Feedback from Shure: “Nothing was changed from MV7 to MV7+ XLR circuitry”. Shure is researching delta between XLR and USB performance. I will make update video and provide info in this pinned comment as new information is available.
I really want to buy this mic but your comments about this specific issue and giving me pause... Fingers crossed there is an update which sorts this out!
Thank you very much! I was looking at the MV7+ and have been awaiting your review. I'm glad I didn't just plunk down the cash for a lesser quality USB microphone. Wow you got a second mic to confirm the behavior, impressed with your commitment to getting the review right! Thank you!
This is a pretty lesser quality USB microphone. I'm not much of a fan of it. I'd personally check out the Rode NT1 5th Gen instead. Plus you get 32 bit floating point support.
Same and I have it paired with the Evo 4 interface, but I am thinking of selling my sound setup to I can get this mic. I really want this mic because of the versatility.
@@alphay8023 I'm mainly referencing the fact that it has usb c. I love my mv7x, but also having to use a fethead and a usb interface makes my desk feel a little cramped, it would be much easier to just use it via usb c but also have the option to use its xlr input
What a ridicullously awesome review this was. This should be the standard, or at least a guide for others to structure their reviews on electronic devices on. Very thorough, no-nonsense, covers all the bases. Thanks for all of the hard work you did putting this together. Also, side note, you are a very talented musician. Enjoyed your rifts and vocals. You have clearly found your calling. Never lose sight of that.
Your level of professionalism in ensuring your reviews are accurate and going above and beyond to even buy a second microphone to do so is worthy of our respect and admiration. Thank you Bandrew.
Excellent review, as always. If I were to buy now, I might opt for this new one. But as the owner of the first MV7, I think there is no reason to exchange. For me, one of the most interesting points in the comparisons between the podcast models presented was: we know that choosing a microphone today takes into account several factors, including the status that a brand can bring in the case of use in videos/podcasts. But when listening to the tests here on the Sennheiser HD 560s headphones (which are an excellent headphone for analysis as they show the slightest variations in audio very well) it must be said that the Fifine K688 is unbelievable for the price.
Love the insightful review as always - and appreciate you going the extra mile! I snagged this mic after using the original MV7 for the last couple years, and I absolutely love the way it sounds. Interestingly, I found that the auto gain significantly hurts the audio quality - it made the audio sound weak. When I toggled that off, the sound improved drastically. Just a word to the wise for anyone considering buying the MV7+
The review at 11:50 was EXACTLY the question I have. Work laptop I can't install anything and I really wanted to customize the mic. This is awesome!!! TY so much!!
Perfect timing. I was just talking about this mic as I have one, as does my podcast partner, and people ask about upgrades from Yeti that are USB or affordable. A much needed review, sir!
Dude you are amazing for taking the time to review these mics. Your comparisons are wonderful and well thought out. I will donate to your channel very soon due to your meticulous efforts. This has helped me make a decision with a mic for narration. Thank you
I hear it. I also listened to several people's reviews after this one, as well as a podcast where a host uses this mic. There is a static noise present in every one of them. Almost sounds like a ground isolation issue. Very interesting piece of tech. The denoiser does a really great job, and I love how it stores settings inside of the microphone itself.
Love your reviews, probably one of the best reviewers I've seen, if not the best. You keep things concise, simple, and digestable without yammering on about useless information to pad time. I've watched your vids for the MV7, the SM7b, and SM58 as I'm looking for a mic to reduce the background noise as much as possible. Currently in a situation where I am in an open room next to the living room with a tv going all day, and have found some difficulty elimating that noise. Suggestions? Sound treatment, doors, and other room changes just aren't feasable.
11:29 as a die hard hater and a certified schizo of programs running in the background, thank you for including this simple but effective test. This feature along with the inclusion of USB-C means that this will be my next microphone once I find a good deal for it.
upgraded from a tonor mic to the Mv7+, I'm happy with it. It gets the job done and I always wanted a mic by shure (I got this used and it was on sale too!). So a fraction of the price (100 bucks) so win win!
They're good but overhyped, relying on designs from half a century ago without much innovation. I have the SM7B. It sounds great but is unusable, in my opinion, due to the massively high required gain. It brings the noise floor well into the audible range. Their "solution," instead of engineering a new microphone, was to release the SM7dB which is basically just a Cloudlifter. It doesn't actually change the noise floor at all.
