Shure MV7 USB/XLR Microphone Review
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- čas přidán 2. 08. 2024
- Does the Shure MV7 microphone sound like the microphone it's modeled after, the infamous SM7B? All gear used in this video linked below or see kit.co/rayortega for all my gear.
0:00 Intro
1:09 MV7 External Features
2:23 Price ($249 US)
2:42 Disclosure
2:53 MV7 Demo via USB
3:23 Dynamic Capsule/"Voice Isolation Technology"
4:05 Branded a "Podcast" Microphone
4:39 Desktop App (ShurePlus Motiv) Controls
6:39 Touch Panel Demo
8:42 Sound Shaping Demo (EQ, Compression)
10:41 Auto Level Demo
11:36 MV7 (USB) vs SM7B Demo
14:10 MV7 (XLR) vs SM7B Demo
14:45 Wrap Up
This mic also outputs via the XLR and USB at the same time!
USB, dynamic microphones are still rare. Most dynamic, USB mics are condenser and for that reason they are not usually the best option for recording in spaces not specially treated for audio recording. For most podcasters, streamers, CZcamsrs, creators, a dynamic capsule is going to be optimal for rejecting more of the sounds you don't want (background noise and reverb) and capturing more of what you do want, your voice. The MV7 does a great job of bringing the look and sound of the Shure SM7B (my daily mic.) to a USB microphone. The sound is more mid-range focused which means it will sound a little brighter than the SM7B but they are a very close match to my ear, for my voice.
MV7 is mobile device compatibility: www.shure.com/en-US/motiv-com...
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Both mics sounded the same when they were both connected via XLR, but when the MV7 was connected via USB, I liked it more. It just sounded more clean and crisp and more natural
Thank you for this great tutorial/review! I just purchased this MIC and needed these notes.
As always! Thanks for your take on this gear! Really stoked when I saw your IG story and you used it with your iPhone!
Thanks, Ashton and thanks for coming over from IG. I need to do a Q&A on there with the mic and answer all the questions about it so hopefully that will be soon.
Best review for the product so far that I've experienced, thanks for the info!
Thanks, Blake, that's a huge compliment!
Thanks for the review man! I just bought one of these mics and love it. The walk through of the software was a big help!
Glad you are enjoying it and thanks for watching and the feedback!
The review I needed, thank you.
Congratulations Ray Ortega! Very detailed and with content with quality!
Thanks, Douglas!
Wow! This is nice, Ray! This may be a solution to the problem I've had with my Yamaha mixer being too soft in video conference calls.
Best review I’ve seen. Thank you.
Thanks, Tony!
I am responsible for the imaging of 10 radio stations in Switzerland. We have equipped our station voice with a Shure MV7, as he still flies around the world as a Swiss Airline pilot and records our voice overs in the closet of the respective hotel room. And it sounds fantastic. We even put the previous $3000 Neumann U87 in the corner in the studio and record all voice overs with the Shure MV7, as his voice provides even better raw material for post production. Highly recommended this part, definitely also suitable for professional use. Thumbs up! I love it!
Great review, Very informative.
that's pretty impressive!
Love the outcome of the usb option on the MV7, and the fact that it's dynamic is pretty awesome.
Great video, ill go grab the MV7.
Thanks!
Thanks! Enjoy the mic!
sold im buying it tomorrow !!! Great Video
Great review, Ray - always appreciate the thorough coverage you give in your reviews.
Thanks, Curtis! My reviews are more like demos but that doesn't work as well in the title lol. I wait for Bandrew's videos to see what I missed lol. In this case there was much more to do but the video was already so long;)
Amazing video Ray, thank you so much
Thanks for taking the time to watch and let me know!
I've never seen such a quality and thorough review of a mic! I've watched so many mic reviews which feel so rushed but this is exceptionally great! Love the review and it actually made me buy the mic 2 days ago. Now I'm using it for gaming and my school projects :D
I think I've had my Blue Yeti for quite some time now and it was always way too sensitive and had a lot of distortion. The quality, of course, was decent as well but it became annoying to use because my friends could hear everything that was going on in my house and now I don't have that problem anymore with the Shure MV7.
Keep it up man and thank you for the amazing work!
Thanks! Really appreciate the kind feedback.
