Shure MV7 USB Microphone for Podcasting, Recording, Live Streaming & Gaming, Built-in Headphone Output, All Metal USB/XLR Dynamic Mic, Voice-Isolating Technology, TeamSpeak & Zoom Certified – Black

I was scouting around for a new microphone to replace what was a Blue Yeti. I needed something lightweight but still able to work just as effectively, if not more. As the shockmount I had ordered for said Yeti was getting heavy and the cable was getting bent awkwardly, I needed something light and sturdy. And, I'm happy to say this is an amazing product. The build is pretty great and the sound is very good too. Of course, with every set-up it does have a few troubleshooting kinks that need to be worked on, in order to get the best quality sound, and I myself will be needing to do the same.Just a heads up - for the USB-C type setup, if you wish to plug it into a computer or laptop you may need a USB-C Type adaptor. That way you'll be able to use it in conjunction with the USB Port, as mine originally didn't come with an adaptor, nor do I have a USB-C input slot on my computer. So getting a USB-C type USB adaptor is crucial if you wish to use it on either a laptop or computer.Other than that though, it's pretty great. The touch button to mute is nice and responsive and you can also set up some lighting for the microphone (it does have it built in, but you can customise it to make your own). Moreover if you wish to attach it to a boom arm/microphone then there's a nut screw inside the packaging, so that's got you covered. Just that, to my knowledge on that front, there is no stand for the arm so it will 100% need to be attached to a boom arm/microphone arm.But, I really like this product overall, and I'm looking forward to using it more in the future.

Great mic that was bought for a variety of reasons including gaming and work calls, very easy to set up and the sound quality is well up there for a USB mic. For a USB mic I would say it is definitely up there as one of the best on the market and the sound is crisp. Just know that the noise gate will need a little work if you are in a room with others as it will pick up the background noise, so suggest using a software to help with that.Bought 3 of these thus far and none have ever given me cause for concern.

This is a well-rounded, great sounding dynamic microphone, with an overall warm sound, ideal for voice overs, Radio broadcasting & Podcasting.Build quality is excellent (all metal) and on par with other Shure Microphones, such as the SM57, 58 & the SM7B.The mic is not too heavy and most boom arms, even the cheaper ones will hold it, with only some minor adjustment - I use a Rode PSA 1 & PSA+, which are both excellent.The mic capsule underneath the windscreen is protected by a metal, rounded type grid (see pics), which also helps with noise reduction, but plosives are an issue with the provided windscreen – more on that later…The dual connectivity of XLR & USB (again, see pics), made this a pretty obvious choice if you want to use with an audio interface and/or just a computer.It’s also useful that one can act as a back-up should the other fail.You have access to the Shure companion App for this mic which lets you adjust the sound of the mic along with headphone monitoring. There are also some touch controls (mute/volume etc. on a slider/pressure strip with corresponding LEDs) on the mic itself, which again can be controlled via the App.Note though, that the App and touch controls only work when the mic is connected via USB, not XLR.If using USB only, gain is not an issue, but if going XLR, you will have to push our audio interface (Focusrite/Behringer/Steinberg) input gain up quite a bit for a good level. You may wish to invest in a gain booster/cloud lifter, but if using something like the Rodecaster Pro 2, you won’t need one.There are only minor negatives for this mic:1. The USB connection is a micro one and not USB-C, which was a little disappointing, but not a deal breaker.2. The windscreen is pretty bad, and you’d be better off replacing with the RK345 one from its bigger brother, the SM7B, as this really cuts down on plosives (I had great results using this).3. The yoke that attaches to the mic stand/boom arm, does not screw down independently as with the SM7B and you have to rotate the whole mic instead.4. The price – a little steep, considering what other options there are on the market today, but my personal opinion is that it is worth it.I will say after over a years’ worth of constant use, I have had no issues with the mic or the connections and have absolutely no regrets in purchasing this microphone and would do so again.There is an XLR only version out now, but I still like the option of the 2 types of connection and when moving forward, you should be adding to an exiting product, not taking away from…

So let’s get the good bits sandwiched between the bit so good.The sound quality is so good, you feel like you are in a professional studio, the metal casing is robust and inbuilt jog sensors ensure that the taps and knocks on the desk doesn’t transfer into the recording.The not so good is the micro USB port, why oh why does a modern microphone use this!. The worst part is often the cable will fall out as it meaning you have to start the recording and/or apologise to your stream for their loss in sound.Surely a usb-c port should have been the bare minimum expectation when designing the model for those wanting to connect to their computer directly.The mic cover is also very loose and not snug fitting. A simple addition like the sm7b clip-in wouldn’t have added much cost to the unit.Overall - I love the microphone, the build is great albeit a couple niggles, the sound quality is awesome and you do get value for money. I would recommend this model if you are looking to start out in the streaming world. This model simply has to be your starting point