Shure MV7 vs SM7B and Others

[@drewmurraybooks65]

Great video. I bought the MV7 and I love it. For what I use it for, it's perfect. I stream, and since the pandemic began, I've been teaching college online. Like you say in the video, the MV7 destroys anything else in USB, including the Yeti I had before this. For my purposes, I don't need to invest in all the other gear to go XLR. The software may be limited, but it's been working glitch-free, and there's value in that!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Glad it is working out for you! Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@ee1yd]

almost anything destroys the yeti lol

[@MrMorton2u]

Same here. I have a Yeti and this is way better. I don't want to carry a whole studio on the road with me.

[@jeromechaim8443]

Instablaster...

[@Phober]

@@DarkCornerStudios can you make mv7 vs rode Nt1a? Since both got the same price

[@NIXNE]

Geeze, based on the quality of this video i assumed you had millions of subscribers.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

I appreciate that. Give it time...lord knows I am working on it... Cheers and thanks for watching

[@dennylloydable]

I thought the same :-). Great review/s, you have another subscriber now 👍

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@@dennylloydable awesome! Thanks for the sub and welcome!!

[@tattoobypike]

Yea i couldn’t agree more, he should deserve millions

[@ungratefulpeasant8085]

I have both the SM7b and the MV7. I like them both for different reasons. The SM7b is great for a home studio setup where your running a 48v booster and some sort of audio interface with a mixer. The MV7 is a great budget option for those that want to sound professional or for a mobile set up without the extra gear.

[@truthtimetv4575]

this dude just needs to hit the algorythm lottery and he will be on fire. Excellent quality here through and through

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Thanks man. I have been flirting with the algorithm so far... Nothing more than hand holding though.

[@truthtimetv4575]

@@DarkCornerStudios to be totally honest ive seen a few of your results come up in my recommended but i haven't clicked which is the by-product of market saturation but I'm glad i did now. Thanks for the fast reply also.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

No worries! I try to answer all! Good to see my thumbnails are getting it done!

[@heetseeker8017]

I agree. Dudes quality exceeds booth junkie and he’s got a great voice u want to listen to as well. His videos seem equal to a channel with a quarter mil subs.

[@AdNoctemMedia]

The MV7 is the first real upgrade I made when I decided to invest a little in the KZbin channel and it was a huge step up from anything else I'd used. Listening to your other comparisons I liked every other mic on XLR better than the MV7 except the Rode. But for the simplicity of a dynamic USB mic with relatively simple software I've found I get much more intuitive results and spend less time leveling and otherwise tweaking audio after recording.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Still a fantastic sounding mic on USB...if that's your game...you will do well with it

[@PHYLOgg]

First quality mic acquisition for me. Coming from an Antlion ModMic 4.0! I also ordered the SM7B's windscreen, as that has been noted to basically solve the plosive issue the MV7 suffers from. Also, am I the only one that likes the sound from the USB vs XLR on this mic? I've listened to so many reviews on this mic and the USB just sounds better imo.

[@jesusfreak7777]

I just bought the Shure MV7 and totally love it.. It sounds so close to SM7B and yes it doesn't beat it but on sound quality it comes close i say 9 stars out of 10 vs SM7B that is a 10. Btw your voice makes the MV7 run like a Ferrari. 😊👍

[@silvahman1592]

Best audio review on this mic. Straight forward, and great insights!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@SmartByTravel]

The box says "Podcast microphone" and it's for people who need a portable setup, have an untreated room et cetera. It is actually very comparable to the SM7b, most people can't get the blind tests correct. So a $250 setup vs a $1000 setup, sure the SM7b is 10% better but also 4x the cost.

[@Sajin688]

With the SM7b windscreen on the MV7 it actually makes a good difference because of the thicker end foam, try it out for yourself. Also why not just rotate it to make the buttons easier to access idk why you would complain about that when it's an easy solution.

[@ojames1983]

Thanks for the review, I purchased the MV7 based on your feedback. Appreciate it.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Awesome! Hope you like it!!

[@JeffJasperVO]

The improvement with the RE320 and the Sennheiser is stunning. Thanks for a great comparison!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Thanks for watching it!

[@StephenCarterStressExpert]

On a price / performance comparison, my vote goes to the EV RE320. It compares nicely with the SM7B at a much lower price. On a price / performance comparison of combination XLR / USB mics, I prefer the Sampson Q2U, the Audio-Technica ATR-2100, and the Audio-Technica AT2005, all costing $100 or less. I own the RE320, the Q2U, and both Audio-Technica mics. I don't hear a $150 difference comparing the MV7 with the other combo mics. The quality difference is negligible to none. For only $50 more, the EV RE320 offers a much better listening experience compared to the MV7 in XLR mode.

