Shure MV7 USB & XLR Microphone Review

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In today’s episode, we have a detailed look and listen to the SHURE MV7 podcast microphone. This USB/XLR hybrid microphone uses a dynamic design which is a great fit for recording at home or in other spaces without acoustical treatment. It sounds great when you connect to your computer or mobile device via USB and comes with an app which allows you to fine-tune the sound for your situation, even if you don’t know a lot about sound. But if you are more of a soundie, it also allows you to set some basic EQ settings, a limiter, and a compressor to even things out and increase the overall level of your audio.
If you’d like to learn how to make great dialogue audio for your film and video projects, please have a look at my courses at school.learnlightandsound.com including processing dialogue audio in Adobe Audition and DaVinci Resolve/Fairlight, recording sound, how to use the Zoom F4, F6, F8, and F8n, and how to get the most from the Sound Devices MixPre series of recorders. Our latest course is Sound for Live Streaming with the ATEM Mini.
Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, Pictureline or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- SHURE MV7 USB/XLR microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/bTlN3S
- SHURE SM7B broadcast microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/GYU7dHy
- On-stage Stands desk stand - B&H, Amazon geni.us/cJUHuw
- Canon C200 camera - B&H, Pictureline geni.us/9Zi4m4a
- Canon 24-105m f/4 L lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon geni.us/kZyU7e
- Cloud Lifter microphone activator - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/AUDx0
- Fethead microphone activator - B&H. Amazon geni.us/zRbtL
- Aputure 300x LED Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon geni.us/LBXWV
- Aputure Light Dome 2 soft box - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline, Amazon geni.us/AuMKRr
- Aputure Nova LED Panel Light - Aputure, B&H, Pictureline geni.us/TFVUy
- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 OIS Lens - B&H, Pictureline, Amazon geni.us/gr47
- Lupo Superpanel 30 Full Color Soft - B&H geni.us/B1fGix
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Copyright 2020, Curtis Judd
#SHURE #MV7 #Microphone
Index
00:00 Start
00:12 Summary
00:22 Introduction
01:41 Samples vs SM7B
02:37 Dynamic mic
03:30 Noise Rejection Sample
04:20 USB for Mac PC or Mobile
04:53 Headphone jack
05:20 Broadcast sound
05:39 On-mic controls
06:50 Desktop app
07:00 Auto level mode
08:13 Manual settings
09:50 Limiter
10:30 Compressor
11:16 Custom presets
11:39 MV7 vs SM7B
12:28 Do you need a cloudlifter?
13:03 Build quality
13:30 Cons - limiter
14:00 Plosives or pops
14:30 Use SM7B foam instead
15:22 Touch surface
15:46 USB micro
16:50 Shielded from RF
18:08 Prone to bumps/typing
19:03 Conclusion
21:00 Please take my courses

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@geraldundone 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, Curtis! Appreciate this.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gerald, appreciate you coming by!

@TeclaSAPcomUlissesCarvalho 3 жыл бұрын

A thorough review yet concise and easy to understand. Brilliant! Thanks, Curtis!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ulisses.

@EpicLightMedia 3 жыл бұрын

Hooray!!!! I’ve been waiting for this video!!!!!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for coming by!

@erasmus9627 2 жыл бұрын

Fabulous video Curtis! The best microphone review I have seen (and I’ve watched hundreds). You are clear, informative, objective and a delight to listen to. Thank you.

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark.

@alexjames421 3 жыл бұрын

Such brilliant videos - you strike the perfect balance of simplicity and technical detail. Really appreciated, thanks 🙏

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex. 👍

@FoundMyFitness Жыл бұрын

Incredibly detailed analysis as usual. Very appreciative!

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Try the Shure MV7: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/nM52dtZ9nMjVZoU.html

@TheTurajj 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely great review Curtis 👍🏻 I have now been watching your reviews for sometimes, and even though I like them, I do not leave any comments, as usually in general. But I feel obliged to let you know that your reviews are impressively balanced, thrust worthy, and compelling! And this one is no exception. Much appreciated. Thumbs up, and thank you.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Turaj!

@adamjclaus Жыл бұрын

Thank you Curtis for continuing to be the best in the game! I don't buy ANYTHING audio related without consulting your YT channel first. You are doing the world a service and I'm eternally grateful for it. I can't thank you enough.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks Adam! Happy recording!

