MOTIV Audio

Name: MOTIV Audio
Rating: 4.6 (3332 reviews)
Author: Shure

High-definition recording

Free

3.3K Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Music
Developer

Shure
Language

EN
+ 13 More
Size

106.6
MB

Use the MOTIV app for high-quality digital recording and editing with MOTIV microphones or as a standalone tool. Features: • Record high-quality uncompressed WAV audio using built-in mic • Edit recordings using trim or split options that include adjustable fade curves and markers • High-resolution metering • Save to compressed formats Do more when you connect a Shure MOTIV microphone, including: • Manage 36 dB of adjustable gain • Utilize preset modes or customize your own • Control the 5-band equalizer, limiter, and compressor

Ratings & Reviews

4.6

out of 5

3.3K Ratings

Bug in the App/Forced Preview Mode:Resolved
07/10/2021

1.6B6T
Your latest version 3.2.3 has a bug. With the MV88 connected to my iPhone 12Pro Max/iOS 14.6, upon launching the App all appears normal. But as soon as I minimize the App to do something else like open my camera, the Motiv App changes and reverts to the “Preview Mode” of the App which basically means you cannot do any audio recordings with the App or make any recording setting changes that you would normally find in the “Device” section of the App. It will remain stuck on this mode until you close the App then re-open it. This had me confused before I figured out what was going on. I thought maybe you were forcing everybody to switch to a pay version of the App! Basically the work around right now is to close the App then re-open it (while having the MV88 connected). Please fix this annoying problem!Update 9JUL2021: A special thank you to the developer, you read my problem and fixed it with the latest update version 3.2.4 on the same day! An uncommon gift, can’t ask for more than that! Thank you! To be clear, when you minimize the Motiv screen, it still reverts to the “Discover Shure Motiv Microphones” promotional screen. However, as soon as you bring it back to the front it immediately switches to the proper “Device” screen where you can make all your changes/adjustments. Thank you for listening and I’m especially grateful for the lightning fast response!

Developer Response
Hi, thank you for reporting this issue! Please try updating to the newest version 3.2.4 if you haven't already. If you are still experiencing this problem, we would love to know more at shure.com/contact.
Bug in the App/Forced Preview Mode:Resolved
07/10/2021

1.6B6T

Your latest version 3.2.3 has a bug. With the MV88 connected to my iPhone 12Pro Max/iOS 14.6, upon launching the App all appears normal. But as soon as I minimize the App to do something else like open my camera, the Motiv App changes and reverts to the “Preview Mode” of the App which basically means you cannot do any audio recordings with the App or make any recording setting changes that you would normally find in the “Device” section of the App. It will remain stuck on this mode until you close the App then re-open it. This had me confused before I figured out what was going on. I thought maybe you were forcing everybody to switch to a pay version of the App! Basically the work around right now is to close the App then re-open it (while having the MV88 connected). Please fix this annoying problem!Update 9JUL2021: A special thank you to the developer, you read my problem and fixed it with the latest update version 3.2.4 on the same day! An uncommon gift, can’t ask for more than that! Thank you! To be clear, when you minimize the Motiv screen, it still reverts to the “Discover Shure Motiv Microphones” promotional screen. However, as soon as you bring it back to the front it immediately switches to the proper “Device” screen where you can make all your changes/adjustments. Thank you for listening and I’m especially grateful for the lightning fast response!
Developer Response 07/09/2021
Hi, thank you for reporting this issue! Please try updating to the newest version 3.2.4 if you haven't already. If you are still experiencing this problem, we would love to know more at shure.com/contact.
Pro Mode
04/16/2024

