Shure Announces MV7 – Podcasting Microphone

Shure has announced the MV7 dynamic microphone for podcasting. The new offering is for podcasters or home studio enthusiasts who are looking for a more budget friendly quality microphone that can easily integrate with their current setup. Shure’s MV7 is the company’s first hybrid microphone, featuring both XLR and USB connectivity. Gamers and YouTuber’s may also be attracted to the Shure’s feature set and polished sound. We haven’t tested the MV7, but its based on Shure’s excellent SM7B, a staple in podcast studios across the globe (Joe Rogan uses SM7B’s in his studio —Ed.)

Shure MV7

Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone

Shure’s Voice Isolation Technology, as well as the microphone’s pick-up pattern focuses solely on the vocals by bringing it to the forefront of the recording, diminishing background noise. Based on the same engineering as their industry-standard, SM7B Vocal Microphone, the MV7 dynamic microphone claims to elevate the user’s voice to help take podcasts or live streams to the next level.

“We’ve designed the MV7 to be laser focused on the user’s voice, so the audience always gets a clear and rich reproduction no matter the type of room they record in, so their audiences can focus on the content,” stated Soren Pedersen, Associate Manager, Global Product Management, at Shure.

Shure’s Auto Level Mode, acting as a virtual audio engineer, assists in regulating the mic’s gain in real time, so the output levels stay consistent. This enables creators to focus on the content, and not on their mic technique, resulting in less time editing post-recording, and more time creating.

An integrated touch panel optimizes control for quick, convenient adjustments. With just a few taps, the touch panel control lets the user adjust the gain, headphone volume, monitor mix, and mute/unmute, with an option to lock customized settings.

Shure also offers a free MOTIV App for desktop, providing the MV7 with flexibility to control audio functions with the convenience of various preset modes. Users can select their tone (Dark, Natural, or Bright), depending on if they want a that famed, deep radio voice, or a crisp and clean sound. These settings are available in Auto Level Mode and can be selected with one click in the MOTIV app. Similarly, users may select their mic distance from the MV7 (Near or Far), depending on how they are positioned. For podcasters and streamers who like to be up close and personal with the mic, near mode is ideal. For those who need a little more breathing room, far mode offers a consistent level up to 18 inches. The MV7 is also certified by popular VoIP solution, TeamSpeak.

Shure MV7 Features:

  • Voice Isolation Technology: The MV7’s unique pick-up pattern keeps it laser-focussed on your voice and prevents any unwanted background or room noise from interrupting your recording.
  • Customizable Sound Signature: Choose your sound and pick your voice tone from either Dark, Natural or Bright within the ShurePlus MOTIV app.
  • Optimized Mic Position Presets: Whether you’re a podcaster that likes to get up close and personal with the microphone, or a streamer that likes a bit more breathing space, you can select from Near or Far depending on your preference.
  • Built-in Headphone Monitoring: Ensure that you are getting perfect audio at all times with the direct headphone monitoring output and adjust your preferred monitor mix between microphone and playback on the built-in touch panel or ShurePlus MOTIV app.
  • Integration With ShurePlus MOTIV Apps: Leave nothing to chance; configure and set up the microphone using the ShurePlus MOTIV app so that it’s best suited for you. Choose from Auto Level Mode if you want a set it and forget it microphone, or Manual Mode if you want to get more hands-on with the features.

Compatible with virtually any device or hardware, the MV7 is easy to integrate into an existing technology setup, whether creating content in a home studio or recording on-the-go. The mic offers a professional XLR output for use with interfaces, mixers, and professional audio equipment. It also supports a USB-A and USB-C output for Mac and PC. When mobility and on-the-go recordings are needed, the MV7 works with select Android devices. A Lightning cable is available separately for use with iPhones and iPads.

Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone

Shure’s MV7 Podcast Microphone comes in black or silver and costs $249. Customers have the option to purchase an add-on desktop mic stand, folding tripod stand or boom arm in MV7 Bundle Packages.

Author: FutureMusic

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