@@lizardpeter lewitt has the 240 pro which imo sounds better than the sm5b but the reliability of the sm7db is the reason i use it, i can eq it by heart and make it sound better with most voices
@@volvvix I'm going to try out the NT1 5th Gen. I've seen a lot of great things. High sensitivity and one of the lowest self noise figures on the market. I love the SM7B sound but for my application the high noise floor makes it unusable after adding all the required gain.
@lizardpeter yea everyone has their own needs for equipment don't even feel pressure to buy a product, do the research and find the right fit I happen to use the sm7db because I'm familiar with its sound and I think it's one of the most reliable microphones I own but the 240 from lewitt is also a microphone I rely on
@@volvvix Yeah, I just took a look at that one from Lewitt and unfortunately I don’t think it will work for me as it has lower sensitivity and much higher self noise than the NT1, so it would probably perform similarly in terms of noise to the SM7B I already have, but thanks for the recommendation!
I do like the plosive popper feature and the reverb. I have the mv7 and it is nice to have the usb option but it sounds good on the volt 76 interface. Noise rejection is very good and I don''t have to do any post processing on the audio to get pretty good sound.
The K688 is pretty good for the price. "Only" 16 bit 48kHz and the zero latency monitoring is a bit quiet. It also needs a pop filter intended for an SM7B, otherways there's barely any space between the pop filter and the capsule.
I am new at all of this…I am working on creating my own podcast and have spent a lot of time on video reviews about mics. Too many to choose from😅 I appreciate the detailed explanation, information and comparison. And after listening to your review, I will go with my initial impression to send back the MV7+ I purchased. Although at this point I am considering purchasing Maono PD400X.
Doobalee DID!!! Love how i have notifications on and yet dont get notified when one of these drops... yay YT! Got some resonance around the 700 area there huh? The music test is always the star of the show. Still cant wait for that album to drop. Balto would be proud!
Thank you for the review. I did buy it and I hope it works out for what I need it for but mainly because I can do the USB for the road or the XLR when I'm at home in the studio. I don't have a mixer/interface yet so I'm going to have to wait to use the XLR. I'm looking for more of a radio sound for a certain application so I'm sure I'll need to get the interface before the end of June.
Been watching a lot of your videos lately. You are the man, man. Thanks a ton for what you're doing. Do you know if you'd be able to review the WA-CX12 sometime?
Perfect mate. Just what I needed. I was thinking about the sm7b, but if this sounds just as good, then why not save a chunk of hard earnt. I have a xlr podmic and want to upgrade to a better xlr. Is this better (using xlr)? I’m using it for voiceover/podcasts. Thanks man.
So, question for you! (Seriously appreciate this amazing and thorough review, by the way). I'm already using an SM58 clone (Azden) ran through a 3rd gen Focusrite 2i2. I've got it EQ'ed and have some compression on it and it sounds great. However, I'm wanting an upgrade, but still don't want to make the jump to the SM7B. This is particularly for spoken-word applications. Would you have any other recommendations over this mic in the same $200-$300 range?
My question is "why?" What don't you like about the mic setup you currently have? What is the problem you're trying to solve by upgrading? Once you answer those questions it will identify what you need to seek in your next microphone.
@@Podcastage pretty simple, actually. I’m looking for a richer, fuller, and warmer tone. Something that has a little more depth than the SM58 can allow for, but is still a dynamic. I don’t really have the capability for properly treating a room for a condenser mic right now, so I definitely need the rejection.
@@Podcastage I think I might go with the MV7X. I won’t ever use the USB connectivity and I feel better having a purely analog mic without the additional electronics in it for the DSP. I’m sure the signal paths are isolated, but OCD is a weird thing. Knowing that the motiv app isn’t compatible via XLR kind of makes me spending the extra money for the + a waste.
Ah! This is so helpful. I have the Shure SM58 and primarily use the MV7 for podcasting BUT I have a tough time with plosives. Any suggestions? Thank you for the video. I'm a total equipment nerd but get stuck in getting the settings right.
It’s crazy, I remember buying multiple of the Q2U for like $30 a piece back in the day. I think in 2018. Crazy that it goes for $70 now and is still a relatively good deal.
