Shure's New $169 Mic Makes You Sound Clearer for Games and Video Calls
Shure has launched the MV6 USB Gaming Microphone Gen 2 for gamers and creators. It goes on sale September 30 for $169 from Shure and authorized retailers, according to Engadget.
The new version comes in all-white and includes a longer 2-meter USB-C cable. It keeps a desktop stand made to reduce shake and desk rumble, and it can also attach to a boom arm. A 3.5mm headphone jack lets you hear yourself right away with no delay, and there is a mute button.
The main change is more control over your sound. You can set how loud your voice is in the mix and how fast the mic reacts when you get louder or quieter. A slider lowers background noise in real time. Tone controls and ready-made settings for speech, singing and instruments are set in Shure's free Motiv app.
It works with Mac, PC and Android over USB-C, and with iPhone and iPad through Apple MFI certification, which means Apple has approved it to connect. It is plug-and-play over USB-C, so you just plug it in. Shure also lists compatibility with Microsoft Teams and common video calling software, per Shure. The MV6 works with the Motiv Mix desktop app and Motiv Video and Audio mobile apps for setup and recording.
This follows the first MV6 USB Gaming Microphone, a sturdy type of mic made for PC gamers that picks up less room sound. It cost $149 when it launched in 2024. Shure has more recently described the MV6 as an award-winning, top-rated streaming microphone.
The broader context here is that more of the sound work now happens inside the mic itself, like having a small mixing desk built in. That means less need for extra computer software or editing later. For streamers using one computer, that lowers strain on the machine and keeps setup simple when moving between computers.
In my view, the least showy details matter most. A stand that blocks shake, boom support, wired listening with no delay and approved iPhone support fix common problems: desk noise, lag when hearing yourself, and phones that do not connect well. The trade-off is ease against fine control. The presets make good sound easy, but people who want to adjust every detail will still want to test it in a noisy room.
