Computers / Microphones
ShureMicrophone
MV6 Gen 2
Released September 2026.2Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-next-generation-of-the-mv6-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Announced 2026-09-30 and available that day at shure.com and authorized retailers. Last checked 14 October 2026.
- Type
- Dynamic
- Polar patterns
- Cardioid
- Outputs
- USB
- Frequency response
- 50 Hz / 15 kHz
38 of 61 fields known.
General
- Model numbers
- MV6G2-K, MV6G2-W1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv6Read 14 October 2026
- GTIN / EAN
- 042406005876, 0424060059061Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv6Read 14 October 2026Page data lists UPC 042406005876 for MV6G2-K and 042406005906 for MV6G2-W. A US retailer (AVL Gear) prints 042407021042 and 042407021011 for the same SKUs and Scan prints 042406975407. The maker's own page is stored. The sets conflict.
- Announced
- 30 September 20262Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-next-generation-of-the-mv6-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026
- Status
- Available2Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-next-generation-of-the-mv6-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026
- Predecessor
- Not available
- Successor
- Not available
- Launch price (US)
- $1692Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-next-generation-of-the-mv6-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026$169 USD at launch. Tax treatment is not stated.
- Markets
- Not available
- Colours
- Black, White1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv6Read 14 October 2026Black or White. Page SKU list also has MV6G2-K-CN, -K-J, -W-CN and -W-J regional codes, which are not stored.2Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-next-generation-of-the-mv6-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026
Capsule and pickup
- Capsule size
- Not available
Sound specs
- Frequency response
- Min50 HzMax15 kHz4Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/shure-mv6-g2-dynamic-usb-c-mic-for-pc-gamers-and-streamersRead 14 October 2026Published as 50 Hz to 15,000 Hz.5Retailer pageshimamura.co.jp/updateRead 14 October 20266Retailer pagethomann.fr/shure_mv6_gen2.htmRead 14 October 2026
- Sensitivity (analog)
- Not available
- Sensitivity (digital)
- -34.7dBFS4Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/shure-mv6-g2-dynamic-usb-c-mic-for-pc-gamers-and-streamersRead 14 October 2026-34.7 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz. Shimamura and AVL Gear add minimum gain, flat mode, with 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL.5Retailer pageshimamura.co.jp/updateRead 14 October 2026USB sensitivity at minimum gain, flat mode: -34.7 dBFS/Pa (1 kHz), 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL.6Retailer pagethomann.fr/shure_mv6_gen2.htmRead 14 October 2026
- Max SPL
- 128dB SPL4Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/shure-mv6-g2-dynamic-usb-c-mic-for-pc-gamers-and-streamersRead 14 October 2026128 dB SPL. Shimamura and AVL Gear label it maximum USB SPL. No gain setting or THD level is printed.5Retailer pageshimamura.co.jp/updateRead 14 October 2026USB maximum SPL 128 dB SPL.6Retailer pagethomann.fr/shure_mv6_gen2.htmRead 14 October 2026
- Max SPL distortion limit
- Not available
- Self-noise
- Not available
- Digital noise floor
- Not available
- Signal-to-noise ratio
- Not available
- Dynamic range
- Not available
- Output impedance
- Not available
Connectivity
- Inputs for other sources
- Not available
- USB and XLR at once
- Not available
- Cable host plug
- USB-C1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv6Read 14 October 2026
- Cable length
- 2m1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv6Read 14 October 2026Box list: 2m USB-C to USB-C cable.2Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-next-generation-of-the-mv6-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026
- Phantom power
- Not available
Digital audio
- Max bit depth
- 24bits4Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/shure-mv6-g2-dynamic-usb-c-mic-for-pc-gamers-and-streamersRead 14 October 2026Scan prints 16-bit or 24-bit and 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz. Thomann prints a 24-bit, 48 kHz A/D converter.5Retailer pageshimamura.co.jp/updateRead 14 October 20266Retailer pagethomann.fr/shure_mv6_gen2.htmRead 14 October 2026
Monitoring
- Headphone output
- Yes1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv6Read 14 October 20262Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-next-generation-of-the-mv6-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026
- Zero-latency monitoring
- Yes1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv6Read 14 October 2026The 3.5 mm jack lets users hear their mic and game audio with no delay (press release).2Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-next-generation-of-the-mv6-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026
Controls and processing
- Onboard controls
- Mute1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv6Read 14 October 2026Tap-to-mute: instantly mute with a single touch, no software. Gain, tone and presets are set in MOTIV apps.2Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-next-generation-of-the-mv6-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Tap-to-mute hardware button with a colour-changing LED indicator.8Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/shure-mv6-gen-2-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Touch-sensitive mute with a green to red LED. No hardware gain control.9Reviewcogconnected.com/review/shure-mv6-gen-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026
- Onboard processing
- Auto level, Noise reduction, EQ, High-pass filter, Plosive reduction1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv6Read 14 October 2026Page says onboard Digital Audio Processing: adjustable Auto Level Mode, adjustable Real-time Denoiser and a 5-band EQ, and names the Digital Popper Stopper, stored as plosive reduction. Settings are saved to the microphone. High-pass filter comes from the retailer spec list and the Gaming Trend review (75 Hz and 150 Hz).7Retailer pageavlgear.com/products/shure-mv6-gen-2-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Spec list: Auto Level Mode adjustable, Real-Time Denoiser adjustable, Digital Popper Stopper, 5-band EQ, tone Dark, Natural, Bright, presets, high-pass filter.8Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/shure-mv6-gen-2-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review: processing runs inside the microphone, not on the PC. High-pass filter at 75 Hz and 150 Hz. 5-band EQ.
