Wow, this is probably the best informational video I’ve seen. Very engaging, the setting is polished and you explain is at the perfect speed. This is the first video I’ve learned something without being completely lost and confused.
Hi! Hope you see this! Am I missing something? I have a Mac, and the App Store says there is no Shut MOTIV app for the desktop. I downloaded it onto my iPhone, but can't see how to connect the mic. Plus, I'd be using the mic with my desktop. I'd love your help!
Hey, I had the same question! I was able to figure it out. Go to the website directly and you will be able to download the program onto your MAC. I found the step by step publication here: pubs.shure.com/guide/MV7/en-US and the instructions will direct you to this website to download: www.shure.com/MOTIVdesktop
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Yes, that's normal. You need a powerful preamp to get a useable volume output. If not, it will sound more quiet compared with the other normal microphones.
Hi! I have the same issue. I work everyday in Zoom and my students says that my volume is low. What I have to do? Where I can obtain that powerful preamp? Thanks for your help!
IMO the best Sound out of the MV7 is thru’ XLR to a audio interface. Forget the Motive App. I’d only use the USB mode for the casual zoom Call and the like. Not for my podcast
What a brilliant walk through and SO helpful - especially for a middle aged white lady who has limited to no technical experience but, because she is a middle aged white lady, obviously has a podcast...right? Anyways - Thanks -
You can start with the beginning. I just attached my mic to the boom arm, downloaded the app, connected via usb and... I don't think my mic is recording. That's the step that beginners need. How do I record myself and then get to hear what I sound like... Probably very basic, but that's what most people need. Probably something to do with garage band...
Just google your issue. It's not something this guy needs for a tutorial because it's literally plug and play. Something else is going on with your setup.
Noob here great video. Few questions…what’s a good DAW to record on that works with the motiv app? Is there any soundboard app that you can use too at the same time?
I love this mic BUT, I'm facing a really bad behavior when recording audio in WhatsApp Web or WhatsApp app/program for Windows, it results in a bad audio quality and with some glitches during the recording. BUT if I record the audio using the Windows Voice Recorder and then send the audio file into a chat the quality is absolutely great, but it is a hassle/not pratical doing this extra work to get good quality. Anyone has any ideia of how to fix it? Thanks for your time,
We haven't tried that specific test ourselves but feel free to tweak the manual settings whichever will work on your preference. Added note: use the preset to save the desired audio settings you select in manual mode - it'll be a helpful reference for your next recording!
I love this mic but the app has never detected the mic. I wanted to add compression and eq using the app. There hasn't been a solution to this issue and it's frustrating. Wonder if anyone has the same issue?
@@Buzzsprout I ended up figuring it out. When you install the app, it does quite create an authentic shortcut to run it's .exe file (PC in my case). Launching the program on the desktop makes to root to the folder and then it searches for the the .exe to launch. This way makes it not detect the mic from the software. So what I had to do was enter the file directory, look for the actual authentic .exe and create new shortcut, and send it to the desktop. You then launch the program with administrative launch. This is the solution as I've seen many people struggle with it as well. I'm glad I was able to figure it out
Nice video, thanks ! I do have one question: do you know if the settings (made using the app) retain on the microphone itself, or on the laptop/device ? I'm asking because I'm considering using a couple of those microphones for multi-guests podcasting (my podcast is hosted with you guys), and I want to make sure I can setup each microphone, one by one, so that each microphone will have its own setting after setup is complete. For example, let's say I want to set 2 microphones on "near" mode and 2 other ones on "far" mode. Will it be possible ? At the end, my goal is to use macbook aggregate device functionality to have separate audio tracks for editing, and I want to make sure I would be able to setup the microphones using the full functionality they have with the app ! Thanks !
Just saw one your responses below, it seems to answer my question ! So it means that when a microphone is set, I could plug it to another device or laptop, if I want, and the microphone will still have the expected settings, right ?
Great question! Once you've set your preferences in the MOTIV app, the MV7 stores those settings. So even if you close the app, your limiter and other settings should still be working just fine. Give it a try and let us know how it goes!
Hi there, Shailesh! If you’re having trouble with the ShurePlus MOTIV app loading on your MacBook, try unplugging the microphone from the USB hub and plugging it directly into a motherboard port. Restarting the computer with the microphone plugged in may also help. I hope that helps. 😊 If you have other questions or concerns, feel free to email us at support@buzzsprout.com.