Great review! I was trying to figure out which mic to buy, and your review sold me on the MV7. Thanks!
Thanks, Joe.
Thanks so much for this review. Amazing review.
Thanks!
Dude! Such good content! Keep up the good work!!
Thanks, Karl!
Clean and Clear All in one..!! Best review i found out on CZcams for this Microphone thankuhh Man ..!🙏
Now I'm damn sure for what I'll be gonna pay for ... ❤️
Thanks!
The most comprehensive review I've heard of the MV7. Thank you! I'm surprised how similar they sound... Other reviewers had a different experience.
Thanks, Andrew. I was surprised how close they match on my voice as well but everyone sounds different even on the same microphone so it's hard to compare against different users but always nice to have a bunch of different types of voices on each mic so we can at least maybe find someone who sorta matches our voice. The tough thing with mics is you never really know until you try it yourself.
Great Review!
Thanks for doing this!
Thanks for watching!
It’s so nice when someone does an intelligent review. He keeps talking while switching between options and positions etc. That’s all that’s really needed. Good job!
Thanks, Aman!
Great review. Awesome!
Thanks!
Thanks, very good review. Waiting for My shure now :)
Thanks! Enjoy the mic.
very good review. thank you kindly.
Thanks for your information
Good vid, ordered one the other day almost half price on Prime Day. More of a video guy, so it's nice to know it's a good one. Thanks. 👍🏽
Beautiful video ray.
Thanks, Gibran!
Thanks for the vid mate!
Thanks for watching!
Great video, kudos!
If you don't mind me asking, what tweeks have you done with it in post? Your one sounds a lot better to me, can't find the sweet spot for mine :(
New subscriber. Great video. Just unboxed the MV7. Needed this knowledge!!
Thanks for the sub and the compliments! Enjoy the mic!
Thanks for the awesome review! I think for once I might be actually be considering a USB mic since it sounds much better than my at2020 XLR and it is plug and play too!
Thanks, I really like the audio I get through this mic and USB sounds great.
Great video! 😊
Thanks so much Ray, I got this mic about 11 months ago and honestly I am loving it over the rest of my microphones. It's great, though I use it more with XLR cable.
Great to hear you're enjoying the mic! Thanks for watching.
This is the best video on youtube comparing SM7B and VM7!
Thanks, Rafael!
best review i ve watched on this mic
Thanks!
@@RayOrtega do you think it makes a lot of difference having the cable connected vs just the usb?
@@NeoTradingClub In terms of audio quality, no, as you can hear in this video, they are very similar, most could not tell the difference between the XLR and USB however you get additional controls over how the MV7 sounds when plugged in via USB and using Shure's included software.
@@RayOrtega thats what I thought. I appreciate you taking the time to reply 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Sold it. Good review!
During the side by side I actually preferred the sound of the MV7, which pleases me because I've just ordered that mic today and will be using it as a usb mic. Thanks for the review
Glad this helped you with your choice. Enjoy the new mic and thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. I switched to the Shure SM7B from a Yetti alittle over 6 months ago and glad I made the investment. It is night and day. But looking at this, this sounds very similar and more affordable. I just feel the price point is a bit high if you are trying to appeal to the people that go after the Yetti's, podmics etc. 150-199 seems way more reasonable.
I will consider getting these if I want to expand my podcast set up to have multiple guest because it has a XLR adapter. The software is a nice touch though. Hopefully one day they release a new SM7B with that software and a fethead built in and a added mute button. But one can only dream! The MV7 will be interesting to pair with a rodecaster pro mixer. I wonder if it will sound almost the same as the SM7B. Maybe I'll bite the bullet and try lol. But for now the SM7B is almost unbeatable. I wish I made the switch years ago lol. MV7 has potential to attract the people still use to a USB set up while giving a similar sound. Kudos to Shure for making this!
Agree it might not compete well with other USB mics cause of price but if you want the SM7B sound, you can get this and you'd be saving a lot of money. The tests you see me do later in the video, check the timestamps in the description, are both mics going into the Rodecaster ;)
@@RayOrtega ah, I didn't notice you connected the MV7 into the Rodecaster! Awesome, I will give it another listen! I think a interesting video would be trying both with the Rodecaster and adding the built in affects like the big bottom, de-esser etc.
