Shure · Updated October 2026
Shure MV6 Gen 2: price, specs & release date
Shure MV6 Gen 2, released 2026-09. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: sweetwater.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Shure MV6 Gen 2 is listed at $169 on sweetwater.com as of 2026-10-15, #15 cheapest of 22 microphones (median $155); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 20/100 pay-blind standing, #6 of 16 in class.
Verified Oct 15, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Shure MV6 Gen 2 a good buy?
At $169, the Shure MV6 Gen 2 is #15 cheapest of the 22 microphones we track, where the median is $155. On the spec sheet, its sample rate of 48 kHz is the lowest of the 16, and its bit depth of 24 is at the median of the 16. By release date, it is the newest of the 14 we date.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $169 Sweetwater's price for a new MV6 Gen 2 in black, shown in stock; Shure's launch release gives the same $169 US price, and B&H takes preorders at $169.00 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Shure |
| Released | 2026-09 · shure.com, read 2026-10-15 |
| Connectivity | USB-C |
| Polar pattern | cardioid |
| Type | dynamic |
| Sample rate (kHz) | 48 |
| Bit depth | 24 |
| Headphone jack | Yes |
| Mute button | Yes |
| Mount | included desktop stand with isolation base; 5/8"-27 thread for boom arms and stands |
Source: sweetwater.com (read 2026-10-15) · corroborated by bhphotovideo.com (read 2026-10-15).
How we checked
Read on 2026-10-15: Sweetwater's US listing for the black MV6 Gen 2 (item MV6G2K) prints $169.00, marked new and in stock, and describes a cardioid polar pattern with a dynamic capsule, a USB-C connection, a 1/8-in. headphone output, a tap-to-mute button and a 5/8-in.-27 thread mount, with a color-matched desktop stand on an isolation base in the box. B&H's page for the same model (MV6G2-K) gives its converter as 16 or 24-bit at 44.1 or 48 kHz, shown here as 24-bit and 48 kHz, the highest it supports, as elsewhere in this list; B&H takes preorders at $169.00. Shure's release of September 30, 2026 launches the MV6 Gen 2 at $169 in the US, the same day as in Europe. It is the second generation of the Shure MV6 already in this list and a separate model with its own part number.
Is the Shure MV6 Gen 2 worth it vs cheaper microphones?
Shure MV6 Gen 2 against its closest cheaper and pricier microphones on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 22 ranked
| Product | Price | Connectivity | Polar pattern | Type | Sample rate (kHz) | Bit depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shure MV6 Gen 2 this | $169 | USB-C | cardioid | dynamic | 48 | 24 |
| Logitech G Yeti 2 | $159.99 | USB-C | cardioid, bidirectional, omnidirectional | condenser | 48 | 24 |
| Blue Yeti GX | $169.99 | USB-C | supercardioid | dynamic | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Shure MV6 Gen 2 cost?
The Shure MV6 Gen 2 has a US price of $169 (Sweetwater's price for a new MV6 Gen 2 in black, shown in stock; Shure's launch release gives the same $169 US price, and B&H takes preorders at $169.00), as of 2026-10-15.
How does the Shure MV6 Gen 2 compare on price?
At $169, the Shure MV6 Gen 2 is #15 cheapest of the 22 microphones we track, where the median is $155.
When was the Shure MV6 Gen 2 released?
The Shure MV6 Gen 2 was released 2026-09.
What are the Shure MV6 Gen 2's key specs?
Shure MV6 Gen 2 (Shure): Connectivity USB-C, Polar pattern cardioid, Type dynamic, Sample rate (kHz) 48, Bit depth 24. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-10-15.
Price of record: $169 at sweetwater.com, 2026-10-15. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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