Fun fact: you don’t HAVE to use Shure’s software for this guy. I use this for zoom calls, etc. on a work computer that I’m not allowed to put software on. Just sets up automatically as a class compliant USB audio device Great video as usual 👍

Incase you guys have the mv7 like myself, huge tip buy the rk345 which is the shure sm7b pop filter and it fits perfectly on the mv7! Huge night and day difference with the plosives and overall sound. Makes the mv7 sound literally identical

wow, finally someone who knows how to do a good mic comparison video, short, not long winded, has the other mic right there, with back to back comparisons, good job

This is one of the absolute best review videos of a tech product I've ever watched to date! No time wasted, no boring 2 minutes intro, you showed everything one needs to make a clear judgement about these two microphones, if I would have to criticise this video in any way, I couldn't, too damn perfect!

I have the MV7 and love running it auto / dark mode. I tried putting a 7b pop filter on it, and YES, it absolutely works better with plosives. I hate the look of it however, so took it off almost immediately. Modulating my space is what I settled on for a solution. Thanks for the video!

Was listening to it on cell phone speakers.. and the SM7B still managed to sound luscious.. wow. Guess a classic is a classic for a reason.

I love how thorough this was. This is exactly what I wanted and I'll probably listen to this again. Subbed.

I just bought a Shure Mv7 today. Thanks you so much for great video.

This Video made me want to buy The SM7B even more than before! I really really didn't like the flat sound of the MV7 whereas the SM7B brings so much color and flavour into the recordings.. Probably a good mic for people who want to strictly get into things like podcasting and prefer a plug and play usb mic over a more expensive mic that needs to be paired up with interfaces/preamps etc.. Great Video as always tho! Thanks for your efforts!🖤

Really appreciated this review and compatriots more than you know. Was all business and straight forward not too much fluff. Thank you a ton man. Sincerely.🤝🏽

Incredibly efficient comparison. Thank you!

There is a dope hack for this mic, using the sm7b windscreen (RK345) on the mv7, and it fixes a plosive issue it has

I bought the MV7 and I love it I am using it via USB for now until my pre-amp comes in then will use it via XLR

podcast mics, pocket knives and brcc? this dude knows how to party

I see so many people using the SM7B, pretty much on everything. Great review, Thanks.

I own the sm58 and after this video i think the appropriate future upgrade will be the sm7b and not the mv7, thanks for the good comparison tho

It seems like the MV7 has alot more plosives... seems like it would definitely benefit from a pop filter

If I didn't already have the SM7B and a mixer, I would definitely buy the MV7. It seems like a definite upgrade over the Yetti and other comparable mics in that price range. The 250 price tag is where it may hurt them. It's too bad they didn't try to place it around the 150-200 range. I would see this as a stop gap between the two if you are not ready or can't afford a XLR interface/mixer. The Mic sounds great and the app seems good. Yetti I would say still has a edge in relation to proximity. If you are one of those streamers that doesn't want to be really close to the mic and just want it on your desk or something Yetti shines there.

I think they sound similar depending on mic placement instead of all things being equal. the mv7 seems more sensitive to distance and maybe has more side rejection making it quickly thin out depending on mic technique so best used up close (like Joe rogan does) and it sounds more like the sm7b does at a few inches away, as for the explosives, a small pop filter or up close and off axis and it’s gonna be very similar. The mv7 has more midrange detail, but maybe your sm7b needs a cloud lifter in between? Great video!

Love it man ! Really helpfull to choose between these mics!

I would like the mv7 at $100 - $150. At that price, the sound quality of the sm7 is worth the difference.

Great review Colt, straight and to the point!

What an awesome video dude! Excellent insight!!

Awesome video man. The MV7 may not have had the power to fully drive your headphones. I have the same issue with my Audio-Technica M50X's. When I try listening to them when plugged into my cell phone, for example, it just doesn't drive them, but into a PC jack or an audio interface they work great.

7B still blows everything away. 🤘

I’d love to see you do a comparison with the Aston stealth microphone that they made to compete with these.

It's tough to beat the classic! Great video, Colt.

What camera are you using?