Also a Fethead would limit the noise floor a bit for the MV7 in your Rodecaster. With my SM7B I was able to drop it from 35 to 25 db. Im sure it would help with the MV7 too even though they said it is not as gain hungry.
Man that MV7 Sounds so good
Agreed. Thanks for watching and commenting.
nice video, well done
Thanks!
Hello, Ray. Thank you very much for your all the information you give. Your videos are very interesting. I really liked this mic. I've been a subscriber for some months now. I hope you are fine!
Thanks for watching!
Great video! I am looking into purchasing a new microphone myself and was thinking about the MV7. Your video was very helpful and informative, and I plan on purchasing one later this evening... lol. Go bears
Thanks, Donald. Enjoy the mic! Let me know how you like it.
Sometimes the MV7 has big plosives but the popfilter from the sm7b does fix that very great!
I’ve been using a pop screen with my MV7, the thing has SUPER quality for the price, just needs a little boost for the body of the vocal in the EQ. One of my favorites of the budget world, and sounds great on 24 bit/192kHz
Super informative review, I have a HyperX Quadcast. It’s fine for gaming but need one for podcast work, this will be the one!
Thanks, enjoy the mic!
Through the entirety of the USB MV7 vs SM7B segment, I had no idea the mics were switching between each other because the subtitles were covering the part of the screen telling the viewer of the change. If that doesn’t show how similar they are, I don’t know what would, lol. Fantastic mic.
Ha, sorry about that, bad placement! Will try to keep that in mind! Thanks for watching and I'm glad this was helpful!
Wow! This is a great steal and smart move for Shure. I own the SM7B and use it almost everyday. My son who lives and does production in Bali, ask me a week ago, the price for the SM7B and I told him, $399. "Ouch", he said. Today, I just sent him your link and the amazon link showing him that he's got an opportunity for a Shure SM7B sound for a great price at $249. Thanks!
Nice, thanks for sharing that story and sharing, glad he's going to get the sound he's looking for!
Thanks switching from Rode podcast to this, just ordered! Thanks
Enjoy the mic!
it's good because i want buy it but i'm not that sure?
Good audio quality with MX7! It can be used for people work from home as well.
Quite multi-function!
Hey man great review love it.
Do you think it work on iPad?
Hey Ray - it’s been a long time! Great review as always - thank you! I LOVE my SM7B, but also love Shure’s innovation here, and even deeper commitment to podcasting with the MV7! Three quick questions:
1 - How would you rate the MV7 windscreen and resistance to plosives compared to the SM7B? It’ sounded a bit more sensitive to popping on plosives than the SM7B on the recording, but I’d love your opinion...Do you think most folks will need a pop filter, or is the MV7 close enough to the SM7B, with nothing else needed to control plosives?
2 - Does the MV7 save all MOTIV settings in the mic itself? (like the MV-88 MOTIV app for iOS) - including compression, limiter, tone etc - controls you can’t access from the mic face itself? Hope so! This would be ideal in case you’re using it with a computer without the software on it, or with an iOS device... I can’t find any documentation for the MOTIV app online yet.
3 - Is the MV7 iOS compatible? (Class Compliant), and if so, can you connect it directly to an iPhone via USB to Apple Lightning to USB Camera adapter, w/o a powered hub or external power supply of any kind? (like you can with ATR2100, AT2005, Samson Q2U, etc). Or does it need to be connected to an iPad and/or extra power (ie connected to a wall outlet or laptop via Apple Lightning to USB-3 camera adapter + USB to MV7) This would be AWESOME for Mobile Pro Podcasting if it could be powered only with an iPhone - fingers crossed!
Would love to know...Always appreciate your reviews, Ray - thank you again!
UPDATE - I see from other reviews, including B&H Photo, that it connects to both iOS and Android phones natively, and Shure even sells a micro USB to Lightning connector, and can control the mic settings from their MOTIV desktop and iOS app, so I assume the answer to my Question 3 is, “Yes”.
But no word on if it saves app settings to mic or the app. I’d still love your thoughts on my other two questions...Thank you, Ray!
