A Quick-ish Comparison - sEV7 MK vs Earthworks SR117

A request comparison from the comments section. I'm back on the SV33 for reference, and bring the Beyerdynamic M88 (2023) in for a spin.
00:00 Introduction
01:27 Physical Comparison
01:46 Frequency Charts
02:33 SR117 vs SV33
04:20 V7 MK vs SV33
05:42 SR117 vs V7 MK
06:59 Playing with EQ
08:32 Introducing The M88 (2023)
10:13 Polar Pattern - V7 MK vs SR117
10:45 Pops - SR117 vs V7 MK
11:36 Sibilance - SR117 vs V7 MK
12:40 Speed/Resolution In Breath Sounds
15:42 Which Would I Choose And Why
16:37 Trying To Match The Mics With Basic EQ

[@lee.isaac.richard]

Super useful, thanks for your work in putting this comparison together. This is thorough and authentic: just us, the mics, and your thoughts. Love it.

[@AntonBrowne]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheMrKillfeedz]

The V7 is truly amazing, especially for the price

[@sinonm1]

sE V7s (including the MK and X models) are fantastic mics for working musician’s. Quality build/materials and road worthy.

[@doubledeckers]

The handling noise on the v7 is a real deal breaker. Once you get up to the £80 mark and beyond, you shouldn't get that much handling noise in a dynamic mic that has that form factor (designed to be held). I would guess we're about the same age. Whatever I do I find when holding a "bad" mic in my left hand I can hear a very slight rumble. I use the Rode M1 for interviews. It seems like quite a dull mic to me and is about the same price as the v7 but I can hold it in either hand without any noises.

[@me2big]

I'd like to hear some Ghost Stories recorded with these mics ...

[@3rundisciple]

What’s the difference between the se v7 and the v7 mk version?

[@AntonBrowne]

See my video comparing the V7 with the V7X. The V7 MK is like the V7X (instrument mic) with the V7 (vocal mic) grille and foam. I has more extended bass and less spike in the treble.