@MrTypoo1 2 жыл бұрын

This is a really great review! You covered literally everything I wanted to know about this mic, and explained it in such a clear and concise way. I've dabbled with audio for a long time now, but I still learned a lot from watching this. I would really love to see a similar video for the Rode Procaster even if it has a bit less feature-wise.

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, MrTypoo1.

@MrBrianofarrell Жыл бұрын

Great review, I have just ordered this microphone and this video helped confirm what it can do and can't do. Really appreciated that you showed the sound setup with USB which some other reviews didn't do.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian and I hope the MV7 works well for you!

@dariussmith7247 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful review, thank you for the information. I will be picking up this microphone for work and call purposes. You're in-depth information and review are greatly appreciated! Will be watching more.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Darius - I hope it works well for you!

@JP-fm9wy 3 жыл бұрын

You did it again, I am grateful for this amazing and professional review.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@DetBKgirl 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME review, Curtis! Thank you so much for being so very thorough. You literally answered all of my questions about this mic. Cheers!

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks DEL. Happy recording!

@ultimaokami 2 жыл бұрын

This is the BEST review out there. To the point and clear explanation of the product. Thank you Curtis

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mandy!

@Melideas 3 жыл бұрын

You have a great quality and i like the presentation. For me the best review-channel for mics with podcaststage. Keep it up!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Melideas!

@dextercool Жыл бұрын

Wow you covered everything in a pleasant tone while demoing the mic - just perfect!

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

👍

@NoloCuban 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Curtis, your knowledge, time and professionalism is super appreciated!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much M Santana!

@GabeSanchez 2 жыл бұрын

Great review! Just got mine today and love it so far. Appreciate all of the detail, it really helped me choose. Thanks!

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Gabe. Happy recording!

@franktntx 3 жыл бұрын

I already looked at two reviews and this is the best. Congratulations

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks franktntx.

@Prince_Pig 3 жыл бұрын

Love your videos Curtis, very thorough as always. Thanks!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jason!

@BonusFootage 3 жыл бұрын

This is a great review Curtis! I just purchased the Shure MV7 and I really enjoy it. I noticed that the XLR cable was causing some feedback -- so I picked up a new one and it works perfectly now!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

👍 Happy recording! 🎤

@tombuck 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT review, as usual! I just wish they'd release a better windscreen for the MV7 that stays on better and is more effective at reducing plosives.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom, appreciate your feedback!

@tylorkenniston1192 3 жыл бұрын

They did mr. buck, the windscreens intended for the SM7B both fit tighter, as well as doing a better job rejecting plosives by putting more distance between the screen and the capsule! Try it out and let us know your results!

@AndyKow 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video as usual, thanks for making and doing all the tests with all the mics.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy.

@padolfolc 3 жыл бұрын

Great review, as always!!!!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Padre.

@FRASHROBLOX 2 жыл бұрын

Finally an actual good review with different voices because i myself don't have that much of a beefy voice and alot of the reviewers do so this was great thank you!

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks FRASH!

@akqr8 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the in-depth walkthrough of the software. It was extremely valuable to me.

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

You're most welcome! 👍

@aNapTownLegend 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video I really appreciate it. This video helped me in making my decision on this microphone. I believe I'm fully ready for my twitch / KZfaq setup that I've been working on, my order just was placed on Amazon.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! I hope it works well for you!

@seanshepherd9467 2 жыл бұрын

Best review so far. So much detail. Thank you.

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean.

@seanshepherd9467 2 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Just got mine yesterday. I use Shure motive software's limiter and fabfilter plugin in logic, then I route it into loopback audio so that my Mac can stream on web. So complicate.

@RhettBrownatRetroWreck 3 жыл бұрын

Great Review Curtis! You always do a thorough job.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rhett!

@tvnathreviews 3 жыл бұрын

I bought MV7 yesterday. So excited ❤

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Congratulations! Happy recording/streaming! 🎙

@rashidxd 3 жыл бұрын

Great breakdown!! I was looking for something just like this. Thanks a world.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Rashid.

@PianoManChuck 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation Curtis.... as usual!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks PianoManChuck. I hope you're staying well!