So it seems that you can use manual mode to create a preset profile and then save it for reuse later. I also noticed that "preset" is also listed on the Auto tab. Does this mean that I could use manual to create a profile save it and then use it with Auto level? Thanks for your attention. LPM.
If you create a preset in manual mode and then go to auto and apply that preset, it takes you right back to the manual tab and applies the preset. Therefore, you won't be using auto levels once you apply the preset.
i have a question i have been using this microphone for about 1week now , and Im using a voice meeter with it but it isnt really that good it cuts out most of my voice. But at the same time my background has many people talking so i didnt want that to get captured. I don't how i could make my mic clear and least-no background noises. ( Please answer this i really need help )
What’s insane is that there’s absolute ZERO information about what’s actually happening in the signal chain. Is the gain analog, before the A/D converter? There are NO digital level meters, which totally weird, so we have no idea how close we are to clipping. Is the limiter analog prior to the A/D? Is the compressor digital after the A/D? Then it’s passing what levels to, say, an iPad? And of course the iPad also has ZERO digital level meters at the input. It’s like all this stuff is made for people, or by people, who don’t know what they are doing as far as audio gain staging.
why didnt they design the UI so you could maximize the window and access everything at once instead of having to scroll up and down? its so annoying the way it is
I am using Camtasia recording a PowerPoint webinar and i have Camtasia microphone set to MV7 and when i plug the MV7 into the USB port on my Lenovo laptop my display is saying MV7 speaker and not MV7 microphone. when recording it is not picking up the MV7 microphone even though Camtasia is recognizing it...how do I correct this?
See if you can list the MV7 as a recognized audio input device in your computer's audio preferences. That should fix the problem with Camtasia and PowerPoint
If your mic is undetected when you plugged it in, try unplugging and connecting the cable back so that the app recognizes the microphone. You'll know that the connection is made when the desktop application displays the correct microphone settings. If this still doesn't work, try to perform the general troubleshooting.
Can you use the app, save the settings you like and then uninstall the software? Or do you have to always have the app running for your profile to be in use?
@@Buzzsprout thank you so much! Amazing video by the way, really got me prepared for getting my mic today and have it all set up perfectly thanks to this video 😁
@@rubenrodrigotv I don't believe he's using the MV7S that has both USB and XLR. He appears to be using the one with USB only. I would guess that when using XLR out, it's going to be raw no matter what and that any presets would only apply when using USB. Shame they didn't choose USB-C instead of micro USB, though.
It's not a requirement, just a bonus. You can just plug the microphone in via USB, choose it as your audio input, and start recording if you want to bypass the MOTIV app
You need to go into your advanced sound settings and match the HZ of your audio. They’re miss matched, I had the same problem. This was not in the video.
Hi there! To record using the Shure MOTIV Desktop App, you’ll need to connect your MV7 microphone to your computer. Once connected, open the app and click on the ‘Record’ button. If you’re still having trouble, feel free to send us an email at support@buzzsprout.com.
Hey there! You can download the app directly from Shure's website. Once you've downloaded the app, it should look the same in this video as we review it. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!
Shure MV 7 is impressive! I will go for the Auto Level Settings
My mic doesn’t sound like this on streamyard. What am I doing wrong? 🙈🙈🙈
dude, wheres your microphone? you sound pretty damn good and i dont see a mic in the shot!
Just got this, and you told me what i was looking for, which was that i could only pick one of the other. Thank you.
Awesome! Thanks for checking in, Greg!
Wow, this is probably the best informational video I’ve seen. Very engaging, the setting is polished and you explain is at the perfect speed. This is the first video I’ve learned something without being completely lost and confused.
Yay! Thank you so much! 🙌
Thanks for the video, but where is the record button in the app?
Is there any benefit to sound quality XLR vs. USB? If not, then the easy answer is USB so you can utilize the MOTIV app.
Hadn't noticed the option to save presets for some reason. Thanks!
Glad we can help!!
What is your exact specs that you have set for recording of this exact video?
why didnt you live record it while you were playing with the settings?? wouldve been nice to actually hear the difference
Thanks for the suggestion! Will pass it along to the team. If you have other podcasting questions, feel free to email us at support@buzzsprout.com
Thanks....What mic did you in the main part of this video? Because at the moment you went to MV7, voice kind of downgraded. 😆
That would be the Rode NTG3, a pretty wonderful shotgun microphone
Hi! Hope you see this! Am I missing something? I have a Mac, and the App Store says there is no Shut MOTIV app for the desktop. I downloaded it onto my iPhone, but can't see how to connect the mic. Plus, I'd be using the mic with my desktop. I'd love your help!
