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Rode iXY vs Shure MV88

    2.17 in
    1.57 in
    Rode iXY Microphone
    Rode iXY
      0.98 in
      1.38 in
      Shure MV88 Microphone
      Shure MV88
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
      5
      5 editorial reviews
      To make the best use of the iPhone's 24-bit, 96kHz recording capability, you need a good microphone — which is where the Rode iXY comes in...Read more
      The Rode i-XY mic clips onto your iOS device and delivers high-quality stereo audio, but its companion app can use some work.Read more
      Looking to record better audio from an iOS device? The Rode iXY captures broadcast-quality sound, be it music or voice.Read more
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      7
      7 editorial reviews
      The Shure MV88 is a useful, compact microphone for recording via iOS devices on the go, whether in stereo or mono, with or without DSP.Read more
      The MV88 is entering a increasingly crowded market, so does it have what is needed to win it a good slice of the action?Read more
      The Shure MV88+ Video Kit improves upon the original MV88. It’s focused on content creators who are always ready to get the shot.Read more
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      User rating
      41
      4.1 out of 5
      41 user ratings
      5 stars
      		43 %
      4 stars
      		31 %
      3 stars
      		17 %
      2 stars
      		4 %
      1 stars
      		2 %
      51
      4.0 out of 5
      51 user ratings
      5 stars
      		31 %
      4 stars
      		41 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		3 %
      1 stars
      		1 %

      Full Comparison

      Units:

      Technical details

      Rode iXYRode iXY
      Shure MV88Shure MV88
      Microphone typeMobile phone/smartphone microphoneStage/performance microphone
      Direction typeCardioidCardioid

      Recording quality

      Rode iXYRode iXY
      Shure MV88Shure MV88
      Sample rate96.0 kHz48.0 kHz
      Bit rate24.0 bit24.0 bit
      Sensitivity-42.0 dB-37.0 dB
      Frequency range20 - 2000020 - 20000

      Design

      Rode iXYRode iXY
      Shure MV88Shure MV88
      Colour of product
      • Gold
      • Grey
      		Black,Grey

      Dimensions

      Rode iXYRode iXY
      Shure MV88Shure MV88
      Width2.17 in0.98 in
      Height1.57 in1.38 in
      Depth1.81 in2.64 in
      Weight1.41 oz1.43 oz

      Connectivity

      Rode iXYRode iXY
      Shure MV88Shure MV88
      Connectivity technologyWiredWired

      Pros & Cons

      Pros
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