Thanks, Shawn, good to hear from you! I'd say the MV7 is more susceptible to plosives because the capsule is closer to the front of the grill than the 7b which is set back. And of course you get the big windscreen for the 7b as an option and not one here. But I was within a couple inches and didn't pop it, also go off axis and I think most will be fine that said if someone has heavy plosives it might need more help.
2 - I ran several tests and it's hard to tell just from ear but some things I did notice, when I went from desktop to iOS, the settings that I set on the desktop for EQ and Compression did come over to the iOS app! And when I plugged back into desktop the app the settings did not reset although this could still indicate that the app is saving them. However in each case the gain setting did change for whatever reason. But when I listen to the recordings I made in the Voice Memo app after changing the settings, it sounds like it's recording the same i.e. it's not applying the settings in other apps unfortunately.
3 - Even the Touch Panel is working via lightening into my iphone, LEDs powered and functions working.
Thanks, Ray Ortega - really appreciate your responses...nothing like real-world testing by a pro like yourself. Very odd the Motiv iOS settings aren’t transferring to other apps...I only say that because I’m pretty sure the MV88 settings are saved on the mic, and can be used with other apps. Just seems very limiting to force us to only use the Motiv app to record with the MV7 on iOS...so no custom settings when using it with video apps, live-streaming, etc.? Just really hard to understand why they would do that, unless it’s a tech restriction and/or different setup from the MV88. Definitely a head-scratcher... Anyway, thanks again for testing and your responses - really appreciate it. Again - great review. All the best to you!
Great vid, Ray. I did have one question: Is the mute button a physical button (and if so, does it make a noticeable sound when clicked), or is it a touch-sensitive button (without having to apply pressure, relatively speaking, that is)?
I think you're the only reviewer who has mentioned the lock. Im thinking of getting this, but I wasn't sure about whether the touch controls would get accidental touches.
Thanks, I appreciate you watching and for the feedback. Enjoy the mic. if you end up getting it.
Dude I was wondering if you would be covering this! 🙏🏽👌🏽👊🏽
👍 thanks, Carlos!
Thanks!! Great review. I prefer the usb mode lol. Don't have Audio interface.
Thanks, enjoy the mic! I think USB is likely how most people will use this or why they'd buy it. Being able to go XLR is a bonus should you ever need to move into a mixer/interface.
Just got one, couldn't be happier. It's not 100% like an sm7B but I demoed both in person before buying and it's maybe 80-90% but works on USB which saves on buying equipment.
Awesome, glad to hear you like it! And you're right, it's a really close sound to the SM7B. The key is always, do I like how I sound on this mic. If yes, then it's the right mic. no matter the brand or cost. Enjoy and thanks for the feedback!
This is AWESOME! Would you please do a video comparing the audio from the MV7 Vs the ATR1200x "side by side", P-L-E-A-S-EEEEE!!! 🙏🙏🙏
I don't have the 2100x but I do have the original and the Q2U. What you'll hear, I suspect, is that the others are much brighter (more mid-high end). Also the headphone output for the MV7 is better/louder and of course you can mix the monitoring unlike the others but yes, I will work on getting a comparison done, I suspect there will be several different videos on the MV7 that I will have to make;) Thanks for watching!
@@RayOrtega I really appreciate your reply and attention :)
Every reviewer: Shure SM7b is built like a tank.
Me: what about that thin fuckin wire on its side?
It's for the xlr
@@Dimes470 right. it’s for the xlr. But it’s still a thin fuckin wire 😂
Lol yes, if you were trying to stop the SM7b from destroying the planet or eating you or both, that wire is probably where I’d point my lasers or hack with my sword 😂
@@RayOrtega 😂😂😂👏👏👏
Great review. I am considering this mic. I am doing video tutorials and I don't want the mic to be in the shot. But you mentioned that it has to be close. How close is close? Will it do a good job if it's about a foot away?
Great review… thank you … what brand or type of stand are you using ?… I like this better than arm
Thanks! It's a K&M amzn.to/3jcSgNo, it's pricier but I've used cheaper ones and this one has held up better. It's also the one you'll see at most concerts so I figured if it can surviving touring musicians, it will work great for me;) All my other gear is listed in the description as well in case you're curious about other items.
Well, that's my wallet emptied. To my ears, I actually preferred the MV7.