Hey, I had the same question! I was able to figure it out. Go to the website directly and you will be able to download the program onto your MAC. I found the step by step publication here: pubs.shure.com/guide/MV7/en-US and the instructions will direct you to this website to download: www.shure.com/MOTIVdesktop
Appreciate you sharing how you did it, Tiffany!
Hi Erin! Let us know how it goes and if you have successfully downloaded the app to your Mac.
@@tiffanywise8315 Thank you!!!!! Perfect!
@@Buzzsprout Yes, got it! Thank you! In order to make use of FAR mode, I HAVE to be in AUTO, correct?
@@erintherapy Yes, that's correct, Erin! The functions you can get from Auto Level aren't available in the manual settings.
So helpful thank you! I'm definitely going manual mode :)
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When in USB my gain needs to be at max is this normal? My mic is probably a tab closer then yours.
Yes, that's normal. You need a powerful preamp to get a useable volume output. If not, it will sound more quiet compared with the other normal microphones.
@@Buzzsprout thanks so much!!
Hi! I have the same issue. I work everyday in Zoom and my students says that my volume is low.
What I have to do? Where I can obtain that powerful preamp?
Thanks for your help!
Hi Ernesto, this might help you one your zoom concern: ua-cam.com/video/HH37iHiXUhY/v-deo.html
IMO the best Sound out of the MV7 is thru’ XLR to a audio interface. Forget the Motive App. I’d only use the USB mode for the casual zoom Call and the like. Not for my podcast
Can you use the shureplus motiv app if youre using a focusrite scarlet with your mic
What a brilliant walk through and SO helpful - especially for a middle aged white lady who has limited to no technical experience but, because she is a middle aged white lady, obviously has a podcast...right? Anyways - Thanks -
Happy to help, Leah! Thanks for checking in!
Brilliant video, very informative!
Glad you liked it. Thanks for checking in, Erik!
I keep getting unexpected error which gives me two options Quit or Restart.
I get that too, we’re you able to fix it?
@@mojomagick yes it was my anti virus avast which was blocking it
@@monkessj469 Mine too. Ask soon as I shut it off, it installed no problem. Happy recording!
@@mojomagick that's great! Glad we solved the issue!
You can start with the beginning. I just attached my mic to the boom arm, downloaded the app, connected via usb and... I don't think my mic is recording. That's the step that beginners need. How do I record myself and then get to hear what I sound like... Probably very basic, but that's what most people need. Probably something to do with garage band...
Just google your issue. It's not something this guy needs for a tutorial because it's literally plug and play. Something else is going on with your setup.
Audacity
Noob here great video. Few questions…what’s a good DAW to record on that works with the motiv app? Is there any soundboard app that you can use too at the same time?
Just got the Samson q2u i love it but soon ill upgrade to this mainly just for the app 🔥 can you do it on the phone
Hi KD! Yes, Shure Motiv App is available to download at Google Play and on the App Store. Try it out!
I'm using it in USB, place it close to my mouth, the gain is on max, but it still sounds so quiet. Is there a way to make it louder?
Check your computer's system preferences to make sure that's not keeping your microphone too quiet
i would suggest to put it in far mode or engage the heavy compressor in manual
I honestly hate how the Auto-Level makes my voice sound. It makes me sound like im underwater and my voice levels are up and down and hissy.
I wish this app would launch with my one and only preset active. Annoyingly I have to manually activate every single time...
I love this mic BUT, I'm facing a really bad behavior when recording audio in WhatsApp Web or WhatsApp app/program for Windows, it results in a bad audio quality and with some glitches during the recording. BUT if I record the audio using the Windows Voice Recorder and then send the audio file into a chat the quality is absolutely great, but it is a hassle/not pratical doing this extra work to get good quality. Anyone has any ideia of how to fix it? Thanks for your time,
What is the equivalent setting for "Near" and "Far" in Manual mode?
We haven't tried that specific test ourselves but feel free to tweak the manual settings whichever will work on your preference. Added note: use the preset to save the desired audio settings you select in manual mode - it'll be a helpful reference for your next recording!
@@Buzzsprout thanks!
