It’s a much better product than the original. Wish they would’ve skipped the Reverb and added a De-Esser instead. Bit of a miss for the target audience.

@wellwishesmusic

25 күн бұрын

Great comment. I don’t care about these mics at all. But if it had a de-esser, it might make for a nice travel solution. Minus the price point of course. Still worth just tossing a 2i2 and an sm58 in my opinion.

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

That's a good point. I wonder is that's something that could be added in the future?

@priyonjoni

23 күн бұрын

de-esser definitely, especially if you’re going for a strong compressor sound.

@tacticalpencil

21 күн бұрын

@@priyonjoni What is a de esser guys?

@CastellaTV

19 күн бұрын

@@tacticalpencil It is a plugin that cuts down those harsh Ssh sounds which can be really annoying over time

Mahalo @TomBuck!!! Super stoked to be a part of this video. Thanks for Supporting and yes check you mail box 📦🤙🏽

@jonamaya4602

19 күн бұрын

Hi Doc, i want to get one of your windscreens, when will they start shipping?

@DocRock

19 күн бұрын

@@jonamaya4602 I’m running a self hosted kickstarter style campaign. I’m accepting pre-orders for the next 45ish days (60 total) and hopefully hitting my minimum order target or get fairly close to it. At that time I’ll send the order to manufacturing and they should ship 6 total 8 weeks after that. We are assuming mid October. You can wait until then and hope there are unsold units if pre-order pre-sales are not your cup a a tea. Mahalo

In a present where short form content, hooks and statements dominate social media, I really like that you take your time to review a product. Specially when it takes quite an investment to buy this kind of mic for a lot of people. Great content 👏🏼

@tombuck

21 күн бұрын

Thank you! I sometimes feel strange making a 38 minute video about a microphone...bit the raw footage was 90 minutes so hey, it's as concise as I can be 😁

That moment when you realize that 2020 was four years ago and you feel like you've been doing KZread "For A Long Time"!

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

Yeah, time is rough 😵‍💫

Amazing review, thank you, Tom! 🙏🏽

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

I've been waiting for your review! It SHURE was a good one!!

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

Haha, thank you Jeremy!

Great work, Tom! I've had the Rode NT-USB+ for over a year now, and it's still #1 for bang for buck in USB mics, in my opinion. In addition, I recently got into home music recording and found the LCT 440 to be the best for acoustic instruments.

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

It's SUCH a great sounding mic! Hope you're enjoying the 440, that's also quite a beauty!

That's THE thumbnail. Exquisite in a way.

@tombuck

24 күн бұрын

THANK YOU!

21:20 One thing you missed when making setting adjustments on the original MV7 - there are actually two tabs - Auto Level and Manual. Selecting "manual" should give you access to all the other mic settings, similarly to how it was on the previous ShurePlus Motiv app.

Great review, as always Tom! Like you, I still prefer the sound of the first version of the Mv7. I want to leave a warning for those who, like me, have the first version of the Mv7: the last time I tried to update the Shure Plus MOTIV, I received a message saying that they will stop updating the software and are encouraging people to use the new Shure Motiv Mix. It turns out that when using the Motiv Mix with the first version of the Mv7, it does not enable any of the features such as compressor, limiter, among others. Only if you have the new Mv7 Plus. Of course I will continue using the Plus Motiv. Shure should support it for a while longer, after all, it has not even been 5 years since the launch of the first Mv7. Greetings, Tom!

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

This is interesting- I knew they changed the app, but I didn't realize it limited the functionality (it's been a while since I used the Motiv Mix app).

19 күн бұрын

if that actually stays this way, I'll make shure to give them a fucking 1-star review all over the interwebs. This has got to be a joke.

The Shure MV7 Plus, a good mic turned GREAT! Watched a lively review, couldn't WAIT. While munching on a burrito, it sealed its FATE. Way sexier than the PodMic USB, it's first-RATE!

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

The hero we deserve ❤️

So excited for this mic!

I’ll be pairing this with my Zoom H6 Essential. I bet it’s gonna sound amazing

AMAZING REVIEW

"Not a monthly streaming service" 😆 Great review!

