Boy, this was a lot closer than I was expecting. I have the Yeti and I'm always considering upgrading to the Shure, but this video makes it feel less necessary.
I think it's important to identify what it is that a microphone (or any piece of gear) isn't doing for you, or what can be improved. And if you can't identify specific things, then you probably don't need to upgrade
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As a non-professional audio person, I prefer the Shure MV7 because I do not have an acoustically treated room, and I am not planning to do much of that. A dynamic mic works the best for my kind of use case.
because his room is treated, I mean... In a normal condition you'll be able to tell a difference right away, lol. MV-7 all the way and it's not even close
@@Rogeras32 Totally agree with this. I had a Blue Yeti and it would pick up a bug farting from 25ft. away. The MV7 is way less sensitive to background noise. It's saved me so much time when I go to edit my audio because there's less background for me to subtract from the recording.
Excellent review of the new Shure MV7 and Blue Yeti. I currently have the Blue Yeti and your video answered any questions about the MV7 I would have. At this point, I'm satisfied keeping with the Blue Yeti based on the points you discussed. Thank you.
I have both mics. I found that they MV7 is better overall for me. I know use the blue yeti mic as my backup and for music recording. The MV7 just sounds better vocally on voice and doesn't pick up any of those background sounds and echos of the room.
Blue Yeti sound is good enuff its not just about the audio it's about what u talk and the content u bring a 1% difference in sound quality wont make u get more viewers
@Grungeboy tell that to all the content creators with millions of subs using the blue yeti audio don't mean shit if the words that comes out of your mouth is nonsense like yours
Great review! I've been using a Blue Yeti for about a year now and have no real issues with it - overall a solid and dependable USB mic. The main problem is a less-than-deal recording space (which can be somewhat overcome through recording software) but I was surprised at how close these two mics were in sound quality. I had been looking at a Shure mic as the next step up (SM7B is out of my price range) and the MV7 seems like a great next mic but, to your credit, this review has really highlighted that this isn't hugely necessary just yet!
This was very helpful as I dont have a sound treated room, thank you for mentioning that you can be up to 18 inches away from the shure which is a little more than where I would reach it to with a boom arm as to not obstruct my monitors
I feel like the MV7 just has too much mid presence, if the 500hz range was brought down slightly with a boost to the 3000hz and the 250hz it would be so much better.
I hear zero difference between the 2 mics, I'm gonna empty my shopping basket of MV7 :-) I'd buy the MV7 if I didn't have the Yeti, tho. For futureproofing, etc. reasons. Thx man.
Great review! I just recently bought a Shure MV7 after having the Blue Yeti for 4+ years, that mic would pick up everything and constantly having popping/fizzing static noises, it’s cable port also became loose so the cable would always fall out, if I plugged earphones in then it made these beeping noises, the tone sounds harsher and all over the place but now with the MV7 it sounds so sharp and smooth with hardly any background noise, works perfectly with PS4! I love the MOTIV app too so you can lock any custom setting on it before using it on other devices. I still love both mics though as I can take advantage of using the condenser and dynamic for different things :) I have heard that using an SM7B windscreen on the MV7 also helps a lot! Glad I bought that windscreen too as it would stop any potential explosive noises.
this was probably one of the best videos comparing both mics I saw it's not just a sound comparison but also very informational for people who might not know the differences between both mics
This was really helpful. What I had noticed from the MV7 compared to the Blue Yeti would have to have been how it picked up the surrounding sounds. The Blue Yeti had picked up surrounding sounds such as his hands when they clap together, mind you not very loudly, and the shock from hitting the desk while recording. Not only that but the Yeti also picks up keyboard sounds and a lot of surrounding sounds compared to the MV7. The MV7 sounds slightly muffled and a little bit more deafened compared to the Blue Yeti, but it doesn't pick up as many ambient sounds or surrounding sounds as it focuses more on vocals. If you plug the MV7 through its XLR Cable into an audio interface, I believe the sound quality will become a lot better compared to the blue yet in terms of their vocals. On a side note, the Yeti sounds deeper compared to the MV7. In conclusion, I believe for those wanting a good quality mic but don't want to spend too much money, they should purchase the Yeti for podcasts as well as video recording but not singing or production. For those who want to sing or produce music as well as podcast professionally, and don't have the budget for the SM7B at the moment, should definition buy the MV7 as it is a great budget XLR mic.
This was very helpful. I have the Yeti and was considering switching to the MV7. In my opinion the Yeti made you sound deeper and richer, although the MV7 was very good as well.
Good delivery and good comparison. I bought the Blue Yeti X already and just did my first live with it. Curious if the MV70 would be enough better to get it. Take care.👍Liked
I feel the yeti a tad bit darker, or with abit more lower frequency precense than the MV7. The MV7 sounds abit more balanced. Both incredibly similar, and great audio quality!
Really like your presentation style. Something to add is that used mics are also an option especially starting out. I got the 67 yeti pro with the two xlr cables, USB and pop filter for $75. Also Amazon refurbished/preowned is something I've had good luck with.
