Shure MV7 - Before You Buy
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- The Shure MV7 dynamic microphone is the best mid-tier USB and XLR hybrid mic for Streaming, TH-cam, Gaming, Podcasting & Vocals.
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Just got this mic as a gift. Was using a turtle beach usb mic and when I listened to my vod on YT from this past weekend, there was a huge difference between that stream and my previous streams. I sound 1000% better.
Thank you for doing the test with the USB connection. I don't have XLR stuff, and I was so confused as to why I was so quiet when the microphone was claiming to be near clipping. When I saw your USB setting for the microphone, I set mine to the same and it sounds so much better now.
I dunno, mid to high freq in your voice is exaggerated. To me you sound much more natural without all the compressing. Thanks for the info!
the highs were just sounding harsh in this, some multiband comp and maybe better deessing
He sounds great to me after the processing
FYI, you can put a Shure SM7B foam screen on a Shure MV7 microphone, and it makes the MV7 much better. If the MV7 had USBC instead of microUSB connection, I'd love it. Instead, my main mic is the SM7B with the Elgato Wave XLR. It gives the SM7B modern perks.
the fact that its a usb and xlr hybrid was what made me purchase it. I don't yet have the money to invest in an audio interface, but also not money for buying another microphone once i do get an audio interface. With this, i can just use the usb output until i get an audio interface. so nice!
Did you get any XLR mixer?
@@shapeshifter7676 nope, stuck with the mv7. its pretty good quality tho!
which is great for people who don't have a DAW or a interface. Using the XLR connection will sound better than the USB going into a DAW like Cubase, which is what I use. I have a Phonic Summit 16 channel mixer which is what I plug my mic into which is my interface for Cubase. I add processing like noise gate (which will cut out typing noise or desk noise). I also use the Slate Digital everything bundle along with Izotope to make the mic sound amazing. Then instead of running the 2 XLR cables to my studio monitors I route those into a Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 which is my stream Labs interface. I've been using a Shure beta 87a for my streaming mic but this mic is not made for spoken dialogue. So I ordered the Shure MV7 and should be on my door step today. Shure really stepped their game up on this one making it possible for someone who has no audio interface at all to go USB in and sound great. I commend Shure for making this product. Can't wait to hook it up.
I've been using a Blue Snowball Ice since I started working from home last spring. Having a workspace with a 3rd grader just outside the usually open door has made it abundantly clear that I need a better mic. This looks like a winner for cutting out background noise and having a much better audio quality than the Snowball or my webcam can provide. Great review, thanks for putting it together and showing the USB/XLR difference.
+Jeremiah True my pleasure. The MV7 is a wonderful choice.
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Am I the only one preferring pre-processed sound? It was much less ice picky and had more low end
The sound through usb is good enough, I think.
This is a very different type of review than anything out there. And I love it, surprised you don't have that many subs!
I have had this mic for about 30 days, I have the usb and the xlr with a GOXLR mini. I love this thing. I also have a blue yeti that is now safely in my drawer. Shure has done an amazing job on this mic. Worth every dollar.
Hi Don,
I just picked up the mv7 less than 30 days ago, and plan to use with my podtrak p4 which acts like an interface with xlr ports. It only has gain dials. I'm curious if you have both the USB and xlr connect while using your GOXLR mini and can use the app to dial in the mic settings. Appreciate any feedback you could provide. Thanks!
@@adadsthing650 That’s a great question, I did have the XLR hooked into a go XLR mini and the USB plugged in as well. The USB portion Diles the microphone in pretty good, but the go Alex or mini does a better job so I tend to use that. After a while I would head and unplug the USB just because sometimes it changed to use the USB instead of the co-LX are mini. I had both dialed in and they work really well. This Mike is one of the best investments I’ve ever made. So the answer is yes I use both from time to time but mostly The go LXR mini. It’s software does compression and all that other stuff that I want done.