Awesome video, thank you so much!! While reviewing, did you experience the sound being a bit muffled when using USB instead of XLR?

MV7 is really great because personally I have really nice Schiit audio dac and amp combo, I have really no plan on downgrading to audio interface, or get more stuff on the table. Ultimately, using USB just was least hassle, and also saved me a lot of money. That said, if I was serious KZreadr or some other kind of media producer, I would get SM7B. But for my purposes of gaming and work, there's no reason to sacrifice my premium audio, convenience and desk space.

Yup, keeping the OG MV7, invested in the colorware and a custom logoed windscreen hehe..

I recently purchased the Rode Podmic 50th BH anniversary Red mic. Same original mic but Red. I needed a seconded one, “needed” 😂

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

Haha, I understand 100% 😅 And that red mic is super sweet!

We are all glad that you can talk, 😜

Thanks! Your puns are still killer 👍 😁

Looking at the thumbnail I thought you were gonna talk about the ds2 mic mount lol

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

It's an outstanding stand!

The MV7+ is looking like a nice update. I'm hoping that Shure goes ahead and updates the MV51, which is a USB-only condenser mic with an awesome retro design, with USB-C connectivity. It's still my favorite USB-only mic, but the micro USB connection is too outdated, and it doesn't work with Shure's latest software.

I got the MV7+ a few weeks ago, but I returned it because (at least to me) it sounded almost indistinguishable from my $25 Behringer XM8500. You should check it out sometime if you haven’t already, it’s a really good value microphone. I did end up getting an SM7B to replace my XM8500 though, but I could’ve easily continued using the XM8500 with no issues.

@tombuck

24 күн бұрын

That's really interesting to hear! I might indeed need to take a look.

I bought the MV7+ and it was pretty good for its price. However, I returned it after I found that it was picking up other background noise, and it essentially had to be in the video frame. With Tom's other videos, I concluded that what I wanted was a shotgun mic, and got a RØDE VideoMic NTG instead.

@tombuck

18 күн бұрын

Yeah, if you need something boomed out of frame a mic like the NTG is a great choice. The MV7+ and similar dynamic mics work best about 6-12 inches from the speaker 👍

Would it have Latency issue if I use this for recording on Logic Pro X, If I chose the Input as Motiv App? Or is the Signal realtime?

@tombuck

7 күн бұрын

There should be no recording latency, but just be sure that you're using the headphone jack on the mic itself to avoid any monitoring latency.

I think you should ask others, but I think you sound better on the podmic. (Better then the Shure.)

Thanks❗️Just coming back with a coffee as a thank you for reviewing my desired mic. I can now order it peacefully. Btw are you amazon affiliated, just so I know if there is any need accessing the link you posted or I can just get it from the app⁉️

@Pumpyaa

25 күн бұрын

Oh no, just way better if I’m getting it from UK’s amazon as there is 70$ import taxes if I order it by your link 😂

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

Thanks for the support! I do have an Amazon link in the description, but absolutely no worries if you use it or not. My link SHOULD direct to the UK store, but sometimes it doesn't always work.

Is it possible to use the auto-gain and processing of Motiv but record this processing via XLR? Or does the XLR output only give a clean output?

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

The XLR is only the clean output, so non of the Motiv processing or effects will be heard.

Hi Tom what usb c cable and headphone cable do you use? i like the colorful ones you have connected to your white mv7+ @TomBuck

@tombuck

19 күн бұрын

The headphone cable is one of the Rode ones for the NTH100 headphones. My USB cable is also from Rode, but I don't think they sell them unfortunately- It just showed up with some other gear last year.

That q9u price frequently changes. I actually got one about a year and a half ago for about 75. Definitely something to do a price watch for.

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

It's all over the place! But $75 is an absolute steal of a deal!

This was a great video, thanks Tom! I'm curious if you've looked into the Presonus Revelator Dynamic USB mic.

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

I haven’t! But I’ve heard lots of good things about it.