What if I have two microphones? Does the app work with two microphone at same time for interview?
I love this mic but the app has never detected the mic. I wanted to add compression and eq using the app. There hasn't been a solution to this issue and it's frustrating. Wonder if anyone has the same issue?
That's really strange. How are you connecting the mic to your computer?
@@Buzzsprout I ended up figuring it out. When you install the app, it does quite create an authentic shortcut to run it's .exe file (PC in my case). Launching the program on the desktop makes to root to the folder and then it searches for the the .exe to launch. This way makes it not detect the mic from the software. So what I had to do was enter the file directory, look for the actual authentic .exe and create new shortcut, and send it to the desktop. You then launch the program with administrative launch. This is the solution as I've seen many people struggle with it as well. I'm glad I was able to figure it out
@@KandiSAIHello ! I have this same issue and it's really frustrating , don't know how to fix it could you help me please ?
Nice video, thanks ! I do have one question: do you know if the settings (made using the app) retain on the microphone itself, or on the laptop/device ? I'm asking because I'm considering using a couple of those microphones for multi-guests podcasting (my podcast is hosted with you guys), and I want to make sure I can setup each microphone, one by one, so that each microphone will have its own setting after setup is complete. For example, let's say I want to set 2 microphones on "near" mode and 2 other ones on "far" mode. Will it be possible ? At the end, my goal is to use macbook aggregate device functionality to have separate audio tracks for editing, and I want to make sure I would be able to setup the microphones using the full functionality they have with the app ! Thanks !
Just saw one your responses below, it seems to answer my question ! So it means that when a microphone is set, I could plug it to another device or laptop, if I want, and the microphone will still have the expected settings, right ?
It *should* work that way according to Shure. We haven't tried that specific test ourselves
Does the limiter and all the other settings keep working if you close the application?
Great question! Once you've set your preferences in the MOTIV app, the MV7 stores those settings. So even if you close the app, your limiter and other settings should still be working just fine. Give it a try and let us know how it goes!
It sounds very quiet for me and when I try to raise the volume on the touch pad all the dots blink green.
Can i save the tones to the mic after i take the usb out and use the xlr cable?
not getting load ShurePluse MOTIV app on my matchbook, it's continuously showing loading all the time.....any suggestions please
Hi there, Shailesh! If you’re having trouble with the ShurePlus MOTIV app loading on your MacBook, try unplugging the microphone from the USB hub and plugging it directly into a motherboard port. Restarting the computer with the microphone plugged in may also help. I hope that helps. 😊
If you have other questions or concerns, feel free to email us at support@buzzsprout.com.
Hey so.. I have the shure mv7 xlr but it wont let me connect it to the shureplus? says no device connected..
Hi! I think it's because you can only use USB for the Motiv app.
So it seems that you can use manual mode to create a preset profile and then save it for reuse later. I also noticed that "preset" is also listed on the Auto tab. Does this mean that I could use manual to create a profile save it and then use it with Auto level? Thanks for your attention. LPM.
If you create a preset in manual mode and then go to auto and apply that preset, it takes you right back to the manual tab and applies the preset. Therefore, you won't be using auto levels once you apply the preset.
@@qElijahqify makes sense. thanks for the reply.
What mic/settings did you se at 5:00 in the video? Sounds off to my ear there vs the rest of the video. Is that actual in-mic sound of the MV7?
That's the MV7 using the auto-level settings
i have a question i have been using this microphone for about 1week now , and Im using a voice meeter with it but it isnt really that good it cuts out most of my voice. But at the same time my background has many people talking so i didnt want that to get captured. I don't how i could make my mic clear and least-no background noises. ( Please answer this i really need help )
What’s insane is that there’s absolute ZERO information about what’s actually happening in the signal chain. Is the gain analog, before the A/D converter? There are NO digital level meters, which totally weird, so we have no idea how close we are to clipping. Is the limiter analog prior to the A/D? Is the compressor digital after the A/D? Then it’s passing what levels to, say, an iPad? And of course the iPad also has ZERO digital level meters at the input. It’s like all this stuff is made for people, or by people, who don’t know what they are doing as far as audio gain staging.
The app doesn't recognize my MV7 when plugged in via XLR cable...
Try plugging the microphone in via USB.
why didnt they design the UI so you could maximize the window and access everything at once instead of having to scroll up and down?
its so annoying the way it is
You’re able to resize the window. Click and drag the bottom end of the window. I can verify for Mac only.