Thank you for the thorough review. I just scooped up the Shure MV7 and I really enjoy it. It's super versatile. I noticed that there was some crazy feedback and I realized it was my dang OLD XLR cable. So, I picked up a new one and it works perfectly! WOOT WOOT.
so a problem i ran into with the yeti is that they are internally coded the same so when using them with a mac, it cannot tell the difference between the two mics and therefore cannot use them at the same time. does the mv7 have this issue?
I have the yeti and I have been wanting to upgrade for a while, especially since I own the one with mounting issues... I think this will be the perfect upgrade :)
Thanks for the great review. One thing that is making me consider upgrading to the MV7 from the Yeti is the voice isolation and lower sensitivity. With my Yeti I pick up more background noise (traffic, PC fans, room noise) than I'd like. Your recording room seems to be well-controlled, so I wonder whether the advantages of the MV7 don't shine as much as they might in a noisier space.
Nice video. I have already subscribed to your channel and I have left a thumbs up for your nice video. Is anyone out there using Blue Mics still in 2023? I think there are very much better and also cheaper options out there like Mics from Elgato.
I have a SM7B And MV7 They Are very Closer over XRL Turning on High compression or USB (MV7) gives you the same sound as the SM7B. These 2 sound about the same wonder if he did some EQ?
I am listening to the this video with just my laptop speakers. The sound from the Yeti is muddy compared to the MV7. The MV7 sounds crisper and less less nasal. It is much more balanced than what I am hearing from the Yeti on this video. No comparison IMHO. The MV7 sounds tremendously better.
I'll post this in every video I hear this until I die : Dynamic Mics behave exactly like condenser mics if they have the same polar pattern. The unwanted room sounds don't get acousticaly quiter when they reach dynamic mics vs condensers. The mic doesn't know if it's coming from afar or not, and doesn't discriminate low volume sounds, because it's supposed to convert acoustic sound into electricity in an ANALOG way, so identical in relative terms for every part of the signal, so there's no expander effect either in dyn mics. The misconception comes from the fact that those mics are low sensitivity and don't sound as harsh when very close so people get closer, speak louder to compensate for the low output volume. So you don't have to put as much gain as if you were speaking normally at a nominal distance. So of course there's not as much gain on the distant sounds (and btw since you're closer to the mic, they're relatively that much further away from the mic, see the inverse square root law). This misconception is just a byproduct of how people use the mic because of its limits, not of the technology itself. You can get the exact same result with a condenser but you'll be able to apply 25 to 35dB less gain and you'll remove that much in EMIs and hiss.
I absolutely hate the blue yeti, anyone can tell me if the mv7 is easier to use? I have had a constant battle of fighting against keystrokes with it, and can never get it to where if i speak a little quiete the sound gate does not cut me off, or it lets key strokes through.
Thank you for this video, I have a blue yeti currently but don't have a dedicated room for it acoustically and it picks up too much. I'll be on the lookout for a good deal on an MV7.
Hiya - Question - I have been using the Yeti for my YT channel for almost 2 years; good mic, I have realised I actually have a slight room reverb, I didn't know anything when I started. So Research has lead me to looking at MV7 because I don't have a treated room, and need USB. You mention its rather sensitive for a Dynamic mic, would you still recommend it to me? My room isn't echoing, its not really too bad, but it could be better so if I can improve it, I want to. Also, mouth sounds as a side issue are also a battle which I clean up with software etc, but I would think a dynamic like MV7 would pick up less mouth sounds than Yeti by way of being less sensitive?
It could help with reverb because you're generally going to need to be a bit closer to the MV7 than the Yeti, but you could try just getting a bit closer to the Yeti and turning down the gain so it isolates your voice a bit better. If that's possible. The MV7 will definitely be less sensitive to mouth sounds, but it is pretty susceptible to plosives so you have to be careful there. Lot's of people pick up the SM7B windscreen for the MV7, which helps a lot. A little reverb isn't a big deal, it helps your recording sound more natural. But if it's a big, echoey room, then yeah, could be distracting. You could add some rugs, hang some stuff on the walls, etc. Breaking up and absorbing sound waves with everyday objects helps a lot, too
Hey man seems like you are confusing the audience. There was no prominent marker to differentiator which is which mic, for ref 6:25 - 6:35. Or perhaps too quick transitions between mics, not even 1 sec at times
Super helpful and awesome video! I do have one question. Using the shure MV7 with Zoom. I was looking at some other videos about the SM7B and have seen people say it only outputs in a left channel when connected with a usb audio interace within Zoom. Do you have any experience with using this mic in Zoom?
I feel like this is a better comparison than comparing the MV7 to the SM7B. To me the MV7 is hitting the same people buying the Blue Yeti or the Rode PodMic. I just feel like the price point for the MV7 is too high for hitting the same market as those two ~$100 microphones.
I understand the comparison to the SM7B, though. One, Shure is making the comparison and two, the MV7 is $150 less than the SM7B and, as you mentioned, $150 more than PodMic, Yeti, etc. I think you can make the comparison both ways. I agree that it's too expensive though and am thinking about returning mine. Doesn't do a good enough job controlling plosives
@@PhillipRPeck apparently the shure RK345 windshield fits the mv7 and does a good job of reducing its plosives. And it looks decent/ like a part of the mic
thank you for your nice comparison, it was helpful for me. btw, what is the name of boom arm you use for shure mv7. I bought mine mic 3 days ago now i'm in looking for an appropriate arm or stand.
