Got my chance to sit down with the latest Shure offerings - The MV7!
While this mic impressed in several ways, one thing is for SHURE - THIS IS NOT AN SM7B!
US Links
Buy the Shure MV7 - amzn.to/34QV49n
Buy the Shure SM7B - amzn.to/383aA3X
Buy the Electrovoice RE320 - amzn.to/3jSjFil
Buy the Rode Podmic - amzn.to/2HWpyxO
Buy the Shure Sm58 - amzn.to/3oOHprb
Buy the Sennheiser e835 - amzn.to/2TNWBqw
Canada Links
Buy the Shure MV7 - amzn.to/2TIRIyO
Buy the Shure SM7B - amzn.to/3oQ2Fgo
Buy the Electrovoice RE320 - amzn.to/3mCQH7Y
Buy the Rode Podmic - amzn.to/34N85ka
Buy the Shure Sm58 - amzn.to/34RLpzv
Buy the Sennheiser e835 - amzn.to/3mJijbn
UK Links
Buy the Shure MV7 - amzn.to/3kR6wra
Buy the Shure SM7B - amzn.to/3oJMq4x
Buy the Electrovoice RE320 - amzn.to/3oPsFZd
Buy the Rode Podmic - N/A
Buy the Shure Sm58 - amzn.to/3mPgTwh
Buy the Sennheiser e835 - amzn.to/327fWrc
My Patreon - www.patreon.com/user?u=28535375
Time Stamps -
00:00 Intro
00:35 Unboxing
01:03 Mic Details
03:16 Build Quality
04:51 USB Test
06:09 Shure Motiv Companion App Walkthrough
10:16 Handling Noise
10:32 Off Axis Rejection
10:47 Gain Discussion Vs SM7B
11:13 Sound Quality
11:50 Vs SM7B
12:16 Vs RE320
12:48 Vs SM58
13:28 Vs e835
14:00 Vs Podmic
14:56 Overall Thoughts & Recommendation
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My Gear -
Mics - RODE NT2A - amzn.to/2WWQTnn
- TZ Audio Products Stellar X2 - amzn.to/3gHTj0X
Mixer - Arturia Audiofuse Studio - amzn.to/33kSBnq
Secondary Boom Arm - amzn.to/2WBhveB
Camera - Canon T7i - amzn.to/2X3yTYi
Lenses - Canon 50mm 1.8 - amzn.to/2LxiI0k
Canon 24mm 2.8 - amzn.to/2zF96Ok
Geeze, based on the quality of this video i assumed you had millions of subscribers.
I appreciate that. Give it time...lord knows I am working on it... Cheers and thanks for watching
I thought the same :-). Great review/s, you have another subscriber now 👍
@@dennylloydable awesome! Thanks for the sub and welcome!!
Yea i couldn’t agree more, he should deserve millions
Great video. I bought the MV7 and I love it. For what I use it for, it's perfect. I stream, and since the pandemic began, I've been teaching college online. Like you say in the video, the MV7 destroys anything else in USB, including the Yeti I had before this. For my purposes, I don't need to invest in all the other gear to go XLR. The software may be limited, but it's been working glitch-free, and there's value in that!
Glad it is working out for you! Cheers and thanks for watching!
almost anything destroys the yeti lol
Same here. I have a Yeti and this is way better. I don't want to carry a whole studio on the road with me.
Instablaster...
@@DarkCornerStudios can you make mv7 vs rode Nt1a? Since both got the same price
Best audio review on this mic. Straight forward, and great insights!
Thanks! I appreciate it!
The improvement with the RE320 and the Sennheiser is stunning. Thanks for a great comparison!
Thanks for watching it!
this dude just needs to hit the algorythm lottery and he will be on fire. Excellent quality here through and through
Thanks man. I have been flirting with the algorithm so far... Nothing more than hand holding though.
@@DarkCornerStudios to be totally honest ive seen a few of your results come up in my recommended but i haven't clicked which is the by-product of market saturation but I'm glad i did now. Thanks for the fast reply also.
No worries! I try to answer all! Good to see my thumbnails are getting it done!
I agree. Dudes quality exceeds booth junkie and he’s got a great voice u want to listen to as well. His videos seem equal to a channel with a quarter mil subs.
I have both the SM7b and the MV7. I like them both for different reasons. The SM7b is great for a home studio setup where your running a 48v booster and some sort of audio interface with a mixer. The MV7 is a great budget option for those that want to sound professional or for a mobile set up without the extra gear.
