The Perfect Audio Interface For Minimalists & One Person Productions! The Shure MVX2U

[@knowyourjoe8826]

What a cool and useful gadget! I believe the sm-58 actually sounded better than the sm-7b on that interface. A little brighter with a little more volume. Great audio just keeps getting more obtainable. Thanks for sharing the cool tech!

[@ObscureMics]

Thanks Joe!

[@technickr]

This was my comment i wanted to make (too) :-) I was very surprised of the sm-58 - kind of need this instead of the SM7b

[@knowyourjoe8826]

GMTA ! LOL... I was surprised by the SM-58 too! @@technickr

[@JothanGurr]

Thanks for highlighting audio tools that reduce the barriers to access to help people make art for less money!

[@ObscureMics]

Thanks for watching all of them!

[@MatthiasLenardt]

Great presentation! I love it too!!!!!

[@ObscureMics]

It should only get better with firmware updates too!

[@theglobalzrecordingproject]

There is something to be said for minimalism. Nice in that if you want MORE than minimalism, you can goof around with the settings ap that comes with it. Props to Shure.

[@ObscureMics]

Excited to now see who tries to one up them

[@djtoman6875]

I just got this after noticing a price drop and that they fixed noise issues via an update. Today I tested out a bunch of mics with it and I'm quite happy with it. It's something that can stay in a daily carry bag, recording on the go, and easy to hook up to an XLR mic for online meetings without having to hook up a larger interface. Definitely a luxury and not a necessity, but there's a nice niche for it.

[@ObscureMics]

Thats exactly how I feel about it. Its literally perfect for on the go

[@fnswrestling]

Such a cool device. Can’t wait for Fifine to make one for $50.

[@ObscureMics]

lol, i dunno if thatll happen. We can hope

[@levelupwithmikenewman]

I have chosen to buy this to add to my SM7B rather than buying the SM7DB. Prefer an easy setup now that I’m trying restart an old podcast - one I can keep recording them even when I’m on the road. Can’t get any easier than a sm57 and this little guy right here. I always use the noise suppression filter in OBS so hopefully that negates the noise floor issue of I ever use the SM7B.

[@ObscureMics]

I think it will. The noise is not that bad anyways. Not for a podcast at least

[@monstruoperro]

A must for any audio enthusiast and the price, not bad at all. As always, great review.

[@ObscureMics]

Much appreciated

[@tonysun2278]

Perfect travel piece!! Samplers are going to be very happy with this.

[@ObscureMics]

Absolutely. Thanks for watching

[@selw0nk]

Can I use this without installing the Shure Motiv App and use a third party app to control my volume?

[@ObscureMics]

Nope

[@enriquekahn9405]

I love the form factor and the features are there. As a Linux and obsolete hardware user I don't love the proprietary app.

[@ObscureMics]

I do wish Linux would get more love from developers

[@DJMotavirust]

It`s almost perfect. He would have been perfect, if he had a noise gate to avoid unwanted background noise. What a pity! Thanks for share it!

[@ObscureMics]

Can throw one on in OBS since everything is IN COMPUTER processing anyways. Thanks for watching!

[@DJMotavirust]

@@ObscureMics I meant with dsp processing, in real time. This is the good thig, without any delay.

[@tahwnikcufos]

I'm interested to hear it on a 57 in front of an amp.

[@azadragibnehal2132]

Very useful, nifty little audio interface. At first, I thought it was a part of SM58. Aslo, the software is very useful and I did not think it would include effects like EQ, limiter, and compressor.

[@ObscureMics]

Hard to argue that it doesn't have everything most people need

[@WyattOShea]

This thing is legitimately very cool. It's small but very powerful (that's what she said).

[@ObscureMics]

Indeed she did say that! Yeah I'm an instant fan

[@MrSound4Life]

If I can get sound of something this small I am Happy ( Thats what she said ) That's a preety cool gadget man. Seems to do the job all round pleasure and work side of things.

[@ObscureMics]

Love stuff like this. The more desk space the better

[@sandrinedreeny6189]

Great video! I am hesitating between Shure MV7+ AND SM7dB + interface shure MVX2U (to make it USB). Which one would you recommend? I have no gears and want to do video podcasting/ youtube interviews with remote guest using Riverside. I want to keep it simple but with good sound. Thank you!

[@ObscureMics]

If money is no object, I love the sm7db and mvx2u................but the mv7+ is gonna do what you need it to do, and sound good, for a lot less

[@ObscureMics]

And thank you!

[@sandrinedreeny6189]

@@ObscureMics Thank you! This is very helpful. I guess the MV7+ doesn't require an investment for an additional interface to boost it right?

[@ObscureMics]

@@sandrinedreeny6189 Correct...but...also check out @Podcastage review that dropped today. The usb mode sounds kinda funky on the mv7+

[@onlymyopiniontech]

That's definitely a cool little design.

[@dalebishop2632]

Going Up the Country

[@ObscureMics]

Gonna eat a lotta peaches

[@knowyourjoe8826]

@@ObscureMics Now you got me wondering... lol.. If you were planning on moving to W'ford, Tx - known for peaches, then I would have to inform you it is not "way out in the country" anyone but you would already know that. My next guess would be Georgia.