@@dannyzevallos can only resize vertically on windows leaving you trying to find the ridiculously thin scroll bar at the side
I am using Camtasia recording a PowerPoint webinar and i have Camtasia microphone set to MV7 and when i plug the MV7 into the USB port on my Lenovo laptop my display is saying MV7 speaker and not MV7 microphone. when recording it is not picking up the MV7 microphone even though Camtasia is recognizing it...how do I correct this?
See if you can list the MV7 as a recognized audio input device in your computer's audio preferences. That should fix the problem with Camtasia and PowerPoint
@@Buzzsprout got it all worked out....love my new MV7 Mic
Hey my ShureMv7 wont connect with the app, does anybody know how to fix it?
If your mic is undetected when you plugged it in, try unplugging and connecting the cable back so that the app recognizes the microphone. You'll know that the connection is made when the desktop application displays the correct microphone settings.
If this still doesn't work, try to perform the general troubleshooting.
I can't belive, that I have to assign my preset after EVERY start of the app. There is no "Assign this Preset at Startup".
Hi there! Please shoot us an email at support@buzzsprout.com so we can take a look into this for you.
I don’t know how to connect the mic at the top
I think I just need a cloud lifter to get more volume out of the mic
Can I use this if I wanna make a online book, where someone read up form a book? - Like a audiobook? :)
Hi Mia, I think that will work well too!😊
Why I can't hear myself? Do I need a Headphone?
How are you using this software on the Mac? It's not in the Mac App Store
Hi Kelly! You can download the app directly from their website.
Does the app detect the MV7 using the XLR out or only the USB?
Hi! You can only use USB for the Motiv app.
Can you connect 2 Shure Mv7 Mics to the same PC? And will the Motiv App detect both of them, so OBS can pick up 2 person voice recordings?
Hey Phadyz! Shoot us an email at support@buzzsprout.com and we can look into this for you!
How do I download the software?
what software are you using to record your videos using the shur3 mv7?
Hey Myles! We are using ScreenFlow. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Can you use the app, save the settings you like and then uninstall the software? Or do you have to always have the app running for your profile to be in use?
Hey! Yes! Once you save the settings, you can use the mic with those settings without the software running in the background!
@@Buzzsprout thank you so much! Amazing video by the way, really got me prepared for getting my mic today and have it all set up perfectly thanks to this video 😁
Hi! Are those settings keeped when we use the mic through the xlr connection? Than you!
@@rubenrodrigotv I don't believe he's using the MV7S that has both USB and XLR. He appears to be using the one with USB only. I would guess that when using XLR out, it's going to be raw no matter what and that any presets would only apply when using USB. Shame they didn't choose USB-C instead of micro USB, though.
You skipped download app, install app, get it to recognize mic. First two I got on my own.
Hi, Im having a problem. I cant even download the app :/
same, i go to the website, and i click download it just scrolls down, and no download happens, and there is no other prompt to download..
Hey! I am happy to help! We do not have an app, but you can email any issues to our support team at support@buzzsprout.com!
Is the Motiv app required to use USB on windows, or can I just plug & play?
It's not a requirement, just a bonus. You can just plug the microphone in via USB, choose it as your audio input, and start recording if you want to bypass the MOTIV app
How do you fix the slow-mo? thing when my headphones are plugged in to the mic
We're not sure what you mean by slow-mo. Which part of the video are you referring to?
You need to go into your advanced sound settings and match the HZ of your audio. They’re miss matched, I had the same problem. This was not in the video.
Sound control panel*
I don't get how do I actually record
Hi there! To record using the Shure MOTIV Desktop App, you’ll need to connect your MV7 microphone to your computer. Once connected, open the app and click on the ‘Record’ button. If you’re still having trouble, feel free to send us an email at support@buzzsprout.com.
Can this be used with the MV7X?
I think it can since MV7X is the affordable incarnation of MV7. Try it out!
Don’t you need a interface for this to work?
Nope! You can plug the MV7 into your computer with the USB cable that comes in the box
This would've been more helpful if u were actually using the mv7 while playing around with the settings, other than that great video
One thing near all other reviewers report is that the limiter is well.....limited.
One of the weakest performers of all the features.
No one is showing how to download and what should appear on the screen.
Hey there! You can download the app directly from Shure's website. Once you've downloaded the app, it should look the same in this video as we review it.
Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!