@nexxai

25 күн бұрын

@@tombuck Damn was hoping you could weigh in lol. Considering getting one but not doing anything without your stamp of approval. Keep up the good work, man! ❤

I have the NT USB+ and it sounds great but it covers half your face when shooting video. Thinking about swapping it for the MV7+ for that reason.

@tombuck

21 күн бұрын

Yeah, that can be tricky. I often use my NT-1 on a low profile arm where it's positioned a little below me ad tilted up, which helps quite a bit.

What kind of background noise was there in this microphone you tested? How much gain did it need? I'm asking this because I bought a Sennheiser Profile and it had really loud background noise and it needs maximum gain to pick up sound at all. I immediately returned it. I wonder a little why you recommend it.

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

I love the Profile! The important thing to remember is that your computer's input gain needs to be set properly. It's usually buried in the sound settings, and if it's too low, then it won't matter if a mic's gain is maxed out. As for background noise, the Profile is a condenser and the MV7 is dynamic, so in general a dynamic mic will pick up less noise.

I have the MV7X which feels like the redheaded stepchild in this lineup haha.

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

Yeah, it does seem like they released it and then promptly never spoke about it again 🤷🏻‍♂️

Is it normal for the shure mv7 to register too low when using it in USB mode? I have all the audio at maximum and still the sound is too low and without quality

@tombuck

5 күн бұрын

I definitely don't think that's normal. Double check that the firmware is up to date. If it is, then double check your computer's input levels and the mic's level in the Motiv software. If you're STILL having problems after that, then I'd read out to Shure's support for some help.

YES

If my pc doesn’t have USB C can I run a USB C to USB? I’m trying to have the XLR connected to an Audio Mixer to one PC and the USB C connected to my work PC.

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

Yeah, that should work just fine!

So if you had to choose a Travel USB C Mic, would you choose the MV7+ or Podmic USB?

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

Honestly, the one I DO travel with is the Sennheiser Profile because it's so compact and I love the physical controls.

I’m watching the whole video and I’m sure you will mention it at some point, but what mic stand is it on?

@Listenimtooshyalright

25 күн бұрын

rode ds1 and ds2

@Carl-Camera

25 күн бұрын

The Rode DS2 desk stand is really nice

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

Yep, it's the DS2. Expensive but very well made.

Thank you 🎉great review … I’m going in direction of usb c only … so seinhesser profile looks good 😅

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

Love the Profile!

@alanjones4333

25 күн бұрын

@@tombuck I'm hoping for an Amazon Prime Prime Day Sale Price !

I have an sM7b and when I record it sounds awful until I EQ then it sounds incredible. so it makes me question did I need it? or does it EQ so well because its signal is so good or so flat or whatever? hm

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

It's definitely a mic that's made to be EQ'd.It's so flat and neutral otherwise that it doesn't really stand out, but that makes it perfect to adjust and then it can sound like one of the best mics in the world.

Question on the Podmic USB: Have you, or anyone here, had it randomly reset? I went through 3 of them with that issue and one of my actors is having it with his.

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

I haven't had the problem myself, but I'll be interested to see if anyone else has.

Is the windscreen on the MV7+ thicker at the top from the shorter MV7 and if so where can that particular one be ordered so I might be able to use it on my old MV7?

@tombuck

18 күн бұрын

The new default one isn't any thicker, just longer. I like the reporterstore or Doc Pop replacements since they're much higher quality.

@theworkingmanpodcast

18 күн бұрын

@@tombuck so I assume there is a bit of a gap in between the microphone itself and the windscreen if there is not any extra cushion in the windscreen🤔

Can you compare the Shure Desktop2 and and the Rode DS2?

@tombuck

22 күн бұрын

That’s a great idea! I just ordered that along with a couple others to do a tabletop stand comparison 👍

@ScottSullivanTV

22 күн бұрын

@@tombuck Awesome! Nice videos, Tom. When you do the make the video, it'd be nice to see BOTH stands in different positions. Off to the side out of the way and in front of you.