First quality mic acquisition for me. Coming from an Antlion ModMic 4.0! I also ordered the SM7B's windscreen, as that has been noted to basically solve the plosive issue the MV7 suffers from. Also, am I the only one that likes the sound from the USB vs XLR on this mic? I've listened to so many reviews on this mic and the USB just sounds better imo.
The MV7 is the first real upgrade I made when I decided to invest a little in the KZhead channel and it was a huge step up from anything else I'd used. Listening to your other comparisons I liked every other mic on XLR better than the MV7 except the Rode. But for the simplicity of a dynamic USB mic with relatively simple software I've found I get much more intuitive results and spend less time leveling and otherwise tweaking audio after recording.
Still a fantastic sounding mic on USB...if that's your game...you will do well with it
Great comparison.. I myself use the shure PGA58 for streaming.. Costs around 70€ and for that there is NOTHING that beats it
Thanks for your clear comments on both models. The good recording can help identify the difference sound quality of both.
Cheers and thanks for watching!
Great comparison - love the backdrop!
Thanks! It has switched up recently again...lol...got more room.
I just bought the Shure MV7 and totally love it.. It sounds so close to SM7B and yes it doesn't beat it but on sound quality it comes close i say 9 stars out of 10 vs SM7B that is a 10. Btw your voice makes the MV7 run like a Ferrari. 😊👍
This was SO helpful! Thank you!
Your channel is seriously great man, thank you.
Cheers and thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
Thanks for the review, I purchased the MV7 based on your feedback. Appreciate it.
Awesome! Hope you like it!!
I just ordered an MV7 as I mainly use a console, it's on offer right now 35% off in bundle deals! I'm getting the boom arm free with it straight from the Shure site :D Nice upgrade from the Blue Yeti.
That was a really great review. Thanks for breaking it down. I hope you have sponsors for products. You just earned yourself a new subscriber! I was looking at the MV7 I’m a dj and not sure what to get. I like the MV7 for the looks 🤷🏽♀️ All the mics sounded about the same to me honestly .
Those are some kind words! Cheers and I am glad I could help out. Thanks for watching!
Fyi...only 1 sponsored video so far...im getting there!
@@DarkCornerStudios Keep making thorough videos like this and you will be there. It’s hard to find good reviews that break things down! Good luck sir 👍🏽
On a price / performance comparison, my vote goes to the EV RE320. It compares nicely with the SM7B at a much lower price. On a price / performance comparison of combination XLR / USB mics, I prefer the Sampson Q2U, the Audio-Technica ATR-2100, and the Audio-Technica AT2005, all costing $100 or less. I own the RE320, the Q2U, and both Audio-Technica mics. I don't hear a $150 difference comparing the MV7 with the other combo mics. The quality difference is negligible to none. For only $50 more, the EV RE320 offers a much better listening experience compared to the MV7 in XLR mode.
Not sure how often you still check older video comments but I have a few questions related to this mic. Currently I have a BETA 58A but I've recently come across this mic along with always having the SM7B as a thought in the back of my head. I was just wondering do you happen to have any experience with the beta 58a and if so how would you say it compares to the other two and if it would make any sense to upgrade. Mainly using it for general communication, streaming and podcasts. Thanks and great video!
love the honest and critical review. I saw a bunch: 7-8 also by some of the influencers.... and honestly, lots of prayers for the MV7. lacked the critical side. thanks a lot
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!!
I use the mv7 (XLR) for drum recording, it's a great hi-hat mic. I use the USB function for podcasting and online seminars. It's the most versatile and valuable mic in my arsenal.
I rarely check sub counts but when I checked yours I was genuinely shocked you didn't have 100k, keep up the good work
Thanks! It is a slow climb...but I am not stopping. Thanks for watching!
I know right
With the SM7b windscreen on the MV7 it actually makes a good difference because of the thicker end foam, try it out for yourself. Also why not just rotate it to make the buttons easier to access idk why you would complain about that when it's an easy solution.
Very good comparison, very pro! Thanks.
Thanks Tony!! Cheers and thanks for watching!
EXCELLENT review. Hands down.
Thanks man! Cheers and thanks for watching!
Excellent in content, awesome in showmanship, entertaining in sarcasm. Thank you.
Nailed em all!!
Exciting video! Mv7 sounds exactly like the sm58 to me.. the mv7 sounds muddy to me unless the way you treated it sounds nice
Using a SM58 and appreciate the review. I’ll keep the SM58 for now!