@vgman94 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely descriptive, discusses a wide range of angles, and alternative methods for different issues of the mic. Fantastic review. First video I’ve seen of this guy, but he seems to have a talent for this.

@alexanderlyon 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, Curtis is "the man." He always gives fair, detailed, and credible information. Before I buy any audio gear, I see what he has to say first.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks vgman94!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex!

@plumberparts 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic review Curtis. One question...when using with XLR will the Shure 'save' it's settings after it's been unplugged from the app? I run a podcast and we have 4 Shures....but not 4 iphones or laptops! Therefore we record direct with XLR into a Zoom H6 recorder and use the limiter in that...then edit the sound in post on the computer. Many thanks for your reviews. You've helped me spend literally eye watering sums of money!

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

I don't think it does because it would need a power source to do that. However, the effects are not that great. The limiter in the H6 is as good as the one in the MV7, which is not very good, so you're not losing anything there. The main things are the EQ and compression. Are you post processing your audio or streaming live?

@DiegoTerzano Жыл бұрын

Thanks Curtis, very thorough as always. I actually bought the MV7 recently and love it. The SM7B sounds a bit warmer and it is more pleasing. However, the MV7 is a great value and excellent for streaming.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

👍 happy streaming!

@SeriousGear 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, thanks as always!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@barryselfon9023 3 жыл бұрын

I switched out the wind screen to the one with the SM7B and now my MV7 sounds great

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@cornerstoneproductio 3 жыл бұрын

Great Job as Always Curtis !!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Blayde!

@xray111xxx 3 жыл бұрын

Great microphone and review Curtis. I am late to this party but glad Shure has a winner for more people needing a great mic.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Vincent. 🎙

@deephousefridays1911 3 жыл бұрын

Top noch review! Got everything i wanted to know about the mic.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@mahlstadt 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you dear sir for this useful and detailed review. As someone who knows nothing about microphones, and would like to improve audio during Zoom calls, I appreciate your counsel.

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

👍 Happy Zooming.

@sheriffdaramola Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation.... Well done Curtis!

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks Sheriff!

@projectb3117 3 жыл бұрын

The review is was looking for. Great!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@tonyantoine5823 3 жыл бұрын

I’m late but thanks for the review! Always so well thought out and honest.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony!

@brucewatkins6639 3 жыл бұрын

First, Happy New Year Curtis. You've made my media production and podcast life much easier! Much appreciated. I have three questions: 1) any thoughts on after-market shock mounts for the MV7? 2) Was there any difference in the XLR and USB output sound or gain? 3) Just to confirm ... does system audio route back through the on-mic headphone jack so you can hear yourself and your guest(s)? I believe you mentioned "mic vs monitor level adjustment, but just wanted to confirm. Again, thanks for every thing you do for all of us!!!!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

1) I don't have an experience with specific after market shock mounts but that would help isolate the mic from desk vibrations. 2) Nothing obvious that I noticed. 3) Yes.

@thatguycalledpierre 3 жыл бұрын

Loved this review!! Thank you.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Pierre!

@BestAudiovisualTricks Жыл бұрын

Curtis, you are a sound scientist. You are wonderful! 🥇

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

🙏

@CraigHollabaugh 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the detailed review.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig, you're welcome!

@MariosKJ 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve had this for a while now about 2 months and i bought the sm7b foam cover and put it on the mv7 and i kid you not it sounds identical. Fixed the plosive issue

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@alexeytheinterpreter 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Curtis, great review!

@alexeytheinterpreter 3 жыл бұрын

I loved the reference about pizza (for those who watch a lot of mic review videos on KZfaq).

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers! A nod to my friend Bandrew Scott over at Podcastage. 😀

@The-Logician 3 жыл бұрын

As always, great detailed review. I just ordered up one to use as an office /zoom/ videoconferencing microphone when on site assignments where I don’t want to have to haul around the mix-pre audio bag to use my xlr mics, but of course can always use this mic with that gear as well. Sorry, I couldn’t use you affiliate links on this purchase, had to be Amazon Prime to ship to the post office in this small northern town in Canada where I am on a long site assignment.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trevor, I hope the MV7 works well for you!