[@Alex-ob6qz]

There is two reasons, why I purched my Shure Mv7. The first reason that is Mv7 cost only 60% of Shure SM7B and the other reason is we don't need interface / Mixer. With USB output we can also connect the microphone to other devices as Ipad, Iphone and even more. The sound quality on Shure sm7B maybe 10-15% better then the Shure Mv7, so for me the Sm7B it's not worth. Thanks you so much for Great video. I just got my Shure Mv7 today and I love it.

[@piyushsonone7]

I am in love with my new mv7🎉

[@SakuraNatsumiGG]

I just ordered an MV7 as I mainly use a console, it's on offer right now 35% off in bundle deals! I'm getting the boom arm free with it straight from the Shure site :D Nice upgrade from the Blue Yeti.

[@thespiritualcoffeehouse]

The MV7 works very well for podcasts, if you want to make it sound far better and get rid of the plosives, just pick up a filter for the SM7B. It fits perfect and will get rid of the plosives. I have two MV7s and love them. We have done side by side comparisons and yes, there was a small difference, but it was a not much when considering the cost.

[@ulfrinn8783]

you could almost certainly just pack extra foam inside the grill on the podmic though

[@thespiritualcoffeehouse]

@@ulfrinn8783 yeah, you probably could, but why do that and risk uneven sound when the the filter for the SM7B is what $12-$14 dollars? That wouldn’t really make sense

[@ulfrinn8783]

@@thespiritualcoffeehouse Nah, you're not going to risk anything just by having the foam inside the grill rather than out.

[@thespiritualcoffeehouse]

@@ulfrinn8783 I am sure you are right, I just bought them as they were not expensive and I already knew they worked.

[@veesoho93]

Exciting video! Mv7 sounds exactly like the sm58 to me.. the mv7 sounds muddy to me unless the way you treated it sounds nice

[@skunkymule6993]

Great comparison.. I myself use the shure PGA58 for streaming.. Costs around 70€ and for that there is NOTHING that beats it

[@Oiantaku]

I hear literally no difference between the 2.

[@Dashup]

I really like the EV RE320

[@DarkCornerStudios]

I know right? It was the first mic I bought when I was getting into VO work. Its a beast...and not too expensive!

[@ARWF1]

@@DarkCornerStudios would you recommend the EV or the SM7B for VO work? If so why?

[@troymitchel4790]

From what I've seen in other videos is to buy the pop filter from the SM7B and put it on the MV7 and they sound exactly the same.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Pop filters do NOT shape sound like that. At best you lose a small...and I mean very small amount of airyness...

[@troymitchel4790]

@@DarkCornerStudios Correction, I meant to say windscreen, not pop filter.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@@troymitchel4790 same thing...outside of eq...there isn't any physical thing that will bridge that gap

[@ThePequano]

I rarely check sub counts but when I checked yours I was genuinely shocked you didn't have 100k, keep up the good work

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Thanks! It is a slow climb...but I am not stopping. Thanks for watching!

[@ee1yd]

I know right

[@TheLeereeve]

Thanks for your clear comments on both models. The good recording can help identify the difference sound quality of both.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@desperanto.]

I use the mv7 (XLR) for drum recording, it's a great hi-hat mic. I use the USB function for podcasting and online seminars. It's the most versatile and valuable mic in my arsenal.

[@Daizlol]

Everybody says SM58 and SM7B. But I really like the E835, I think it sounds similar to the SM58 with a bit more presence. I feel like the SM58 is for people that are more experienced with EQ and the E835 would be a great entry level microphone for pretty much every use.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Not gonna lie...it is hard to find many differences between them. Sennheiser really did produce a great mic...just a shame that the sm58 overshadows it so much

[@Daizlol]

@@DarkCornerStudios well the SM58 is by far the most famous mic of all time, when you ask the average person what a microphone looks like, they would probably describe the appearance of an SM58 because literally almost everybody uses one for live use. Sennheiser is a great brand that makes goods microphones. The E835 is a good microphone that gets overlooked like you said. Personally if you ask somebody about Sennheiser they would most likely talk about their shotgun microphones because bloggers use the MKH 416, aswell and people like the Booth Junkie. So Sennheiser has their fair share of popularity, just nothing even close to Shure.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@@Daizlol That MKH 416 is on my list of must get mics...lol...

[@JacobHeldt]

You are so right - it'snot a SM7B -it's a MV7 !!! - now we cleared that up another video please. :)

[@그냥-l7b]

i just do garageband on iPad, so i think its really comfortable to use it without audio interface. its just good cuz its simple.

