ShurePlus MOTIV Video Recording App User Guide

Plus MOTIV Video Recording App
User Guide

Standby Mode

1. Flash Use the flash when recording in low-light situations.

2. Connected Device Status/Recording Length/Focus Lock Device status will display the model name of the connected MOTIV device. Recording length is displayed in hours, minutes, and seconds. See the Visual Settings topic for more information on setting focus and exposure.

3. Zoom Level
   Pinch the screen to adjust your zoom level for a closer view of your subject.

4. File information
   Displays available video format options.
   Note: Option availability may vary based on your mobile device specifications.
   • Audio file formats: (iOS) WAV, ALAC, AAC 96, AAC 128, AAC 256 (Android) AAC 96, AAC 128, AAC 256
   • Sample rate: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
   • Video resolution: 720p, 1080p, 4K
   • Frame rate: 24 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps

5. Reverse Camera Use the front-facing camera to shoot selfie videos.

6. Settings Tap the app settings sprocket to select light or dark theme appearance, to find version information, and help materials, and to send feedback.

7. Record/Stop Button

8. Device Setup Access advanced settings for your audio device. See the Device Setup section for more information.

9. Preview Window Tap to review the most recently recorded video.

10. Grid/Level/Off Display Tap through to display grid lines or a level for easy image composition. Or turn this feature off if you prefer a clean display.

11. Device Status Displays the remaining battery life and available storage space for your recording device.

12. Input Meter/Microphone Gain Tap the input meter to bring up the mic gain slider. Tap to adjust microphone gain during recording to match the volume of the sound source. Make live adjustments to ensure levels are in the target range (indicated by the shaded region of the input meter). Displays the strength of the mono or stereo input signal.
    Note: Display will read AGC when using the app with the built-in microphone. Automatic Gain Control (AGC) adjusts levels to ensure consistent volume. Weaker signals are boosted and stronger signals are attenuated to control gain.
    The dynamic range is decreased but the result is a more even recording.

Visual Settings

Be sure to adjust your visual settings to get the best-looking video image. We recommend making adjustments to this order.
Zoom: Pinch to zoom in or out and frame your shot.
Brightness: Swipe up and down to set the brightness level.
Focus: Tap to focus or tap and hold to lock brightness and focus. Tap again to release the lock.

Record Mode

1. Flash Use the flash when recording in low-light situations.

2. Connected Device Status/Recording Length/Focus Lock Status will display the model name of the connected MOTIV device. Recording length is displayed in hours,  minutes, and seconds. The red dot will flash when the video is recorded. See the Visual Settings topic for more information on focus and exposure.

3. Zoom Level Pinch the screen to adjust your zoom level for a closer view of your subject.

4. Record/Stop Button Start and stop video recording.
   Note: Video files are saved to the Photos app on your mobile device.

5. Audio Recording The MOTIV Video app displays the audio waveform as it is being recorded.

6. Grid Use the grid lines to assist in composing your image.

7. Device Status Displays the remaining battery life and available storage space for your recording device.

8. The input Meter Displays the strength of the mono or stereo input signal. Tap to adjust microphone gain during recording. The loudest peaks should reach within the target range (indicated by the shaded region of the input meter).
   Note: The maximum file size for a recording is 2GB, which will result in approximately 2 hours of record time. This limitation was put in place to maximize app performance. Continuous recording for more than 2 hours will generate a second file.

Device Setup

Microphone Settings

1. Connected Mic Status Displays the name of the connected MOTIV microphone.

2. The input Meter Displays the strength of the input signal and whether that signal is mono or stereo. The loudest peaks should reach within the target range (indicated by the shaded region between -12 and 0 dB).

3. Microphone Gain/Monitoring Adjust the gain slider to match the volume of the sound source. Tap the headphone icon to turn on the input monitor when making adjustments.

4. Custom Presets Tap the caret to quickly access your saved presets. Or tap the Save button to save current settings as a new custom preset. See Custom Presets for more information.