I'm curious, as a MV7 owner/user, is that Motiv mix app available for MV7 users or is that specific to the MV7+? I can't find any walk through videos regarding it. Only thing showing up is the older Motiv app that bugs out for me every so often.
@@BandrewScott Just got home and you are right. The Motiv Mixer app literally does nothing for the MV7 except being able to record from it. The only option is the gain. Useless program for me so it goes bye bye off my computer.
USB: MV7+ definitely sounds nasal compared to the MV7 which has the warmth and smoothness of SM7B. Sad. Might a firmware update fix this? I notice you said that Shure claims the XLR circuitry did not change, but no comment on the USB circuitry.
This is a bummer. As a professional podcaster with MV7s in the arsenal, I've had to have them replaced multiple times by Shure due to the mini-USB port breaking. My hosts travel with the mics often, which creates more wear and tear. Because of that, I was excited to hear Shure had replaced that with a USB-C port, which I assumed would be sturdier. Apparently, it's still pretty flimsy, and the review makes it sound like we'd be giving up some audio quality in the process. Dammit! But a million thanks for the amazing work you do on these reviews!
Ha ha, sorry for the mistake, my selected mic. is not the MV7+, but the SM7db, the new versión of de SM7b. With your video, you convinced me to change to this icon of the sound, but improved. For podcasts I'll have later the RODE Podmic. Thanks for your answer and excelente videos
I just wanted to tell you how incredibly valuable your videos are. You've already saved me a lot of money with what I consider to be the best and most honest tests. But you also cost me a lot of money because of the "want-to-have" effect. 😆 But not the MV7. Greetings from Germany
I do definitely see the use for this microphone, but the usb output sounds waaaay off. Also, it's not very versatile. And why is it so resonant? I'd just go with the original one
Fantastic review. The star of this was the Earthworks mic which sounded great. Then the Fifine sounded good for the koney. The big comparison is to the Rode Podemic USB which sounded okay but i could hear alot of emphasis on the esses.
Fantastic review and great channel, may I ask you a suggest? As far as I understand from your review (I’m italian so english isnt my main tongue) you are saying that contrary with the original Mv7, this new Mv7+ sounds better on xlr and worse on usb, so my question is; on usb do they sound different? Because i was planning to buy the Mv7 but since this new came out for basically the same price, I was thinking to buy the plus instead, but I want to be sure that it dsnt sound worse, would be dumb for me to buy a worse version for my usage. Thanks and again, very great channel!!!
Great Review, i have some question, you have test two mics, can i conect this mics in a USB Hub?, cam i record with 4 at a time?, can you make that test?, can i use the mv7+ whitout USB connection only XLR?
Hello Bandrew! Hope you're doing well. I'd like to ask you something regarding the upgrade of audio gears. I've been using the Maono-USB Microphone for around 5 years and have been looking forward to upgrade to the "Rode NT1 Signature Series" for my home studio solo vocal recordings. But I'm confused about the type of interface I should gear into. I'm on the hunt for a budget-friendly audio interface that offers low background noise while complementing the capabilities of the NT1. Which one would you recommend buying- Universal Audio Volt 1, Behringer Um2, Rode Ai1, Focusrite Scarlett 4th gen, or Steinberg UR12? I'm going to be using it with my PC, so which one among these would you recommend buying? THANK YOU
From what i've been told auto level is the default when using usb. When switching to manual the sound quality is way better. Could this be the issue people are having with the usb vs xlr?
hi podcastage i was just wondering what micraphone i should get as i want to have a good but mainly clear and similar to real life sound and not anything to expensive i was wondering what mic you would suggest
Hey Bandrew, I know this is months behind. I'm considering the MV7+. If I'm running this through OBS couldn;t I just add an EQ filter there to fix up the voice a bit or is this a no-go all around?
I'd grab a cheap windscreen, SM58 type and cut it very close to where the rounded end becomes uniform. Stuff that up the windscreen to leave just a little airbreak. Dual filter. That should help.
Can you make a test or comparison video with us Windows users in mind, i.e. show where and how much you adjust those "gain, post poost, etc." settings? In your videos, it's hard to distinguish 100 or 400 euro microphones from each other. They sound so similar. When I look at the Levels tab in my Windows, there are two items volume and power increase. I've had to "shout" at the USB microphones I've tried, and if you raise the controls to their pins again, the microphone makes a lot of noise when you don't talk to it.
