Shure MV6 Review / Test (vs. MV7, SM7b, Podmic USB)

[@nicholasarmstrong5996]

really love how i can go watch a video of yours from like 2016 and watch one from today right after and nothing changes, just information and clear footage. Means a lot homie, love it

[@Podcastage]

That really means a lot Nicholas, thank you very much!

[@diegogaribay2928]

Wow, it’s been years since I got a video from this channel! It’s so cool. You’re still going for it! Great review by the way.

[@RifouDesigns]

Whenever I see green and black, my brain always thinks it's a Mackie...

[@dirk013adfa]

Oh wow! Thank you for saving my brain from another rabbit hole trying to chase what the colors reminded me of.

[@lieathie]

Yeah, Lewitt mics also has that color palette

[@danking4970]

this is all i ever wanted in a mic review and it took so long to find. you answered every question I had after watching maybe 10 videos on this mic

[@Podcastage]

Glad I could help! It's always my goal to give the most thorough and helpful info in a review. Thanks for watching!

[@Ms.A_FunkySoapBox]

This mic sounds almost the same as all the mics featured regarding the spoken word. It's a plug-and-play, and to me, it sounds great. Some people are not techies or care about all the extra; this is an excellent, dependable microphone for reaction videos, gaming, and streaming. People should match their mic to their voice. Shure mics are great for people with deep voice tones. So, please know this is a great starter/beginner-friendly budget microphone.

[@oskarwroniewicz]

Man, SE V7 knocks it out of the park every time. I can't stop being impressed by it

[@bambymedia]

Oh how I love the sE microphones. Delicious!

[@richpence]

If Samson would do an updated USB C version of the Go Mic and the Q2u it would be game over in the sub $50 range.

[@gkanai1400]

Cant one just change the cable on the Q2U to a USB C terminated cable?

[@ScottishWatches]

Does not sound the best. Awesome review as always bud!

[@DIYdudeguy]

Wow I was really considering the MV6 until I heard it compared the U87. Guess I'll grab the Neumann, thanks for the quality comparison!

[@pixelgamer83]

Man I was considering getting that $150 microphone but then heard it compared to a $3,750 microphone and decided I would spend over $3,500 more on it.

[@DIYdudeguy]

@pixelgamer83 don't forget the cost of a decent interface too! Lmao

[@ronaldmalcolm5609]

You're not a child, you're a normal dude. I was chuckling, too, thinking the exact same thing. Nice, thorough review, btw.

[@FallenKiid]

I heard this mic in your podcast and it sounds good on your voice.

[@tundranocaps]

Sounds really good, and the software denoiser and plosive software features are both pretty good too. Would probably be what I'd recommend friends who want to start streaming with a dynamic mic.

[@xxczz5965]

I listened with $200 headphones and my ears couldn't tell the difference between the MV7+ and the MV6. I don't think the MV6 sounds as bad as its reputation.

[@Kevinfordsynthesizers]

An entirely fair review, and a super presentation - naturally..

[@nobodyhaslogin]

I don't think high pass filter really worked. It did remove something but I have a feeling that it wasn't the low. More like... mid-low? IDK, I can't be trusted on that.

[@DragunnitumGaming]

the MV6 is very impressive for a USB mic! :O

[@nickglover]

The shock rejection and handling noise are pretty terrible and I don't think it's that great of a sound, but I am impressed by the denoiser and the popper stopper. Those seemed to work pretty well without totally destroying the sound.

[@bingobango5377]

Hey Bandrew, I was hoping you'd make this video! Awesome. In the realm of USB mics, would you be willing to make a video on the BEACN microphone? I'd love to hear your take on it.

[@johnheiser2604]

Shure is very good at creating mics for specific purposes and this is no exception. Good review Bandrew

[@jesusmondragon_mx]

I would love for you to do a review of the SE Neom 🙏🏻

[@KaledTV]

I saw your pinned comment under your MV7+ review about the delta between XLR and USB performance, have you gotten an update from Shure yet?

[@Podcastage]

I updated to the latest firmware and it still sounds funny to me in this comparison.