@1Patient 2 жыл бұрын

Canada 🤣🇨🇦

@BENTECHPROTV 2 жыл бұрын

As always. Very brilliant video. 👏

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

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@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

🙏

@alexanderlyon 3 жыл бұрын

Just ordered it (through the link, of course). I'm pumped because background noise is a huge factor on Zoom calls with my _Blue Yeti_ right now.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

I hope it works well for you Alex!

@AlexD12345 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review! Thank you.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex.

@TheAstrologyPodcast 3 жыл бұрын

Is it possible to use both USB and XRL at the same time? For example, if you wanted to record to the computer via the USB, but then also record a backup track to a handheld recorder via XRL.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Both are active at the same time.

@markanderson6639 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. Thanks Curtis.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mark.

@Mal0wens 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Curtis! Thank you so much.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mal.

@Snalle 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, very informative and straight forward.

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Snalle.

@insanejughead 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! I've been wanting to see how your voice is handled by this baby. Glad you got around to it. Now to watch it...

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

👍 I think the SM7B is a little sweeter.

@insanejughead 3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Maybe, but I like a good crisp sounding tone. I personally think the SM7b is a bit muffled, but then again I'm not a fan of kids like most others. It's where your voice really helps me find mics I like.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

@@insanejughead Fair point and personal aural preference is legitimate!

@insanejughead 3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thank you. Oh, and I meant 'mids', not 'kids', for anyone reading this...

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

@@insanejughead Hahaha! Ok, that makes a lot more sense!

@schylerman 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review! I think I’ll purchase this mic to start my youtube channel!

@curtisjudd 7 ай бұрын

👍

@sonicacoustics9176 3 жыл бұрын

This an amazing product review video. :)

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@NVIK5 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant review!

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

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@MustacheVerra 3 жыл бұрын

Great job Curtis. Thanks.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@ramkumarpandey4865 Жыл бұрын

Curtis reviews are so good yet so unfair at the same time, he can make even $1 mic sound amazing.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks, I think….

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Curtis, another great video. I will try one next week. :)

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks João. Happy recording!

@streamdungeon5166 Жыл бұрын

As a hapless victim of the Blue Yeti, I am blown away by the quality of the MV7. Your review also covered all bases and I was very impressed by your professionality while you did not go into needless details (like complex studio measurements which makes no sense in this price class). Also skipping the XLR makes perfect sense as it really makes little sense to buy with this mic and one would only use if you already own it, in which case a SM7B plus cloudlifter for 200 bucks plus audio interface for at least 180 bucks would be the play.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

👍🎙️

@BrendanEvan 3 жыл бұрын

Poor mans SM7B for sure. I’m very interested in this mic since I don’t necessarily want the accompanying gear needed to properly drive the much more expensive SM7B. Thanks for the review Curtis!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

You bet, thanks Brendan!

@BubbaJames 3 жыл бұрын

when you record the samples, is there any treatment at all in the room? and maybe a stylus would work on the touch surface? also, the mic on a different table is a really good idea. you could probably do a whole course on video and audio for conference calls alone. im guessing its a big market, especially right now. just from observing one person who does 1 or 2 conferences a week, about an hour each...there are a lot of problems that come up with regard to audio and video, mostly audio. anyhow, thanks for another great video!

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bubba! There was some treatment in the room for these samples, yes. I wanted to do it in another room but ran into some practical scheduling issues.

@ScottJWaldron 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, that looks really nice! It is too bad about the USB micro and limiter but overall very nice. Great job on the video as usual.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott!

@lunariz97 3 жыл бұрын

2020 and some manufacturer still opt for Micro USB instead.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. 😞

@ben-benedict 3 жыл бұрын

And they justify this choice with some kind of « consistency in the motiv product range » bullshit 🤣🤣🤣.

@whoopee 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe they want real time EQ. Or they cannot afford a preamp. Or they think its easier.

@manakahas4927 Жыл бұрын

It's 2023... why is this STILL a THING!?

@WillyMouna 3 жыл бұрын

Great review thanks for the efforts

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Willy!

@AllenCavedo 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review. I thought your voice sounds great on it. I would def buy the SM7b foam windscreen. Interesting that the MV7 (USB mode) and SM7b have inverted waveforms from each other. I noticed this in the samples of your and Emma's quotation samples. I inverted the sections of the MV7 that were "below the line" to "above the line" and the samples looked almost identical. Inverting did not seem to change the sound to my ears.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Interesting find - thanks for pointing that out. That's good to know if we happen to use the two of them for a podcast. Mic bleed could create some interesting issues.