[@sbotsford1]

Using a SM58 and appreciate the review. I’ll keep the SM58 for now!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

That mic is a beast and for most everything is just fine. Really only need to upgrade if you are getting into voice work or for esthetics

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Also...thanks for watching!!

[@sbotsford1]

@@DarkCornerStudios interestestingly, found great deals on a Scarlett 2i2 and an AT 2020. Love the sound and added gain.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

That at2020 is also a great mic

[@talkingbuffalo]

I thought the Rode Pod Mic sounded every bit as good as the MV7 and literally at 2.5 times less the price. I also liked the sound of the RE-320 better at being in the ball park of the same price. Great video---my purpose is purely for XLR so this convinced me that this new mic is not a good purchase.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Glad you enjoyed the video! And yeah...there is so much more to buy if going XLR... I can personally say the RE320 is amazing...and a great upgrade for a lot of mics

[@BlackHistoryBuffTV]

Great video great set of comparisons. I’m happy with my SM7b and I feel like shure made this so that podcasters would leave the SM7b alone like giving your little brother your old console so he lets you play your new Xbox in peace.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

LOL...that's hilarious...never thought of that...but you may just be right. Look ma...ima podcasterer

[@TheEtbetween]

@@DarkCornerStudios I don’t think so!

[@Treday]

I love the mv7 so much, killed the blue yeti and at2020 by a landslide, it’s a great option for those who wants to be a on a budget, I recommend the mv7

[@NicleT]

2:03 Whoa! When the SM7B comes in 8 seconds after!!

[@hibbasc1]

RE320 sounds amazing albeit doesn’t quite have the low end of the SM7b. The Sennheiser quite impressive also. mV7 sounds In the right side of good - but not spectacular but if Shure made it sound as good as it’s bigger brother it would eat up sales.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Still though. It can be a great mic but different. The sm lineup is all quite similar but different...all are amazing mics...but don't cannibalize sales. I feel like the bullseye was missed here

[@ahadhossain5973]

Moderate Compressor and a good windscreen... That's what is needed to sound it better...

[@TabsAnDabs]

Your channel is seriously great man, thank you.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Cheers and thanks for watching! I appreciate it!

[@EganFilm]

Great comparison - love the backdrop!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Thanks! It has switched up recently again...lol...got more room.

[@OLDM4N-DE]

This is a great review. I bought the MV7 just a week ago, I came from a Rode NTUsb. Recently, my gf's PC was (after a long long time) integrated into the room I am sitting with my PC. Voice stuff while gaming, with a so sensitve microphone like the Rode NTUsb, was impossible with 2 people that close range. Indeed the reason I didnt want to go for the SM7B was the price of it, but not only that, also that I would have to spend another 160 Euro for a Cloudlifter, since appearantly the SM7B needs that much power. I saw a lot of videos with the SM7B with my Interface, the Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen, and what I got from all those, that its better to get a Cloudlifter for the SM7B. And I admit, i was not willing to put that money together at the time. The MV7 works great, but I agree, from what i Hear in other videos too, its still not the same sound like the SM7B. But i think considering the price is a hundred Euro less, plus I dont need extra gear, its good. If i wouldnt need a Cloudlifter or Fethead (dont like the way it makes the whole thing so much longer, especially if you use the SM7B on a Boom Arm, the Rode PSA1). The fethead would have been cheaper, but it would look like crap. I was thinking about returning the MV7 in the beginning, but whats the point. It still sounds great, but its just not like the SM7B. And if you didnt had one before, you also dont hear the difference that much. You only hear it, if you hear other people using it. Still, i wish the SM7B wouldnt need the extras to really work.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Honestly if you grow in the future, it might interest you to get an SM7B with an interface that can push it. Fetheads and Cloudlifters are always encouraged, but not always necessary...unless you are doing live audio... That is the one sticking point. But there are some interfaces out there that can give you clean boost for the sm7b without the need for either the fethead or cloudlifter. Cheers and thanks for watching.

[@OLDM4N-DE]

@@DarkCornerStudios Thanks m8. But which interfaces for example would be able to to that without such an extra device ? And if with only a interface, are we talking about Interfaces that are even more expansive than just getting a Fethead or even Cloudlifter ? Because I get a feeling that Interfaces in a whole different price range can probably do that on their own. But then I wouldnt really save money in the end. ;)

[@DarkCornerStudios]

As your studio setup grows...the objective of saving money is less and less...lol. From entry level to midrange...a cloudlifter or fathead is your best bet

[@OLDM4N-DE]

@@DarkCornerStudios Is there also a non-pen looking version of the Fethead, that I can use ? The fethead would make the whole thing look redicolous long. Is there no other version of a Fethead, that you can just (like with the Cloudlifter) put a cable on both sides, so I can put the Fethead someplace else than directly behind the mike ?

