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Shure MVX2U Digital Audio Interface XLR to USB-C Adapter with Headphone Output

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Model: MVX2U UPC: 042406767767 Item: 179929
Product Information
The MVX2U Digital Audio Interface is a powerful, single-channel XLR-to-USB adapter that allows you to connect any XLR microphone to a computer for effortless recording and streaming. With configurable DSP features and full access to ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop App, the compact interface is future-proofed via online firmware updates. Providing up to 60dB of clean gain, the XLR-to-USB adapter has enough power to bring your favorite dynamic microphone, such as the legendary SM7B, to life. It also offers up to 48v of phantom power for connecting a condenser microphone to your computer. Portable, sleek and rugged, the MVX2U can be plugged straight onto an XLR microphone or used in-line with an XLR cable, depending on your setup.
Features
- Auto Level Mode
- Configurable onboard DSP via the ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop App
- A built-in 3.5mm headphone jack with zero-latency monitoring
- 48v of phantom power for condenser microphones
- Clean gain of up to 60dB that is sufficient to amplify signals for dynamic microphones
- Portable form factor with a sleek yet robust build
- Compatible with both Mac and Windows
- 1m USB-C to USB-C cable included
ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop App
This free app unlocks the following features for any XLR microphone using the MVX2U:
Auto Level Mode
- Set your distance Near or Far from the microphone, and let MVX2U auto matically adjust your gain level in real-time with intelligent onboard DSP for consistent audio output.
- Customize your vocal tone by selecting between a Dark, Natural or Bright
sound signature.
Manual Mode
- Get full control of your mic output with configurable DSP features, such as Gain, Limiter, Compressor, EQ and more.
- Save your own presets for quick future access.
Monitor Mix
- Set your preferred blend of monitoring and playback via the built-in headphone jack.
Firmware Updates
- Firmware update ensure your interface will always have the latest features from Shure.

WARNING: California Residents - Proposition 65. This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Specifications
Specifications
- General
- Input: XLR
- Input impedance: 5.8kΩ
- Bit Depth: 16-bit/24-bit
- Sampling Rate: 48kHz
- Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
- Adjustable Gain Range: 0 to +60dB
- Maximum Input Level: 7dBV
- Power Requirements: Powered through USB-C
- Phantom Power: +48VDC
- Digital Noise Floor (20 Hz to 20 kHz, A-weighted): -117dBFS
- LED Indicator (Tricolor)
- Green = Ready
- Amber = Error
- Red = Mute
- Housing: All Metal
- Net Weight: 100 g (3.5 Oz.)
- Dimension (W x H x D): 5.51” x 1.73” x 6.22”
- Headphone Output: 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) 20 mW @ 32Ω
- Cable: 1M USB-C to USB-C cable
- System Requirements
- USB: USB 2.0
- RAM: 64MB RAM (minimum)
- Minimum 500 MB of hard disk space
- Operating System
- MacOS 10.15 to 13 (64 bit)
- Windows 10 (64 bit)
What's in the Box
What's in the Box
- MVX2U Digital Audio Interface XLR to USB-C Adapter with Headphone Output
- 1m USB-C to USB-C Cable
- Manual
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WARNING: California Residents - Proposition 65. This product can expose you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.