The ssshhhhhs sound more pronounced on the shure, but would you say that's more natural sounding or is it overly boosted?. I have the blue yeti x and the shure does sound like it has a wider soundstage, fuller? What are your thoughts. Can you do a comparison to the blue yeti x
I don't know how to quantify it, but the Shure just has a bit of a smoother or richer tone. But the differences are so minute, hard to pinpoint, and really only perceptible when you're scrutinizing both mics back to back. I don't have a Yeti X unfortunately. Do they have the same capsule? One's just XLR and the other is USB?
I thought you recorded the whole thing with one mic which basically tells me what i needed to know. I saw other people reviewing the yeti vs what ever, and they didn't match the settings, but you did it perfectly. Thank you.
I was thinking the same thing. I was listening on a laptop through Bang and Olufsen headphones, and was thinking - is this all one recording, or is he switching between the two mics...? It wasn't obvious to me, so as you say, that speaks volumes...
with shure mv7 there is an app you can play around with. I kind of always wanted to get one just for gaming amongst other projects, but I might be overdoing it
Nice comparison Phillip, I've had the Yeti for a couple of years but I find it picks up too much background sounds when Im live streaming, I will definitely go get the Shure MV7 as I think this should solve my issues, I was interested in the SM7B but the cost of the Mic plus the need for the XLR amp made it way to expensive..
Thank you Able2Fish...you will definitely notice the difference b/n the MV7 and the Yeti. Not sure if you have a boom arm, but getting the mic off the desk (whether it's the Yeti or the MV7) will help in reducing keyboard and mouse clicks, etc. The MV7 is a great mic and definitely provides a lot of the performance of the SM7B for a lot less money--and a lot less complicated to set up. Good luck!
Yeah sure, you might see it as the better mic in comparison to the yeti, but if you're going to buy something at that price range, you might as well buy a sm57 and add the sm7b windscreen and you'll have a mic that sounds pretty much exactly like sm7b which is better than both mics
Many thanks for your vid and this comparison! Really helpfull! I think I prefer a bit sound of Yeti which is brighter and more dynamic. And mic is more versatile. And I've noticed a lot of "pop" with MV7 and no with Yeti... But MV7 got a deeper and mat sound, and for what I need it for, I think it is better. Then I love his active sound reduction, and the free software possibilities. So I've just bought an MV7 😉
Awesome! Glad it was helpful and congrats on the mic. The MV7 is so versatile and it sounds good. Just be careful with those plosives! What's the secret to good sleep?
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I just got a Blue Yeti for $60 second hand. I already have the Scarlet set, but I left it back home. Got the Yeti for a more “portable” setup… and it also looks more aesthetic for my improptu singing videos. :)
Just got a refund for my yeti, and bought the Shure MV7 - yeti had massive bugs with the usb cable constantly not sending signal through to the computer.
That's a bummer. I've heard there have been QC issues with Yeti after Blue was aquired by Logitech. Not sure if that's true. But good luck with your MV7!
Well this convinced me to going for the MV7 instead of the Blue Yeti as an upgrade from the hydra streaming kit. A dynamic mic will help against picking up my wife in the background when we're gaming together!
Now that Yeti has been bought by Logitec and the controls are gaming oriented and on the web, makes zero sense to buy the Yeti. Selling it and getting the Sure
Blue yeti I've always been a condensor microphone guy is clear and smooth and when your far away it will pick up your sound like your close condensor microphones are much better in high definition sound than dynamic and I got mine for $99
Hello! Thank you very much for this video. I watched a lot of reviews on various USB microphones and did not find information about the possibilities of connecting, for example, Blue Yeti without a computer directly to a DSLR camera via a headphone output with USB power through a power bank. Tell me is it possible? Do you know?
Hi. I'm really not sure if that setup would work to be honest. I think the Yeti and other similar USB microphones need driver software to interface correctly with the computer and therefore I don't know what would happen if you just plugged one into a camera via a 3.5" cable. Could be worth a shot but it might be easier just to get an on-camera video microphone and run a long 3.5" cable to it. Something like the Rode Videomic NTG
Seems like the MV7 would be better at cutting out keyboard sounds if typing while talking. But, the Yeti is more forgiving if you're not super close. Is that correct?
Thanks man I am trying to decide whether I want to pay up for the MV7 or go with a cheaper option like the Yeti for streaming and this video was very helpful.
I recently purchased the Shure MV7 for my voiceover work...excellent quality and can be used either USB or XLR. The SMB7 is still King (same with Sennheiser 416) but for the money the MV7 and Synco D-2 (which I also have) are outstanding mics and used extensively. Hey, Blue Yeti is popular because it is also a great mic! Awesome review video.
@@merom.1248 Again, I’m not sure how you would connect the mic or whether your phone can power the mic. I use an interface (DAW) so I’m good. Best of luck to you!
@@traderboi3954 I don't know anything about using it with the PS5, but a quick Google search would suggest it works. If that's the case, go for it. It should be a great option
This is a great review for me. I currently got a blue yeti and wanted to get an xlr mic. The only problem is xlr prices. So I wanted to get a mic that is a competitor to xlr mics that is a usb mic. So thanks!