Vick#7
I just purchased the microphones and began experimenting with the app and my first reaction was, Wow! This is remarkable and extremely useful. Very easy to start working.One thing that was disheartening is that there isn’t currently and option differentiate mic GAIN vs mic VOLUME. Once my ideal gain is set, you would think you would also have a separate option to now control the volume of the mic, but sadly it is all in one. The reason that this is a problem is, I can’t increase the volume of the microphone without also increasing the volume of ambient surroundings, which obviously is not the goal in mind. I’d love to see gain and volume levels being independent. Now here’s what could simply take this app to the next level. Granted I do work in an audio production environment, however, if there was a gate, more customizable compressor. Man it would be game changing. If nothing else the gate. I know there is a noise reduction option, but having a gate function could really let you tune in everything all in the app without having to worry about post production.
Pro Mode
04/16/2024

Vick#7

I just purchased the microphones and began experimenting with the app and my first reaction was, Wow! This is remarkable and extremely useful. Very easy to start working.One thing that was disheartening is that there isn’t currently and option differentiate mic GAIN vs mic VOLUME. Once my ideal gain is set, you would think you would also have a separate option to now control the volume of the mic, but sadly it is all in one. The reason that this is a problem is, I can’t increase the volume of the microphone without also increasing the volume of ambient surroundings, which obviously is not the goal in mind. I’d love to see gain and volume levels being independent. Now here’s what could simply take this app to the next level. Granted I do work in an audio production environment, however, if there was a gate, more customizable compressor. Man it would be game changing. If nothing else the gate. I know there is a noise reduction option, but having a gate function could really let you tune in everything all in the app without having to worry about post production.
Updated review! Problem Solved.
05/26/2019

Steplander
I’ve had this Mic (Mv88) and supporting app for quite some time and I have to tell you it was very frustrating because all I was hearing was buzzing and clicking, bzbzbzbzbzb click click click bzbzbzbzbtttt on my recordings. It was really annoying and I wanted the mic to work so badly. I kept trying everything I could. I’ve seen posts from other people on different forums and suggestions from Shure stating that it was necessary to turn the phone on to “airplane mode” in order for it to work and not get interference. I was doing that and I was wondering why I was continuing to have a problem where buzzing and clicking would appear on my recordings. I thought Shure was dropping the ball. I am here to apologize and state that they didn’t drop the ball I believe it was Apple that dropped the ball.What happened was, around iOS update 11, Apple change the way airplane mode turns on and turns off your data. Such as Wi-Fi, data, and Bluetooth, now when you press the airplane mode button it may not actually turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth as well. So you have to check this out. Make sure that they actually are off.Once I found this out I retested the mic and the apps for the mic and I have to say it sounds fantastic.I still have some issues with the Mike design in that it’s heavy and sometimes disconnects from the phone. I also think the app doesn’t work the same way in portrait mode as it does in landscape mode. I find that to be a problem. So I’m not giving everything a five star yet. But I’ve upped it from One star to four stars and with apologies.So, again, make sure, if you’re using this app with that microphone (MV88), that you not only turn The airplane mode on, you make sure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have been shut off as well.

Developer Response
Thanks for the feedback! The latest release of the app has an option to “Keep Screen Awake During Recording” which can be found in the settings screen. Also, the clicking may be due to GSM emissions. While the MV88 is designed to be resistant to GSM emissions, it is not 100% impervious, so it helps to be aware of proximity transmitters (cell phones, laptops, wireless devices) when recording. If you have any other concerns, please contact us at motiv@shure.com, as we'd love to troubleshoot any issues with you.
Updated review! Problem Solved.
05/26/2019