I'm not sure how to monitor a vocalist with the USB pre. They would get their mix, but others would have to use a separate audio interface, and I could see timing issues.
Ha! Yes the MV7 actually sounds closer to what my 7B sounds like AFTER I post process ;)
Great review, Ray. Did Shure mention why they chose to use a micro USB connector rather than a USB-C connector?
Thanks, John. No they didn't say but it is definitely amazing how much this stirs up the tech community every time it happens. I suppose in this case it's one of very few things to actually point out as a 'problem' with this mic ;) I always imagine these companies have stockpiles of these older connectors when time passes them by and they have to use them all up before they can update lol. But really, I don't know.
@@RayOrtega It's not a deal-breaker for me. I suspect you're right about parts laying around.
Wow the shure MV7 works well with the Rodecaster pro. Would like to ask if what preset are you using for the Shure MV7? Really amazing video. Subscribed
Thanks for the sub! No presets used, I recorded everything "flat" except for the parts where I demoed the various EQ and compression settings available. Also no FX on the RCP, just set the input for "Dynamic" mic.
Great video.. Shure MV7 vs Rode Podcaster. Which one do you suggest.? I am looking for recording in untreated home environment. Rode DS1 stand can hold this shure mic.?
Good Mic!
Can i use Shure Mv7 with audacity??
Great review. I recently acquired this mic and find it easy to use, however, I'm not sure I fully understand the monitor mix functionality - in practice, that is. Within Garage Band (GB), I initially had the output playback set to system/computer speakers and had the monitor option (in GB) turned "on" so I could hear the output audio. This wasn't ideal, so I changed the setting in GB to output to the MV7 mic. While wearing my in-ear monitors, I could hear the playback as well as my mic voice which produced an echo effect. Sliding the dial closer to the Mic icon in Shure app (vs playback) was more ideal, and I assume this would be ideal for most. I guess my question is this... In what scenario would someone want to hear the playback vs Mic? And specifically in a podcast environment, would output typically be set to the mic, system speakers, or external speakers? I understand it's important to monitor audio for quality reasons, but for podcasting wouldn't it be more advantageous to hear the Mic feed vs playback? Hopefully, my question makes sense. Perhaps I'm a little confused how this setting is used. Thanks in advance!
Thanks. You want to monitor your voice 'direct' which is what you hear from the mic and turn off monitoring in GB because with USB you will have some latency (delay) and that's not great cause it tends to be a little behind your words. So you monitor your voice via the mic and monitor anyone you have on a 'call' like Skype for an interview or co-host via software. The output for the software you use to connect with your remote person would be the MV7.
@@RayOrtega thanks. Your last sentence answered my lingering question. The computer output for calls/interviews would be the MV7...NOT the computer speakers. That way I can monitor & control audio mix from mic (with headphones directly connected) and computer output.
Once upon a time, Ray, you did a video of the Audio Technica being used as XLR and USB at the same time for podcasting. Is that possible with this MV7?
Yes! This mic also outputs via the XLR and USB at the same time.
@@RayOrtega wait so you can output to dual pc setup directly from the mic?
@@alpacah can you?
nice.
The compression just sounds AMAZING! The more the better! They should implement a Heavy-as-fuck-setting for compression. I just want more and more.
To my ears the MV7 sounded better using the XLR than the USB. Seemed to have a more "natural sound", the usb sounded gated or something just an odd sound to it. out of the xlr it was close to the SM7B . Overall I though the SM7B sounded just a bit better, more "open" maybe smother highs and upper midrange.
thanks for the great review, and taking the time to do a comparison using the XLR out .
is it a good mic to record Singing voices? maybe also operatic ones?
I like you did a in depth review with the Motiv App too. I like that respect bro, I wanna get this mic for my channel, and I make music too but I’m still in the fence because I don’t know if this would be good for music as well. Like I know the SM7B is good for both, but I wonder how this would hold up.
Oh and this is dynamic so could I use my SE Electronics Dynamite on it???
Thanks, I don't see any reason why this would be also be good for music. You'll likely find some reviews on here with people using it that way. Search "mv7 music recording"
@@RayOrtega ok thanks man
Hey man! I was wondering what dynamic mic you would recommend (200$ budget) for gaming. I tried the AKG D5 but i felt it didnt have the presence i needed or wanted... My voice is kinda bassy and dark in a way? Cheers!