@BigDogMom Жыл бұрын

Great review! Thank you! Have you ever connected this mic directly to a camera (I am filming with a LUMIX G9)? I’m curious whether it’s possible, what connectors I will need, and whether it will hurt the sound quality in the finished recording if I do that versus connecting it directly into my computer. I’m worried about the post processing and getting my voice and audio paired up correctly, so if I can avoid that step, I’d love to. Thanks!

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

There isn’t an output on this mic which will work directly with the G9. You’d need a mixer between them.

@rumial-afghani4589 Жыл бұрын

Very impressive review!! You know the difference between sm7b is noticeable but somehow i dont know which one has “better” sound. So i Just bought mv7. For the price 210 usd in my country its really steal with mic this quality

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Glad it is working well for you!

@SufiGuidanceChannel 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing informative video.. Learn about products

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@franknoriega1884 Жыл бұрын

Very good and useful analysis. Thank you. I hope Shure uses the connector type C next time. I'll be waiting for it.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank.

@frankpalpieris Жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd By the way Curtis, what´s your opinion about the Carbon Mackie´s mic? It seems to have a nice and clear sound. In this moment I can´t afford buying the Shure MV7 USB, this will be my next step, but I need now one with good quality around the 100 dolars (I don´t like Blue Yeti, neither Big Foot) for podcast, basic music recordings (I´m a singer songwriter) and to read (to record) text audiobooks. Thank you so much in advise, for your advise.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

@@frankpalpieris I haven't used the Mackie, unfortunately.

@frankpalpieris Жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thanks for answer Curtis. I think I´ll try it. Afterwards, the MV7.

@lucious455 Жыл бұрын

Subscribed and liked… epic review

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks, Wilmer.

@JStream 3 жыл бұрын

Cool been waiting for your insights about this mic, because im really close in getting an SM7B or the MV7

@AnthonyGoodley 3 жыл бұрын

If you have a good enough XLR interface that can drive a Shure SM7B and you can afford it I don't really see much reason to consider the MV7. For most people any condenser mic like the MV7 is going to pick up way too much background noise and reverb. Unless you're house is quiet as a mouse and acoustically treated your much better off with a Dynamic mic imo, any dynamic mic. SM7B is one of the best ones out there, but may need a Cloudlifter to go with it possibly which adds another $150 to its $400 cost. A USB much would be good to take on the go with a laptop or if you're just starting out otherwise nah.

@JStream 3 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyGoodley Thanks for that, but a fethead is already enough for a shure SM7B? cause the price of the cl-1 is just way too much already.

@PhillipRPeck 3 жыл бұрын

@@AnthonyGoodley The MV7 is a dynamic mic, it doesn't pick up much room noise

@AnthonyGoodley 3 жыл бұрын

@@JStream I believe so but I'm not sure so you should do some research first.

@tom_k_d 3 жыл бұрын

@@JStream From my exerience: No. In this case you are probably much better off with a P48 powered condenser, something like a KMS105. SM7B is not a cheap overall solution - it only shines when combined with higher end preamps. It will work in terms of gain, but the FetHead is not helping with overall sound quality / noise floor from my experience.

@alexle5026 2 жыл бұрын

You’re on point with the usb c cable.

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

👍

@alkhamistic 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for this review. Was able to see that I can use a usb c.