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@@OLDM4N-DE Technically you could put a fethead in between two cables. I have never tried it....but yeah...should work just fine

[@JosephDalrymple]

To be fair, it's effectively like buying a cheaper XLR with a cheap USB DAC. Because of that, if it's for podcasting/streaming, I'd compare it with cheaper XLR mics. Any XLR mic that you pick up, if it's your first, will be accompanied by the cost of a suitable DAC along with it.

[@garyc7291]

This was SO helpful! Thank you!

[@clevern3rd102]

I have a Samson G Track Pro. I picked up the MV7 to see if there is a big difference. I like the design of the MV7 alot better.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

If you use the MV7 for a bit and go back to the Samson, you will notice the quality difference. Cheers, glad you found a mic that suits you!

[@mauriciozani4655]

Thanks so much for the audio comparisons. Btw, I would stick with the SM58 against the MV7, given I can tweak the audio on Pro Tools, and I don't need the USB.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Yeah...if you dont need the USB that mic is hard to recommend. Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@Alex-ob6qz]

If you don't need USB and you already have a Interface / mixer you may get the Shure Beta 87A Supercardioid Condenser. For me the Shure beta 87A is better then Shure sm7B.

[@KC-pu8tx]

Excellent in content, awesome in showmanship, entertaining in sarcasm. Thank you.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Nailed em all!!

[@jbkivontop]

I liked just about all of the other mikes over the MV7, the SM58 was about the same. The SM7B was a three steeps over all of them

[@DarkCornerStudios]

It really is hard to ignore the quality of the sm7b Thanks for watching

[@plumberparts]

Hi there. Great review! Quick question, after you've used the Motiv app to alter the config. Can you unplug the mic from the app and it remember those settings?

[@DarkCornerStudios]

I believe so...because the settings are not in the mic...they are in the app

[@АлексейД-щ4г]

Just saying that the Shure MV7 is the killer of all other usb microphones made me go to the store and buy it!!!! Thank you very much!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Glad I could help. Enjoy and thanks for watching!

[@Masda.X]

Yeah, MV7 is the best USB mic right now.

[@ArnoldBPoetry]

love the honest and critical review. I saw a bunch: 7-8 also by some of the influencers.... and honestly, lots of prayers for the MV7. lacked the critical side. thanks a lot

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!!

[@EngineeringPerspective]

This was really helpful.... and unhelpful at the same time. It shows that the MV7 is a great USB mic, which I am looking for. However, I am also trying to convince myself that I don't "need" the SM7b. The SM7B is so tempting but the cost of all the gear to run it is $$ for a beginner.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Yeah...not a great beginner mic anyways...for that very reason. I prefer the re320 if you really want that broadcast sound

[@TonyLaPron]

Very good comparison, very pro! Thanks.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Thanks Tony!! Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@SavoxYT]

Does the 'SM' in the SM58 stand for "stage microphone"?

[@DarkCornerStudios]

According to Shure it's supposed to be studio microphone

[@SavoxYT]

@@DarkCornerStudios I can understand for the SM7b, but it's weird that they'd consider the 57 and 58 'studio mics'. I know they both make perfectly fine voiceover mics, but they're primarily stage mics.

[@iann6067]

@@SavoxYT Actually both the sm57 and the sm58 have always been go to mics in music studios( hence the sm in their name ). Meanwhile the sm58 is more geared towards vocals and live settings (because of the built in popfilter/windscreen), the sm57 is notorious for being the perfect mic for literally anything (from snares to guitar cabs).

[@THE-RED-LETTER-PROJECT]

There's not a studio on this planet without at least a couple of SM57s. I'm not talking about your friends studio in his bedroom. Control room and live room you know,a studio.

[@sergerasklad]

oh, God. your voice is so much better on a sm7b. other reviewers' voices do not get that difference. but now I'm totally not buying the mv7. and a podmic - even worse. somehow it's not about obvious better lows in your voice with sm7b, but highs are so much more pleasing as well!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Yeah...the beauty of that mic is the smoothness. When you EQ it you can really get some rich sounds with it

[@InJeffable]

Your comparison with the PodMic was interesting. The PodMic has a very natural sound to it whereas the audio coming through the MV7 sounds somewhat enhanced. As for which one is better, it really comes down to preference. The MV7 might be better for someone who wants their voice to hit a little harder, and the PodMic might be better for someone who wants to maintain a conversational tone with their voice.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@dickginkowski6071]

PodMic sounds almost identical for less than half the cost.