Wait a second... are you saying that the DSP settings that get saved on the mic (lets say reverb) using the USB connection... later will not be present if the mic gets connect to a computer via a audio interface and the XLR connection? That makes no sense to me. Or did you mean USB will be later needed IF FURTHER tweaking is desired?
None of the fancy stuff works via XLR. It just becomes a normal, anolog microphone via XLR. If you plan to connect the MV7+ via XLR, you may as well save some money and get the MV7x instead.
Great Video. Question for you I have the Shure mv7. I am needing to buy a micro usb to usb c cable. Any recommendations. I know that I can’t just buy any cable to use. Your advice would be really helpful. Thanks
Hi! What were your settings when you did the vocal/music test? I noticed that when i sing an extended note (on manual, limiter off or on), the gain auto decreases and my vocals sound distorted at the latter part. Hoping its just a setting thing and not a problem with the mic.
@@KathleenFrancisco That’s correct. I had all processing shut off during the music test because when recording music, I think it’s best to have the signal raw and then add your post processing once it’s in the mix. Especially when it comes to more destructive processing like Denoise. I would also ensure auto gain is not engaged and just set your level properly, that way you have a consistent gain setting for recording.
Feedback from Shure: “Nothing was changed from MV7 to MV7+ XLR circuitry”.
Shure is researching delta between XLR and USB performance. I will make update video and provide info in this pinned comment as new information is available.
Please do Ahuja MTP 20
They released a new firmware update
Has it fixed the issue? @@Edoardo-jh9yg
I really want to buy this mic but your comments about this specific issue and giving me pause... Fingers crossed there is an update which sorts this out!
MINDBLOWING review .. !!
Bro just makes the best mic reviews on UA-cam
Thanks so much man, I really appreciate that a lot. There are tons of great mic reviewers on youtube, but the kind words mean a lot. Thank you.
Yes. Yes he does and I was looking for a review on this exact microphone.
you are the best commentator on youtube!
I fully agree.
0% BS, just go through all the the protocol as a machine.
And thanks too!!
- Lydia
Thank you so much Lydia!
Overnighting another microphone is dedication! Excellent work, Bandrew!
No way, City Planner watches podcastage
Danke!
Thank you so much for the support Rainer. It really means the world and helps make videos like this possible. You’re a legend.
I love how incredibly detailed this person is, every reviewer should take notes
Thank you very much! I was looking at the MV7+ and have been awaiting your review. I'm glad I didn't just plunk down the cash for a lesser quality USB microphone. Wow you got a second mic to confirm the behavior, impressed with your commitment to getting the review right! Thank you!
This is a pretty lesser quality USB microphone. I'm not much of a fan of it. I'd personally check out the Rode NT1 5th Gen instead. Plus you get 32 bit floating point support.
I've the original MV7 and Im sticking with it. Thank you for the great review.
Same and I have it paired with the Evo 4 interface, but I am thinking of selling my sound setup to I can get this mic. I really want this mic because of the versatility.
@@YukeenaWhat do you mean by versatility, isn‘t just the led and the pop filter different on the mv7+ compared to the mv7?
@@alphay8023 I'm mainly referencing the fact that it has usb c. I love my mv7x, but also having to use a fethead and a usb interface makes my desk feel a little cramped, it would be much easier to just use it via usb c but also have the option to use its xlr input
Mate I just have on thing to say... OUSTANDING job you did here, showing almost any case scenario anyone could think off.
Great job!
These are the most fast and instantly understandable tests I have ever seen. Incredible, thank you
What a ridicullously awesome review this was. This should be the standard, or at least a guide for others to structure their reviews on electronic devices on. Very thorough, no-nonsense, covers all the bases. Thanks for all of the hard work you did putting this together.
Also, side note, you are a very talented musician. Enjoyed your rifts and vocals. You have clearly found your calling. Never lose sight of that.
This may be one of the most complete reviews of any product I have ever watched. Thank you so much!
Have the original MV7, and still love it. Ty for the review of the MV7+!
Your level of professionalism in ensuring your reviews are accurate and going above and beyond to even buy a second microphone to do so is worthy of our respect and admiration. Thank you Bandrew.
Excellent review, as always. If I were to buy now, I might opt for this new one. But as the owner of the first MV7, I think there is no reason to exchange.