That mic is a beast and for most everything is just fine. Really only need to upgrade if you are getting into voice work or for esthetics
Also...thanks for watching!!
@@DarkCornerStudios interestestingly, found great deals on a Scarlett 2i2 and an AT 2020. Love the sound and added gain.
That at2020 is also a great mic
Best unboxing experience! Subbed
Thanks! Cheers and thanks for watching!!
@@DarkCornerStudios I have been using the MV7 for a couple months and it's been amazing so far. Your review convinced me to get it
i just do garageband on iPad, so i think its really comfortable to use it without audio interface. its just good cuz its simple.
Very nice review!
Excellent coverage
Hi there. Great review! Quick question, after you've used the Motiv app to alter the config. Can you unplug the mic from the app and it remember those settings?
I believe so...because the settings are not in the mic...they are in the app
Shure sounds nice! Btw I have a 2 pronged question. I just watched your video on Editing Voice in audition and it was a great tutorial. But.. 1. how would you go about EQing voice lets say in a live setting for podcast/livestream/discord? 2. If you were recording video with rode/lav mic attached to the camera so it is recorded with the footage itself, how does this audio normally get processed? Complete noob here so I appreciate any advice.
For live EQing I would use voice meeter, it is a realtime audio EQer
Thank you for testing and posting. I have the SM58 and thinking of SM7B. This Shure MV7 sounds great for a USB mic... and great for a first mic. Compared to my SM58 yeah it’s better... I think for USB the MV7 for beginner podcasting, voice, speaking etc... I think it will be great. Already having a SM58 and want a 10 - 20 year ownership of a voice over mic and possible mild singing... I think the SM7B + cloud lifter or the capsule you have (I missed what it was) would be a long term better answer. Oh short term running through my Roland VT-4 live effects or my Yamaha mixer into computer... so yes I can eat on my own.. but the simplicity of the USB MV7 should not be ignored by anyone who doesn’t already have a $200 mixer.
If you already have a mixer, I would suggest the RE320 instead. I much prefer the tone of it. Thanks for watching!
I really like the EV RE320
I know right? It was the first mic I bought when I was getting into VO work. Its a beast...and not too expensive!
@@DarkCornerStudios would you recommend the EV or the SM7B for VO work? If so why?
Thanks so much for the audio comparisons. Btw, I would stick with the SM58 against the MV7, given I can tweak the audio on Pro Tools, and I don't need the USB.
Yeah...if you dont need the USB that mic is hard to recommend. Cheers and thanks for watching!
If you don't need USB and you already have a Interface / mixer you may get the Shure Beta 87A Supercardioid Condenser. For me the Shure beta 87A is better then Shure sm7B.
I am in love with my new mv7🎉
I thought the Rode Pod Mic sounded every bit as good as the MV7 and literally at 2.5 times less the price. I also liked the sound of the RE-320 better at being in the ball park of the same price. Great video---my purpose is purely for XLR so this convinced me that this new mic is not a good purchase.
Glad you enjoyed the video! And yeah...there is so much more to buy if going XLR... I can personally say the RE320 is amazing...and a great upgrade for a lot of mics
Great vid, better than the other SM7b and MV7 shootout vid I watched. I ordered a MV7 although unsure I'll keep it. I have my SM7b + Clarett all set up my 2019 Mac Pro but boxing up that setup for travel is a non-starter. The Clarrett is bulky, expensive and I'd rather leave it as is and the SM7b is a chonk and I'd be buying an audio interface + cloudlifter. I debated carting an audio interface with my Sennheiser e935 as it does a decent job at less than ideal conditions. I just saw the X2U interface, so I might be packing up the MV7 and picking up the X2U interface, as it's small and works with the small roster of mics I already own.
I can honestly say that the MV7 actually sounds BETTER through USB. If you are going to buy it...you will get a better sound without an interface. Just some food for thought. Cheers...and thanks for watching!
Hello a new subscriber. Awesome video loved the content. Got a question, I was trying to do voice over on my videos like top 10 videos, I was using a Blue Yeti X and I got to say its very hard to master it since so many things can go wrong during recording. Should I sell my Yeti X and buy MV7 for voice over? Thank you for your time.