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Great review, Ray. Could you use this mic with the Zoom H4N to record Skype, much as you describe in your video with the Audio Technica mic a few years back?
Thanks, Dan. Yes it has the same functions i.e. it can output via the USB and XLR at the same time so it would work the same as the ATR2100 in that respect.
@@RayOrtega Terrific. Thanks, Ray.
that is the most silenced garage i have ever seen.
Haha, yes...my garage/studio! ;) Converted though it still has some noise issues but I built panels for a good deal of the reverb. Thanks for watching.
Hi Ray, great review!I've been looking for a mic to start a youtube channel for awhile and bought this one just recently. I was just curious if you've encountered a buzzing noise when you're recording using usb?
Thanks. I haven't experienced that but it's not uncommon for someone's setup to get some interference. So either your USB cable is running too close to a power cable, the mic might be too close to a monitor or other source of interference or the computer USB has a ground loop etc. Could be many different things. The key is to isolate one thing at a time in your setup or move cables etc to try and find the source of the buzz and then you can work from there.
@@RayOrtega Thanks Ray! Will try this out!
Because of this review, I will subscribe. hehehehe
Thanks, Fred!
@@RayOrtega eyyyy.. you replied. thank you for the notice.
question that comes to mind is the dsp setting you make on the computer, are those processing on the computer, or are they being programmed into the mic. Basically can I train the mic on a personal computer, and then hook it up to a company pc for zoom meetings and expect that my settings are retained?
Thanks Ray, would love to use it on my Macbook Pro, but it's little old already, still running macos 10.12.6. Would that still meet the System Requirements from the Software you showed?
Rama, unfortunately I can't say, I'm always a few operating systems behind current but otherwise I'm not well versed in compatibility.
Hey, great video and ever since I saw that shure put out this mic, I have been thinking about getting it. One of the questions I wonder about it, when running the mic with XLR, does it require the 48V phantom power? I mean without the phantom power is it really quiet? will it even work? Nice thing it does have USB if cant use XLR, but I was just wanting to use some of my current setup, which I have a small mixer from Pyle (PAD30MXUBT) that I am currently using with an XLR Condensor mic (BM-800) and the mixer only offers 18V phantom power, which works ok enough for this beginner mic, and it does pick up a lot of background noise, well its a condensor mic, anyway its why I am considering an upgrade to a dynamic mic and like the MV7 so far, wanting something better, so dont have to edit so much in post. Just curious about the XLR req's for the MV7 (Shure's site doesnt seem to give that info) even though could run it in USB.
Thanks! It's a dynamic mic so no phantom is needed, this is how all dynamic mics work, they are less sensitive and the element is powered by your voice. A good preamp will give you the gain you need to get a good signal which is in most consumer mixers/audio interfaces today and if yours is too noisy, the USB output is very clean.
@@RayOrtega Thank you for your quick response and that is what I needed to know. I think I am gonna pick up one these bad boys, atleast for the fact I can hopefully stop having to edit my audio so much in post to make it sound good.........Thanks again!!
will the mv7 plug into a console and also what bomer arm should I get
the Shure mv7 work on Maonocaster lite? I try to use it for Livestream but u need to get closer to the mic to hear your voice and the mic panel is going up to 5 bars only. what should I do to make it loud and clear even u far away. please can u help me @Ray Ortega
Very timely find here Ray! Thanks for the great review. I've been wondering which mic to go with, both for myself but also for a couple of co-hosts I'll be supplying with mics. This is sounding very much like the one.
Some of the co-hosts will have different devices to hook it up to. Two of us use macs, and one has an older PC but also has an iPad, and the other I'm not sure of yet. Can the MV7 be used with an iPad in USB mode? Just checked your compatibility link (slap to my forehead! so that provided answers to this one)
I'll also be doing some on location recordings using a Sound Devices unit (either MixPre II 3 or 6 - haven't decided yet) and the XLR built in feature is so handy. Hoping to use my existing Sennheiser Lavs at the same time.
Just looking for a stand now for the MV7 - recommendations? Our Canadian suppliers don't have the same packages as on the Shure Site, and I'm trying not to spend too much on stands for co-hosts.
