Nowadays, there are many different methods of content creation that can be either pursued as a hobby or as a full-time job. Those include (but aren’t limited to) recording high-quality videos that can be informative and/or entertaining, podcasting about different topics that you’re passionate about, or even live streaming on a regular basis as a form of entertaining an online audience, between many other methods of content creation of course. Still, no matter what path you’ve taken, pretty much all content creation activities require you to have a decent microphone in order for your content to have a decent enough high-quality audio. For that, one of the best choices that you can go with is with a dynamic microphone, as these not only are capable of recording high-quality sound, but they can also withstand a lot of wear and tear. Best of all, they’re also quite affordable due to their fairly simplistic design. That said, if you’re looking for a new dynamic microphone for your content recording setup, then we’d recommend you to go with the Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone.
The Shure MV7 is a professional-quality dynamic microphone that features a built-in touch panel interface, a Hybrid Dual Output with both USB and XLR Outputs for use with computers and professional interfaces alike, and also a built-in Headphone Output for direct headphone monitoring while recording.
It’s worth noting that this professional-quality USB/XLR dynamic microphone was actually inspired by Shure’s legendary SM7B, which is basically their higher-end Vocal Dynamic Microphone model.
Now, not only can the Shure MV7 be installed onto many different models of microphone stands, but it also features full compatibility with most Close Mic Applications that require vocal intelligibility with a balanced tone.
Lastly, its official ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop App gives users additional audio processing functions such as auto-gain and compression, switchable EQ filters to adjust audio tone color, the option to save multiple Custom Microphone Presets, and there’s even an Auto-Level Mode that can be enabled to have the microphone automatically adjust both gain and compression settings.
To put it simply, this professional-quality dynamic microphone is perfect for podcasting, for recording both audio-books and music alike, as well as for live streaming, and pretty much for any other voice-based content creation methods.
Now, let’s have a slightly more detailed look at the Shure MV7 and check out everything that this professional-quality dynamic microphone has to offer you.
DESIGN & SPECS
Starting with the microphone’s actual size, the Shure MV7 comes at a reasonably compact size, measuring just 12.2 inches long by 6.3 inches wide / thick by just 5.1 inches tall. The microphone itself is also fairly lightweight, weighing just 3.1 lbs.
Now, for its design, this professional-quality dynamic microphone features a very minimalist and ultra-modern design throughout its entire metallic body, which is simply gorgeous to look at.
Moreover, the Shure MV7 also features a very, very durable all-metal construction, which ultimately ensures that this dynamic microphone is ensured to have an outstanding lifetime when it comes to its wear and tear.
It’s also worth noting that the microphone’s attractive all-metal design also features an integrated Adjustable Yoke for easy positioning on any standard 5/8″-27 threaded microphone stands or microphone boom arms.
This integration ultimately allows the microphone to be easily mounted onto a variety of microphone stands, thus giving users the flexibility of having many different placement options for this microphone.
On that note, keep in mind that for users that also want a microphone stand, you’ll also have the option to purchase a full-kit that includes a Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tridpod (5’8“ Thread) together with the Shure MV7 Microphone itself.
(Note that this is the kit we’re reviewing on this article, as any dynamic microphone tends to give users a much more reliable set-up when having a dedicated stand for it).
AUDIO SPECS & AUDIO QUALITY
Now, for the microphone’s recording method and audio quality, note that this dynamic microphone is powered by a special Voice Isolation Technology that’s used to minimize any potential room background noise as well as to adjust the microphone’s audio-recording levels in real-time.
All that basically ensures that users are delivered a professional sound of the highest possible audio quality, which is exactly what any live audience would want today as a basic audio standard.
To be a little more specific, this professional-quality dynamic microphone boasts an optimized Frequency Response that’s used to ensure a rich and natural vocal reproduction.
Lastly, keep in mind that this dynamic microphone is capable of offering you a maximum Audio Sensitivity of up to 132 dB.
INTERFACE / BUILT-IN CONTROLS
As said before, this dynamic microphone also features a built-in Touch Panel Interface on the microphone itself that can be found at the middle of the microphone’s top-facing side.
This built-in Touch Panel Interface provides users with a convenient way of Muting / Unmuting the microphone’s sound-recording, as well as for controlling the microphone’s Volume Over Gain, controlling its Headphone Level, and also for its Monitor Mix.
CONNECTIVITY
Then, at the bottom-side of the microphone’s body, we also have its Hybrid Dual Output (for both USB and XLR Outputs), and there’s also a built-in Headphone Output that allows for direct headphone monitoring while recording.
On that note, this dynamic microphone features both Micro-B USB and XLR to XLR Connectivity, which are respectively used as a USB Output and a XLR Output for digital or analog recording.
As such, the microphone’s package also comes with both one (x1) Micro-B to USB-C Cable (10 ft. / 3 meters long) as well as with one (x1) Micro-B to USB-A Cable (10 ft. / 3 meters long).
COMPATIBILITY
It’s also worth mentioning that this dynamic podcast microphone is also fully-compatible with pretty much any Close Mic Applications, which ultimately makes it great for podcasting, recording, live streaming, and more.
DESKTOP SOFTWARE – The ShurePlus MOTIV App
Last but not least, users can also use this professional-quality dynamic microphone together with its official ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop App, which provides users with many additional audio processing functions for an easy audio processing in real-time.
In sum, the ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop App allows users to save multiple Custom Microphone Presets with different personal audio-settings, as well as to enable auto-gain, compression, and also to configure different EQ presets with switchable EQ filters (which can be used to adjust the microphone’s audio tone color).
Moreover, the App also features an Auto Level Mode that allows users to control their vocal tone and distance from the microphone. In other words, enabling this Auto Level Mode will have the microphone automatically adjust both its gain and compression settings to ultimately keep a user’s sound consistent.
That said, by using this Auto Level Mode, users can let the microphone do the work for them so that they can spend less time editing and more time focusing on creating their content.
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Inside each package, users will find: their Shure MV7 Microphone, an included Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tridpod (5’8“ Thread), a pair of included USB-A and USB-C Connection Cables (both 10 ft. / 3 m), as well as a User Manual and also the device’s 2-Year Warranty Sheet.
FINAL THOUGHTS
The Shure MV7 is a professional-quality dynamic microphone that features a built-in touch panel interface, a Hybrid Dual Output with both USB and XLR Outputs for use with computers and professional interfaces alike, and also a built-in Headphone Output for direct headphone monitoring while recording.
The Shure MV7 can be installed onto many different models of microphone stands and also features full compatibility with most Close Mic Applications that require vocal intelligibility with a balanced tone.
Via its dedicated Desktop Software called the ShurePlus MOTIV App, users are given additional audio processing functions such as auto-gain and compression, switchable EQ filters to adjust audio tone color, the option to save multiple Custom Microphone Presets, and an Auto-Level Mode that can be enabled to have the microphone automatically adjust both gain and compression settings.
All and all, this professional-quality dynamic microphone is perfect for podcasters, for professional voice actors and music artists alike, for live streamers, and pretty much for any other voice-based content creation activities.
The Shure MV7 is currently available in four (x4) different color models: Black, Silver, Matte Ignition Green, and Formula Red Gloss.
If you’re interested in buying it, each kit (with Mini Tripod included) is currently discounted from its normal price of $249, now going for just $219 each (saves you $30), and each purchase also comes with a 2-Year Warranty included. You can order yours online right now, directly from Shure’s official shopping page.
