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Shure MV6 Gen 2

Works on Windows and Mac over USB, with a mute control on the mic and a headphone jack to hear yourself; no console maker statement.

Direct USBA dynamic USB-C mic for chat with Shure's adjustable denoiser, and a headphone jack to hear yourself

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Maker price $169.00 at Shure ↗ · last seen Oct 8, 2026

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Photo: Amazon · the original MV6 (Gen 1, UPC 042406863353)

Platform connections

“Works” means the maker lists that platform for the connection shown; “Maker doesn't say” means it doesn't mention it either way. On a headset, it also depends on the edition you pick.

Shure MV6 Gen 2: how it connects and what you can adjust

How it connects

  1. Shure MV6 Gen 2
  2. USB data cable
  3. PC or console
  4. Chat input
Connections
USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Mute
Tap-to-mute button
Hear yourself
Yes

Choose it if…

  • You want a direct USB computer input without a separate audio interface.
  • You want to hear your own voice through headphones while you play.
  • You can match your stand or arm to 5/8-27 thread.

Before choosing this model

  • It's USB only: if you plan to move to a mixer or interface later, pick a mic with XLR too.
  • A USB plug doesn't mean it works on a console: check which platforms its maker lists on this page.
  • Check the stand, thread and desk position before ordering a mount. Include attached shock mounts and adapters in the total weight. Arms rated for this mic →
  • Use the cable in the box; you only need an adapter if your computer lacks that port.

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Controls and specifications

Windows PC · macOS · iOS · Android. Software: Shure MOTIV apps: voice processing, EQ, monitor mix and presets.

Shure now sells the MV6 Gen 2 (SKU MV6G2-K, black or white): it connects over USB-C like the original and ships with a 2 m cable and a stand with an isolation base. The original MV6 (Gen 1, 1 m cable) is still on sale at some stores, and the Amazon listing we link is that one. The frequency response, sample rates, gain range and size below are the figures Shure published for Gen 1.

Connections, controls and fit
Connections USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Microphone mute Tap-to-mute button
Monitoring Yes
Chat controls Not listed by the maker
Mounts 5/8-27 thread
Dimensions 169 x 51 mm microphone; 295 x 169 x 127 mm on base
In the box and parts
Included parts MV6 Gen 2 microphone · 2 m USB-C cable · Desktop stand with isolation base
Additional parts Depends on how you connect it and the headphones you use.
Manufacturer specifications for Shure MV6 Gen 2.
Connections USB-C · 3.5 mm headphone
Audio outputs USB
Microphone type dynamic
Phantom power needed No
Direct monitoring Yes
Microphone connection USB
Operating systems Windows PC · macOS · iOS · Android
Pickup pattern Cardioid
Software Shure MOTIV apps
Audio processing Auto Level Mode · Digital Popper Stopper · Real-time Denoiser · Tone slider · High-pass filter
In the box MV6 Gen 2 microphone · 2 m USB-C cable · Desktop stand with isolation base
Sample rates 44.1 kHz · 48 kHz
Bit depth 16-bit · 24-bit
Frequency response 50 Hz-15 kHz
Gain range (dB) 36
USB sensitivity -34.7 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz, minimum gain, flat mode
Maximum sound pressure level 128 dB SPL over USB
USB protocol USB Audio Class 2 · USB 2.0 bus powered
Mounting threads 5/8-27 thread
Dimensions 169 x 51 mm microphone; 295 x 169 x 127 mm on base
Weight 1287 g microphone plus stand and base
Cable 2 m USB-C cable (Gen 2); 1 m on the original MV6

Questions about the Shure MV6 Gen 2

Does the Shure MV6 Gen 2 need an audio interface?

No. It is a USB mic: one cable to the computer, no interface or mixer.

Can I hear myself through the Shure MV6 Gen 2?

Yes: plug headphones into it and you hear your own voice with no computer delay.

Does the Shure MV6 Gen 2 work on PS5?

Shure doesn't say. The PS5 takes many USB mics, but we only mark a model as working when its maker states it.

Will the Shure MV6 Gen 2 fit a boom arm?

Its mount: 5/8-27 thread. Check the arm's thread and weight limit before buying.

Set it up for game chat.

  1. Connect the parts shown in the diagram. If you use XLR, connect the microphone to the interface before selecting it in your app.

  2. Choose the intended input in the operating system. Run the Discord input check or use your console’s microphone test.

  3. Check speaking level and mute with headphones on. Change only one gain, sensitivity or suppression control between tests.

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