Yeah...the MV7 will be a lot easier for you to control... Just remember at some point you will need to treat some of the room you are recording in... If you have reverb in any room with a yeti, it will be there with an MV7. That said...check out the video I did a couple weeks ago on treating your room...it might help
This is a great review. I bought the MV7 just a week ago, I came from a Rode NTUsb. Recently, my gf's PC was (after a long long time) integrated into the room I am sitting with my PC. Voice stuff while gaming, with a so sensitve microphone like the Rode NTUsb, was impossible with 2 people that close range. Indeed the reason I didnt want to go for the SM7B was the price of it, but not only that, also that I would have to spend another 160 Euro for a Cloudlifter, since appearantly the SM7B needs that much power. I saw a lot of videos with the SM7B with my Interface, the Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen, and what I got from all those, that its better to get a Cloudlifter for the SM7B. And I admit, i was not willing to put that money together at the time. The MV7 works great, but I agree, from what i Hear in other videos too, its still not the same sound like the SM7B. But i think considering the price is a hundred Euro less, plus I dont need extra gear, its good. If i wouldnt need a Cloudlifter or Fethead (dont like the way it makes the whole thing so much longer, especially if you use the SM7B on a Boom Arm, the Rode PSA1). The fethead would have been cheaper, but it would look like crap. I was thinking about returning the MV7 in the beginning, but whats the point. It still sounds great, but its just not like the SM7B. And if you didnt had one before, you also dont hear the difference that much. You only hear it, if you hear other people using it. Still, i wish the SM7B wouldnt need the extras to really work.
Honestly if you grow in the future, it might interest you to get an SM7B with an interface that can push it. Fetheads and Cloudlifters are always encouraged, but not always necessary...unless you are doing live audio... That is the one sticking point. But there are some interfaces out there that can give you clean boost for the sm7b without the need for either the fethead or cloudlifter. Cheers and thanks for watching.
@@DarkCornerStudios Thanks m8. But which interfaces for example would be able to to that without such an extra device ? And if with only a interface, are we talking about Interfaces that are even more expansive than just getting a Fethead or even Cloudlifter ? Because I get a feeling that Interfaces in a whole different price range can probably do that on their own. But then I wouldnt really save money in the end. ;)
As your studio setup grows...the objective of saving money is less and less...lol. From entry level to midrange...a cloudlifter or fathead is your best bet
@@DarkCornerStudios Is there also a non-pen looking version of the Fethead, that I can use ? The fethead would make the whole thing look redicolous long. Is there no other version of a Fethead, that you can just (like with the Cloudlifter) put a cable on both sides, so I can put the Fethead someplace else than directly behind the mike ?
@@OLDM4N-DE Technically you could put a fethead in between two cables. I have never tried it....but yeah...should work just fine
I just get more and more confused the more I research microphone purchases. Microphone for podcasts and possibly VO in the future. At the moment it is between the Shure Mv7 and the Movo VSM-7. Some advice?
Great video great set of comparisons. I’m happy with my SM7b and I feel like shure made this so that podcasters would leave the SM7b alone like giving your little brother your old console so he lets you play your new Xbox in peace.
LOL...that's hilarious...never thought of that...but you may just be right. Look ma...ima podcasterer
@@DarkCornerStudios I don’t think so!
Your comparison with the PodMic was interesting. The PodMic has a very natural sound to it whereas the audio coming through the MV7 sounds somewhat enhanced. As for which one is better, it really comes down to preference. The MV7 might be better for someone who wants their voice to hit a little harder, and the PodMic might be better for someone who wants to maintain a conversational tone with their voice.
Cheers and thanks for watching!
PodMic sounds almost identical for less than half the cost.
Love the MV7! When connected to my Mac, when on streamyard, I have an audio/video lag. Do you know how to fix this?
From what I've seen in other videos is to buy the pop filter from the SM7B and put it on the MV7 and they sound exactly the same.
Pop filters do NOT shape sound like that. At best you lose a small...and I mean very small amount of airyness...
@@DarkCornerStudios Correction, I meant to say windscreen, not pop filter.
@@troymitchel4790 same thing...outside of eq...there isn't any physical thing that will bridge that gap
Unless I missed it, I don't think you mentioned where the gain was set on the SM58. Also, waiting anxiously for your Podtrak P8 review.