For me, one of the most interesting points in the comparisons between the podcast models presented was: we know that choosing a microphone today takes into account several factors, including the status that a brand can bring in the case of use in videos/podcasts. But when listening to the tests here on the Sennheiser HD 560s headphones (which are an excellent headphone for analysis as they show the slightest variations in audio very well) it must be said that the Fifine K688 is unbelievable for the price.
Love the insightful review as always - and appreciate you going the extra mile! I snagged this mic after using the original MV7 for the last couple years, and I absolutely love the way it sounds. Interestingly, I found that the auto gain significantly hurts the audio quality - it made the audio sound weak. When I toggled that off, the sound improved drastically. Just a word to the wise for anyone considering buying the MV7+
The review at 11:50 was EXACTLY the question I have. Work laptop I can't install anything and I really wanted to customize the mic. This is awesome!!! TY so much!!
Excellent review as usual! I sold my MV7 a year back, and now I just bought another MV7 still love the tone. Lovely music test!
Perfect timing. I was just talking about this mic as I have one, as does my podcast partner, and people ask about upgrades from Yeti that are USB or affordable. A much needed review, sir!
The podmic usb is also a good option
Plosive test suggestion: Please *prepare* pizza pronto please
this is game changing
Please prepary *pineapple* pizza pronto please xD
Nahh, the OG is nostalgic!
Dude you are amazing for taking the time to review these mics.
Your comparisons are wonderful and well thought out. I will donate to your channel very soon due to your meticulous efforts.
This has helped me make a decision with a mic for narration. Thank you
I don’t even care about the mic. I’m here for the personality and showmanship.
I hear it. I also listened to several people's reviews after this one, as well as a podcast where a host uses this mic. There is a static noise present in every one of them. Almost sounds like a ground isolation issue. Very interesting piece of tech. The denoiser does a really great job, and I love how it stores settings inside of the microphone itself.
The MV7+ doesn’t require the software to be opened everytime you turn on the PC right? Once you setup the DSP it gets set on the onboard memory right?
I love your mic reviews, but I may just start watching so I can listen to your playing. That sounded great 👍
Wow your review is by far the best one I've seen. I love the microphone comparisons toward the end it's super helpful.
Great review, Thank you!
Love your reviews, probably one of the best reviewers I've seen, if not the best. You keep things concise, simple, and digestable without yammering on about useless information to pad time.
I've watched your vids for the MV7, the SM7b, and SM58 as I'm looking for a mic to reduce the background noise as much as possible. Currently in a situation where I am in an open room next to the living room with a tv going all day, and have found some difficulty elimating that noise. Suggestions? Sound treatment, doors, and other room changes just aren't feasable.
Was waiting for this one. Thanks!!
11:29 as a die hard hater and a certified schizo of programs running in the background, thank you for including this simple but effective test. This feature along with the inclusion of USB-C means that this will be my next microphone once I find a good deal for it.
upgraded from a tonor mic to the Mv7+, I'm happy with it. It gets the job done and I always wanted a mic by shure (I got this used and it was on sale too!). So a fraction of the price (100 bucks) so win win!
Superb review. So full of detail and really helped me make up my mind. You really know your stuff.
omg the resonance coming from all of the taps 😵 -- Also, amazing music demo!!
USB featured mic for $280 doesn't make much, if any, sense to me.
Absolutely perfect review.
So thorough with comparisons. Amazing!
Shure is one of my favorite microphone company always reliable in my experience
They're good but overhyped, relying on designs from half a century ago without much innovation. I have the SM7B. It sounds great but is unusable, in my opinion, due to the massively high required gain. It brings the noise floor well into the audible range. Their "solution," instead of engineering a new microphone, was to release the SM7dB which is basically just a Cloudlifter. It doesn't actually change the noise floor at all.
@@lizardpeter lewitt has the 240 pro which imo sounds better than the sm5b but the reliability of the sm7db is the reason i use it, i can eq it by heart and make it sound better with most voices
@@volvvix I'm going to try out the NT1 5th Gen. I've seen a lot of great things. High sensitivity and one of the lowest self noise figures on the market. I love the SM7B sound but for my application the high noise floor makes it unusable after adding all the required gain.