[@alexshdvideo]

Thank you for testing and posting. I have the SM58 and thinking of SM7B. This Shure MV7 sounds great for a USB mic... and great for a first mic. Compared to my SM58 yeah it’s better... I think for USB the MV7 for beginner podcasting, voice, speaking etc... I think it will be great. Already having a SM58 and want a 10 - 20 year ownership of a voice over mic and possible mild singing... I think the SM7B + cloud lifter or the capsule you have (I missed what it was) would be a long term better answer. Oh short term running through my Roland VT-4 live effects or my Yamaha mixer into computer... so yes I can eat on my own.. but the simplicity of the USB MV7 should not be ignored by anyone who doesn’t already have a $200 mixer.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

If you already have a mixer, I would suggest the RE320 instead. I much prefer the tone of it. Thanks for watching!

[@jkr7117]

No USB-c is a dealbreaker for me. Why is the older connection still being made? Great review. After watching several mic reviews i think i prefer the sound quality of condenser mics. I need to replace my cheap Chinese BM-800.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Condenser mics are awesome...but they do have their own list of challenges. Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Also...if you are interested in moving away from USB...check out my video on the AKG P120

[@CrustaceousB]

probably the most honest review of this ive seen so far. Lots of other reviews are out here calling it the "more affordable 7b" but its just not that at all. Im a Metal vocalist and i really need some of those lower frequencies to shine through my bands mix, so the MV7 would just make me sound hollow and lifeless. I record all my vocals with an sm58 and its absolutely more clear than the MV7. I have a feeling a big part of the price range for the MV7 is its looks, and its features. not its sound.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Remember...sometimes when a company sends you a product, while you may be trying to be as honest as possible...you still want them to send you product again. Not saying I wont accept products for review in the future, as I already have with the Stellar X2, but I try to be honest up front with the company about my approach and opinion. That said...I know this product will be ok for some people...in fact...this may just be what some people are looking for...mostly streamers.

[@Riful]

Not sure how often you still check older video comments but I have a few questions related to this mic. Currently I have a BETA 58A but I've recently come across this mic along with always having the SM7B as a thought in the back of my head. I was just wondering do you happen to have any experience with the beta 58a and if so how would you say it compares to the other two and if it would make any sense to upgrade. Mainly using it for general communication, streaming and podcasts. Thanks and great video!

[@anthonyplata8484]

I was really wanting to be sold on this mic but it's just a nicer looking SM58. This review cemented that I should just save for that SM7B instead.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

You really cant beat the SM7B...except in price I guess...lol Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@DjSophiaRocks]

That was a really great review. Thanks for breaking it down. I hope you have sponsors for products. You just earned yourself a new subscriber! I was looking at the MV7 I’m a dj and not sure what to get. I like the MV7 for the looks 🤷🏽‍♀️ All the mics sounded about the same to me honestly .

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Those are some kind words! Cheers and I am glad I could help out. Thanks for watching!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Fyi...only 1 sponsored video so far...im getting there!

[@DjSophiaRocks]

@@DarkCornerStudios Keep making thorough videos like this and you will be there. It’s hard to find good reviews that break things down! Good luck sir 👍🏽

[@karlozm]

RE320 sounds fantastic!

[@THE-RED-LETTER-PROJECT]

The 58 wins hands down. $100 sounds great, almost exactly like the MV7. Close your eyes when he compares. If you're all about looks, I'm sure there's a spot in "clothing design" or whatever somewhere for you. These "podcast mics" are just for talking. Not tracking vocals for an album. A $4007B is absolutely not necessary for a podcast. What is necessary is the content. Spend a $100 bucks on a decent mic. Put out good content, that's the most important thing.

[@TheEtbetween]

Excellent coverage

[@GamerToday]

I own an sm7b and mv7 but for streaming I use only mv7. Why? With software I can get a similar sound but I double windscreen lol😅 you gotta see how it looks its funny. Does legit fix plosives though. Mv7 allows me a little more mid forward sound than sm7b while maintaing the low ends close enough so it's not as boomy. Plug-ins etc fix its issues but out of the box mic is nice. When in game chat remember this mic has built in dsp...making it the cleanest sound for players playing with you by far. And sounds friendly on your voice when your sick. 1 issue though most don't know is its self noise hum is much worse than sm7b. So if you have an AC on unless you use software to remove it in real time its noisy. It comes like a buzz almost. Also it can't handle loud voices as well as an sm7b so if your a singer who uses a technique with that mic that's close up do not expect it to handle it always. That said music wise vocally mv7 can be a good option if it's all you have but even a blue yeti is a better option for singing. But I also think it's a lot of fun mv7 when it works well how close it can get to an sm7b even for music. The real thing is learning not to being as close to it and understanding its best use cases if singing or streaming or over dubbing. Swap that standard windscreen for sm7b or the thicker version but then you loose the iconic look. Hence why I doubled it 😅 making it look wonky but all my testing shows it resolved the issues with breaths and plosives. Likewise I could have stretched panty hose over the cone under the windscreen tightly and got same result or better. For me it was done as a joke but it legit did work. 😅 but you gotta see how goofy it looks its funny

