Shure’s first wireless lapel microphone can connect to your phone without a receiver

On Tuesday, Shure unveiled its better-late-than-never entry into the creator-focused wireless consumer microphone space. The audio company’s MoveMic system—available in single-channel ($249 MoveMic One) and dual-channel ($349 MoveMic Two) models—joins an increasingly crowded wireless pentamic space along with three levels of Rode’s Wireless Go system and two iterations of the Mic of DJI.

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 at iOS and Android), which won’t be everyone’s cup of tea.

For more flexible recording (including with third-party cameras, computers, and phone apps), you’ll need to use the MoveMic receiver. It is available as a stand-alone purchase for $199 or as part of a $499 bundle with two dual-channel microphones.

The microphone has a subtle style, with most of its housing designed to hide behind clothing. Each microphone weighs 8.2g and measures 46 x 22mm and is IPX4 rated for resistance to at least light splashes and splashes of water (including rain).

The MoveMic has a frequency range of 50Hz to 20kHz with a tolerance of +/-1dB. Its range covers 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 charging case.

Shure’s entry into this space didn’t come cheap. The single-channel MoveMic One costs $249, the two-channel model (which includes two microphones) jumps to $349, and the pair of microphones with a receiver set costs $499.

In comparison, the Rode Wireless Go II costs $299 for a bundle with a pair of dual-channel microphones and a receiver, and the equivalent DJI Mic 2 bundle is $349. (And that’s not including those companies’ budget models.) Shure is counting on its industry reputation and the MoveMic’s sleeker looks to justify the extra cost. Still, creators and video journalists will want to ask themselves if they’re worth the premium before taking the plunge.

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