphone and receiver package costs $299, while the equivalent DJI Mic 2 package costs $349. (And these companies are not included” budget models.) Shure relies on industry reputation and the MoveMic’s slimmer appearance to justify the extra cost. Still, creators and video journalists will want to ask themselves if they’re warranted before entering this prize.
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