Shure MV7 microphone vs Blue Yeti X (Nano and standard Yeti)

This is a video to compare the Shure MV7 ( • Shure MV7 microphone r... ) with the Blue Yeti X ( • Blue Yeti X unboxing, ... ) and other Yeti mics including the standard Yeti and Nano. Be sure to check out those reviews/unboxings to hear the mic. In this video I'll be covering the differences between the two, which I think is superior and the overall design features/specs of the mics.
Find out more about the Yeti X here - www.bluedesigns.com/products/...
The Boom Arm - www.bluemic.com/en-gb/product...
See the Blue Yeti X here:
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Specifications of the Yeti X include:
Custom four-capsule condenser array for greater focus and clarity
High-res LED meter helps you visualize your voice level
Multi-function smart knob controls headphone volume, mic gain, blend and mute
Blue VO!CE broadcast vocal effects including streamer and podcaster presets*
Customizable lighting for personalizing your mic
Logitech G HUB integration for deeper control of microphone settings
Four versatile pickup patterns: cardioid, omni, bi-directional and stereo
Plug 'n play on Mac and PC
24-bit / 48kHz recording sample rate/bit depth
4 polar patterns including Cardioid, Omni, Bi-Directional, Stereo
Power Required/Consumption: 62mA - 203mA
Sample/Bit Rate: 48 kHz, 24-bit
Capsules: 4 Blue-proprietary 14mm condenser capsules
Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional, Stereo
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Max SPL: 122dB
Dimensions (extended in stand): 4.33" (11cm) x 4.80" (12.2cm) x 11.38" (28.9cm)
Weight (microphone and stand): 2.8 lbs (1.28kg)
Weight (microphone only): 1.14 lbs (.519kg)
Note it also works with a boom arm.
Related watching:
Blue Yeti X unboxing, overview and initial thoughts • Blue Yeti X unboxing, ...
HyperX Quadcast vs Yeti and Yeti Nano microphones • HyperX Quadcast vs Yet...
Elgato Wave 3 vs Blue Yeti Nano • Elgato Wave 3 vs Blue ...
Blue Yeti Nano unboxing - • Blue Yeti Nano Vivid B...
Shure MV7
See this mic here:
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Features of the Shure MV7 include:
Connecting via USB allows you to use "Auto" Level Mode within ShurePlus MOTIV app (adjusts based on your voice and distance)
Simple tone adjustment - dark, natural, light
XLR or USB modes or both at the same time
Works with PC or Mobile
Talk into the mic, with very little other directional pick up, means less background noise!
Simple touch controls on the mic (bit finnicky though)
"Auto Level Mode also acts as a virtual audio engineer and adjusts audio levels on the fly, giving audiences a more consistent listening experience."
Premium and solid design that makes it very appealing
Fits any desk stand or boom arm
Downsides:
It doesn't come with any sort of desk stand
To get the best results from the MV7 with your desktop / laptop, please download the ShurePlus™ MOTIV app for desktop, available for Mac and PC here:
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Mac - d24z4d3zypmncx.cloudfront.net...
ShurePlus™ MOTIV app is also available in App Store and Google Play if you are live streaming / podcasting on mobile / tablet:
iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/shurepl...
Android: play.google.com/store/apps/de...
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Shure SM7B and GoXLR Mini, the ultimate audio combo • Shure SM7B and GoXLR M...
Recent stream clip featuring the mic - • Video
My gaming mics playlist - • Gaming microphones
Note Shure recommend using a K&M desktop or a K&M boom arm
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Products featured may also have been sent for free for review/testing purposes. Often these have to be returned by me, but not always. I endeavour to avoid bias in my videos wherever possible and try to give honest, subjective opinions.