If you want an XLR mic that's better than the Yeti, get the NT1 by Rode. Get that and an M-Audio Air 192|4. It's probably a little bit more expensive than the MV7, but it's so much better
Thanks Phillip. The Bkue Yeti was the first mic i purchased for my content creation. This was before i understood the different types of mics. I ended up selling after I learned it was a condenser mic and that it picks up ambient sound I now own the 1. Samsung Q2U 2. Rode Procaster ( with psa mic stand) 3. Audio Técnica All condenser mics. I feel condenser mics work best for podcasts. Great comparison. I am now a new follower.
Boy, this was a lot closer than I was expecting. I have the Yeti and I'm always considering upgrading to the Shure, but this video makes it feel less necessary.
I think it's important to identify what it is that a microphone (or any piece of gear) isn't doing for you, or what can be improved. And if you can't identify specific things, then you probably don't need to upgrade
@@PhillipRPeck my blue yeti is awful people barley hear me it echos cuts out nothing but problems
@@Anthony0855 Dang. You should definitely return it!
@@PhillipRPeck i have once and they gave me a new one same issue so im getting a refund and now im looking for a new mic
@@Anthony0855 Sorry to hear that. At least there's lots of great options out there these days
This is a very helpful video that summarizes the main differences between Shure Mv7 and Blue Yeti Sound. Thank you Philip.
Glad it was helpful!
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As a non-professional audio person, I prefer the Shure MV7 because I do not have an acoustically treated room, and I am not planning to do much of that. A dynamic mic works the best for my kind of use case.
I can't tell the difference without looking at your annotation.
There is a lot more low end on the Mv7
because his room is treated, I mean... In a normal condition you'll be able to tell a difference right away, lol. MV-7 all the way and it's not even close
@@Rogeras32 а можете перевести ваш комментарий? Просто я планирую поменять Йети на Шур МВ7 как раз
"Your mic quality can only be as good as the quality of your listeners' headphones"
@@Rogeras32 Totally agree with this. I had a Blue Yeti and it would pick up a bug farting from 25ft. away. The MV7 is way less sensitive to background noise. It's saved me so much time when I go to edit my audio because there's less background for me to subtract from the recording.
Excellent review of the new Shure MV7 and Blue Yeti. I currently have the Blue Yeti and your video answered any questions about the MV7 I would have. At this point, I'm satisfied keeping with the Blue Yeti based on the points you discussed. Thank you.
Awesome. Glad it helped you
I have both mics. I found that they MV7 is better overall for me. I know use the blue yeti mic as my backup and for music recording. The MV7 just sounds better vocally on voice and doesn't pick up any of those background sounds and echos of the room.
I hear you. MV7 is a great choice
Is the mv7 good for music recording?
@@markus_scott yes
Listening on a cell phone, they sound near identical, I'm actually kind of amazed. Gotta run it on my pc once to see the quality difference 😳
Blue Yeti sound is good enuff its not just about the audio it's about what u talk and the content u bring a 1% difference in sound quality wont make u get more viewers
@Grungeboy tell that to all the content creators with millions of subs using the blue yeti audio don't mean shit if the words that comes out of your mouth is nonsense like yours
Great review! I've been using a Blue Yeti for about a year now and have no real issues with it - overall a solid and dependable USB mic. The main problem is a less-than-deal recording space (which can be somewhat overcome through recording software) but I was surprised at how close these two mics were in sound quality. I had been looking at a Shure mic as the next step up (SM7B is out of my price range) and the MV7 seems like a great next mic but, to your credit, this review has really highlighted that this isn't hugely necessary just yet!
Thank you. There's definitely nothing wrong with the Yeti and I don't think the MV7 is anything like a next level or big step up
This was very helpful as I dont have a sound treated room, thank you for mentioning that you can be up to 18 inches away from the shure which is a little more than where I would reach it to with a boom arm as to not obstruct my monitors
I feel like the MV7 just has too much mid presence, if the 500hz range was brought down slightly with a boost to the 3000hz and the 250hz it would be so much better.
Cool, thanks for that. I'm not very good at EQ or listening for certain frequencies so that really helps
I hear zero difference between the 2 mics, I'm gonna empty my shopping basket of MV7 :-) I'd buy the MV7 if I didn't have the Yeti, tho. For futureproofing, etc. reasons. Thx man.
Great review! I just recently bought a Shure MV7 after having the Blue Yeti for 4+ years, that mic would pick up everything and constantly having popping/fizzing static noises, it’s cable port also became loose so the cable would always fall out, if I plugged earphones in then it made these beeping noises, the tone sounds harsher and all over the place but now with the MV7 it sounds so sharp and smooth with hardly any background noise, works perfectly with PS4! I love the MOTIV app too so you can lock any custom setting on it before using it on other devices. I still love both mics though as I can take advantage of using the condenser and dynamic for different things :) I have heard that using an SM7B windscreen on the MV7 also helps a lot! Glad I bought that windscreen too as it would stop any potential explosive noises.
this was probably one of the best videos comparing both mics I saw it's not just a sound comparison but also very informational for people who might not know the differences between both mics
Thank you! I tend to get too explanatory so it's a tight rope. Glad you found it helpful
This was really helpful. What I had noticed from the MV7 compared to the Blue Yeti would have to have been how it picked up the surrounding sounds. The Blue Yeti had picked up surrounding sounds such as his hands when they clap together, mind you not very loudly, and the shock from hitting the desk while recording. Not only that but the Yeti also picks up keyboard sounds and a lot of surrounding sounds compared to the MV7. The MV7 sounds slightly muffled and a little bit more deafened compared to the Blue Yeti, but it doesn't pick up as many ambient sounds or surrounding sounds as it focuses more on vocals. If you plug the MV7 through its XLR Cable into an audio interface, I believe the sound quality will become a lot better compared to the blue yet in terms of their vocals. On a side note, the Yeti sounds deeper compared to the MV7.