@curtisjudd 10 ай бұрын

👍

@thefranglish3620 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, great videos. I discovered your channel recently and I must say, I love the way you present your videos. Always straight to the point, pros and cons of the products before you even talk about the mics. Also, very nice intros with motion titles. What plugins do they come from? Finally, on this particular video I have one comment based on what you say in your introduction. I fully understand you want to show (well, to have listen to) the raw audio of each mic, without post processing. Now that said, once we make our mind on a mic or another, I sometimes feel we may be left with unanswered questions. If I choose for the budget Mic amongst the ones you present in a video, and I clearly understand that the audio is not as good as the more expensive you may suggest (because its response is too bright, too warm, with too much ambient noise, or internal noise), I still wonder if I can accept the compromise by making corrections in post. A budget Mic can be acceptable with some post corrections and make the investments worth, I would imagine?. Again, when the choice is for a budget mic, especially for budget reasons, I would definitely need to know the result in audio quality coming out from post. For sake of a comparison, listening to the raw audio totally makes sens to me. But once I decide for one model, I need to know its capabilities, without and with post corrections. I wish you could complete your comparisons with samples of post corrected audio, that would be great. Anyway, thank you again for all your videos, I have learned way more by watching just your channel, rather than browsing too many different channels, with sometimes opposite or incomplete views.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Claude, the intro was custom created by a graphic artist. I'm not sure which app he used, but likely after effects. Thanks for the feedback. I struggle with keeping the videos short enough so that I don't get a lot of criticism for making them too long. I have another video showing how to EQ to sweeten the sound in post: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gNRmnKViuLTagoU.html as well as several others on the channel covering other post techniques. Note that some microphones are a bad enough fit for some voices, that recordings can end up with saturation or distortion that CANNOT be removed or fixed in post. This is pretty rare, but does happen. I'll try to include some samples in future reviews, balancing that with the need to stay concise.

@mleindek 2 жыл бұрын

I just got this microphone and while it's not exactly the SMB7 and I don't expect it to last the same as one, for the price it can't be beaten. I've tested many USB microphones and this one is the best sounding by far. As you mention, the limiter is practically useless and the plosives are a thing to look at, but other than that it's a great piece of gear for the money!

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Glad its working well for you! 🎙

@pafsound 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, Curtis. Thanks for the review. How does the sound compare with the xlr connected vs the usb connection? Of course depends on the preamp used vs the preamp built inside the mic’s internal audio interface. But with Flat specs on the usb connection and flat via xlr how does it sound? The same? Cheers

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Very similar. I didn't notice a big difference with my Universal Audio Apollo x6 which is a pretty decent preamp.

@GreenTeaXIII 3 жыл бұрын

Great review I’ve used a blue snowball for about 4-5 years and I was eating to do a upgrade for streaming I was gonna use a goxlr mini and a mv7

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Good combo.

@skyace888 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the the great review Curtis! Curious to know... - How does this mic compare to the Blue Yeti? (I have one) - How does the sound on this mic compare on USB vs XLR connections? - Is the SM7B still the king overall for voiceovers and similar work?

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Allen, I'm not sure, I've never used the Blue Yeti. However, they're very different microphones. The MV7 is a dynamic microphone and will generally pick up less room ambient noise than the Yeti, when used in close - within 10cm of the mouth. I didn't hear a difference between USB and XLR in my tests. I wouldn't consider the SM7B the king for VoiceOver, more for broadcast and even there, not the king, just a good option for many cases.

@rendend 2 жыл бұрын

Great video!

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@FilmMakerKlausKusserow 2 жыл бұрын

Thanx for this review! A call would have made the phone sending. While during watching a video the phone is more on the reciever side. And another thing - sorry for that: The amount of „background noise“ or room sound that the capsule of a mic pics up depends on the polar pattern and the frequency response, NOT on the type of soundconversion. If a cardioid should reject the sound in a 90 degree angle by 10db, it will do exactly that, no matter if its a dynamic or a condenser mic. 😃👍. I love your reviews! Not only the well researched info but also the calm and relaxed way of presentation 🍀.

@curtisjudd 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Klaus. The practical difference in how much room sound a microphone picks up has to do not with the polar pattern so much as the fact that one *usually works closer to a dynamic microphone. This increases the signal to noise ratio. And the reason one generally works closer to a dynamic mic is the lower overall sensitivity.

@FilmMakerKlausKusserow 2 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thanks for your answer. I think I'll do a video on this topic, maybe:-)

@HubLocationSound 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review, Curtis. Seems VERY sensitive to handling noise. Compared to the SM7b, it seems a little more hyped/boxy in the upper mids. SM7B has a smoother mid-scooped sound. Without the comparison though, I don't think I would've thought it was too much. Those app presets are pretty cool.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed on all counts!

@DougGreene 3 жыл бұрын

Nice review. Question ... could you output from both the USB (into your computer) and the XLR (into a recorder) at the same time? (Creating a backup of your side of the audio while also on a Zoom or SquadCast, etc)?