Mounting and accessories
- Mount threads
- 5/8 inch2Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-next-generation-of-the-mv6-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Universal 5/8-inch thread on the stand mount. No adapter is named.6Retailer pagethomann.fr/shure_mv6_gen2.htmRead 14 October 20267Retailer pageavlgear.com/products/shure-mv6-gen-2-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 20265/8-27 inch.
- Shock mount
- Not available
- Pop filter
- Foam windscreen1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv6Read 14 October 2026Colour-matched foam windscreen (press release). A replacement MV6 windscreen is a listed accessory. The Digital Popper Stopper is a DSP feature, not a physical filter.2Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-next-generation-of-the-mv6-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 20264Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/shure-mv6-g2-dynamic-usb-c-mic-for-pc-gamers-and-streamersRead 14 October 2026Scan lists Including Pop Shield: Yes.8Reviewgamingtrend.com/reviews/shure-mv6-gen-2-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review describes a built-in foam windscreen.9Reviewcogconnected.com/review/shure-mv6-gen-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Colour-matched windscreen included.
Design and build
- Housing material
- Die-cast zinc alloy6Retailer pagethomann.fr/shure_mv6_gen2.htmRead 14 October 2026Die-cast zinc alloy (alliage de zinc moule sous pression). AVL Gear prints the same material in English.7Retailer pageavlgear.com/products/shure-mv6-gen-2-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026
- RGB lighting
- No2Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-next-generation-of-the-mv6-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Only a colour-changing LED mute indicator is described, so no decorative lighting.9Reviewcogconnected.com/review/shure-mv6-gen-2-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review headline and text: no RGB. Single mute button recessed into the top of the microphone.
- Lighting zones
- Not available
Software
- Software
- MOTIV Mix1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv6Read 14 October 20267Retailer pageavlgear.com/products/shure-mv6-gen-2-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 2026
- User firmware updates
- Not available
Compatibility
- Works with
- Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv6Read 14 October 2026Works across PC, Mac, iOS and Android. MOTIV Mix desktop on Windows 10 or later and macOS 14 or later. MOTIV Audio and Video apps on iOS 17 and later and Android 14 and later. iPadOS follows from MFi certification for iPad.
- Consoles
- Not available
Dimensions and weight
- Microphone dimensions
- Not available
- Microphone weight
- Not available
- Weight with stand
- 1,287g(2.8 lb)4Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/shure-mv6-g2-dynamic-usb-c-mic-for-pc-gamers-and-streamersRead 14 October 20261,287 g for microphone, stand and base combined. Thomann prints 1.287 kg with stand and AVL Gear 2.8 lb. No microphone-only weight is published.5Retailer pageshimamura.co.jp/updateRead 14 October 20261,287 g for the MV6 and desktop stand.6Retailer pagethomann.fr/shure_mv6_gen2.htmRead 14 October 2026
Certifications
- Other certifications
- MFi Certified by Apple for use with iPhone and iPad2Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-introduces-next-generation-of-the-mv6-usb-gaming-microphoneRead 14 October 20266Retailer pagethomann.fr/shure_mv6_gen2.htmRead 14 October 2026
In the box
- In the box
- MV6 USB Gaming Microphone, Black, 2m USB-C to USB-C cable, Black, 12cm Round Base Desktop Stand, Black1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv6Read 14 October 2026Black set. White set uses the same list with White in place of Black.
Links
- Product page
- www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv61Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv6Read 14 October 2026
- Spec sheet
- Not available
- Manual
- www.shure.com/en-US/docs/guide/MV6G23Owner's manualshure.com/en-US/docs/guide/MV6G2Read 14 October 2026Shure online user guide for MV6G2. The page builds its text with scripts and no PDF was reachable, so specs come from the sources below.
- EPREL registration number
- Not available
Warranty
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- Manufacturer warranty (source market)
- Not available
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Variants
Each variant lists only what differs from the specs above.
| Model number | GTIN | Colours | In the box |
|---|---|---|---|
| MV6G2-K | 042406005876 | Black | MV6 USB Gaming Microphone, Black, 2m USB-C to USB-C cable, Black, 12cm Round Base Desktop Stand, Black |
| MV6G2-W | 042406005906 | White | MV6 USB Gaming Microphone, White, 2m USB-C to USB-C cable, White, 12cm Round Base Desktop Stand, White |
Sources
We read 9 sources for this microphone. The numbers match the markers in the sheet.
- Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv6
- Owner's manualshure.com/en-US/docs/guide/MV6G2
- Retailer pageshimamura.co.jp/update
- Retailer pagethomann.fr/shure_mv6_gen2.htm
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