Steplander

I’ve had this Mic (Mv88) and supporting app for quite some time and I have to tell you it was very frustrating because all I was hearing was buzzing and clicking, bzbzbzbzbzb click click click bzbzbzbzbtttt on my recordings. It was really annoying and I wanted the mic to work so badly. I kept trying everything I could. I’ve seen posts from other people on different forums and suggestions from Shure stating that it was necessary to turn the phone on to “airplane mode” in order for it to work and not get interference. I was doing that and I was wondering why I was continuing to have a problem where buzzing and clicking would appear on my recordings. I thought Shure was dropping the ball. I am here to apologize and state that they didn’t drop the ball I believe it was Apple that dropped the ball.What happened was, around iOS update 11, Apple change the way airplane mode turns on and turns off your data. Such as Wi-Fi, data, and Bluetooth, now when you press the airplane mode button it may not actually turn off Wi-Fi and Bluetooth as well. So you have to check this out. Make sure that they actually are off.Once I found this out I retested the mic and the apps for the mic and I have to say it sounds fantastic.I still have some issues with the Mike design in that it’s heavy and sometimes disconnects from the phone. I also think the app doesn’t work the same way in portrait mode as it does in landscape mode. I find that to be a problem. So I’m not giving everything a five star yet. But I’ve upped it from One star to four stars and with apologies.So, again, make sure, if you’re using this app with that microphone (MV88), that you not only turn The airplane mode on, you make sure that Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have been shut off as well.
Developer Response 05/25/2017
Thanks for the feedback! The latest release of the app has an option to “Keep Screen Awake During Recording” which can be found in the settings screen. Also, the clicking may be due to GSM emissions. While the MV88 is designed to be resistant to GSM emissions, it is not 100% impervious, so it helps to be aware of proximity transmitters (cell phones, laptops, wireless devices) when recording. If you have any other concerns, please contact us at motiv@shure.com, as we'd love to troubleshoot any issues with you.
Very good—except on longer recordings
02/22/2020

Matador nel Hatador
I’ve used this app a lot in the last year or more, primarily with the MVi, to record simple live performances around town. When it works, it’s a fantastic app. Compression settings work well without harshening the sound, it’s pretty easy to change your audio quality, and it never has trouble recognizing which Shure device I’ve plugged in.My major issue is that I can’t leave the app alone for more than about an hour. On two separate recordings on two separate devices, the app has crashed after about 90 minutes of recording. The first crash was on an iPad mini 2, so you could argue aging hardware—but the second was on a 2018 iPad with >50 GB free space. I didn’t lose any audio that had been recorded, thankfully, but I still missed about a third of the event each time. Because I can’t rely on it to behave without watching it, I’ve stopped using it for recordings longer than 60 minutes.One feature I would like would be the ability to record a second track simultaneously, either at an adjustable dB level below the main recording, or automatic peak reduction.

Developer Response
We are sorry to hear that you had issues with longer recordings. We will pass your feedback on to our development team.
Very good—except on longer recordings
02/22/2020

Matador nel Hatador

I’ve used this app a lot in the last year or more, primarily with the MVi, to record simple live performances around town. When it works, it’s a fantastic app. Compression settings work well without harshening the sound, it’s pretty easy to change your audio quality, and it never has trouble recognizing which Shure device I’ve plugged in.My major issue is that I can’t leave the app alone for more than about an hour. On two separate recordings on two separate devices, the app has crashed after about 90 minutes of recording. The first crash was on an iPad mini 2, so you could argue aging hardware—but the second was on a 2018 iPad with >50 GB free space. I didn’t lose any audio that had been recorded, thankfully, but I still missed about a third of the event each time. Because I can’t rely on it to behave without watching it, I’ve stopped using it for recordings longer than 60 minutes.One feature I would like would be the ability to record a second track simultaneously, either at an adjustable dB level below the main recording, or automatic peak reduction.
Developer Response 02/25/2020
We are sorry to hear that you had issues with longer recordings. We will pass your feedback on to our development team.

We are constantly working to improve our app to give you a better experience. Every update contains bug fixes and general enhancements. Thank you for using MOTIV! Your feedback is important to us and will help to improve our app in the future – leave us a review or send us feedback in the app.

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Seller: Shure Incorporated
Size: 106.6 MB
Category: Music
Compatibility: Requires iOS 17.0 or later.

iPhone
Requires iOS 17.0 or later.

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Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later.
Languages: English and 13 more

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