Thanks. Not sure what kind of stand you're looking for, often it will depend on the setup that the individual wants. I have used a couple different boom arms, mine is quite pricey but Blue makes a decent model that is real clean amzn.to/3gJJHXh or maybe just a desktop stand. A traditional mic stand is a nice way to uncouple the mic from the desk if you're going to be typing etc.
Sir, I am a big fan of yours. I like your videos very much There is a confusion connected to this mic At the same time. Is this Mike? USB output aux output and xLR output can give. No software without any hardware. Can this mic be connected with 2 PCs?🤔🙄🤓🤣🤣
Big fan sir love from India 🇮🇳 ❤
So the cool desktop app controls only for usb in? Or that can be tweaked for the xlr out as well? I’m just wondering if it would make it muddy if tweaking settings and then into like the rodecaster pro aphex settings / filters?
Is this worth the money / will sound better than a Samson Q2U into rodecaster pro aphex or about the same?
Adjustable settings/fx are via usb only. And I wouldn’t say that if you have a Q2U that it would be worth getting this too.
Can you use the XLR and USB at the same time? For example, I record from Zoom meetings but simultaneously record on the Zoom H6 to create separate recordings in case something goes wrong. Thanks!
Honestly I'm shocked I didn't mention it because it's something I always look for but yes, also outputs via the XLR and USB at the same time!
hi, im always confused with app based controls to control sound. do i have to keep the software running while i use a third party recording source like audacity and will it reflect the sound settings from my app?
Correct, the app is a passthrough where it apples the DSP (digital signal processing)
Can we get a comparison between this Shure MV7 & the Presonus Revelator as competing all-in-one processing USB mics? and throw in the Presonus PD-70 as a lower cost competitor with XLR?
What software do you keep referring too sir?
I actually prefer the MV7 over the SM7B with your voice, I just dislike it’s aesthetics but like the option of USB so I’m torn.
Thanks for the great voice samples!
Thanks, Shawn. SM7B definitely looks better but if it's USB you need, the MV7 is the def. the way to go
I have this mic , what audio interface would go with this one that is not overpriced and has voice changer and stuff thank you 💜
I haven't seen many interfaces that have voice changing effects but with live-streaming being more popular, there are starting to come onto the market. The GOXLR is the most popular one I know amzn.to/3tfHuHf but of course isn't cheap. I don't think their mini version has voice changing but you can google/youtube 'voice changer audio interface' to see if there are some good reviews of more affordable options.
Hey Ray, On the MV7 using an XLR, can you still change the EQ in the soft ware? Does it remember what it was last set on?
Hey Ray! Can this be used with a mixer( DJ set up) and does this mic need phantom power? I’ll be using the XLR cable that plugs directly into the mixer.
Hey, Darrin, no phantom power needed. Plug into your mixer and then set the gain properly which you can learn how I do it here czcams.com/video/dRa26Xxe1EM/video.html
I flipped the mic this way dud to noticing the big audio difference. Once it's flipped the correct way there a empty space in the voice.
What program were you using to record?
All gear used is listed in the description. I was using Adobe Audition to record the audio for this video.
Hey, can you use the shure mv7 XLR and usb simultaneously? so XLR going into my mix amp then going into my pc and the USB going into my PS5 ? ty
Great review, the responsiveness of the touch panel is misunderstood, its like a digital wheel, and should be used as such and not as a touch screen where it goes where you finger is. should have been explained better on shures part. think of it as an old scroll wheel on a cassette players volume or more like a mouse wheel...that's a better description. but even so its still a bit sluggish. the MV7 benefits from a closer proximity but the windshield is rubbish BUT you can pop the sm7b on the MV7 and closer its actually slightly better than the SM7
Thanks. Appreciate the feedback! Glad to know it's not a defect;) And yeah I tried my SM7B windscreen on the MV7 for awhile, decent mod if you have one but ultimately I have an SM7B so that's now back on my arm as my daily driver;)
Hi Ray ehat software do you use to record video and audio with the shure mv7?
Video is recorded in cam and edited on Premiere and the audio was recorded in Audition. Both from Adobe in the CC suite Adobe Creative Cloud podhelp.me/CC1yearBHdownload but you could use any app for audio and there are several great video editing apps