Shure MVL Lavalier Lapel Lav Microphone Review and Sound Test

The Shure MVL Lavalier Microphone is one of new breed of Lav mics made for the Smartphone market. It comes with a TRRS Connector to plug into an iPhone or Android device. By using the Shure MOTIVE App you'll be able to record your voice. It's uses include recording, say, a groom at a wedding. Connect the MVL to your smartphone, clip it to the groom's lapel, turn on the MOTIV app, and record the ceremony. Neat!

This video is about connecting the Shure MVL Lav Mic to a Zoom H1 audio recorder.

According to the specs, it's an omnidirectional condenser microphone with exceptional signal-to-noise ratio.

It comes with: the MVL Lav Microphone, Tie clip, Foam Windscreen, Leatherette carry case, manuals and box.

It can be purchased from many good suppliers like: B&H Photo, Adorama, zZounds, Sweetwater Sound, Sam Ash and other electronic, guitar and music suppliers.

Equipment used in this video:
Sony a6000 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 16-55mm Zoom Lens, Shure MVL Lavalier Microphone, Sennheiser ME66 shotgun microphone with K6 Power Module, LED Lighting along with CF Bulbs, Manfrotto Tripod, Radio Shack TRRS female split to 2-TRS male adapter, Zoom H1 Digital Recorder, Sandisk 16GB Micro SD Card, PNY 64GB SD Card, Camtasia Studio 8 Video Editing Software, Handbrake File Conversion software and one dancing Teddy Bear.

Shure MVL Lavalier Microphone:
https://www.amazon.com/Shure-MVL-Omni...

Sony A6000 Mirrorless Camera:
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Mirrorles...

Zoom H1 Digital Audio Recorder:
https://www.amazon.com/Zoom-Handy-Por...

Camtasia 9 Studio (updated version)Video Editing Software:
https://www.amazon.com/TechSmith-Camt...

The adapter that I used is a Radio Shack TRRS Female to Double Male TRS Connectors. I purchased it at Radio Shack. It's called a Radio Shack "Headset to Mobile PC Adapter." Item Number 4200837 See URL http://tinyurl.com/zbu4z5t