The Shure MV6 gaming microphone is pure broadcast simplicity

There are a lot of options for streamers when it comes to gaming and broadcasting. podcast microphonesbut some almost demand an audio engineering degree to get the best possible recording quality. There’s no need to enroll in night school with the Shure MV6—this basic desktop microphone does all the complicated work in the background.

This compact dynamic capsule microphone features a cardioid pickup pattern that should ignore annoying off-axis background noise like clicky mechanical keyboards, and onboard digital signal processing that eliminates persistent noise from case fans or AC units. An auto-level mode instantly adjusts gain based on volume levels and how close you are to the microphone, while a digital popper suppressor aims to prevent plosives without having to install a physical pop shield.

The USB-C connection means you won’t need any hardcore sound mixing kit like you would with an XLR microphone. The 3.5mm headphone output handles real-time level monitoring, and the handy tap-to-mute button is always within easy reach when you need a special moment.

Shure has carried over the slim styling from its MV7 and SM7 microphones without any distracting RGB lighting or flashy color schemes to distract you from what’s happening on screen. The included 12cm desktop stand and base mount adapter also won’t get in the way of your face while you’re broadcasting.

The MV6 works beautifully with Shure’s MOTIV Mix app, which can mix up to five channels of audio, record up to eight hours of audio output simultaneously, and allow users to tweak their audio. The latest beta also adds activity presets for quickly switching between setups for streaming, podcasting, or other recordings, a background noise-detecting Sound Check that suggests how to reduce ambient noise, and a streamlined setup process. Everything is OBS-certified, which means it’ll work beautifully with one of the world’s most popular streaming software.

You can buy the Shure MV6 now, with prices starting at $149/£129/€149.