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SHURE MOTIV Portable Interfaces

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MVi

Expect to pay $215

The MVi’s dense Shure construction would do serious damage if thrown at a window. That’s not to say it’s big — it’ll easily fit in your back pocket. Its weight and indestructible feel means it probably wouldn’t suffer if put through strenuous conditions in the ‘field’.

All three Motiv devices serve slightly different purposes

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