Tom, in other reviews I’ve seen that if you apply any effects in motiv app, they will be saved on the mic itself and you can disconnect the mic and connect it to your any other device and will still have those effects applied without the need of the motiv app anymore. Are you saying differently⁉️

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

You are correct, the effects will be saved to the mic and stay over USB, not XLR. It's pretty nifty (unless you accidentally turn on reverb and then connect it to something that doesn't have the Motiv app to fix it 😁)

@Pumpyaa

25 күн бұрын

@@tombuck I’m quite on the other side, as I don’t need to have the motiv app installed on all devices, I just save it how I want it to sound and that’s all with it. As if that what you said happens somehow I just install the app and fix it, no stress about it. I think this is more helpful than disturbing as you might connect it to your smartphone for example and have it the way you want it to sound. Anyway I can’t thank you enough for this video as I’ve been waiting for you to review it, I even remember asking you about it months ago 😂 Thank you❗️

I can attest to the original MV7 micro USB port breaking...... torn traces, not repairable. Fortunately I normally use the MV7 via XLR into a MixPre-3ii recorder / interface so it has not been catastrophic with the broken USB. I did like being able to monitor my own audio without latency by plugging my headset directly into the MV7 headphone jack and still be able to hear desktop audio. Glad to see they upgraded the USB port to USB-C for the new model.

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

That was such a huge gripe for me. It was very easy to put tension on that port and then have it become unreliable. For whatever reason, that doesn't seem to happen with USB C.

@TorchHacker

24 күн бұрын

@@tombuck Someone held my Google Pixel 6a with a DJI Mic 2 receiver plugged into the USB-C and accidentally dropped it on the ground. The connection has been unreliable since then.... until I used a toothpick from a Swiss Army Knife to clean out fluff that had built up inside the socket. Now it works fine again. 😀

The only thing I have against the original Mv7 is the lights not tuning on if you use the xlr vs the usb. I wish they could at least show the sound levels or something.

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

From what I know, the electronics just don't work via XLR in a way that can do this. I was surprised by the Lewitt Ray though because it can do A LOT via XLR, but there must still be some sort of difference.

Is there any reason to get the mv7+ over an mv7x with a sm7b or an mv7+ windscreen? mv7+ cost about 268 euro and the mv7x only costs 161 euros (do need an interface but seems better to have an interface for that 100 euro difference).

@tombuck

21 күн бұрын

If you're only going to be using it via XLR, then the MV7X is definitely the way to go 👍

@SimplyJeevs

21 күн бұрын

@@tombuck appreciate the reply!

If you’re not a brand snob, the Ffine product line up such as the Tank 3 are cheaper and imho better options. I have a K688 and the sound ranks up with the SM7b.

Could you tell me how to find the base where you have the MV7+ mounted? Congratulations great review.

@tombuck

7 күн бұрын

It's the Rode DS2, which is pricey but I like it a lot.

@GerardoAgraz

6 күн бұрын

@@tombuckthanks

Anyone know how long the included cable is? Can't find it on the website. And is it C to C or C to A?

@tombuck

16 күн бұрын

It’s a 6’ (2 meter) c to c cable 👍

You can compare the XLR and USB sound by recording both to different tracks, flipping polarity to one of them and see if they null. Pretty common practice in the audio engineering world 😉

@lifeisgood420365

9 күн бұрын

@@sonidojamon well someone drank their smug of coffee

Finally, A podcast mic without a Micro USB. (Maybe a Type-C?) And I like the color of the MV7+ too, It looks stylish. =)

@theperiidot

25 күн бұрын

It is USB C

@ItsRyukin

25 күн бұрын

@@theperiidot Nice.

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

It was consuming because mics ike the NT-USB, Q9U, AM8, Profile, etc all have USB C, so I don't know what Shure made the original MV7 with micro 🤷🏻‍♂️

hi , thaks bro , you are best👏👏

@Cna1093

15 күн бұрын

KZread needed this video👏

How does it sound when you have the mic a little further from your mouth?

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

The mic is designed to be 6-12 inches away, so you wouldn't really want to use it further than that.

How do you avoid mouth noises like lip smacks, lip clicks, and swallowing sounds when speaking?

