Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone (Black)

Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone (Black)

Get a professional podcast sound with audio interfaces, hard disk recorders, or direct to computers and mobile devices with the Shure MV7 Podcast Mic, styled here in black. This is a high-quality, broadcast-style dynamic microphone, one that has both a conventional XLR connection and a USB port.

The Shure MV7 fulfills the needs of anyone who demands a broadcast-quality sound from their podcast microphone, no matter the setup: whether you work with an audio interface, or prefer to record directly into your computer over USB, this microphone will do the job. The mic offers a clear and present sound, extensive controls, rugged accessories, and seamless integration with the free ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop App for convenient effects right out of the gate.

Legendary Broadcast Sound

The mic takes its design and sonic cues from the Shure SM7B, a classic used on countless podcasts and radio broadcasts. Use the mic in close proximity to your voice and you'll find it exhibits a clear, intelligible, and high-quality sound. Optimized frequency response for rich and natural vocal reproduction

Works with Your Analog or Digital Setup

Thanks to its multiple outputs, you can use this mic with nearly any podcasting setup. The mic works with your audio interface, field recorder, mixer, or computer (over USB Mini-B) as well as select Android devices, and select iOS devices. The device is also MFi-certified.

Rugged Appointments for Sound and Use

Like the SM7B, the MV7 has a built-in pop filter to protect against plosives and p-pops, greatly simplifying your editing process. With its built-in ready-to-mount yoke, the mic offers a build quality that is rugged, with all-metal construction for reliability in mission-critical circumstances.

Unidirectional Polar Pattern for the Untreated Room

The mic features a unidirectional cardioid polar pattern, which is the best natural defense against room noise: since the capsule mostly captures what's directly in front of it, you won't pick up as much room noise as you would with another polar pattern. Depending on your particular room, you may still need a little room treatment, or some noise-reduction software, to address issues such as your computer's hum or your air conditioner—but the chances of that are markedly lower with a cardioid polar pattern.

Integrated Controls & High-Quality USB Audio

On the USB side, the mic provides broadcast-quality specs and intuitive functionality. Capture audio at sample rates and resolutions up to 48 kHz / 24-bit, which is the standard for editing and mixing broadcast audio. Use the integrated touch-panel interface on the mic itself to control levels, headphone volumes, monitor mix, and mic-mute.

Built-In 3.5mm Headphone Monitoring with Mix Control

The mic offers a headphone jack for monitoring. Just plug a pair of headphones into the MV7's 3.5mm jack, and you'll be able to listen to your high-quality audio in all its glory. In addition to its touch-panel control surface, the mic gives you a blend knob, which comes in handy for recording music: you can use it to adjust the balance between your mic's pickup and any pre-recorded audio.

USB Connection Right Out of the Box

Two cables are included, one a USB Mini Type-B to USB Type-A, the other a USB Mini Type-B to USB Type-C.

Included Software to Make Recording Easier

The free ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop Application will let you save your own presets, enable auto-level, compression, limiting, and EQ the signal, and more. DSP modes allow you to tweak the sound on the way in.

Microphone

Primary Applications Podcast, Audio for Video

Form Factor Desktop

Intended Sound Sources Vocals

Sound Field Mono

Capsule 1 x Dynamic

Polar Pattern Unidirectional

Orientation End Address

Circuitry Solid-State

High-Pass Filter None

Gain Adjustment 0 to +36 dB

On-Board Controls Gain/Sensitivity, Headphone Volume, Mic Mute

Windscreen Built-In

Performance

Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz

Maximum SPL Unidirectional: 132 dB SPL

Impedance Unidirectional: 314 Ohms at 1 kHz

Sensitivity Unidirectional: -55 dBV at 1 kHz Unidirectional: -47 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz

Connectivity

Output Connectors (Analog) 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic)

Output Connectors (Digital) 1 x Micro-USB Female (on Mic)

Headphone Connector 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm

Cable Length 10' / 3.0 m (Straight)

Digital Audio

A/D Conversion 16 / 24-Bit

Sample Rate Up to 44.1 / 48 kHz

OS Compatibility Android Windows iOS macOS *As of September, 2020: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility

RAM Requirement 2 GB Minimum

Power

Bus Power USB / Lightning

Physical

Color Black

Mounting Thread (via Integrated Hardware)

Mounting Thread Size 5/8"-27 Female

Construction Material Metal

Dimensions 53.6mmx6.5mmx3.6mm (Microphone) 164mmx90.2mmx153.6mmm (Microphone with mount)

Weight 1.21 lb / 0.55 kg