The mv7 sounds more detailed. Like it has compression and the 1khz range boosted. which might also explain the less dramatic difference when moving back and forth on the proximity effect

Just bought this as my first decent mic! Coming from a ModMic 4.0, stoked!

just got my mv7 from amazon, heard nothing but great reviews about the mic, great video........🤙😎🤘

This is the new budget king no contest whatsoever. It almost satisfies the needs of a pro with a good amp and eq.

I just want to say you did a fantastic comparison, I just watched another comparison video where the guy plugs both in but runs the sm through an amp first and not the mv7 he also does not use the software for the mv7. I will say in your video they are much closer in sound to each other than youd think. still curious to see the auto leveling feature of the mv7 though but great video.

i came here for the comparison between these two but now im wondering if the mv7 is a noticable upgrade from a blue yetti?

all the time your MV7 stand moved and put you mouth off of the axis of the microphone. and im pretty shure that with some processing you can get something really similar to the SM7B :o

Super informative review! I couldn't spring for the cost of the SM7B, so I chose the XLR-only version of the MV7 + Cloudlifter + Focusrite Scarlett Solo. I didn't care for the sound of the MV7's built-in preamp in this comparison. Do you think that's a decent setup for podcasting?

My goal is to be a voice actress and both were recommended to me, so thanks for the thorough comparison!

Very cool thanks so much Colt!

Came for the mic, stayed for the Sipdey-flick

I use my usb mics in my phone, and I love that shure usb mv7

I went see your website. Very Very good Job ! I like your Style of Music. Girl like you I THOUGHT it was Chris Daughtry ! This Town is you. ... superb too. And the Song : go little Lady excellent ! !!!!!!! Frank

Proximity is a definite issue in this comparison. Being on top of the SM7B and backed off the MV7 is not a straight/even comparison between the two. Both sound fairly good but personally prefer the SM7B over most mics in most situations but not all. Good vid.

thank u colt .... you made best compare video //// i feel MV7 is number 1 yet ... ticker sound warm and balance levels ... that price has reason

One thing not mentioned in this review is how each microphone deals with handling noises and I have both SM7B and MV7, and SM7B handles it way way way better than MV7. I do live streams and moving the mic gets really loud on MV7 and it's pretty much a major pain point for me.

Hello bro Can i use Shure Mv7 with audacity??

Subbed just because you used a Spyderco in your video. Great review!

Great review, really love it... helped so much in my selection... going for the SM7B :-)

from the comparisons I love SM7B seems perfect if your doing long term useage of mic. so you can lean back and not worry to much. the MV7 got way to quiet as leaned back . witch is big thing for me. only thing I might add is a small pop filter for the SM7B

The thumbnail DEFINITELY screams “Size matters”

Hey man, I’m not sure if this is something you’d be interested in doing a video on, but I love the videos. And I’m learning so much, so first off, thank you so much for the content you make. But on the topic of the SM7B, and screaming / hardcore vocals. I love that kind of music, and I want to learn how to capture those vocals well and how to MIX them well…. Would you be interested in doing a video on those kind of vocals?

guys remember that you can EQ your microphone, you can get the MV7 to sound a lot better than what it is just straight out of the box :)

Good video nicely thought out delivery 🧤

I realize that I am late to the party (LOL), but you did a very good job here. The SM7B is the SM7B and everything else is just a comparison. I have used it for years and it never disappoints. Shure sent me the MV7 a while back and unless I really got after it with EQ and such, it was a cheap alternative. I say cry once, spend the extra money and buy the tried and true. Oh ya, and FYI, sweetwater has always been trash to me. I will never buy from them again. Great review though!

MV7 is a great budget option, has a great sound profile similar to the SM7B, but I can't say I'd ever replace an SM7B with an MV7 in most environments. The MV7 capsule is much more sensitive, worse acoustic isolation, etc. This is good in one sense, as it takes WAY less gain to drive an MV7, maybe 55db or more should be good, and this I think also contributes to it consistency compared to the SM7B. However, I find the MV7 sounds more "USB mic"-ey to me for the same reason. It does sound better with the XLR output and a good preamp, though. I use my SM7B for pretty much everything, it just sounds more musical and rich, almost saturated. But if you did a little pultec punch on an MV7, I think an untrained listener would have a hard time distinguishing them.

I'm definitely subscribing to your channel.

Sm7b still the best and worth every penny.

