Shure has announced an update to its MV7 and MV7+ USB mics. The MV7i Smart Microphone + Interface provides podcasters, content creators, and musicians, with an all-in-one solution.
The system features an XLR-1/4-inch input that can accept microphones, instruments, as well as line-level signals. The MV7i gives users the option to also record a guitar or keyboard alongside their vocals. Or you could add a podcasting guest.
Key features
- Podcast Mic + Audio Interface
- XLR-1/4″ Input for Mic/Line/Instrument
- Record Two Channels at Once
- Dynamic Mic Capsule, USB-C Output
- DSP for Auto-Level, Noise Reduction
- Cardioid Pattern Minimizes Room Pickup
- Color LED Touch Panel, Headphone Jack
- High-Quality 48 kHz / 24-Bit Audio
- Mac, Windows, iOS & Android
- Includes USB Cable, Integrated Mount
The mic takes its design and sonic cues from the Shure SM7B, a classic used on countless podcasts and radio broadcasts. If the mic is used in close proximity to your voice, it is claimed to exhibit a clear, intelligible, and high-quality sound. The frequency response is optimized for a rich and natural vocal reproduction. The MV7i is also very well suited to vocalists and musicians, handling SPLs up to 128 dB and delivering a wide 50 Hz to 16 kHz frequency response.
The included foam windscreen features an air gap for improved protection against plosives and p-pops, greatly simplifying your editing process. With its built-in ready-to-mount yoke, the mic offers a build quality that is rugged, with an all-metal construction for reliability in mission-critical circumstances.
The mic features a unidirectional cardioid polar pattern, which is the best natural defense against room noise: since the capsule mostly captures what’s directly in front of it, you won’t pickup as much room noise as you would with an omnidirectional mic. Depending on your particular room, you may still need a little room treatment, or use the mic’s noise-reduction software, to address issues such as your computer’s hum or your air conditioner.
On the USB side, the mic provides broadcast-quality specs and intuitive functionality. Capture audio at sample rates and resolutions up to 48 kHz / 24-bit, which is the standard for editing and mixing broadcast audio. Use the integrated touch-panel interface on the mic itself to control levels, headphone volumes, monitor mix, and mic-mute.
The mic offers a headphone jack for monitoring. Just plug a pair of headphones into the MV7i’s 3.5mm jack, and you’ll be able to listen to your high-quality audio in all its glory. Mix your mic output and system audio playback levels individually with dedicated sliders in the MOTIV Mix desktop app.
Price & availability
The Shure MV7i Smart Microphone + Interface is now available for $349 USD.