Much appreciated Don! I just checked out what your XLR mini is, and I can see how just dialing that in with the mv7 will get great sound. I'm a newbie in a sence, but will do some testing to see if I can tune in on the app and still record on my podtrak. It sound like I may, but will be going through USB instead of xlr. One day I'll be upgrading to a zoom p8 and my "problem" will be solved😂 Either way, it's a great mic. Thanks again 👍🏾
@@adadsthing650 I have had many microphones for my PC. This particular microphone is the best I have ever used, the quality is great, voice reproduction enhancement is great. I love this thing and would purchase it all over again.
@@donbowers1159 my first time using a USB mic and I absolutely love it. Once I learn how it ties together with my whole system, I know I'll love it even more. I did an interview yesterday, and when I played back the zoom recording, audio sounded terrible and my hopes it that isn't how I sounded to the guest. But when I played back the audio the I recorded in my podtrak p4, it sounded beautiful! Syncing that audio with the video will be a little extra work, but we'll worth it once project is complete. I'll keep tinkering and see what happens. Appreciate your time!
I’ve used this mic now for about 2 years to record vocals snare drums high hats toms ride and crash cymbals guitar amps and acoustic guitar . I use it xlr thru my interface . My only complaint about the mic is in usb mode the head phone audio out isn’t loud enough . Other than that it’s 10 out of 10
I like the NO HISS. When you stop talking, it sounds like the video is over. I like that sound. Very clean. Crisp.
I listened to this video and ordered the MV7 on eBay just now. LOL! A little over $200 and ordered a new boom versus the one I have. Thanks for this video. Induced me to pull the trigger on the deal. It'll be here around September 2, 2023. Feel free to listen to my current livestreams that I've done for the past year and then after I run the MV7, I'll hear the difference.
wow the unprocessed sound was better IMO. thank you for this great review
First 20 seconds of the clip and you tackled pretty much what majority of the people on youtube comments came for. Great stuff man!
Instasub my dude. Exact information I was looking for. I found this after wanting to learn how to tweak my MV7 I just purchased. I figured out that the audio interface on this mic is better than a lot of dedicated USB audio interfaces and it comes with everything Shure. Impressive package.
I scanned the comments but didn’t see anyone mention that this mic with the processing enabled sounds very ESSie.
10:01 youre doomed on Shure Company... you said Rode MV7. wahahahahaha!
It has an internal shock mount. You dont need to buy and external one. The sound of you knocking, was just the sound of knocking. I wasnt vibration shock.
you should do a whispering test on the USB without the OBS filters.... for us ASMR peeps who want something other than the yeti... can't use those OBS filters, coz they filter out part of the whispering... would love to hear you doing super quiet whispers, with and withoutt the windscreen!!
that processing is horrible, it sounds so much better without it
holy hell! that usb connection sounded unreal
Thank you for your review. This has convinced me to purchase this mic next. Under $200. Thanks.
It's time to upgrade from the snowball
ive had my snowball for about almost 5 years
same here! had mine since 2013 :)
Same, I'm upgrading too!
Why are we all living the same life bought mine from radio shack and just ordered this mic 🤣
I'm upgrading for blue yeti
Honesty even without any processing the sound still sounds great!
Hey, lovely video, great talk-through. But you're obviously a Rode fan - you called the Shure MV7 a Rode MV7 at 10:05. :)
I hate that I watched this lmao... This video sold me entirely. Looking to get a new Mic and stumbled across this video while looking for mics around $100 this certainly isn't that cheap but this is on my list when I'm able to afford it. Awesome video!
Thank you! This was a great video. I am narrowing down my options and I think I will go with the MV7 so I dont have to purchase (for now) the audio interface!
Thanks for the super thorough explanation and showcasing all the usage points! Watched this before buying :D Hope I can make amazing videos like you soon!!
Thank you for the review. How good is the Micro USB connection. I have one device where it loosened up over time and now is not holding solidly into the slot. One review that I saw indicated the acoustic foam of the MV7 is very thin at the front of the mic and causes a problem with plosives. I bought a simple and very effective acoustic screen that fits in the head of my ball mic and i reommend it's use for this mic. it's called the "Popper Blocker" and is only around $5.00.