[@KaledTV]

@@Podcastage Thanks for the information, bummer the USB still doesn't sound just as good as the XLR.

[@chancellorellis02]

Would you do a review of the Beacn mic?

[@devarmax]

Will there be a plan to review the Austrian Audio OD5/OC7 mic with that unique adjustable capsule?

[@KaledTV]

What is the difference between the High Pass Filter and the Real-time denoiser? From their descriptions they seem like they are the same thing.

[@curiousgeorge7515]

There's no quiet room test. I need this to judge if I can pass ACX background noise. Even when you do it, it's hard to judge. You will state the gain, the post gain, and I can sorta estimate from the background noise demo.

[@Hablmet]

The MV6 is almost shockingly disappointing for me. Kind of.. almost upsettingly bright? Podmic-esque, almost? It needs a little bit of lowend presence, and a little bit less treble. Shame, cause the build definitely looks nice and capacitive mute is also very cool. The 150hz highpass is way too aggressive IMO, 75 is better but still not great with the tone, but the denoiser is OK, even if I feel it alters the tone a little. The plosive option makes the plosives feel almost painful to me? The MV6 would sound bad on me (the sE V2 is already a bit of a tough fit for my voice as-is). For $150 I guess it's not too bad, but you can spend a lot less for a Q2u, or spend a bit more for a Procaster if you're running XLR.

[@loudandclearmedia]

I would imagine by blending in the "dark mode," a lot of that presence boost would be tamed but I get it, that just adds further complication. Of the options that are competitive-ish on price I thought the Podmic sounded nice, and I know the passive Podmics are even cheaper.

[@workerq1]

Oooo really curious about the headphones and cable you are using, since it also has green colored port like the mic.

[@SuperMiker78]

I was thinking, I miss Bandrew and wanna watch one of his vids. It's been a minute and I'm not even in the market for a mic, just wanted to watch your magic! Oh and a suggestion-we need some Podcastage tshirts that say "Three inches off the tip" 😁😁

[@3jahel7]

Still waiting on the Sterling ST151 video!! Hahah Almost a year later. Do it as a birthday gift for me😂

[@802Garage]

Could you review the Cherry UM series microphones? Thanks!

[@Nolloway]

Hey Bandrew, what about a video comparing a similar level of mic to it's provided software? For example Beacn mic and software v. this or SM7b/software vs elgato wave 3 and software etc. That could be interesting.

[@ZachariahConnor]

I think for close mic applications (the application it was designed for) it sounds…fine

[@ScottGrammer]

Sounds pretty good. Neumann (Hello, Neumann....) has no need to worry, but it does sound quite decent.

[@adrianomoreira1341]

Considerations: It's amazing how good the Samson Go Mic is. Maybe the best value for money of all time. The Fifine K688 is also incredibly decent, especially for the price it costs. It's also impressive how excellent the original version of the Shure Mv7 is compared to the Mv6, and all the others in the same price range. It's even better than the new Plus version. The Rode Podmic USB also sounds very good.

[@alexra14alv3]

Thank you for the review. I decied to buy it. I have one concern. I plugged the mic and it´s very quiet in the default I have to put it in max so it could be like in "normal" volume. What do you recommendme to do ? Is it a manufacturing error ? or this is how it works? Do I have to add some post boost on the db. Hope you can answer my questions. I already check the volume of the Windows sound. Thanks for the video.

[@ohsouper]

Im not an expert in this at all, but did you try enabling the auto-gain in the motive mix app? That might fix this issue. Take this with a grain of salt though, im just here to watch some reviews of mics before buying one myself aswell xd

[@mikebauer6917]

How does it sound for estimated 130 db shrieks of anger? Asking for my gaming son.

[@jefhope8252]

Hey just saw your review on the Logitech G Yeti GX mic. I am planning on getting Elgato Wave:3 or the regular Blue Yeti USB would you recommended either in 2024?

[@fredoverflow]

Elgato Wave 3 over Blue Yeti any day.