It was around 3 o'clock...my bad for not mentioning that... And yeah...I am waiting for it too...I will send a reminder email to Zoom. I SHOULD have it before it is in full release
The MV7 works very well for podcasts, if you want to make it sound far better and get rid of the plosives, just pick up a filter for the SM7B. It fits perfect and will get rid of the plosives. I have two MV7s and love them. We have done side by side comparisons and yes, there was a small difference, but it was a not much when considering the cost.
you could almost certainly just pack extra foam inside the grill on the podmic though
@@ulfrinn8783 yeah, you probably could, but why do that and risk uneven sound when the the filter for the SM7B is what $12-$14 dollars? That wouldn’t really make sense
@@thespiritualcoffeehouse Nah, you're not going to risk anything just by having the foam inside the grill rather than out.
@@ulfrinn8783 I am sure you are right, I just bought them as they were not expensive and I already knew they worked.
RE320 sounds amazing albeit doesn’t quite have the low end of the SM7b. The Sennheiser quite impressive also. mV7 sounds In the right side of good - but not spectacular but if Shure made it sound as good as it’s bigger brother it would eat up sales.
Still though. It can be a great mic but different. The sm lineup is all quite similar but different...all are amazing mics...but don't cannibalize sales. I feel like the bullseye was missed here
hello It would be great if you do a FDUCE SL40 review. There may also be a brief comparison with the MV7.
I love the mv7 so much, killed the blue yeti and at2020 by a landslide, it’s a great option for those who wants to be a on a budget, I recommend the mv7
RE320 sounds fantastic!
Everybody says SM58 and SM7B. But I really like the E835, I think it sounds similar to the SM58 with a bit more presence. I feel like the SM58 is for people that are more experienced with EQ and the E835 would be a great entry level microphone for pretty much every use.
Not gonna lie...it is hard to find many differences between them. Sennheiser really did produce a great mic...just a shame that the sm58 overshadows it so much
@@DarkCornerStudios well the SM58 is by far the most famous mic of all time, when you ask the average person what a microphone looks like, they would probably describe the appearance of an SM58 because literally almost everybody uses one for live use. Sennheiser is a great brand that makes goods microphones. The E835 is a good microphone that gets overlooked like you said. Personally if you ask somebody about Sennheiser they would most likely talk about their shotgun microphones because bloggers use the MKH 416, aswell and people like the Booth Junkie. So Sennheiser has their fair share of popularity, just nothing even close to Shure.
@@Daizlol That MKH 416 is on my list of must get mics...lol...
Mmmm. Yup. I think I liked the Sennheiser better. The market is scrabbling for the guerrilla podcasters so I guess that's where the USB mics are aimed. But for audio books and voice over I don't think it cuts the mustard. Lovely vid as usual. 👍
Yeah. I did notice a lot of the "influencers" were only testing the mic on USB in comparisons...so I am wondering if that was at the direction of Shure. It has a fuller sound on USB...and is a bit more smooth...which is odd.... But if it isnt future proofed for an XLR workflow...what is the point?
The box says "Podcast microphone" and it's for people who need a portable setup, have an untreated room et cetera. It is actually very comparable to the SM7b, most people can't get the blind tests correct. So a $250 setup vs a $1000 setup, sure the SM7b is 10% better but also 4x the cost.
Hey!, awesome video and edit like every video, congrats! Can i ask you something?, I want a SM7B, but i don't know what usb audio interface do you recommend for that mic, because it need to much gain range, 70db, do you recommend the presonus studio 26c or other? Thank you very much, cheers from Chile!
You don't need 70db...but 60 dB is preferred. Just make sure whatever interface you get has very low noise. So an EIN of -129db or - 130db. I know the Motu M2 is quite popular
@@DarkCornerStudios thank you very much for your answer, have a nice weekend and keep doing more amazing videos, they're very interesting, cheers!
@@alonsohurtado2417 thank you for your kind words
Talking about plosives while being too far away for thematic become an issue, feels odd to me. I also would like to hear both up close for the sound. And where is the comparison to the treated sound of the SM7B? Or against the untreated SM7B?
Just saying that the Shure MV7 is the killer of all other usb microphones made me go to the store and buy it!!!! Thank you very much!
Glad I could help. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
Yeah, MV7 is the best USB mic right now.
I have a Samson G Track Pro. I picked up the MV7 to see if there is a big difference. I like the design of the MV7 alot better.
If you use the MV7 for a bit and go back to the Samson, you will notice the quality difference. Cheers, glad you found a mic that suits you!
This was really helpful.... and unhelpful at the same time. It shows that the MV7 is a great USB mic, which I am looking for. However, I am also trying to convince myself that I don't "need" the SM7b. The SM7B is so tempting but the cost of all the gear to run it is $$ for a beginner.