[@ww1www]

I may have misunderstood what you said, but in Europe the RE320 costs roughly the same as the SM7B.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Oof...not here

[@dmug]

Great vid, better than the other SM7b and MV7 shootout vid I watched. I ordered a MV7 although unsure I'll keep it. I have my SM7b + Clarett all set up my 2019 Mac Pro but boxing up that setup for travel is a non-starter. The Clarrett is bulky, expensive and I'd rather leave it as is and the SM7b is a chonk and I'd be buying an audio interface + cloudlifter. I debated carting an audio interface with my Sennheiser e935 as it does a decent job at less than ideal conditions. I just saw the X2U interface, so I might be packing up the MV7 and picking up the X2U interface, as it's small and works with the small roster of mics I already own.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

I can honestly say that the MV7 actually sounds BETTER through USB. If you are going to buy it...you will get a better sound without an interface. Just some food for thought. Cheers...and thanks for watching!

[@burhan7260]

hello It would be great if you do a FDUCE SL40 review. There may also be a brief comparison with the MV7.

[@devincunningham9189]

Mics are 100% subjective, I've used budget mics over high end mics many times in studios based on listening results.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Yes...they are subjective...but this is a review process. Reviews are also subjective...but an important device that potential purchasers can use to Guage whether or not a product is viable for them. No one here is arguing your point...but how needless would I be for every review to say that? Opinions of reviewers are a great tool for the above mentioned...as well as a tool for keeping companies honest. No one is saying you NEED to buy a more expensive mic...

[@MadChatterYT]

Best unboxing experience! Subbed

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Thanks! Cheers and thanks for watching!!

[@MadChatterYT]

@@DarkCornerStudios I have been using the MV7 for a couple months and it's been amazing so far. Your review convinced me to get it

[@squeekerradio9523]

Great video but didn't compare it to another usb microphone just xlr. What makes it better then all the other mics is someone can buy it use usb till they can afford an xlr interface, unlike all others where you need to buy it all first.

[@seanwebb605]

I have a Shure SM7b and I'm thinking of buying a SM58 as a backup microphone.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Can't go wrong with an SM58...ever... It's a beast!!!

[@seanwebb605]

@@DarkCornerStudios I might buy two for a project that I might be working on. A friend's sister is doing a puppet show for children and I have offered to help boost her production values. She's a school teacher and not a pro media producer. I'm a little worried about her mic handling abilities and the abilities of her colleague who works on the show. I don't want to buy a second SM7b for the project. Nor do I want either of them playing with that one. Too intimate. The girl's mine!

[@georgebarry8640]

I really want to thank you for a very REAL evaluation of these mics. I think all mics need to be understood in the context of a given purpose, and here we are talking vocal mics (singing,narration,Live radio talk etc). After listening to your video, I say there is no substitute for a shure SM7B. And I agree that shure knows it's value in the marketplace and is using some of that to leverage success over to the MV7. If it gives it a fair hearing, I am ok with that. But ,to my ears, the flattering low end and "smoothness" of the SM7B...is just better at this application. btw: excellent quality video you made here..the lighting,audio quality,edits etc. I did subscribe.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Thanks George! Glad the point gets across. Thank you for your kind words!! Cheers and welcome aboard!

[@hassanmohamed9009]

@ 5:17 u can easily adjust the mic position to make it easier for u to reach those buttons

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Yeah...it was a mild annoyance for the way I want to position my mic

[@hassanmohamed9009]

@@DarkCornerStudios cuz I just received mines yesterday and I rlly loved it made me feel more professional

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@@hassanmohamed9009 Glad to hear you like it! Cheers!

[@indymac7]

I bought the MV7 because of the choice of USB and XLR. Although I'm an extreme fan of the XLR, until I can increase my equipment, I use USB. And...I did like the sound of the Rode over the Shure.

[@ganeshkameswaran7123]

Very nice review!

[@davidsillars3181]

Mmmm. Yup. I think I liked the Sennheiser better. The market is scrabbling for the guerrilla podcasters so I guess that's where the USB mics are aimed. But for audio books and voice over I don't think it cuts the mustard. Lovely vid as usual. 👍

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Yeah. I did notice a lot of the "influencers" were only testing the mic on USB in comparisons...so I am wondering if that was at the direction of Shure. It has a fuller sound on USB...and is a bit more smooth...which is odd.... But if it isnt future proofed for an XLR workflow...what is the point?

[@sentsuu]

I feel like if you could real time bring down the 500hz range and bump the 250hz alongside the 3000hz the MV7 would be almost perfect. I hope shure adds proper EQ settings into their app soon.