[@Cherrylotsu]

I wanted to ask you a very important question: what microphones do you recommend for phonetic analysis of vowels and consonants of dialects and languages? I could spend $300. 😅

[@Podcastage]

I do not know about specialized use like that. If I remember correctly the telephone was designed to transmit 300hz - 3000hz because that's what was necessary for clear speech. So you could probably just EQ whatever mic you have with a highness filter around 200-300hz and a low pass filter around 3000-5000hz and get pretty understandable audio. But I don't have a direct answer for that specialized use.

[@JackWatson-e5z]

I love this mic

[@elinbirgis]

9:00 hmm wouldn’t it be simpler with plain old EQ instead of all these features

[@abdelkaderdjenane]

YOU THE BEST BRO

[@SoyRollel]

Test the FDUCE SL40 microphone

[@ethanstechworld207]

Samson Q2U still goated.

[@coffeehigh420]

podcastage, why are you doing this to me ?

[@KB82nd]

Its on sale at Amazon for 127.00, I think its 127 on thr shure site too

[@ThuThu-jz6xu]

Audio -Technica AT 4050 next please

[@Dikidorus007]

I'm wondering If I should get a Shure SM58 with an audio interface or just get the Shure MV7+ and use it with USB. What would you recommend? Or is there another microphone that really beats both of these?

[@solidkeys]

If you have an audio interface I'd say the SM58.

[@fredoverflow]

Bandrew prefers the SE V7 over the Shure SM58.

[@fluphybunny930]

USB microphone for gaming/discord/Teams etc an AM8 for around 50 does the job.

[@IDontKnow-sr4zc]

Please review the Fifine am8🙏🙏 i cant choose what mic i want

[@rainbow-de3de]

I have the fifine am8 I'm now looking at this one as my am8 cut out on me and only works with PlayStation so I guess it depends what you need it for

[@Kronnikk]

What would be the recommendation for usb capable mic for $150 max? PD400x or something else?

[@Podcastage]

Haven't tried a PD400x so I have no thoughts on it. Fifine AM8 is a popular option. Samson Q2u is a fine option. Samson Go Mic is great for $30. Elgato Wave 3 is good.

[@JTCPingas]

2:28 Sneaky Michael Myers 😂

[@DeployJeremy]

It only sounds ok while eating the mic

[@Narutouzumaki3226]

Hey mate, i have scarlett solo gen 4, what should i get between shure sm7b, sm7db, or mv7+?

[@Podcastage]

Given those 3 options: I'm not a fan of the MV7+ because the USB output sounds a bit funky to me. The SM7B and SM7dB will yield very similar noise performance so there's no clear winner there. The question is, how quiet are the sound sources you're recording? The 4th gen should be able to drive the SM7B no problem (kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5uqdWmBhbyJeKMsi=ge7amwqv5ocGE6O3&t=218), but if you're going to be micing quiet sound sources at a distance the SM7dB may be necessary, but honestly if that's what you're recording the SM7-line is probably not the right choice.

[@Narutouzumaki3226]

@Podcastage thanks for your kindly response, to be honest, my room is untreated one and there are sounds which able to distract and reduce my quality such as motocycle sound, neighbour sound, air conditioner,etc. So that's why i search for a good quality mic which introduce me to sm7b or sm7db, from my condition should i decide to buy sm7b or db or should i get another mic and do you have any recomendation. Thanks and sorry to write a long text.

[@DAVBOXER9]

If you compare MV6 with MV7 plus, which one is better in a quality of a sound via USB connection? Did you feel any difference between them? I ask cuz I am interested in a buying one of them, and really wonder if it's worth to overpay for MV7 PLUS

[@shin4087]

I don't really comment on videos but man, is this really a Shure mic? Why does it sound so artificial and processed? Maybe it's just my "gaming" headphones but this just sounds bad... I would get tired if I had to listen to someone speak through this microphone all day. Also how is this a "Gaming" mic and they included no shock rejection in the default mounting option? The Q2u and even the FiFine sounded so much better to my ears while being half the price. Even the DSP processing doesn't save it for me purely because of the tone of the microphone that you can't adjust other than that slider (which doesn't fix my gripes with it at all). At least the poper stopper actually did the job from the sound of it but are you really going to need it if you're using that stand they provided? The whole package seems pretty disappointing to me.

