sE Electronics V7X Dynamic Microphone - Detailed Review and Test vs SM57...

If you record instruments or perform live, you may have heard aboutt the sE V7X...but should you get one?
My review of the sE Electronics V7X includes:
- Unprocessed audio with an interface and outboard preamp
- Voiceover
- Microphone Comparisons vs SM57, P170, AT2021...
- Working distance, physical tests, and controls
- Guitar and bass amp cabinet recordings including frequency analysis and comparison to the Shure SM57
- Percussion instruments sensitivity and detail tests
- Build quality assessment and features
- Processed audio demonstration with plugins and outboard gear
Thanks for watching!
For more information, pricing, and to purchase the sE V7X:
sE Webpage: seelectronics.com/products/v7-x/
Amazon: amzn.to/3rKSP29
Other Gear used in this review:
Focusrite Scarlett 8i6: amzn.to/3IXAXai
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20: amzn.to/3OWA8BH
Universal Audio 710 TwinFinity: amzn.to/3OYCNuq
ART Voice Channel: amzn.to/3tWeLsS
Shure SM57: amzn.to/3QiRpG6
AKG P170: amzn.to/3tUHn5H
Audio-Technica AT2021: amzn.to/3D4qXgg
Behringer BA-85A: amzn.to/3CRRoVQ
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:54 Working Distance
02:11 Fine Detail Test with Percussion Instruments
03:01 Comparison sE V7X vs Behringer BA 85A - Vocal
03:39 Comparison sE V7X vs Shure SM57 - Vocal
04:16 Comparison sE V7X vs Audio-Technica AT2021 - Vocal
05:00 Comparison sE V7X vs AKG P170 - Vocal
05:46 Audio Test with Universal Audio 710 Twin Finity SS vs Tube Preamp
06:49 Comparison sE V7X vs Shure SM57 - Rock Guitar Amp Recordings
07:58 Comparison sE V7X vs Shure SM57 - Blues Guitar Amp Recordings
09:38 Comparison sE V7X vs Shure SM57 - Bass Guitar Amp Recordings
11:11 Handling Noise and Polar Pattern Tests
11:51 Processed Audio with Plugins
12:36 Process Audio with Hardware Effects
12:57 Features and Specification Highlights
13:14 Final Thoughts and Recommendations
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[@askdrtk]

The V7X delivers a thick warm tone while preserving enough detail to be used for instruments in an environment where mic bleed is an issue. At around $100 USD at the time of recording this video, the sE V7X is an excellent value imo. Let me know what other handheld dynamic microphones you use!

[@sstoklas]

Great comparison of instrument microphones. I use SM57 microphones for recording electric guitars. I bought the sE V7x microphone for acoustic guitar recording because it works better in the low frequency spectrum . . .

[@ramencurry6672]

Fantastic video. Looks like a mic to add to the collection

[@askdrtk]

Glad you enjoyed it! I agree, the V7X is a great affordable option to add to the mic locker. Value is excellent, and like many sE products, it performs far above its price.

[@djsb90597]

Really great video. I bought one last year and I'm bying other. I use it for the snare drum.

[@askdrtk]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! Great application on the snare, enjoy having a second in your locker…