@lizardpeter yea everyone has their own needs for equipment don't even feel pressure to buy a product, do the research and find the right fit I happen to use the sm7db because I'm familiar with its sound and I think it's one of the most reliable microphones I own but the 240 from lewitt is also a microphone I rely on
@@volvvix Yeah, I just took a look at that one from Lewitt and unfortunately I don’t think it will work for me as it has lower sensitivity and much higher self noise than the NT1, so it would probably perform similarly in terms of noise to the SM7B I already have, but thanks for the recommendation!
Best review video I have ever seen! So glad I found your channel. Thank you!
That's incredibly kind of you to say. Thank you very much!
This was exactly what i needed to see! thank u and subbed
Excellent. Thank you.
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.
Rode PodMic usb or Shure mv7+? I want to do recordings, also might stream
Shure for sure
@@hirnspaltsaa5902 I'm not so shure. Having a hard time deciding.
Awesome thorough overview 👊
is the USB breaking issue true?
i've seen a lot of reports that the way the mic is configured you have to be super careful with it using the USB C
I do like the plosive popper feature and the reverb. I have the mv7 and it is nice to have the usb option but it sounds good on the volt 76 interface. Noise rejection is very good and I don''t have to do any post processing on the audio to get pretty good sound.
This is what I wanted the original to be glad they improved it
When are you gonna review the shure Nexadyne? I would love to see that 😊
great review the mic comparison was my favorite part also what was the song you were singing ?
I'd put the sound about on par with a K688. What a weird price point they chose.
The K688 is pretty good for the price. "Only" 16 bit 48kHz and the zero latency monitoring is a bit quiet. It also needs a pop filter intended for an SM7B, otherways there's barely any space between the pop filter and the capsule.
I am new at all of this…I am working on creating my own podcast and have spent a lot of time on video reviews about mics. Too many to choose from😅
I appreciate the detailed explanation, information and comparison.
And after listening to your review, I will go with my initial impression to send back the MV7+ I purchased.
Although at this point I am considering purchasing Maono PD400X.
Didi you land on the MAONO? I've been contemplating that one hard as well
You really make the best videos lol Cause I be hitting my desk might have to buy it. Thank you for this review.
Thanks for the kind words.
Great review. Does the auto gain feature also persist even when connected to another computer without the special Shure software?
Doobalee DID!!! Love how i have notifications on and yet dont get notified when one of these drops... yay YT!
Got some resonance around the 700 area there huh?
The music test is always the star of the show. Still cant wait for that album to drop.
Balto would be proud!
I asked, and you delivered! Thanks Podcastage! Great video as always.
Thank you for the review. I did buy it and I hope it works out for what I need it for but mainly because I can do the USB for the road or the XLR when I'm at home in the studio. I don't have a mixer/interface yet so I'm going to have to wait to use the XLR. I'm looking for more of a radio sound for a certain application so I'm sure I'll need to get the interface before the end of June.
That was a wonderful music test. Good job my man. 👍
Should I get MV7 or MV7 plus only for USB usage ?
Sorry to hear and see the USB-C is wobbly. That's my biggest complaint with my MV7: the micro usb is really loose and wobbly.
Been watching a lot of your videos lately. You are the man, man. Thanks a ton for what you're doing. Do you know if you'd be able to review the WA-CX12 sometime?
0:56 for some reason, i feel like there should have been a mosaic blur here...
Excellent and thorough review
can you use usb and xlr at the same time?
Great review. If the denoiser doesn't affect sound quality then what's the point of having it turned off?
Perfect mate. Just what I needed. I was thinking about the sm7b, but if this sounds just as good, then why not save a chunk of hard earnt. I have a xlr podmic and want to upgrade to a better xlr. Is this better (using xlr)? I’m using it for voiceover/podcasts. Thanks man.
The SM58!
But why the SM7B in the first place? :O
Great review. Do you know if the control interface will work with OBS software when live streaming?
Thank you.
Best presentation I have found.
So, question for you! (Seriously appreciate this amazing and thorough review, by the way). I'm already using an SM58 clone (Azden) ran through a 3rd gen Focusrite 2i2. I've got it EQ'ed and have some compression on it and it sounds great. However, I'm wanting an upgrade, but still don't want to make the jump to the SM7B. This is particularly for spoken-word applications. Would you have any other recommendations over this mic in the same $200-$300 range?
My question is "why?" What don't you like about the mic setup you currently have? What is the problem you're trying to solve by upgrading? Once you answer those questions it will identify what you need to seek in your next microphone.