[@goatdiary]

equalizer apo

[@ee1yd]

preferred the 58

[@workingwiththelight3119]

For the price, I would go for sm58.

[@jaysoo3564]

EXCELLENT review. Hands down.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Thanks man! Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@ZachariahConnor]

Oh the RE-320 sounds way brighter than the mv7

[@jjstevenz]

To the contrary, this mic sound very nice in the recording studio. I have samples...

[@LWT633]

I feel like the only reason you would get a sm7b is for the “I got the best” .. but honestly the sm7b is not meant for podcasting .. hence why you need to use a cloud lifter .. the sm7 way better guys …

[@jorgenjohnsson9084]

I just get more and more confused the more I research microphone purchases. Microphone for podcasts and possibly VO in the future. At the moment it is between the Shure Mv7 and the Movo VSM-7. Some advice?

[@ardbegthequestion]

I am extremely biased for undisclosed reasons, but that aside, I’d love to offer my 2¢ to an elephant in the room. Honestly in most reviews of any mic, though may have their obvious and less obvious sonic differences, we should really be asking ourselves how big of a deal is it really? When we listen to content, what’s really important? How the amount of upper mids seems .5dB too hot? The compressor set at 3.5:1 instead of 4:1 leaving the voice ever so slightly loose? Especially for the target market for these type of mics, it’s the content that is supreme, the message being conveyed, not the difference most people wouldn’t hear, much less ascribe a high return on your investment. Sure mic choice in music recording can have a much more dramatic influence, given the amount of other mics literally in the mix that need to play nice. But with one or a few talking heads, this isn’t really much of any deal breaker. So at the end of the day, it’s probably really most about what brand you want to identify with or if you want to appear to be in the “in crowd” and what mic sounds best on your own voice for your own monitoring and also nowadays, if on video, what mic is aesthetically pleasing to you. Thanks for the review, end of soapbox.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

I agree somewhat. There are a billion different reasons to choose one mic over another, and honestly, they can be completely legit reasons or ones based on loyalty. My only issue from this video was the marketing of it compared to an SM7B. I love Shure products, and have long recommended them as great gear for any studio, but there seems to be this influx of equipment that has "podcasting" slapped on the side. It is disingenuous to run a marketing campaign like that when most of your buyers cant tell the sonic difference between them. Also, do not discount the issues of a mic that is ill suited to a voice. It can have a massive impact on the appealing nature of the audio. For example (And this is just one of many examples) - The sibilance of a mic can make audio almost painful to listen to for some voices... It really IS important to choose the right mic for you

[@DarkCornerStudios]

ps...thanks for watching!

[@ardbegthequestion]

@@DarkCornerStudios - yeah. Agreed it isn’t simply this or that, so many factors. I think too much high end is indeed grating to listen to, especially if a long format. I think that’s the unconscious draw of the darker sound, less fatiguing. Also agree marketing can be annoying. That’s why review videos are great. Get past what the box says and let’s see and hear how it performs. Hopefully people can judge for themselves or at the very least be a bit more informed about what to think about buying for themselves.

[@jesusfreak7777]

Question? I agree the micro usb is a cheap way of doing things. Can you test the Shure MVX2U on the MV7? And see by using a USB type C makes a difference between the micro USB?? Via Auto mode ( Near and Dark. Thank you👍👍

[@ShadowHai]

"Shure, buy one" haha. Great video.

[@dr.josephgordon3101]

Love the MV7! When connected to my Mac, when on streamyard, I have an audio/video lag. Do you know how to fix this?

[@MichaelW.1980]

Talking about plosives while being too far away for thematic become an issue, feels odd to me. I also would like to hear both up close for the sound. And where is the comparison to the treated sound of the SM7B? Or against the untreated SM7B?

[@pumicet]

Someone ought to make outer shell cases for the SM58 (and other handheld mics) that look like the SM7B or RE20 for streamers on a budget.

[@pumicet]

Of course they already do that. What was I thinking? kzbin.info/www/bejne/fmetYaaKZpmMfs0

[@DarkCornerStudios]

There is a video by DSLR Shooter that does it. It's an interesting concept to be honest

[@1aspwlf47]

Is this best for singing? I’ve never used microphones and want one for singing ( not necessarily professionally just legit for fun and covers. I’ve got £500 to spend... So far I’ve come across these names Sm7b Sm58 Sm57 Nt usb Mv7 Blue yeti Nt1 Or other Brands n names?? Which is best mic 2021 for singing possibly in future while playing guitar or piano at same time? Also I have no editing experience too so obviously the less I need to edit the better

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Well...all mics require post production. First question is...do you have an interface or are you just looking to pull a USB mic in?

