So a few questions...
1) Will the XY design of the iQ6 be better than the MV88's single capsule design for stereo width? Apparently the MV88 has 60, 75, 90, 105, 120, 135 optional degrees when using it with the ShurePlus MOTIV app.. but i'm still not sure which design is better for stereo width.
2) Is Bit depth important in field recordings? Because the iQ6 is limited to 16 bit..
3) Any first hand experiences with these mics?
I found this article on the mics, but it didn't sound like they had any first hand experience... they only reviewed the specs..
http://www.micreviews.com/guides/top-10 ... icrophones
Zoom iQ6 $99

Zoom iQ6 Specs:
Microphone:
Unidirectional X/Y stereo (90°/120°) condenser
Output Connector:
Stereo mini ⅛" jack (combined headphone/line level output)
Audio Quality:
44.1kHz/16-bit , 48kHz/16-bit
Input Gain:
+11 to +51dB
Maximum input sound pressure:
130dB SPL
Connector:
Lightning Connector
Power:
Powered by the connected iOS device
Compatible Devices:
iPhone (5, 5s, 5c, 6, and 6 Plus), iPod touch (5th generation), iPad (4th generation), iPad Air, iPad mini, iPad mini with Retina display
Supported iOS:
iOS 6.0 or newer
Dimensions:
61.1 (w) x 30.6 (d) x 53.1 (h) mm
Weight:
30.5g
Shure MV88 $150

Shure MV88 Specs:
MFi Certified
Yes
DSP Modes (Presets)
Speech / Singing / Acoustic / Loud / Flat
Transducer Type
Cardioid (1 cm) / Bidirectional Condenser Cartridge (1 cm)
Polar Pattern
Adjustable Width Stereo / Mono Bidirectional / Mono Cardioid / Mid-Side
Bit Depth / Sample Rate
Up to 24 Bit / 48 kHz
Frequency Response
20 Hz to 20,000 Hz
Adjustable Gain Range
0 to +36 dB
Sensitivity
-37 dBFS / Pa at 1 kHz
Maximum SPL
120 dB SPL
Headphone Output
Available Through Apple Device
Power Requirements
Powered Through Lightning Connector
Housing
All-Metal Construction
Net Weight
40.5 g (1.43 oz)
Dimensions (H × W × D)
67 mm × 25 mm × 35 mm
Zoom iQ7 $99

Zoom iQ7 Specs:
Microphone:
Mid-side (M-S) stereo mic (90°/120°/M-S)
Output Connector:
Stereo mini ⅛" jack (combined headphone/line level output)
Audio Quality:
44.1kHz/16-bit , 48kHz/16-bit
Input Gain:
+3 to +43dB
Maximum input sound pressure:
120dB SPL
Connector:
Lightning connector
Power:
Powered by the connected iOS device
Compatible Devices:
iPhone (5, 5s, 5c, 6, and 6+),
iPod touch (5th generation),
iPad (4th generation), iPad Air, iPad mini,
iPad mini with Retina display
Supported iOS:
iOS 6.0 or newer
Included Accessories:
Operation manual
Foam windscreen
Optional Accessories:
Hairy windscreen (WSU-1)
Dimensions:
54.5 (w) x 57.2 (d) x 26.5 (h) mm
Weight:
30.5g