Where to buy the popper blocker online?
Thanks for doing all the side by side comparisons that really helped. Great video!
I just bought one 1 hour ago on Amazon and I’m hyped to it to get here
It was home a time ago and it’s amazing 10/10 tbh
2:19 Congrats! Did you happen to find that touch dial abysmally unresponsive or is it just *my* unit?
@@IllusionSector I think it’s your unit, mine is very responsive
Just ordered one on Amazon. Thanks for the review ❤️
What app/prog you use for the pink arrows in this video my friend?
Very nice review. My cousin and his band used Shure microphones and they were very nice. I am looking very strongly at Shure for a podcast microphone. Thanks for the review.
Am I the only one who prefers the sound through USB? Maybe it's the mixer settings, but XLR sounds far more compressed and bright and peaks more than USB with and without post processing
Some people have suggested getting a Shure RK345 to put on it to help with the plosives.
I am going to go for it, thank you for this video. I see mixed reviews/thoughts of the MV7. I want to get it because I wanna future proof myself, and el gato wave 3 is 130 right now, but I can get the wave xlr down the line if I really want that wave link software
You're welcome! I am happy I could assist you in making that final decision. When you do purchase it and test it out, let me know how it goes
@@awalldigital sure thing, I am going to try getting the arm and microphone first, and then get the shock mount. Going to try it as a USB first before I go to the XLR route. Thanks again :)
@@unrealfeedzz dude what shock mount is compatible with mv7? None of them say the compatibility
@@unrealfeedzz how was the experience? It's not a rugged mic as per few reviews.
Rode procaster was a ''MID'' tier mic for years tho... and the Podmic too since 2018 XLR Dynamic for $100, this is not the one to create the ''mid tier'' but might be the best one.
+RDMENDEZR Those are XLR mics, this is a USB hybrid. New category. No interface or mixer required. Big difference.
Plosives are fixed with using the SM7B windscreen and this mic DOES have a built in shock mount...
Incredible review! I appreciate all the insight.
Thanks for this, for 250 it sounds like a massive upgrade to what I already have, and even though the mixer sounds great, the 500 for that bit of better quality really doesn't seem all that needed to start out with ^^;
The blue yeti is still amazing, especially with some quick editing in audacity
This is a very nice mic. I've been hoping to get something a bit fancier, with some cool lights, but the tradeoff for the sound quality is likely worth it. I am actually trying to figure out a setup where I can pass a mic stand between two monitors. I have three monitors with a space between each. I want the mic to come through between the center and right monitor. I actually like that this is better not being right at the mouth as I would have it a bit off to the side. What are your thoughts on comparison of this and the MV7+?
Outstanding review!! Very informative.
Fantastic comparisons between the USB and XLR capabilities and very thorough software review. As for all the digital processing, it sounds like Shure is using the computer’s audio capabilities to do the role of mic preamp (a la Cloudlifter). But, whoa! @10:03-10:04 “So that is the Rode MV7 microphone...”. Okay, so no one’s perfect. 😉
I caught that, too! lol But, yes, he's allowed because he does a heck of an excellent review/demo. Got mine a couple of weeks ago - huge upgrade from a very old Samson CO1! - for DJ'ing on an internet radio station and VO. Absolutely love the sound and all the flexibility around it, and the high user-friendliness. The desktop app to adjust EQ, compression, gain, etc. is awesome.
With it being USB and XLR it seems like a decent purchase for people on a budget who can’t buy a mixer AND a mic at the same time
Hi thanks for this informative video 🙏🏼 Questikn though… Is Rode caster pro only a mixer or also a sound card you can connect to your phone when live streaming? Thanks 🙏🏼
2:03 the best fix for that is the RK345. put that filter on instead. it clears everything up.
If you use the usb and the Shure software - does that carry over to video conferencing, Zoom etc? Do you have to do any special set up for that?
