Shure MV7+ Review / Test

05/08/24 • -1 min

Video & HQ Audio: https://podcastage.com/rev/mv7plus

Today I review the new Shure MV7+ an XLR & USB dynamic microphone with a lot of DSP processing available over USB. The sound of the XLR is great with a supportive lowend, somewhat mid focussed but pleasing sound, and a non-aggressive upper frequency range. Over USB the sound is a bit different with a somewhat hollow sound with congested mids and a tame top end. The DSP processing is all very nicely implemented and it stores all the settings on device so you can use this on a computer without Shure's softrware as well.

Buy the Shure MV7+ (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/mv7plus

NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

RECORDING SETTINGS:
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: -6dB
Boosted in Post: +8.5dB

SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response :50Hz - 16kHz
Sensitivity: -55dBV (XLR)
Max SPL: 128dB (USB)
Impedance 350 ohms
Bit Depth: 24
Sample Rate: 48khz

00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer
00:21 - What’s in the Box
00:42 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:42 - Specifications
01:55 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:14 - Plosive Test
02:43 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
03:06 - Background Noise Test
03:21 - Untreated Room Test
03:42 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
03:56 - Shock Rejection Test
04:12 - Mute Button Test
04:27 - Processing Walkthrough / Demo
10:39 - Demo on iPhone
11:29 - Are DSP Settings Stored on Mic?
12:11 - Shure MV7 vs. MV7+
13:40 - USB vs. XLR Output
14:12 - Intro to Comparison
14:42 - Samson Q2u Comparison
15:07 - Fifine K688 Comparison
15:38 - Elgato Wave DX Comparison
16:07 - Shure SM58 Comparison
16:31 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison
16:58 - Audio Technica AT2040 Comparison
17:25 - sE Electronics DCM6 Comparison
17:53 - Earthworks SR117 Comparion
18:19 - Rode Podmic USB Comparison
18:49 - Rode Procaster Comparison
19:19 - Shure SM7b Comparison
19:48 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison
20:17 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
20:44 - Music Test
22:21 - Pros & Cons
24:45 - Overall Thoughts
26:12 - Recommendation

Video & HQ Audio: https://podcastage.com/rev/mv7plus

Buy the Shure MV7+ (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/mv7plus

NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

RECORDING SETTINGS:
Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz
Gain: -6dB
Boosted in Post: +8.5dB

SPECS:
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Freq Response :50Hz - 16kHz
Sensitivity: -55dBV (XLR)
Max SPL: 128dB (USB)
Impedance 350 ohms
Bit Depth: 24
Sample Rate: 48khz

Previous Episode

Lewitt Ray Review / Test

Today i review the Lewitt Ray, a microphone based on the LCT440 but with technology inside that adjusts to your distance. This means that if you move around a lot while recording it will maintain a relatively consistent level and tone. The mic leans on the brighter side of mics with tons of detail and it also has a physical mute button which is tight.

RECORDING SETTINGS:

Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen

Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz

Gain: ~3:00

Boosted in Post: +6dB

SPECS:

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Freq Response : 20Hz - 20khz

Sensitivity: -33dB

Self Noise: 8BA

Max SPL: 131dB

Impedance: 120 Ohms

Buy the Lewitt Ray (Affiliate Links)
Amazon: https://geni.us/lray
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ray
Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/lewitt_ray.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd
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Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/lewitt_ray.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:25 - What’s in the Box
00:51 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:45 - Specifications
02:00 - Walkthrough of AURA
05:46 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
06:05 - Plosive Test
06:20 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
06:40 - Background Noise Test
06:56 - Untreated Room Test
07:20 - Mute Button Demo
07:36 - Shock Rejection Test
07:52 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
08:06 - Intro to Comparison
08:24 - Lewitt Ray (w/ Aura) Sample
08:57 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison
09:20 - Lewitt LCT240 Comparison
09:51 - Neat King Bee v2 Comparison
10:19 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison
10:50 - Rode NT1 5th Gen Comparison
11:18 - Aston Origin Comparison
11:50 - Lewitt LCT440 Comparison
12:29 - Sennheiser MK4 Comparison
13:03 - Austrian Audio OC16 Comparison
12:42 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
14:18 - Music Test
16:15 - Pros & Cons
18:32 - Overall Thoughts
20:22 - Recommendation

Next Episode

Rode TF-5 Review / Test

Video: https://podcastage.com/rev/tf5

Today i review the Rode TF-5, a premium small diaphragm condenser from Rode. This offers a pretty healthy bass response, clear and open mids which sound less forward than much of it's competition, and a nice amount of detail and articulation in the upper frequencies. The only downside I hear is the slightly higher self noise which sounds like it may be a bit above the advertised 14dBA.

RECORDING SETTINGS:

Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen

Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz

Gain: ~12:00

Boosted in Post: +9dB

SPECS:

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Freq Response : 30Hz - 20khz

Sensitivity: -29dBV

Self Noise: 14dBA

Max SPL: 135dB

Impedance: 63 Ohms

Phantom power: +48V

Buy the Rode TF-5 (Affiliate Link)
Amazon: https://geni.us/rodetf5
Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/tf5
Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/rode_tf_5.htm?offid=1&affid=2060

NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.

00:00 - Intro / Setup
00:30 - What’s in the Box
00:54 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
01:19 - Specifications
01:46 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
02:06 - Plosive Test
02:28 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
02:50 - Background Noise Test
03:07 - Untreated Room Test
03:26 - Underboom & Overhead Booming Test
03:58 - Shock Rejection Test
04:15 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
04:30 - Windscreen Tone Test
05:09 - Self Noise Test
06:28 - ASMR Test
07:00 - Intro to Comparison
07:29 - Rode M5 Comparison
08:06 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison
08:46 - Lewitt LCT140 Air Comparison
09:21 - Sennheiser E614 Comparison
09:56 - sE Electronics sE8 Comparison
10:29 - Shure KSM141 Comparison
11:05 - Beyerdynamic MC930 Comparison
11:44 - Neumann KM184 Comparison
12:23 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
13:04 - Music Test
14:57 - Pros & Cons
17:06 - Overall Thoughts
19:10 - Recommendation