5. Preset Modes Select a mode to set stereo width, equalization, and compression for specific applications. Refer to the “Preset Modes” topic for more details.

6. Polar Pattern Selection Swipe to choose between Stereo, Mono Cardioid, Mono Bidirectional or Raw Mid-Side pick-up patterns.
   Then adjust the width of the stereo microphone pickup area.
   Tip: Consider the location of the microphone and the size of the sound source when adjusting the width. For example, a large
   orchestra or ensemble recording will benefit from a wide stereo image to achieve increased separation between instruments.
   Other applications, such as speech, benefit from a narrow width for improved clarity with the rejection of ambient (room) sound.

7. Advanced Features First select a preset mode, then use the advanced controls to fine-tune your audio recording and dial in your sound. Your settings will be retained in the microphone. See “Advanced Features,” “Wind Noise Reduction” and “LeftRight Channel Swap” for more information on how these features work.

Preset Modes

Five selectable modes optimize settings for gain, stereo width, equalization, and compression. Set the microphone level and try the modes to find which sounds best. Preset modes can affect the strength of the input signal, so adjust the microphone level as needed after changing presets.

emphasizes clarity and fullness, and gentle compression.
| solo or group vocal performances| Medium stereo width with subtle equalization to add richness and clarity for a natural sound.
| any| An unprocessed signal (no equalization or compression settings used). Adds flexibility when processing the audio after recording.
| acoustic instruments and
quiet music| Medium stereo width with transparent compression to smooth out volume spikes and bring out quiet passages. The equalizer setting emphasizes detail and an overall natural sound.
| live performance and louder
sources| Wide stereo to increase the separation between sources. Equalization further improves definition by reducing frequencies that can make the instrumentation sound crowded.

Advanced Mic Settings

After you have selected the preset mode for your application, fine-tune the sound of your recording with limiter, compressor, and equalizer controls. Your settings will be retained in the microphone when using other audio and video recording applications.
Limiter
Toggle the limiter on to set an input threshold and prevent distortion from volume peaks in your recordings.
Compressor
Choose no compression, or select light or heavy compression to control volume when your sound source is dynamic. The compressor will narrow the dynamic range, which means that quiet signals are boosted and loud signals are lowered.

Using MultiLens in iOS

Some iOS devices allow for MultiLens recording. Wide-angle, Ultra wide-angle, Telephoto, Dual, Dual wide, and Triple cameras

Sharing MOTIV Video Recordings
Stop the recording to create a video file that is saved in the Photos app on your mobile device. You can share videos created with the MOTIV video recording app from Photos.

• On an iOS device, find your video in Photos > MOTIV. Or in Photos > Media Types > Videos.
• On an Android device, find your video in the main Photos library or in Photos > Albums > Camera.

System Requirements and Compatibility: iOS

• iOS: iOS 14 and higher
• iPhone: iPhone 6s and higher
• iPod Touch: 7th gen
• Note: iPad Pro (USB-C) is not supported.

Using iPad with USB-C
It is possible to record into an iPad with MOTIV microphones using a USB-C cable. However, you will only be able to adjust the mic gain. In order to use all the features that  MOTIV has to offer, connect the MOTIV mic to a second device (not an iPad) that is using the ShurePlus MOTIV app. With this second device, you can adjust mic settings for your recording situation. The settings are retained in the MOTIV mic and when you reconnect to the iPad, you will be able to record using the settings you have selected.

Remember: The iPad (USB-C) will only support gain adjustment for MOTIV microphones. For access to the full range of features, connect your mic to a compatible device and configure settings in the MOTIV app.
The mic will retain settings to work with the iPad.

System Requirements and Compatibility: Android
Will work with any Android device that has:

• Android Pie 9.0 and higher
• USB Host Power Requirement of ≥100 mA
• USB Audio Class 1.1 support and higher
• Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
• Note: See https://www.shure.com/MOTIVcompatibility for information on supportive Android devices.

Information to the user

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,  which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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References

• Shure: Microphones, Wireless microphones, in-ear monitoring, earphones, headphones - Shure USA

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