[@broddybounce]

Thank you so much for this review, Sir Prawn. I have been belabouring over the MV7, the Blue Yeti trio (but particularly the X), the Rode NT and the Samson G Track ... and listening to your deep, dulcet tones on all of them - far & away is the MV7 the best. It just gives your voice so much more body and is so nice & clean, and warm, and quiet insofar as BG noise. Indeed, I was already leaning towards the MV7 ... but now I am sold! For sure, the Blue Yeti has been recommended to me by quite a few people, and I was open to it and ready to spend the $100+, but I just needed to make sure that truly was the one for me and so had to do my own research first. Although quite a number of great reviews for the Yeti, and they are all very pretty, the MV7 kept coming up again and again as the mic best suited for my voice (VO & internet radio DJ'ing). So, thank you again for sealing the deal - I will feel comfort in that the additional $150 spent for the MV7 over the Yeti will be a great investment. And thanks for taking the time to make these extremely useful videos.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thanks for the awesome comment. Yes the MV7 is far superior. I was really impressed with the quality as it's on par with the SM7B but much more affordable. Plus it handles external background noise really well too. So it's near perfect for the price.

[@broddybounce]

Thanks again ever so much - looking forward to using it for years to come.

[@Le_Sourpuss]

One of the main reasons the Shure doesn't capture nearly as much background noise as the Yeti, is the fact that it's a dynamic mic, unlike the Yeti, which is condenser. That alone makes all the difference in the distance of sound capture, even using both mics on cardioid pattern. But I definitely love the concept of being able to buy a mic, which can in the future be used as XLR but allows, to also be used as a standalone usb mic for when you're starting or just on the road.

[@dxvalo563]

There really is a Provoked Prawn video for everything. Love the content, keep it up lad.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Thank you. Will do.

[@crwhhx]

The MV7 also has a metering function, can be enabled from the app.

[@SandlyCut]

4:42 - 6:12 I skipped a lot but I watched that moment because I have never had a mic stand. Learned a lot about how it worked and how to set it up. :) Thanks, man.

[@sassyspells]

Such a great video super helpful and relaxing to listen to. Thank you very much!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad it was helpful!

[@sanad9964]

Is it good for an upgrade ? I'm using quadcast

[@sherifmgalal]

What are the settings/EQ you are using while recording this video please ?

[@bennyfrial3645]

what desktop mic stand you use for the mv7? video at 8:36. im looking for a really low profile desktop mic like this

[@Cultura_de_Jesus]

Great review! Question: Can the Shure mv7 be muted like the Yety X? Thank you!

[@AlanValdez]

Very useful!! Thanks

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Glad to be useful. Hope you enjoyed enough to subscribe 🦐🦐

[@ryanlee6508]

Will u suggest shure mv7 for vocalist or blue yeti x

[@regel8526]

What mic are you using right now for the video

[@maxreynadrtasty4766]

Do you know if the sm7b pop filters fix in the MV7?

[@Silentwisher]

Does using this mic over USB cause any issues? Like electrical hum or anything weird like that? Does USB vs XLR sound better one way or the other?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Check out the Shure review and you'll hear the difference

[@vgman94]

What brand is the ring light in the background (the one with a DSLR in it)? 4:42

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

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[@HomieKevTV]

That gold screw u put on the shure mic to put on the blue boom arm .... does that screw come in the box ? Or have to buy separate ?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Yes. In the box

[@charlietdm0074]

@@TheProvokedPrawn does it come in the box of the boom arm or the mic?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@charlietdm0074 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqbHnmR7irmBj9k

[@charlietdm0074]

@@TheProvokedPrawn thank you so much I am subbing now. This video was amazing never stop what you are doing.

[@Chen-sAuto]

what will be your opinion between Shure MV51 and Blue yeti X on podcasting? thanks

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

I've not tried the MV51 sadly. Have you checked out @podcastage.

[@Chen-sAuto]

@@TheProvokedPrawn Thank you, I will check it out

[@markpwindle]

Hi. Any chance you have a link to that very nice looking desktop mic stand?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Sadly the desktop stand was from another mic. So not really.

[@aletheabuilds]

Hello! In my country the Shure MV7 and the Blue Yeti are the same price, would you recommend the MV7 or the Blue Yeti in this case?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

MV7 in a heartbeat

[@aletheabuilds]

@@TheProvokedPrawn i was thinking of that too, just needed a second bias, thank you my man.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@aletheabuilds no problems

[@ripbalencii]

buy me one I’ll send the money for the shure mv7

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm3153]

@@ripbalencii Lmao

[@SharrodVisuals]

The MV7 just went on sale for $179 AUD which is $120 USD. I just ordered a hyperx quadcast S yesterday as that went on sale aswell for $110 USD. Now I'm confused which one I should buy. I can always sell the one I don't want for profit as they are both so cheap...