[@kozekistudio]

me with an unused sm7b watching this: interesting

[@walteryhouse5880]

Hey, please test Shure ksm9hs 😊

[@J-he4jj]

Liked and subscribed for having no emotions or feelings

[@Podcastage]

I AM A MICROPHONE ROBOT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUBSCRIPTION.

[@Metalpazallteway]

Rhode pod mic is the best contender against the mv6, the other mics are in their own league if their own. This their pricing

[@olafurbaldvinsigursson7252]

With my monelydo ha ha ha thanks for all the vids!

[@hsjawanda]

Ooh, that's a new rating tier: "hmm... ehmm... eh... it's fine!"

[@OlexanderZnaharenkoUA]

MV7 still my love. But I didn't get money for it. So... Listening your video in headphones 5$ cost. Sounds ok, I think. 😊

[@nazarovuz]

That feeling when you buy a microphone before Podcastage even reviews it...

[@Podcastage]

The only question you need to ask yourself is: “do I like it?”, if you do then my opinion doesn’t matter. I’m just one person with one set of opinions and experiences.

[@bambymedia]

Hahahahah "do I want the MV7 or the U87" - said nobody ever.

[@WillianMaier]

It's very difficult to find a really good USB mic

[@djtoman6875]

People rave about the Earthworks Icon. I’m personally quite happy with the Fifine AM8 when I just need to get on a conference call or do a quick voiceover.

[@WillianMaier]

@@djtoman6875 Oops, Earthworks Icon USB? I'll check it out. Thanks! My USB microphone for calls is a Rode Go 2, but for voiceover... it falls short

[@ethanstechworld207]

Samson q2u greatest usb mic ever made.

[@meanmr.mustard]

🤘

[@mavericks2730]

I WANT ONE

[@augustusallan3619]

Yeah, not a great sound, but a great review!!

[@802Garage]

Wow this really isn't a great offering for the money. Your review is fantastic though!

[@Podcastage]

Thanks for watching!

[@rohansaxena9418]

hey, can you please make a comparison video on mv7 plus and podmic usb?

[@Podcastage]

I include the spoken word comparison in the MV7+ review video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHnHZJ6Hg6qKr7Msi=agMuylbILO5GMxZx&t=1093

[@kacsoac]

😂🎉❤

[@ЙирюВонаирда]

I start to wonder if mic that doesnt catch voices from behind even exist. I would like to listen music or talk on speakers and that my mic didnt catch it and instead was catching only my voice

[@chronicmayhem]

I absolutely hate the lime green color on it. I wish they would have just gone all black

[@Pentti_Hilkuri]

Mind the tip.

[@billlord4203]

Just two seconds in and I am thinking, "ick. This is a $150 Shure??" Seriously disappointed tonally. Big swing and a miss IMHO.

[@ArnoVdVelde]

1 meter cable? What is that? That is useless.

[@Tarkov.]

please provide pepperoni pizza

[@snxwr6s]

the "VI" Logo in the back has to be a reference to GTA 6 like: we released a mic ccalled 6 before GTA6 lmao

[@a_random_-guy]

I forgot Rockstar invented Roman numerals

[@zedboiii]

should've been $90

[@Alex38369]

Surprised this is a shure mic for $150. It doesn't sound great

[@mexidraw]

omg

[@workingwiththelight3119]

To my ears this mic was the worst of the bunch! I hear metallic/digital processing instead of natural clear sound! Shure, I expected better sound from your brand!

[@DevilBirb]

Sounds meh and the de-noiser is pretty bad.

[@RobertRafai]

I was listening to your other video and switch to this one, sound is horrible for 150$ microphone hahah.

[@hackinghifi]

Wow this feels like you’re reviewing a $35 Chinese usb mic. Bad tone, doesn’t reject handling noise, just seems like a cheap product in general.

[@kennethbailey7105]

Anxiously praying that Bandrew reviews the sE Electronics T1 mic🥲