Hi, thanks for your video! Is it important to open the shureplus software every time I use the mic? Or once the setup is been done, I can keep it closed.
Love this review! I'm looking for a new mic due to mine not being the best. My keyboard is pretty loud and i have alot of background noise due to my pc being next to a busy road, would this be a good choice mic? I'm looking for something to not pick up all the background noise i have..
Yes it's a fantastic mic and good for background noise.
Best video on this mic around
It's a Shure product, so of course it's going to be great. I dont think I know of any Shure products that aren't.
If you compare the MV7 in USB to a Blue Yeti X for podcasting, which would be best? I like the visual audio level on the front of the Yeti X
thanks for the review, its by far the best assessment I have seen! have you tried MV7+ and whether added enhanced digital processing is worth the extra price? thanks
I have a untreated room is this a good option to reduce all background noise ? I have a rode NTK 1 and it picks up everything. I do have my rode hooked up thru dbx processer which eliminated most floor noise but I'm interested in this.
Your highs when you speak with the processed sound has a crackling feed sound.
I actually prefer your audio with processing + usb over XLR. It feels a bit hit pitched and scratchy on XLR, needs to dialed down a bit for a warmer sound aIml. Great mic nonetheless.
What do your compressor and limiter settings in OBS look like for this mic? Anyone have suggestions?
It’s only $150 at guitar center right now as well as a few other places. I had to pull the trigger for that price. It’s perfect cuz I have a small desk and when my buddies aren’t over I don’t need to have the rodecaster set up. Just plug in usb
shure mv7 was never 150 bucks lol. thats either not true or you got it used
Can i use Shure Mv7 with audacity??
You can use any mic with audacity
Thanks! Was not sure to go for it or not, but you made me sure! Great video 😊
Shurely a good choice
@@MangoMouse1604 funny that towards the end of the video he mis names it the Rhode mv7. Surely this was an oversight.
Are you using OBS to film this video? I see you touch your stream key to switch cameras and I don't see an Atem Mini on your desk.
Hey, Andrew. Thanks for the video. I am considering either the Blue Yeti or Shure MV& for MS Teams and Zoom calls and wondering if you can clarify something for me. Both mics have the monitoring headphone jack, but without ever having owned a mic like these, I am wondering if I plug my headphones into the jack on the mic, will I hear both myself and the computer's audio (Windows 10) or would I have to either (a) change the computer's audio out source to be the MV7 or (b) should I just be plugging in the headphones into the laptop's headphone jack. Thanks!
Thanks for the video, is that necessary to have the headset too?
I'm currently recording with a Blue Yeti Pro. Is it worth it to purchase the Shure MV7 or stay with the Yeti Pro?
I’m so so glad I decided to do a little homework before buying another yeti .. I’m sold already ..xlr and usb ? I was wanting to upgrade to xlr eventually .. if I buy this one I don’t need to !!
Thanks! Is there any latency problem when using USB?
Great video! Helpful tip: shutter speed 1/150 at least for the green screen to avoid spill on your hands since you’re an active hand motion person :)
How will this do with louder and harder vocals? Speaking as a mezzo belt singer and a loud punch rapper. TIA
Great Video. I do have one question. Are you able to use the USB with the rodecaster? I use stream yard and have guests on and for whatever reason, when I plug my USB into my laptop or the USB HUB, it doesn’t register on the USB channel of mixer. StreamYard recognizes it and it registers there, but no signal to Rodecaster.
Thanks you so much for the review.
Thank you for the review of the Shure MV7. I'm considering purchasing this microphone, but I have to ask, would you recommend this microphone for gaming and voice acting?
Good vid! Question, about vst’s the shure app has with this mic. If I’m recording directly into my daw I use which is audacity with the effects be captured? If so does the app need to remain open to capture these effects? Thanks
How does Shure's software compare to the basic Voicemeeter software? I'm using a Blue Yeti Satin Red through Nvidia Broadcast and Voicemeeter and I love the sound.