Yeah...not a great beginner mic anyways...for that very reason. I prefer the re320 if you really want that broadcast sound
great video!
Thanks! And thanks for watching!!
So for a very fair comparison, what mic/interface combo would you pair up to compete with the MV7 at a similar price? I've done a couple books and a tiny bit of voicework and would like to step up my game from a borrowed Blue Yeti Pro. I was considering the MV7 but am thinking a quality but basic interface and reasonable mic might still be done for under $300.
Scarlett 2i2 and an AKG P120...or blow the bank out and get a P220 or P420 Especially for voice work...a condenser will suit you much better
@@DarkCornerStudios Cool! I'll looik at those now!
@@DarkCornerStudios Actually, that's an interesting recommendation based on how I've poured through your (quite excellent) videos lately. You recently picked the Moto M2 over the Scarlett 2i2, and you specifically mentioned in the P120 - NT2A cpmparison that the P120 would not be suitable for audiobooks. I suspect that is the noise level though, so going to P220 or P420 would clear that hurdle. Thanks again for having an awesome channel! I can't believe you have under 50k subscribers.
@@dulloldfart60 Thanks! If you are doing books...yeah the P120 is on the edge of too noisy...that said...I would assume you would be doing some noise removal in post. The p220 is better suited for the noise. As for interface...the motu and scarlett are interchangeable...either would be amazing. Over the past couple months it has been tough to find anything from Motu...so if you can...giv'r! As for the 50k...I am working on it... Somedays it is easier than others...lol
Your every point makes sense. Im buying one mv7 after this video. Can I ask what brand and model of webcam are you using? Very vibrant.
Oh that isn't a webcam. That is a Canon T7i with a Tokina 11-16 lens.
@@DarkCornerStudios So the sound was recorded from the Canon camera? No reverb and very clear.
@@donaldshong Nope. Audio goes through the microphone and into my Audiofuse Studio and into the computer...or usb when I was testing that. Then I sync it in premiere pro and replace the camera audio with the recorded audio
@@DarkCornerStudios Thank you very much for your replies!
@@donaldshong cheers!!
Question? I agree the micro usb is a cheap way of doing things. Can you test the Shure MVX2U on the MV7? And see by using a USB type C makes a difference between the micro USB?? Via Auto mode ( Near and Dark. Thank you👍👍
I really want to thank you for a very REAL evaluation of these mics. I think all mics need to be understood in the context of a given purpose, and here we are talking vocal mics (singing,narration,Live radio talk etc). After listening to your video, I say there is no substitute for a shure SM7B. And I agree that shure knows it's value in the marketplace and is using some of that to leverage success over to the MV7. If it gives it a fair hearing, I am ok with that. But ,to my ears, the flattering low end and "smoothness" of the SM7B...is just better at this application. btw: excellent quality video you made here..the lighting,audio quality,edits etc. I did subscribe.
Thanks George! Glad the point gets across. Thank you for your kind words!! Cheers and welcome aboard!
I have been using a Super 55 for singing at home, always wanted a SM7b but since i live in Brazil, the price goes waay over budget since i need to change my interface (I'm using a behringer umc22) and also get a cloudlifter, making the whole package of mic, interface and cloudlifter going over 6000 BRL. Maybe the MV7 could be an option since i wont need the extra gear? Would i see some improvement over my Super 55?
Improvement is a tough sell. It will sound different. I would say it sounds great on USB for me...but I wasn't too sold on its XLR performance. Give it a shot...just make sure it's returnable if you don't like it
Well, maybe i should just stick with my Super 55 since different would not be necessarily better and our return policies it's not exactly smooth as i would like lol. Thank you for the response! I love your channel, i always look for your reviews when I'm in doubt of something, you actually helped me in buying the Super 55 after some comment in another video, so thanks haha
@@paulofilho9283 awesome! Thanks for your continuing support. And yeah...that Super 55 is a great mic.
Not a horrible position to be in...lol
thanks for your video very informative
Cheers and thanks for watching!
good job man!
Thanks! And thanks for watching!!
I was really wanting to be sold on this mic but it's just a nicer looking SM58. This review cemented that I should just save for that SM7B instead.
You really cant beat the SM7B...except in price I guess...lol Cheers and thanks for watching!
Moderate Compressor and a good windscreen... That's what is needed to sound it better...