In conclusion, I believe for those wanting a good quality mic but don't want to spend too much money, they should purchase the Yeti for podcasts as well as video recording but not singing or production. For those who want to sing or produce music as well as podcast professionally, and don't have the budget for the SM7B at the moment, should definition buy the MV7 as it is a great budget XLR mic.
Epic comment! I think you hit on the essential difference between dynamic mics and condenser mics. Thank you for the comment
Very well described. Thank you.
This was very helpful. I have the Yeti and was considering switching to the MV7. In my opinion the Yeti made you sound deeper and richer, although the MV7 was very good as well.
Interesting because I think the Yeti sounds brighter. But it's always so subjective. Anyway, I'm glad you found it helpful!
I agree with OP on this one. Yeti sounded deeper. But I don’t know much about what sounds like what. Just liked the yeti better in this video.
bought MV7 and it requires microphone closer to mouth to be deep
Good delivery and good comparison. I bought the Blue Yeti X already and just did my first live with it. Curious if the MV70 would be enough better to get it. Take care.👍Liked
i just love how you explained it in the beginner's language. easy to understand. thank u for this.
Glad it was helpful!
I feel the yeti a tad bit darker, or with abit more lower frequency precense than the MV7. The MV7 sounds abit more balanced. Both incredibly similar, and great audio quality!
I agree, you'd expect it to be the opposite
Really like your presentation style. Something to add is that used mics are also an option especially starting out. I got the 67 yeti pro with the two xlr cables, USB and pop filter for $75. Also Amazon refurbished/preowned is something I've had good luck with.
Great review and explanation just subbed. You deserve a lot more subs tho thought you had 100000+.
Lol, thanks for the sub. Maybe one day!
Thank you for the thorough review. I just scooped up the Shure MV7 and I really enjoy it. It's super versatile. I noticed that there was some crazy feedback and I realized it was my dang OLD XLR cable. So, I picked up a new one and it works perfectly! WOOT WOOT.
No problem! Glad you were able to figure it out and happy with the microphone
so a problem i ran into with the yeti is that they are internally coded the same so when using them with a mac, it cannot tell the difference between the two mics and therefore cannot use them at the same time. does the mv7 have this issue?
That is a good question. I honestly don’t know. I don’t have two MV7s to try. I’ll see if Google turns up anything
Great comparison- thanks! Are you sick of people asking if you're a Mighty Boosh fan? Isolation is a great song to check out te see what I mean.
You're the only person who has ever asked me that...
I have the yeti and I have been wanting to upgrade for a while, especially since I own the one with mounting issues... I think this will be the perfect upgrade :)
Thanks for the great review. One thing that is making me consider upgrading to the MV7 from the Yeti is the voice isolation and lower sensitivity. With my Yeti I pick up more background noise (traffic, PC fans, room noise) than I'd like. Your recording room seems to be well-controlled, so I wonder whether the advantages of the MV7 don't shine as much as they might in a noisier space.
Definitely an advantage of the dynamic microphone, it's a lot more forgiving of ambient noise
Very helpful, after this video I decide to go with Shure because I have aircon unit top of my head. :)
Nice video. I have already subscribed to your channel and I have left a thumbs up for your nice video. Is anyone out there using Blue Mics still in 2023? I think there are very much better and also cheaper options out there like Mics from Elgato.
24bit high self noise dynamic microphone with poor tuning herp derp, lol
I have a SM7B And MV7 They Are very Closer over XRL Turning on High compression or USB (MV7) gives you the same sound as the SM7B. These 2 sound about the same wonder if he did some EQ?
Thank you for taking the time to compare for us :)
Buy an SM7b pop filter and put it on the MV7, it will solve the plosives problem.
very helpful thanks a lot. friend doing guitar introduces me yeto and i'm actually gonna do pure audio so i will get mv7, cuz my son is always around.
first time checking out your channel. I was set on the Yeti X but now I'm leaning towards the MV7
Wrong buddy. The yeti nano has a knob to control headphones volume, not the gain. Otherwise thanks for the video.
I have narrowed it down to these 2 mics.
I am listening to the this video with just my laptop speakers. The sound from the Yeti is muddy compared to the MV7. The MV7 sounds crisper and less less nasal. It is much more balanced than what I am hearing from the Yeti on this video. No comparison IMHO. The MV7 sounds tremendously better.
What is the model of the desktop stand you are using for the Shure?