@@Podcastage pretty simple, actually. I’m looking for a richer, fuller, and warmer tone. Something that has a little more depth than the SM58 can allow for, but is still a dynamic. I don’t really have the capability for properly treating a room for a condenser mic right now, so I definitely need the rejection.
@@Podcastage I think I might go with the MV7X. I won’t ever use the USB connectivity and I feel better having a purely analog mic without the additional electronics in it for the DSP. I’m sure the signal paths are isolated, but OCD is a weird thing. Knowing that the motiv app isn’t compatible via XLR kind of makes me spending the extra money for the + a waste.
Bandrew, great work on the review.
Ah! This is so helpful. I have the Shure SM58 and primarily use the MV7 for podcasting BUT I have a tough time with plosives. Any suggestions? Thank you for the video. I'm a total equipment nerd but get stuck in getting the settings right.
I heard buying the RK345 Black Foam Replacement Windscreen for SM7A and SM7B will solve this
Patiently waiting for an sE electronics T1/T2 review 😳👀
It’s crazy, I remember buying multiple of the Q2U for like $30 a piece back in the day. I think in 2018. Crazy that it goes for $70 now and is still a relatively good deal.
Till this day it has the lowest noise floor in a USB dynamic microphone
I'm curious, as a MV7 owner/user, is that Motiv mix app available for MV7 users or is that specific to the MV7+?
I can't find any walk through videos regarding it. Only thing showing up is the older Motiv app that bugs out for me every so often.
Yes mv7 works on the motive mix app. You don’t get additional dSP but it shows up in there and you can adjust settings and record.
xD maybe I should have watched a bit more before jumping in to be like, "bruh I want that Motiv mix app."
Oh well 😅
@@BandrewScott Just got home and you are right. The Motiv Mixer app literally does nothing for the MV7 except being able to record from it. The only option is the gain.
Useless program for me so it goes bye bye off my computer.
I would love a vid on the best xlr mic for room noise. And the best usb/xlr mic for room noise.
USB: MV7+ definitely sounds nasal compared to the MV7 which has the warmth and smoothness of SM7B. Sad. Might a firmware update fix this?
I notice you said that Shure claims the XLR circuitry did not change, but no comment on the USB circuitry.
Super informative review! I agree that the XLR sounds better than USB output.
More cool mellow music! Really great! When is that "Bandrew Chills" album coming?
This is a bummer. As a professional podcaster with MV7s in the arsenal, I've had to have them replaced multiple times by Shure due to the mini-USB port breaking. My hosts travel with the mics often, which creates more wear and tear. Because of that, I was excited to hear Shure had replaced that with a USB-C port, which I assumed would be sturdier. Apparently, it's still pretty flimsy, and the review makes it sound like we'd be giving up some audio quality in the process. Dammit! But a million thanks for the amazing work you do on these reviews!
Genius! You are amazing, I have decided wich microphones to buy thanks to your excelent rewiews. The Shure MV7+ and the NT2a RODE. All the best!
Happy to help. Thank you so much for checking it out. Glad you found the mic for you.
Ha ha, sorry for the mistake, my selected mic. is not the MV7+, but the SM7db, the new versión of de SM7b. With your video, you convinced me to change to this icon of the sound, but improved.
For podcasts I'll have later the RODE Podmic.
Thanks for your answer and excelente videos
I just wanted to tell you how incredibly valuable your videos are. You've already saved me a lot of money with what I consider to be the best and most honest tests. But you also cost me a lot of money because of the "want-to-have" effect. 😆 But not the MV7.
Greetings from Germany
Thank you so much for this video. Between the MV7+ and the rode NTG video mic, which one would you choose?
I do definitely see the use for this microphone, but the usb output sounds waaaay off. Also, it's not very versatile. And why is it so resonant? I'd just go with the original one
Now that is how one should review a microphone.
Fantastic review. The star of this was the Earthworks mic which sounded great. Then the Fifine sounded good for the koney. The big comparison is to the Rode Podemic USB which sounded okay but i could hear alot of emphasis on the esses.
Fantastic review and great channel, may I ask you a suggest? As far as I understand from your review (I’m italian so english isnt my main tongue) you are saying that contrary with the original Mv7, this new Mv7+ sounds better on xlr and worse on usb, so my question is; on usb do they sound different? Because i was planning to buy the Mv7 but since this new came out for basically the same price, I was thinking to buy the plus instead, but I want to be sure that it dsnt sound worse, would be dumb for me to buy a worse version for my usage. Thanks and again, very great channel!!!