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

The MV7 is the superior choice IMO. Better noise elimination and similar to the Shure SM7B in terms of quality.

[@SharrodVisuals]

@@TheProvokedPrawn Thanks :)

[@jericcarino]

Where please? :)

[@JonathanReitz]

What mic are you using in this video?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

The MV7

[@brozzmv73]

@@TheProvokedPrawn so the best mic blue yeti x or mv7?

[@SandlyCut]

Add time stamps. I wanna skip to the part where you test the audio but IDK where it starts.

[@marcodeluca4068]

Which mic is similar to Yeti X without Yeti Price?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

You mean cheaper? The standard Blue Yeti

[@marcodeluca4068]

@@TheProvokedPrawn inexpensive like under $100 ?

[@Blazebalencii]

@@marcodeluca4068 audio techina at2020 is a good choice

[@shuttergirlUK]

@Grungeboy You keep going round different reviews saying the same "garbage" yourself - it's called projection. Which means it says far more about you than the microphones... You offer no constructive criticism or offer any insight into alternatives to your projected "garbage" microphones. So, as you sound about 12 years old, and that is probably an insult to most 12 year olds, maybe come back to KZbin or its future self, when you turn 20 and can articulate and process decent information.

[@LereimGames]

0:11 you mean Shure MV7?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️ yes. Dammit

[@fuseman911]

Good God! You have a voice like honey! I could listen to you all day! LOL. Great video too!

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Subscribe and watch a playlist and you can ❤️

[@Clawzskunkie]

Not really a question, but as someone who watches your videos I didn’t get much from this one.. it was essentially saying the same thing over and over again and referring people to other videos?

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

Hmm. Thanks for the feedback. I'll be less useless in future.

[@Clawzskunkie]

@@TheProvokedPrawn hmmmm that’s a bit harsh :/ as I tried to say before, I’m a fan of your videos because they normally give really good info and are worth watching. I won’t try to give feedback again.

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@Clawzskunkie no I wasn't being mean to you. I genuinely appreciate it 😊

[@TheProvokedPrawn]

@@Clawzskunkie the problem I have with mics and headsets is people often want a mic comparison which I usually can't do as I've not got both products to hand. And they complain when it's not there but sometimes I had to return the device ages ago, so I only have footage. I need to figure out a way to improve upon this while also juggling issues of storage space and time management (I only do this as a hobby, not as a full time job). But I appreciate your thoughts and I'll try to work something out next time. I wasn't aware it was that bad.

[@Clawzskunkie]

@@TheProvokedPrawn I get that. Maybe create a standardised recording test, where you can keep all the settings and the test phrase the same for each microphone so you can then chop each individual audio recording and then play them back to back against the new microphones you receive to test? That way while you might not have the microphone, you still have a comparison audio test you can use to demonstrate the difference?

[@weekendwireless]

Good review but I have to disagree. I’ve been using the shore for two weeks and I’m very disappointed. I’ve tried tweaking the settings I’ve tried recording close up or at a distance and I still get a very tinny and puppy quality. I’ve worked in Radio for a long time and I know my microphones. I’m now thinking of selling the shure and buying the blue yeti X.

[@josephm3615]

You are an outlier this doesn't line up with my experience

[@superrat-u7x]

@@josephm3615 I just brought the MV7X with the Scarlett Solo Gen 3 but I can’t seem to get it sound as good as my Blue Yeti X. I am a little bit shocked that the Yeti sounds better. I’ve tried everything I can think of. It could be the audio interface, but I don’t have another one to test with. This is why I am doing a bit of research now, but it turns out that I am not alone. I might have to stick with the Yeti, which is a shame as I like the look of the Sure microphones. Edit: I probably need a mixer to get the MV7X to sounds good

[@siikeboy]

@@josephm3615not necessarily an outlier based on one video. I love the yeti X and probably wouldn’t go to anything else except maybe the beacn

[@slightlyopinionated8107]

@@josephm3615not an outlier. The Shure is better if you know how to use it and by all the extra goodies like an audio interface with good preamps but for just plug and play and sounds good out the box, USB mics are always going to sound better

[@gh00al]

No sound comparison? Useless.

[@oricardoce]

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