There is two reasons, why I purched my Shure Mv7. The first reason that is Mv7 cost only 60% of Shure SM7B and the other reason is we don't need interface / Mixer. With USB output we can also connect the microphone to other devices as Ipad, Iphone and even more. The sound quality on Shure sm7B maybe 10-15% better then the Shure Mv7, so for me the Sm7B it's not worth. Thanks you so much for Great video. I just got my Shure Mv7 today and I love it.
Thanks you alot for great video.
Cheers and thanks for watching!
preferred the 58
I noticed the plosives are much worse on the mv7 when compared to the sm7b. the the foam screen for the sm7b fit on the mv7?
Nope...its a pity too. The foam screen on the mv7 is THIN
excelente tutorial abrazo y gracias
me alegro de poder ayudar! ¡Gracias por ver!
No USB-c is a dealbreaker for me. Why is the older connection still being made? Great review. After watching several mic reviews i think i prefer the sound quality of condenser mics. I need to replace my cheap Chinese BM-800.
Condenser mics are awesome...but they do have their own list of challenges. Cheers and thanks for watching!
Also...if you are interested in moving away from USB...check out my video on the AKG P120
Apologies for the stupid question, but when you say 3:00 and 5:00 with regards to gain, do you mean 30db and 50db? Also, I saw someone mention the Rodecaster Pro. I literally just bought the MV7 and Rodecaster Pro, and am having a hell of a time finding the right sound balance.
Sorry...I guess I should specify in the video. That means 3 o'clock on the dial...which is an Audiofuse studio. I could do the math I guess. 70db of gain on that unit...so 3oclock would be 75% gain... So that would be 52.5 db
Thanks for watching!!
As for the RCP...I am not sure what you mean by sound balance...you mean volume or eq?
@@DarkCornerStudios I guess I am referring to figuring out the best balance in the XLR setting. The only way to adjust anything is through the RCP. Been messing with gain between 30 and 40 and trying to adjust the volume level accordingly. Just can't find a level I like. The RCP is supposed to be easy. hahaha
@@jasonferrari9976 it is the easiest. Take your time with it...no harm in levels being a bit off from time to time. Eventually it will just be an extension of you...and it will become quite natural. No need to rush it
Handsome microphone, handsome youtuber ;)
Lol...thanks man...and thanks for watching
I feel like if you could real time bring down the 500hz range and bump the 250hz alongside the 3000hz the MV7 would be almost perfect. I hope shure adds proper EQ settings into their app soon.
equalizer apo
I liked just about all of the other mikes over the MV7, the SM58 was about the same. The SM7B was a three steeps over all of them
It really is hard to ignore the quality of the sm7b Thanks for watching
"Shure, buy one" haha. Great video.
Is this best for singing? I’ve never used microphones and want one for singing ( not necessarily professionally just legit for fun and covers. I’ve got £500 to spend... So far I’ve come across these names Sm7b Sm58 Sm57 Nt usb Mv7 Blue yeti Nt1 Or other Brands n names?? Which is best mic 2021 for singing possibly in future while playing guitar or piano at same time? Also I have no editing experience too so obviously the less I need to edit the better
Well...all mics require post production. First question is...do you have an interface or are you just looking to pull a USB mic in?
@@DarkCornerStudios ahh. So Scarlett is out of stock on Amazon :(((( Is there any alternatives ( the more the better because I’m trying to get one on prime XD ) I have £500 for a mic + however much a interface is ALthogh preference below 300 but if it is more it don’t matter. Also I heard I need to get a cloudlifter Usb or xlr I really don’t mind I’m just trying to buy the best mic for singing for £500 + whatever I need preferably under £300 What do you mean? What about singing live ( at home for fun ) how does this work for editing
You don't need a cloudlifter. You can gain up in post. Motu m2 is good...as well as M-Audio gear. The mic you would want is probably a condenser. Go for something like the AKG P220. I did a review on that on this channel
I have a Shure SM7b and I'm thinking of buying a SM58 as a backup microphone.
Can't go wrong with an SM58...ever... It's a beast!!!
@@DarkCornerStudios I might buy two for a project that I might be working on. A friend's sister is doing a puppet show for children and I have offered to help boost her production values. She's a school teacher and not a pro media producer. I'm a little worried about her mic handling abilities and the abilities of her colleague who works on the show. I don't want to buy a second SM7b for the project. Nor do I want either of them playing with that one. Too intimate. The girl's mine!