Proline MS112 Desktop Boom Mic Stand. I don't recommend it because the telescoping part twists and I can't get it to lock in snugly
Excellent comparison Phil. It helped me solve a problem that I didn't have :D
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definitely should’ve watched this before purchasing anything
Can’t wait to have the MV7 in my possession, absolutely gorgeous looking mic
you said that so fucking weirdly
I'll post this in every video I hear this until I die :
Dynamic Mics behave exactly like condenser mics if they have the same polar pattern. The unwanted room sounds don't get acousticaly quiter when they reach dynamic mics vs condensers. The mic doesn't know if it's coming from afar or not, and doesn't discriminate low volume sounds, because it's supposed to convert acoustic sound into electricity in an ANALOG way, so identical in relative terms for every part of the signal, so there's no expander effect either in dyn mics.
The misconception comes from the fact that those mics are low sensitivity and don't sound as harsh when very close so people get closer, speak louder to compensate for the low output volume. So you don't have to put as much gain as if you were speaking normally at a nominal distance. So of course there's not as much gain on the distant sounds (and btw since you're closer to the mic, they're relatively that much further away from the mic, see the inverse square root law).
This misconception is just a byproduct of how people use the mic because of its limits, not of the technology itself. You can get the exact same result with a condenser but you'll be able to apply 25 to 35dB less gain and you'll remove that much in EMIs and hiss.
Thank you for the comment, that's a lot of good info
This video explained well why i decided to buy mv7 for my needs
I absolutely hate the blue yeti, anyone can tell me if the mv7 is easier to use? I have had a constant battle of fighting against keystrokes with it, and can never get it to where if i speak a little quiete the sound gate does not cut me off, or it lets key strokes through.
Thank you for this video, I have a blue yeti currently but don't have a dedicated room for it acoustically and it picks up too much. I'll be on the lookout for a good deal on an MV7.
Hiya - Question - I have been using the Yeti for my YT channel for almost 2 years; good mic, I have realised I actually have a slight room reverb, I didn't know anything when I started. So Research has lead me to looking at MV7 because I don't have a treated room, and need USB. You mention its rather sensitive for a Dynamic mic, would you still recommend it to me? My room isn't echoing, its not really too bad, but it could be better so if I can improve it, I want to. Also, mouth sounds as a side issue are also a battle which I clean up with software etc, but I would think a dynamic like MV7 would pick up less mouth sounds than Yeti by way of being less sensitive?
It could help with reverb because you're generally going to need to be a bit closer to the MV7 than the Yeti, but you could try just getting a bit closer to the Yeti and turning down the gain so it isolates your voice a bit better. If that's possible.
The MV7 will definitely be less sensitive to mouth sounds, but it is pretty susceptible to plosives so you have to be careful there. Lot's of people pick up the SM7B windscreen for the MV7, which helps a lot.
A little reverb isn't a big deal, it helps your recording sound more natural. But if it's a big, echoey room, then yeah, could be distracting. You could add some rugs, hang some stuff on the walls, etc. Breaking up and absorbing sound waves with everyday objects helps a lot, too
@@PhillipRPeck Thanks for the reply. Sounds pretty good.
Hey man seems like you are confusing the audience. There was no prominent marker to differentiator which is which mic, for ref 6:25 - 6:35. Or perhaps too quick transitions between mics, not even 1 sec at times
Sorry, it wasn't my intention to confuse anyone, just inexperience in making this type of video
mv7 has kind of signature audio imo idk kinda crisp on low end freq
Super helpful and awesome video! I do have one question. Using the shure MV7 with Zoom. I was looking at some other videos about the SM7B and have seen people say it only outputs in a left channel when connected with a usb audio interace within Zoom. Do you have any experience with using this mic in Zoom?
I don't think I used it with Zoom, but it should work fine. I've not experienced that issue with Zoom and a USB audio interface either
I feel like this is a better comparison than comparing the MV7 to the SM7B. To me the MV7 is hitting the same people buying the Blue Yeti or the Rode PodMic. I just feel like the price point for the MV7 is too high for hitting the same market as those two ~$100 microphones.
I understand the comparison to the SM7B, though. One, Shure is making the comparison and two, the MV7 is $150 less than the SM7B and, as you mentioned, $150 more than PodMic, Yeti, etc. I think you can make the comparison both ways. I agree that it's too expensive though and am thinking about returning mine. Doesn't do a good enough job controlling plosives
@@PhillipRPeck Hey, I have a question, what brand is the mic stand you used in this video for the MV7? Looks amazing!
@@santiagosalazar6389 ProLine... It's just a random stand I got at Guitar Center. I don't know what the model name is
@@santiagosalazar6389 possibly the Proline MS112?? I think i have the same one. its sturdy as heck
@@PhillipRPeck apparently the shure RK345 windshield fits the mv7 and does a good job of reducing its plosives. And it looks decent/ like a part of the mic
thank you for your nice comparison, it was helpful for me. btw, what is the name of boom arm you use for shure mv7. I bought mine mic 3 days ago now i'm in looking for an appropriate arm or stand.
It’s the Proline MS 112. And thanks! Good luck with the mic
@@PhillipRPeck thank you :)
wow, I hear a big difference
The ssshhhhhs sound more pronounced on the shure, but would you say that's more natural sounding or is it overly boosted?. I have the blue yeti x and the shure does sound like it has a wider soundstage, fuller? What are your thoughts. Can you do a comparison to the blue yeti x
I don't know how to quantify it, but the Shure just has a bit of a smoother or richer tone. But the differences are so minute, hard to pinpoint, and really only perceptible when you're scrutinizing both mics back to back.
