Shure - MV88+ Stereo USB Microphone

Depending on you budget, on the lower end, I’d do with the Rode VideoMicro with a type connector. Midrange would be a Shure MV88 or MV88+, on the higher end connecting a powered on camera shotgun like the Rode VideoMic NTG. You could also consider a real audio interface with an XLR microphone, but that will take up more space.

I use Shure MV88+.

90% of the time I'm using my Apple Wired Lightning headphones with the built it mic and it's actually wild good. Obviously limited to close sample of vocals/cool sounds design, but It's gotten me quite far in combination with a soft synth piano. Otherwise I'm using my Shure SV88+ - also awesome and clear, great for guitar and percussion.

If you're going to be fairly close to the phone, anything from Shure's MV88 range could work. I think the original MV88 which clipped into an iPhone's Lightning port (which I have) might be discontinued - I still see it on Shure's website but don't see if for sale new in my region; but the MV88+ and Movemic 88 could all work. There are XY stereo mics that plug into smartphones but the advantage of a mid/side stereo mic is that it will also do mono natively, which is better if you're doing a piece to camera. I find it annoying when I'm listening in earbuds and a YT host has recorded in stereo and the voice keeps moving around the stereo field between edits. That said, you're probably better off with one of the wireless lav solutions that works directly into smartphones. I think the Hollyland Lark M2 sounds better than a lot of the competition.

If you're going to be fairly close to the phone, anything from Shure's MV88 range could work. I think the original MV88 which clipped into an iPhone's Lightning port (which I have) might be discontinued - I still see it on Shure's website but don't see if for sale new in my region; but the MV88+ and Movemic 88 could all work. There are XY stereo mics that plug into smartphones but the advantage of a mid/side stereo mic is that it will also do mono natively, which is better if you're doing a piece to camera. I find it annoying when I'm listening in earbuds and a YT host has recorded in stereo and the voice keeps moving around the stereo field between edits. That said, you're probably better off with one of the wireless lav solutions that works directly into smartphones. I think the Hollyland Lark M2 sounds better than a lot of the competition.

I should add you'll need a 3.5mm dongle adapter for your phone. Being omni, it should capture the environmental sounds you want as well. However if you want stereo, there's a good option that's a lot pricier but still under $300 in the US, the Shure MV88+. I use the earlier Lightning version with an iPhone 14 Pro and it works well, plus the MOTIV app gives lots of preset options for various scenarios - importantly including mono for when it's just a piece to camera. I hate it when presenters use a stereo mic and the voice is moving all over the stereo field, especially jumping from ear to ear across edits.

Shure MV88 is a small stereo mic that plugs into the lightning comnector. Should be able to find on Ebay. Has been replaced with the Shure MV88+. [Shure MV88 works well.](https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv88?variant=MV88%252FA) [Shure MV88+](https://www.amazon.com/Shure-MV88-Stereo-USB-Microphone/dp/B09BZXP8Y1/ref=mp_s_a_1_2_sspa?adgrpid=159407780323&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vTZlYkz9Cm3dQU_GZ9kyPIKbod3PfGGg7sQBZQv2nRVEZMLFbOrrkhVUVHTo7LiMYtRsUA83Onopyc08iS58aYCfjmY5iz9OcU6qjvYretaOdRk-XduQuLUDYlsl_xk0xT-m5X4Wg4z3FHQvUiWSkKhzAfneQ4GKftvZAIUP-86WJsqRIuY3izPKXT5DSRA0wbukXkr24YGLmcbnQ8Oq-w.1O85Ru62B239TWl5HQweFGRbL2MaKw5r00ESRQvcquc&dib_tag=se&hvadid=693139658766&hvdev=m&hvexpln=68&hvlocphy=9027580&hvnetw=g&hvocijid=15260811451870998541--&hvqmt=e&hvrand=15260811451870998541&hvtargid=kwd-118490280022&hydadcr=12833_13466098&keywords=shure+mv88&mcid=910801a0bebd36f595556597e15df6de&qid=1756486392&sr=8-2-spons&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.5998aa40-ec6f-4947-a68f-cd087fee0848&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9waG9uZV9zZWFyY2hfYXRm&psc=1)

Used Shure MV88+. If your iPhone has a lightning port, you can find a used MV88 cheaper than a MV88+. If it’s really windy you need additional wind protection.

The MV88+ by Shure works surprisingly well with the TP-7. You can adjust all settings for the mic using a phone and lock them in.

Shure MV88+ on iOS for 5 years.  Fabulous

I use the Shure MV88. I use it for recording and remote lessons, and the sound is very good. It actually makes good recordings rather than "good enough for my needs" recordings. It comes with a tripod and mount for your phone so you can video yourself as well.

I use a Shure MV88. You can record into your phone or a laptop. It records in stereo, and the app has a ton of settings that make it pretty easy to make a viable recording.

If you have an iPhone with a lightning connector then the Shure mv88 is a great mic. Combined with the voice record pro app you can make great recordings. But it’s not wireless. To get good wireless recordings you’ll need a professional wireless system plugged into an audio interface.

Yeah. It’s flat through the vocal range with just a little boost at the top end. You need a good sounding room though.

We bought a Shure MV88 and recorded a piano performance with it that sounded fantastic. I’ve also got a cheap Behringer Xenyx 802S mixer which can connect to my phone via USB, so I can take a line out directly from other gear like my amp.