[@cyberdefenseddi]

Good buy! I like mines. Very useful to have in your backpack 🎒 or when your in BFE 😂 Saying that… great overview and demo 😎

[@ObscureMics]

Thanks as always Rich!

[@DeployJeremy]

Love this. Did the Shure app kill the slight hiss you mentioned? I hate that my MV7 uses micro USB, but I like the sound. This is perfect for travel with a dynamic xlr mic.

[@ObscureMics]

Im thinking the hiss was headphone hiss now, as I did not hear it back on rewatch on pc The mv7 was confusing as it was released at a time when it absolutely should have had a usb c port Appreciate you watching my stuff. I love the webcam stuff you do, as I am more into webcams than actual cameras

[@Crazyshib]

It could really be interesting to use this one for someone who doesn't know much about audio but want great sound! Especially for those who get scared of all of the buttons on an interface. Will share this video to my friends :)

[@ObscureMics]

That's a GREAT point. And thank you. Yeah this is a great device to suggest to new users I think

[@vinayjain6182]

Do you think SM7dB plus MVX2U is killer combination? No external clunky cloud-filter and no interface required - pretty neat?

[@ObscureMics]

I do yes. They planned the releases well

[@jasper_north]

Good video… can I connect a Ribbon-Mic to the MVX2u? Thank you.

[@ObscureMics]

You absolutely can. Just make sure phantom power is off first of course

[@danielguitard5728]

Cool shirt KREATOR great band !!

[@ObscureMics]

Killer band!

[@528HzCreativeFrequency-uq5vd]

Ideal audio interface for me. Just the price is tad too much for such simple audio interface. It's on my wishlist. Maybe on Black Friday deals?

[@ObscureMics]

I sold a few things on gear exchange through sweetwater... They have a gift card program... No sales fee. I bought mind with that. Feels right

[@workingwiththelight3119]

​@@ObscureMicsthanks for the tip. I live in UK so I am not sure this work here.

[@NoHandle690]

Do you need SM7db or SM7b is enough if you don't buy anything like 'cloudlifter'? I'm confused.

[@ObscureMics]

Just depends on the noise floor you desire. Use case, etc etc

[@45KevinR]

Pretty interesting gadget. Sounds good. Are all those options processed inside the adapter, with the software just being a configuration tool? (I've been wondering that about mics with configurable effects too).

[@ObscureMics]

Im not sure, as there was a bit of a delay when switching the processing....so I am guessing its more like what OBS accomplishes though their software

[@AskMrScience]

Not wild about hardware that depends that heavily on software (phantom power especially), but it's an impressive device nonetheless. Also, not much of country music fan either, but pedal steel guitars are amazing.

[@ObscureMics]

indeed they are. Old country is OK

[@Mr.MinerAL]

Love the sound. Don't love the software controls. I need knobs man! That said, I'm gonna get one of these so my roving reporters only need that and their phone to do man-on-the-street interviews! BFE = Be Far from Everybody. Right?

[@ObscureMics]

BFE ... Yeah.. That's it lol I'm OK without the knobs and switches lately .. Surprisingly

[@RoverWire]

I'm wondering if is possible to connect a dynamite (or something alike) with this interface.

[@ObscureMics]

Fantastic question to which I'd assume yes.... But I will do a short on it

[@ww1www]

Does it work with an Android phone?

[@ObscureMics]

Yes.... But to make it work WELL... follow instructions I laid out in the video. Hopefully they update the Shure motive app soon for mobile

[@johnheiser2604]

So can I clarify something. Will this little dude allow me to replace usb condenser mics with a dynamic for Teams or Skype meetings without having to load the software to my work laptop which does not allow "foreign" software. Yet I can use a Rode NT Mini, Yeti, Sennheiser Ptofile or any other USB mic without a problem. If so, happy days. A dynamic on USB. I love condensers but when you live in an apartment block you pick up everything. A dynamic might just improve that issue.

[@ObscureMics]

I personally think the software is a must. Otherwise you have no control over the gain

[@djtoman6875]

@@ObscureMics Doesn't the mic retain the settings from the previous connection to the software? I tried it today, and when I hooked up a condenser after a dynamic it didn't work, so I opened the software and engaged phantom power. Then I got out of the software. Next condenser mic I hooked up worked without opening the software, so it carried over the previous settings. Of course, the same settings might not suit both of those mics perfectly, but you could just stick with the same mic. So as long as one has two computers and configures the mic on the non-work one, it should show up on the work computer in Zoom or other software without the need to use the Shure app.

[@ObscureMics]

@djtoman6875 this is correct….and also the one way you can use the mvx2u on a phone…by dialing in the proper gain and power for a specific mic, then switch to a phone from pc

[@sameerBr]

Is it better than the old discontinued x2u ?

[@ObscureMics]

Easily

[@BorkBrand]

Would I be able to plug this into my GoPro without a driver?

[@ObscureMics]

If it did work....you'd have no way to control the levels...would be very flawed

[@BorkBrand]

@@ObscureMics Thank you! I’m currently using the Rode Wireless Go II, with my GoPro. That works well.

[@tjzuppe]

It’s not about the size of the deck. It’s how you use it.

[@ObscureMics]

F'n A brother lol