{"id":24602,"date":"2020-10-30T13:17:47","date_gmt":"2020-10-30T12:17:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/?p=24602"},"modified":"2020-10-30T13:18:17","modified_gmt":"2020-10-30T12:18:17","slug":"shure-mv7-usb-xlr-microphone-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.radioking.com\/blog\/shure-mv7-usb-xlr-microphone-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Shure MV7 USB\/XLR Microphone Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shure has introduced a new microphone inspired by the SM7B<\/strong>. The Shure MV7 is\u00a0a hybrid XLR <\/strong>& USB microphone<\/strong> that meets the expectations of radio broadcasters and independent podcasters.<\/p>\n

This new hybrid microphone may very well revolutionize streaming<\/strong> and home recording<\/strong>, which are increasingly popular in today’s environment. It’s currently available on the official Shure website for $249.<\/p>\n

Zoom on the Shure MV7<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

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Directly inspired by the timeless SM7B, this new dynamic microphone<\/strong> offers versatility, control and flexible<\/strong> connectivity<\/strong> (XLR or USB) whilst focusing on high quality sound and an elegant design.<\/p>\n

This microphone also offers features such as Voice<\/strong> Isolation<\/strong>\u00a0that focuses solely on your voice and ignores background noise. It also includes automated level adjustment to optimize gain in real time.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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What are the technical characteristics of the MV7?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n
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  • Bit rate<\/strong>: 16 or 24 bits<\/li>\n
  • Frequency Response<\/strong>: 60 Hz – 16 000 Hz<\/li>\n
  • Sampling<\/strong>: 44,1 Khz ou 48 kHz<\/li>\n
  • Colour<\/strong>: black or grey<\/li>\n
  • Polar pattern<\/strong>: Cardioid<\/li>\n
  • XLR<\/strong>\u00a0sensibility<\/strong>: -55 dBV (1.78 mv) to 1 kHz<\/li>\n
  • USB<\/strong>\u00a0sensibility<\/strong>: -47 dBFS\/Pa to 1 kHz<\/li>\n
  • Sound pressure level\u00a0<\/b>(SPL): 132 dB<\/li>\n
  • Presets<\/strong>:\u00a0Dark, natural and light<\/li>\n
  • Compatibility<\/strong>: USB, XLR and headphone jack<\/li>\n
  • Dimensions<\/strong>: 53,6 x 66,5 x 66,5 mm<\/li>\n
  • Weight<\/strong>: 550 grams<\/li>\n
  • Included accessories<\/strong>: 1 Micro-B to USB-C Cable (10ft),\u00a01 Micro-A to USB-C Cable (10ft)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    One of the most interesting aspects of this new model is undoubtedly the possibility to choose between XLR and USB<\/strong>, but especially the ability to use both at the same time! This will allow users to record in low resolution via USB and in high resolution via the XLR connection.<\/p>\n

    When unboxing your Shure MV7<\/strong>, you’ll find that the microphone comes with a micro-B to USB-C Cable and a micro-A to USB-C Cable. All you need to vary the fun and take your microphone anywhere!<\/p>\n

    What about the ShurePlus\u2122 MOTIV application?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

    If you’re falling for the Shure MV7, you’ll appreciate the flexibility of controlling your microphone audio through a variety of presets accessible from the application’s Auto Level<\/strong> mode. For example, you’ll be able to directly control the tone of your radio voice<\/strong> to make it deeper or sharper, depending on what you want. It will also be possible for you to indicate to the microphone the distance you are at.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    The ShurePlus\u2122 MOTIV application will undoubtedly be a huge plus if you want to focus on content rather than technique.<\/p>\n

    Where can I purchase this microphone?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

    The Shure MV7 is available on most platforms including Amazon<\/strong>, Thomann<\/strong>, and Woodbrass<\/strong>. However, we recommend that you go directly to the manufacturer’s website<\/a>, which seems to offer the lowest price at the moment.<\/p>\n