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, but some people have reported ground loop/hiss issues when doing that.

@gadgetb0y 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the thorough review, Curtis. I'm trying to minimize clutter in my home office/studio and using an XLR/USB mic may be a good solution - I can put my Rodecaster Pro on a shelf and use the USB mic for conferences. If positioned correctly, do you think the MV7 connected via USB in "Far" mode could be passable as an overhead boom mic? I'd rather not have yet another piece of gear cluttering my space if I don't have to. Thanks in advance.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Hi John, it'll sound far away - just depends on how far away you place it. My sense is that "far" in this context is really meant to be about 12 inches max.

@gadgetb0y 3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd Thanks for the quick reply. I'll look into a small video or shotgun mic, instead.

@DeletedRedactedConfidential Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this fantastic review Curtis! For those that are puzzling over Shure's decision to use micro USB - I think I may know why. Take a look at Shure's "MVI" audio interface and take note of the control panel and USB connectivity - it's nearly identical to what you see with the MV7. From what I can see the application used to enhance the MVI experience is the same as what comes with the MV7 as well.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

So perhaps they saved some engineering effort by re-using the same panel?

@DeletedRedactedConfidential Жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd This is definitely not my area of expertise so I likely have it all wrong. What I'm meaning to say is I wonder if the MV7 actually has the MVI interface built right in to it. I really like this mic (thanks in no small part to your very helpful review of it) but have gotten hung up on making the purchase due to the price and the Micro USB connection. I started researching XLR mic + USB interface options that have the features I'm interested in and ended up right back with Shure products - the MVI and the MV7X. That combination in my area at least costs more than the MV7. For me it seems that all paths end with the MV7! My original comment was perhaps just my attempt at determining why.

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

@@DeletedRedactedConfidential It is a really solid microphone. 🎙

@helloianzakharov 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ian

@kmwong1786 3 жыл бұрын

The Zoom F2 and F2 BT with 32-bit float recording are coming, will we see your take on these 2 new field recorders?

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Yes. 👍

@teachingrounds Жыл бұрын

Great content sir

@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@JeffersGordon 3 жыл бұрын

Curtis. Great video.. tell me please please is the mv7 a sensible choice for singing in addition to speech which I think you have proved is a good choice? I really don’t want to go to the trouble of connecting non usb solutions if possible.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely. Note that you will still probably want to be quite close to the mic, even when singing - probably no farther than 8 or 10 inches max.

@thesoggyblocks 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Curtis, Love the video ! I was curious what kind of broadcast stand would you suggest for this microphone. Thanks Keep up the good work !

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Power of Film, depends on your budget. My favorite is the OC White ProBoom® Ultima® Gen2 Ultra Low Profile Adjustable Mic Boom with a 12” Fixed Horizontal Arm and Machined Table Bushing. Spendy, but really good.

@thesoggyblocks 3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd not overly concerned about budget, I'll check it out thanks !

@Psych_Explained 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Curtis, nice video - Interesting about the RF interference. I have a new MV7 coupled with iPad Pro 2017 (10.5” w/lightning port) and works well. I was told by Shure that it’s not compatible with newer USB type C ipad pro’s (too bad). So I guess my upgrade path will be the MV7 with a MacBook Air or pro down the line.It’s a huge improvement from the Samson Go Mic that I started with. Shure ipad app was buggy, so I manage gain using the mic.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

👍 Thanks for the details RE: iPad. Didn’t know that.

@thedoodler882 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for the vid mate.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@lekkermense 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Curtis for the review. Out of interest, does the MV7 have a similar proximity effect to the SM7B? Can't say I've personally used anything in that price range, but curious to find out how they compare :)

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Not quite as rich a proximity effect, no. At least that's what my ears told me in the audio samples from this video.

@lekkermense 3 жыл бұрын

@@curtisjudd that was my impression as well. Thank you for your feedback sir 🙂

@lpseem3770 3 жыл бұрын

USB micro was designed with expectation of cable breaking. That's why they have springs on the cable connector. Better to have broken cable, that broken socket. I guess usb-c license is more expensive and this mic is about the price. Thanks for the review. It seems to be an excellent choice on a budget.

@curtisjudd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks lp seem