I am a educational content creator and planning to buy this one. Any review on reducing keyboard sounds with this?
Hi thanks for the video!! I have a question! Is there any specific cord you recommend for the USB to USB connection? Or possibly even a XLR - USB? wondering what’s best. I want a good quality cord
USB to XLR doesnt work unfort but USB mini to USB A that can do USB 3.0 would work very well :)
In my opinion the USB sounds better than the xlr for some reason
Agreed. I get a lot of feedback on the XLR, vs the USB sounds very clean.
The xlr is more manual while the usb is more automatic
This video was very helpful, thank you ! I am still undecided if to go the XLR route and getting the rodecaster as well. You mentioned the quality of XLR is top notch over USB until this mic came out, would you say it's still better to use XLR than the MV7 USB and its software? My podcast occasionally has some in person guests if that makes any difference.
hey, what were your compressor settings on OBS? also, would it interfere with the compressor from the motiv app when turned on together?
Great video. Are you using the Rodecaster Pro to switch cams?
I'm new to this stuff. I've been making TH-cam videos for a while now and I think it's time to get something better than my old cheap Razer headset but I don't understand what is going on here. Is he getting the audio quality he has right now just with this mic or does he use a program or that mixer thing he mentions to get said quality? What is a mixer what does it do?
Edit: What is raw XLR?
Hi here. Thanks for the video. This mic has real time audio zero latency as the RODE USB MINI has?
just got mine brand new from amzon shure for 110$ on prime day, it is just unreal.
Ooooop sold 😂 In my cart now 🛒
Can I ask what OBS plugins you are using please?
How does it do when it's about 2 - 2.5 feet away? I can't stand having a mic in my face so i want it above my monitor. Does it pick up your voice well when you're further away?
Love your stuff, man.
Very good
Exactly what I wanted to know.
Thanks
Is this good for singing? Looking to upgrade my zoom game (currently using Samson Q2U)
So since the mic comes with a built in processing software, does that mean the mixing box is optional?
Thanks for a great video might get this one for my DJ streams on twitch
Can you share your OBS filter setting you used for this microphone. I just bought one but always struggle to find what I like in OBS
So we can use this for the pc and console at the same time?
For sound quality i.e natural true sound would this be better or the Blue Yeti X ?
Andrew, thanks for your content. QQ: I want to find a mic I can use that won't show during meetings. Most of my corporate co-workers are way too distracted when they see my mic (Blue Yeti). I keep hearing that these mics are best when they are closest to the speaker. I was going to get the elgato Wave 3. I am just disappointed with the Blue Yeti. Are my expectations unrealistic here? Can the MV7 be just outside of frame on an arm and be effective for presentations and most meetings?
Thanks, -dan
Hello Dan! Sorry, I don't think Andrew will respond but I can try to help you out! Blue yeti(s) aren't very good for the price and people use them for other reasons And your expectations are totally realistic paying a lot for not really good. Regarding the microphone being out of the frame that could work but you might need to adjust the gain if you think you sound a bit quiet so yes it can be used outside the frame so can a lot of other microphones anyway!
Hope this helped!
@@Sythrin3 Thank you! The Blue Yeti I scrapped but only because the connection port was loose and that made the connection unreliable.
I went on to get the Elgato Wave 3 +mounting arm and accessories. It is working fine but being off camera is exactly as you said. I have to increase the gain. I decided to look pretentious and keep it close. It has not been as bad as I made it out. So far.
@@coachdan007 That's good to hear! Glad I could help!
What are the Velcro’s you used for the usb cord? As I have the same arm.
i bought the new razer v2 pro mic and im already sending it back. i hate the software, it just didnt do it at all...the mic is the same price from the shure company as it is thru your link so ill pick one up and help you our :)
Amazing review sir. Great work
Wat software r u using other than shure free software. Is that possible to use it for live zoom n teams calls.
Thr BP40 is always wonderful and noise canceling