Hi!
did you made a review of the Ehrlund EHR-M?
Thank you for your work!
Great Review, i have some question, you have test two mics, can i conect this mics in a USB Hub?, cam i record with 4 at a time?, can you make that test?, can i use the mv7+ whitout USB connection only XLR?
Hello Bandrew! Hope you're doing well. I'd like to ask you something regarding the upgrade of audio gears.
I've been using the Maono-USB Microphone for around 5 years and have been looking forward to upgrade to the "Rode NT1 Signature Series" for my home studio solo vocal recordings. But I'm confused about the type of interface I should gear into. I'm on the hunt for a budget-friendly audio interface that offers low background noise while complementing the capabilities of the NT1.
Which one would you recommend buying- Universal Audio Volt 1, Behringer Um2, Rode Ai1, Focusrite Scarlett 4th gen, or Steinberg UR12?
I'm going to be using it with my PC, so which one among these would you recommend buying?
THANK YOU
Shure nexadyne review next?
Thank you for this excellent review! Based on the xlr /usb sound difference The original MV7 looks a lot better
From what i've been told auto level is the default when using usb. When switching to manual the sound quality is way better. Could this be the issue people are having with the usb vs xlr?
hi podcastage i was just wondering what micraphone i should get as i want to have a good but mainly clear and similar to real life sound and not anything to expensive i was wondering what mic you would suggest
Hey Bandrew, I know this is months behind. I'm considering the MV7+. If I'm running this through OBS couldn;t I just add an EQ filter there to fix up the voice a bit or is this a no-go all around?
I'd grab a cheap windscreen, SM58 type and cut it very close to where the rounded end becomes uniform. Stuff that up the windscreen to leave just a little airbreak. Dual filter. That should help.
i was waiting for that video lol
Can you make a test or comparison video with us Windows users in mind, i.e. show where and how much you adjust those "gain, post poost, etc." settings? In your videos, it's hard to distinguish 100 or 400 euro microphones from each other. They sound so similar. When I look at the Levels tab in my Windows, there are two items volume and power increase. I've had to "shout" at the USB microphones I've tried, and if you raise the controls to their pins again, the microphone makes a lot of noise when you don't talk to it.
Wait a second... are you saying that the DSP settings that get saved on the mic (lets say reverb) using the USB connection... later will not be present if the mic gets connect to a computer via a audio interface and the XLR connection? That makes no sense to me. Or did you mean USB will be later needed IF FURTHER tweaking is desired?
None of the fancy stuff works via XLR. It just becomes a normal, anolog microphone via XLR.
If you plan to connect the MV7+ via XLR, you may as well save some money and get the MV7x instead.
Great Video. Question for you I have the Shure mv7. I am needing to buy a micro usb to usb c cable. Any recommendations. I know that I can’t just buy any cable to use. Your advice would be really helpful. Thanks
What do you think about the Rode PodMic USB vs the Rode nt1 5th generation?
You’ve lost weight since I last tuned in. Looking good! I need to do that too. Nicely done
Please drop pizza pronto
Hi! What were your settings when you did the vocal/music test? I noticed that when i sing an extended note (on manual, limiter off or on), the gain auto decreases and my vocals sound distorted at the latter part. Hoping its just a setting thing and not a problem with the mic.
Okay so i tested it again, and found that it was the de-noiser making it happen. Yours was off when you did the music test, i assume?
@@KathleenFrancisco That’s correct. I had all processing shut off during the music test because when recording music, I think it’s best to have the signal raw and then add your post processing once it’s in the mix. Especially when it comes to more destructive processing like Denoise. I would also ensure auto gain is not engaged and just set your level properly, that way you have a consistent gain setting for recording.
@@Podcastage Awesome! Thanks a bunch for all the tips! Appreciate it!
Hay, my guy going to get the beyerdynamic m160 ribbon mic. What pc friendly interface would you recommend? Thanks for the help.
this mic is great for those who don't want to get an mixer to use XLR, since I am a USB user
Does the USB C connection matter? Because not all USB C ports are equal. Perhaps it could be tried on multiple devices.