Shure MV7 USB/XLR Mic Review / Test (Compared to SM7b, Podmic, Q2u, SM58)

Today I review the USB Version of the SM7b, kind of…the MV7. This is a USB microphone which also has an XLR output which can be run simultaneously. It has basic DSP processing as well. If you’re looking for a USB Dynamic mic and $250 is your budget, I think it can sound great, and has some backup functionality via the XLR output if you run it to an external recorder. Also, the microphone is made in China.

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00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:30 - Setup for Tests
00:51 - What’s in the Box
01:22 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:31 - Specifications
03:01 - Polar Pattern Test
03:22 - Plosive Rejection Test
03:32 - Distance Test
03:50 - Background Noise Test
04:07 - Treated vs. Untreated Room
04:20 - Rejection of Desk Bumps
04:36 - Microphone Resonance Test
04:54 - Microphone Mute Button
05:16 - Foam Windscreen Tonal Impact
05:36 - Noise Floor Measure
06:45 - Microphone EQ Test
07:45 - Microphone Limiter Test
08:30 - Microphone Compressor Test
09:20 - XLR vs USB Output
11:08 - Samson Q2u Comparison
11:52- Audio Technica AT2005USB Comparison
12:26 - Shure SM58 Comparison
13:08 - sE Electronics v7 Comparison
13:46 - Rode Podmic Comparison
14:19 - Rode Procaster Comparison
15:03 - Shure SM7b Comparison
16:00 - Software Rundown
18:50 - My Favorite Settings for the MV7
19:17 - Latency Test
19:52 - Music Test (Electric Guitar / Acoustic Guitar / Singing)
21:24 - Pros & Cons
23:21 - Overall Thoughts
25:39 - Recommendation
27:28 - Outro

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