I’m looking for a top end USB mic, will this one plug straight into the PC and still give solid quality sound? Or is there another USB mic that beats it?
No, he literally says this in the video.
@@pumpkin1escobar Control yourself.
2:03 Whoa! When the SM7B comes in 8 seconds after!!
@ 5:17 u can easily adjust the mic position to make it easier for u to reach those buttons
Yeah...it was a mild annoyance for the way I want to position my mic
@@DarkCornerStudios cuz I just received mines yesterday and I rlly loved it made me feel more professional
@@hassanmohamed9009 Glad to hear you like it! Cheers!
You are so right - it'snot a SM7B -it's a MV7 !!! - now we cleared that up another video please. :)
Great video but didn't compare it to another usb microphone just xlr. What makes it better then all the other mics is someone can buy it use usb till they can afford an xlr interface, unlike all others where you need to buy it all first.
I've looked through your reviews and I don't think you've reviewed the Zoom ZDM-1. Any chance that's on the horizon any time soon?
Let me look into that one. It all comes down to availability...but I will give er a shot
Oh wait...that was the mic I used while reviewing the Zoom P4. I hadnt planned a review on it, but I can honestly throw one together...I wasnt positive people wanted one... Guess I should ask sometimes...lol
@@DarkCornerStudios I'm using the SM58 now and really have zero complaints with its operation or sound quality. However, I'm doing videos and it's not the sexiest looking thing. I really see no need to spend multiple hundreds on a mic when the 58 is great for my purposes. Therefore, all I want is something on par with the 58 that looks sleeker. I like the way the zdm-1 looks and from reviews I've watched thus far it seems like what I'm looking for.
@@mikeg6069 it was decent no doubt...especially considering the price. Honestly though...if you have the sm58 already...save your pennies for something like the re320. That way you get sleek, sexy, and a massive boost in sound quality too
@@DarkCornerStudios that's a $300 mic. But money is not the issue. Value is my issue. I just do not hear $200 more worth of quality. That doesn't just go for the RE320, that goes for any mic over $200. But maybe I'm just not sensitive enough to appreciate the quality increases because a lot of these differences people speak of sound like smoke and mirrors to me.
Getting the SM7B later on!👍🏼
Ohh...that is a special day when you get to plug that bad boy in for the first time.
@@DarkCornerStudios heard many people have been saying that! I’m exited!
I bought the MV7 because of the choice of USB and XLR. Although I'm an extreme fan of the XLR, until I can increase my equipment, I use USB. And...I did like the sound of the Rode over the Shure.
How is the latency on it?
My Shure Mv7 is too quiet. Does anybody have the same issue? If you have any fix for that, please let me know.
I may have misunderstood what you said, but in Europe the RE320 costs roughly the same as the SM7B.
Oof...not here
To be fair, it's effectively like buying a cheaper XLR with a cheap USB DAC. Because of that, if it's for podcasting/streaming, I'd compare it with cheaper XLR mics. Any XLR mic that you pick up, if it's your first, will be accompanied by the cost of a suitable DAC along with it.
i almost buy this, i bought a cheap interface instead and a fethead be using it on my xm8500 i just really been eyeing on sm7b i might just stick with behringer for awhile.I just dont like bad plosives of the of mv7.
Yeah...no need to go straight to the expensive mic. Behringer is an ok starting mic...good luck with whatever you are recording!!
Does the 'SM' in the SM58 stand for "stage microphone"?
According to Shure it's supposed to be studio microphone
@@DarkCornerStudios I can understand for the SM7b, but it's weird that they'd consider the 57 and 58 'studio mics'. I know they both make perfectly fine voiceover mics, but they're primarily stage mics.
@@SavoxYT Actually both the sm57 and the sm58 have always been go to mics in music studios( hence the sm in their name ). Meanwhile the sm58 is more geared towards vocals and live settings (because of the built in popfilter/windscreen), the sm57 is notorious for being the perfect mic for literally anything (from snares to guitar cabs).
There's not a studio on this planet without at least a couple of SM57s. I'm not talking about your friends studio in his bedroom. Control room and live room you know,a studio.
Someone ought to make outer shell cases for the SM58 (and other handheld mics) that look like the SM7B or RE20 for streamers on a budget.
Of course they already do that. What was I thinking? kzhead.info/sun/e5qDYNeMaGaPe6M/bejne.html
There is a video by DSLR Shooter that does it. It's an interesting concept to be honest
For the price, I would go for sm58.