[@1aspwlf47]

@@DarkCornerStudios ahh. So Scarlett is out of stock on Amazon :(((( Is there any alternatives ( the more the better because I’m trying to get one on prime XD ) I have £500 for a mic + however much a interface is ALthogh preference below 300 but if it is more it don’t matter. Also I heard I need to get a cloudlifter Usb or xlr I really don’t mind I’m just trying to buy the best mic for singing for £500 + whatever I need preferably under £300 What do you mean? What about singing live ( at home for fun ) how does this work for editing

[@DarkCornerStudios]

You don't need a cloudlifter. You can gain up in post. Motu m2 is good...as well as M-Audio gear. The mic you would want is probably a condenser. Go for something like the AKG P220. I did a review on that on this channel

[@donaldshong]

Your every point makes sense. Im buying one mv7 after this video. Can I ask what brand and model of webcam are you using? Very vibrant.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Oh that isn't a webcam. That is a Canon T7i with a Tokina 11-16 lens.

[@donaldshong]

@@DarkCornerStudios So the sound was recorded from the Canon camera? No reverb and very clear.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@@donaldshong Nope. Audio goes through the microphone and into my Audiofuse Studio and into the computer...or usb when I was testing that. Then I sync it in premiere pro and replace the camera audio with the recorded audio

[@donaldshong]

@@DarkCornerStudios Thank you very much for your replies!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@@donaldshong cheers!!

[@SOCOMJOHN]

I prefer my Fifine microphone compared to my Shure mv7.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

I can see that. The sound on the mb7 xlr isn't as good

[@Alex-ob6qz]

Thanks you alot for great video.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@J0hn1ee]

thanks for your video very informative

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@Ringo-yb9ww]

great video!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Thanks! And thanks for watching!!

[@shanerkerchen]

I used to work for Shure, the capsule in the MV7 is modeled off of a 58. Not an SM7 capsule.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Modeled off...not even the 58. That is frustrating. I don't hate the mic...in fact I can see its place...just damn that marketing can be misconstrued by someone who doesn't know better. Thats kinda dirty

[@shanerkerchen]

To add to that the SM prefix is not relevant in this case. The MV is the prefix for their Motiv line (digital mics)

[@shanerkerchen]

@@DarkCornerStudios In there defense, the reps are out there saying “It’s not an SM7B” When we first found out about it a couple years ago we were very much all “you’re going to put a converter and a headphone amp in an SM7 and pitch it to podcasters, what’s it going to be $600?”

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Fair point...lol

[@mikeg6069]

Unless I missed it, I don't think you mentioned where the gain was set on the SM58. Also, waiting anxiously for your Podtrak P8 review.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

It was around 3 o'clock...my bad for not mentioning that... And yeah...I am waiting for it too...I will send a reminder email to Zoom. I SHOULD have it before it is in full release

[@Filosofuerza]

The RE 320 takes the all-around winner for the price. And it is useful tonrefmcord drums and voice. IMHO

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Yeah...so many people jumped on the 320 sound...so I ended up having to do a comparison video between it and the SM7B...check it out! Also...thanks for watching!

[@tvnathreviews]

SM58 and MV7 sounds more less same...

[@LereimGames]

Getting the SM7B later on!👍🏼

[@DarkCornerStudios]

Ohh...that is a special day when you get to plug that bad boy in for the first time.

[@LereimGames]

@@DarkCornerStudios heard many people have been saying that! I’m exited!

[@carlover4239]

The fact that Shure shipped a micro USB device in 2020 is absurd.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

RIGHT?!?! I am glad I am not the only one that cringes when I see this. EVERYTHING SHOULD BE USB C COME ON! PS Thanks for watching...lol

[@lenovi4492]

@@DarkCornerStudios hey I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction. I am trying to get into content creation on KZbin and wanting to upgrade my microphone, I would like something like the mv7 but I want to explore all my options. Do you think there are any better microphones that are priced at 250 usd and has both usb and xlr. Thanks!

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@@lenovi4492 With both usb and xlr? No...not really. The MV7 is basically your best bet. Cheers and thanks for watching!

[@ulfrinn8783]

Kind of makes you wonder what other hardware they skimped on to make it though, don't it? It's cheaper to use older micro controllers and USB encoders which aren't set up for USB-C which tends to require some newer chips on the PCB. But honestly for $250 I think you're better off with an interface and a dynamic XLR mic in the $100-$150 price range. The Samson Q9U which will be released... eventually, is a USB/XLR studio dynamic with USB-C... I'm interested to see the comparisons with those when they are out.

[@DarkCornerStudios]

@@ulfrinn8783 Yeah, I am really curious about the Q9U as well...