I don't have a Yeti X unfortunately. Do they have the same capsule? One's just XLR and the other is USB?
I thought you recorded the whole thing with one mic which basically tells me what i needed to know. I saw other people reviewing the yeti vs what ever, and they didn't match the settings, but you did it perfectly. Thank you.
Oh, thanks! Glad it was helpful
I was thinking the same thing. I was listening on a laptop through Bang and Olufsen headphones, and was thinking - is this all one recording, or is he switching between the two mics...? It wasn't obvious to me, so as you say, that speaks volumes...
Impressive, just goes to show the value of an experienced operator. An expert can work around a lot of shortcomings.
with shure mv7 there is an app you can play around with. I kind of always wanted to get one just for gaming amongst other projects, but I might be overdoing it
Yeah, I cover the app in my video on the MV7
Wich mic Would you recommend for twitch, yt vids and discord/gaming? (of any mic you have tried)
My favorite is the SM7B. It's obviously the most expensive so second choice would probably go to the MV7
Thank you so much, you sold me on Blue Yeti :)
Hope you enjoy it!
Blue is softer on the voice, MV7 is more sharper on the voice so now what is your target Soft or sharp !
Nice comparison Phillip, I've had the Yeti for a couple of years but I find it picks up too much background sounds when Im live streaming, I will definitely go get the Shure MV7 as I think this should solve my issues, I was interested in the SM7B but the cost of the Mic plus the need for the XLR amp made it way to expensive..
Thank you Able2Fish...you will definitely notice the difference b/n the MV7 and the Yeti. Not sure if you have a boom arm, but getting the mic off the desk (whether it's the Yeti or the MV7) will help in reducing keyboard and mouse clicks, etc. The MV7 is a great mic and definitely provides a lot of the performance of the SM7B for a lot less money--and a lot less complicated to set up. Good luck!
@@PhillipRPeck Yeah I have the Rode boom arm so should be fine, thanks.
Yeah sure, you might see it as the better mic in comparison to the yeti, but if you're going to buy something at that price range, you might as well buy a sm57 and add the sm7b windscreen and you'll have a mic that sounds pretty much exactly like sm7b which is better than both mics
Thanks, I just got the Blue Yeti and was considering buying the Shure to compare but now I think I'll keep my Yeti.
No problem. I hope you like it!
Thank you for this video! :)
No problem 😊
Does anyone know what stand he is using for the Shure at the begging of the video ?
Proline MS-112. There's a link in the description under the audio gear section
do you remember how much gain on motiv app you had?
Extremely helpful video.
Awesome info!
с обработкая становятся примерно равными
Many thanks for your vid and this comparison! Really helpfull!
I think I prefer a bit sound of Yeti which is brighter and more dynamic. And mic is more versatile. And I've noticed a lot of "pop" with MV7 and no with Yeti...
But MV7 got a deeper and mat sound, and for what I need it for, I think it is better. Then I love his active sound reduction, and the free software possibilities.
So I've just bought an MV7 😉
Awesome! Glad it was helpful and congrats on the mic. The MV7 is so versatile and it sounds good. Just be careful with those plosives! What's the secret to good sleep?
@@PhillipRPeck apparently my answer has disappeared (maybe cause to a link). I just say thank you for your answer 🙂
You ask me for secret to good sleep. I told you that according to me there are a lot of secrets, but ultimate one (still according to me) is to reduce parasitic thought. I've wrote a french blog article on subject, I think you can easily found it 👍
@@PhillipRPeck I heard replacing the windscreen helps with plosive issues. Some have done tests using the SM7B wind screen.
I just got a Blue Yeti for $60 second hand. I already have the Scarlet set, but I left it back home. Got the Yeti for a more “portable” setup… and it also looks more aesthetic for my improptu singing videos. :)
Nice!
Шур хорош мне кажеться
Just got a refund for my yeti, and bought the Shure MV7 - yeti had massive bugs with the usb cable constantly not sending signal through to the computer.
That's a bummer. I've heard there have been QC issues with Yeti after Blue was aquired by Logitech. Not sure if that's true. But good luck with your MV7!
Well this convinced me to going for the MV7 instead of the Blue Yeti as an upgrade from the hydra streaming kit. A dynamic mic will help against picking up my wife in the background when we're gaming together!
Now that Yeti has been bought by Logitec and the controls are gaming oriented and on the web, makes zero sense to buy the Yeti. Selling it and getting the Sure
Blue yeti I've always been a condensor microphone guy is clear and smooth and when your far away it will pick up your sound like your close condensor microphones are much better in high definition sound than dynamic and I got mine for $99
I remain a big fan of the Yeti and condenser mics in general as well
Please do MV7 vs Samson Q2U next!
I'd love to. I need to start accepting microphone donations
Sound quality of MV7 is better than Samson Q2U . These two are my favorite usb dynamic mics.
Now sound comparison? Seriously?
since i'm going to use it for band recording,, yeti it is!
I am torn between mv7 vs Rode NT USB. I work in a slightly noisy environment. Suggestions?