😂 He didn't use auto / dark mode on the MV7 it sounds deep just like the SM7B

Thank you for the review. When you say 7b is your favorite for back vocals, which one would be your favourite for lead pop vocal ? And also which one would you prefer between the Rhode NT1 and the AKG c214?

SMB7 has more variety in sound and would be better for loud singing considering it's SPL difference; MV7 seems better price wise and with EQ just for general podcasting or streaming I think that price difference makes it the better package value wise. So unless you don't really care about price I would say the MV7 is the better value overall.

Sm7b does sound like it has that fuller but I'm not sure which I'll get still but this was great

Some reviews make the MV7 sound more bass heavy and not so... mid. I don't know if I should get it or change my gaze on a yeti for example

In my opinion, the MV7 gets you 90% of the sound of the 7B, There is still just something about that SM7B, its like the smooth darkness that sounds full, I cant put my finger on it, but I really like the SM7B, but I cant afford one lol

Hey colt. At any point were you using your 7up on any of these? Or could u tel us the difference in signal between the two? I know the sm7 has benefitted from a signal booster.

What microphone did you use to record your video intro? Where there was no visible microphone on screen?

do you recommend the audio technica headphones for studio use? also i’m in the market for studio monitors, what are your thoughts on the kali lp-6? great video as always and keep it up!

Which would be best for a streamer in a untreated room with a house with a lot of outside noise (dogs barking)?

I just purchased the shure MV7 and my microphone has a weird hiss/static noise. I am using the stock cables ? Any ideas why?

Which mic do you think is better for voice over/narration? (with a preamp) I'm curious what you all think.

Do you have a video of your EQ & Compression set ups.. just to see what we would need to recreate the final segment's sound

Well clearly Explained, Thank you Mate

Nice review Colt. I don't have a need for the MV7 since I already own an SM7B. However, I agree with your recommended uses for the 7B and am curious what you would suggest using for a mic to record Lead Vocals,....one that might be in the same price range? Regards! Tony

first lol always a great comparison, love to hear you thoughts on these, how would you compare the MV7 to a PodMic with a foam windscreen?

I've seen another review where the mics sound the opposite of what they do here. It seems there are other variables at play. In your review the MV7 sounds like AM radio, and the SM7B like FM radio. In another review it's the exact opposite. And they're talking into them from the same distance you are.

The mv7 sounds like when your ears pop

How is the headphones that you’re wearing? Would recommend them to be the best for podcasting with the rode caster pro? Or do you know if something better and possibly cheaper

Would love to hear some vocal samples in various recorded songs

Hey man, thanks for such a concise review. I'm a new podcaster and it seems to be picking up. I'm currently using a camera mic and I'd like to upgrade and I'm considering the Shure MV7 vs Zoom's ZDM-1. Shure is double the price but I need advice as to whether I do need to go for the better end (Shure MV7) right now or take it step by step and get the Zoom and eventually upgrade so I can have that bit of new equipment pleasure. Any advice would be super appreciated. Thanks again.

Thanks

Does the MV7 need an interface? like a Focusrite interface?

They tell me size doesn’t matter...

wow you honestly might as well just go with an sm58 over this

thanks for the great info!

At the first try, usb connected, sounds very well... Is that raw sound from mic?

Great video, but it would been nice to hear a singing comparison

I’m interested to hear it on snare, assuming it can handle that kind of volume.

is this best for song recording

love the PM3, but love the spydie Stretch more, lol

Hello colt, does the mv7 is doing well on background noise?

Sm 7 sounds much much better to me.

it's so funny how the mv7 was slowly sliding down in the comparison lol

Great review, but what knife is that?? Lol I'm looking for one

Trying to kick off podcasting and would like to buy a Shure SM7B. What are the basic equipments I need to start.

hello can you give me the link where you buy that mic boom stand??

"Size doesn't matter". Oh but it does.

is the mv7 usb mic louder than sm7b? do you need anything else to make it good?

plosives are worse on the mv7 for sure. Mixing a podcast right now recorded with one and it's a little brutal. Kind of a dealbreaker when it comes to recording speech imo. Anyone else with the same experience?

When plugged into the USB your gain was too low. This impacted everything while you had the USB plugged in.

M7 doesn’t sound very good. It’s probably just a 58 in a new shell with a crappy preamp and converter. I’d never recommend it. I’d take a heil pr30 any day over it.

THanks

What about monitor delay if monitoring thru computer.