The MV7 might be a better choice for noisy environments. It should be less sensitive and better at noise rejection than the NT
@@PhillipRPeck Thanks Mate.
Hello! Thank you very much for this video. I watched a lot of reviews on various USB microphones and did not find information about the possibilities of connecting, for example, Blue Yeti without a computer directly to a DSLR camera via a headphone output with USB power through a power bank. Tell me is it possible? Do you know?
Hi. I'm really not sure if that setup would work to be honest. I think the Yeti and other similar USB microphones need driver software to interface correctly with the computer and therefore I don't know what would happen if you just plugged one into a camera via a 3.5" cable. Could be worth a shot but it might be easier just to get an on-camera video microphone and run a long 3.5" cable to it. Something like the Rode Videomic NTG
Blue has all these polar patterns but no one actually uses a blue as their podcast mic.
I’ve seen a couple on podcasts. There are just so many USB mics nowadays
Do I need a mixer to use the Shure mv7?
No, it can work over USB
You have a choice USB or xlr8 usb a or usb c .
So you have more versatility.
Blue Yeti Pro gives you 24-bit and XLR out, so, more similar to the MV7, and BYP will also do 96kHz.
Those are good points but at least it's their for people who might get use out of it. Maybe VO actors? Or recording instruments?
Thanks for the info!
MV7 also gives 24-bit but it's 48kHz compared to the Pro's 192kHz
Sound comparison around the 4 min mark, I like the Yeti better.
WOW! both sounds pretty much the same...
Seems like the MV7 would be better at cutting out keyboard sounds if typing while talking. But, the Yeti is more forgiving if you're not super close. Is that correct?
Yep, pretty much sums it up!
Amazing, thank you!
Blue yeti is unreliable. Especially the usb port! Getting myself mv7
I've not heard of too many issues with the USB port, but I guess that's always a potential weak point. Can't go wrong with the MV7
Thanks man I am trying to decide whether I want to pay up for the MV7 or go with a cheaper option like the Yeti for streaming and this video was very helpful.
Glad I could help!
Honestly, you describe so well then others reviewers!
Should I buy this for voice over work?
Which one? For paid work?
@@PhillipRPeck I'm also wanting to use it for voice-over work. (paid) Which one is best?
The MV7. I guess it's a bit easier and more forgiving
i have both of these mics dont waste your money unless you buy a preamp and a mixer
These mics are powered over USB. You don't need a preamp or mixer. You can run the MV7 over XLR if you want but it's not necessary
I recently purchased the Shure MV7 for my voiceover work...excellent quality and can be used either USB or XLR. The SMB7 is still King (same with Sennheiser 416) but for the money the MV7 and Synco D-2 (which I also have) are outstanding mics and used extensively. Hey, Blue Yeti is popular because it is also a great mic! Awesome review video.
Can MV7 connect directly to smartphone with adapter and record from the phone??
@@merom.1248 You would need a preamp of some sort- like Focusrite- no way to go from mic to phone that I am aware of.
@@scottfulps2065
There are some videos on TH-cam showed that mv7 can directly connect to smartphone.
@@merom.1248 Again, I’m not sure how you would connect the mic or whether your phone can power the mic. I use an interface (DAW) so I’m good. Best of luck to you!
Can the shure mv7 pick up whispers or should I stick with the Yeti/ a condensor mic?
Yeah, absolutely. Whisper away!
@@PhillipRPeck would you recommend the mv7 then? I'm gonna use a usb mic for my ps5. So I'm just gonna plug and play out of the box
@@traderboi3954 I don't know anything about using it with the PS5, but a quick Google search would suggest it works. If that's the case, go for it. It should be a great option
Great video! Does the MV7 require an interface? Can it be run plug and play with a MacBook Pro?
If you run it via the USB connection, it will be plug and play with Windows/MacOS. You'll need an interface if you want to run it via XLR
This is a great review for me. I currently got a blue yeti and wanted to get an xlr mic. The only problem is xlr prices. So I wanted to get a mic that is a competitor to xlr mics that is a usb mic. So thanks!
Glad I could help!
If you want an XLR mic that's better than the Yeti, get the NT1 by Rode. Get that and an M-Audio Air 192|4. It's probably a little bit more expensive than the MV7, but it's so much better
@@snipexxplays39 I got the mv7 for Christmas, it's very nice. But I appreciate the recommendations, will take them into account
Thanks Phillip.
The Bkue Yeti was the first mic i purchased for my content creation. This was before i understood the different types of mics. I ended up selling after I learned it was a condenser mic and that it picks up ambient sound
I now own the
1. Samsung Q2U
2. Rode Procaster ( with psa mic stand)
3. Audio Técnica
All condenser mics. I feel condenser mics work best for podcasts.
Great comparison. I am now a new follower.
Thank you. Glad to have you along!
Yeti for starting out shure for upgrade before mv7
If it’s hard to notice the difference, that means you don’t need to upgrade
Definitely
Professional and great video!
Hey, thanks! I get lucky every once in a while
Great video, just got the MV7 but realized the voice isn’t as good as I expected it to be just over USB. So am now looking at the Yeti X.
Ah, bummer. Sorry it didn't work out for you. Maybe check out the new Samson dynamic USB/XLR mic as well
Thank you for information