@tombuck

24 күн бұрын

A lot of it really comes down to practice and mic technique. Good windscreens and pop filters can help too, along with adding de-clickers and de-essers with software.

Hello, purchased mv7+ and the RØDE DS2 Desktop stand, and the mv7+ does not fit. The screw hole is much bigger, am I missing a screw/nut? Thanks!

@tombuck

20 күн бұрын

The MV7shiuld have come with a small metal adapter. This will allow the mic’s 5/8 connector to work with the stand’s 3/8 connector (this is very common for most mics and boom arms/stands).

@jamesd.henderson9729

20 күн бұрын

Thank you.

@TheSpeedyBlueNinja

20 күн бұрын

@@tombuck where do you get your coloured windscreens as well as your coloured XLR cables?

@itsr7studio

11 күн бұрын

⁠@@TheSpeedyBlueNinjaHe mentions getting the colorful mic windscreens from the reporter store (online). The link to the XLR cable is in the description of this video.

I just bought the regular MV7 today for 178USD on sale. MV7 Plus would be good too but it was full price and I did not see the value in that.

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

That's a GREAT price! Definitely the right decision there.

@J_Brian

25 күн бұрын

@@HANNIHYEIN where did you buy it from?

@HANNIHYEIN

18 күн бұрын

@@J_Brian amazon prime deal

Danke!

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

Thanks sir! Hope all is well in your world. 🙏

@techmed-rainer

25 күн бұрын

@@tombuck It's my pleasure!

The white colour is fire but here in Australia the white one literally costs $100 more than the black 😢

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

Oof, that's ridiculous!

So can I just get the new wind screen for my MV7?

@tombuck

22 күн бұрын

Yep!

Oof I wish I could get the custom colorware shure mic, It'd be awesome if shure did that themselves or add some cool things to customize it. I don't wanna spend more on a nicer looking mic I already have :C

@tombuck

22 күн бұрын

It looks like it’s available now!

@DKTD23

21 күн бұрын

@@tombuck for only $20 seems like a no brainer to go with Colorware!

@Chicxulubs

21 күн бұрын

@@tombuck What about the DocRock mic foam? Since that's like the only customization I can do to the one I already own, I can't afford to drop another 200-300 for this mic to get the colorware version 😭

Color ware does have the plus now

@tombuck

22 күн бұрын

Oh really? Awesome!

my god, the puns xD

can i use xlr for pc and usb for ps5?

@tombuck

22 күн бұрын

In theory yes, but I haven’t tried it myself.

@indicasteve

22 күн бұрын

@@tombuck purchasing this mic pretty soon, i will update you

MV7+ vs Videomic GO II?

@tombuck

4 күн бұрын

Definitely different purposes. The Videomix is better if you want to be further from the mic, and the Shure is better if you cna position the mic close to the speaker (6-12 inches).

"While it wasn't the USB SM7b that Shure kinda teased it to be, it Shure did become . . " 😅

If you know of the band linkin park there is a hilarious short video of a different but similar popper stopper. lol.

@tombuck

24 күн бұрын

I love this.

If your table stand is $100 (and worth it) the mike at $300 is not too much 😂 Still would get that Lewitt Ray first

@tombuck

24 күн бұрын

I love the Ray! I guess the biggest feature difference would be if you need USB or not, and whether you prefer dynamic or condenser mics. But yeah, the Ray is so so nice.

@annebokma4637

24 күн бұрын

@@tombuck I have a Sennheiser md21u and a md412k... So a condenser is next on my list 😎 and yes I love classic microphones with proven tech... But the Ray is something different indeed. I do prefer XLR over USB. But that should come as no surprise 😜

The Baby-Rogan

The plosive stopper does impact the sound.

The Plus sounds better than the original, but you can get a Podmic USB for cheaper

To me, the price is a big issue. If I'm going to spend $280, I'm just going to throw more cash at it and get the full SM7b

@theperiidot

25 күн бұрын

The MV7 is a bit brighter and less mid-rangy, so I wouldn't say the sm7b is an upgrade, just a different microphone

@tombuck

25 күн бұрын

They're definitely very different, especially for anyone who does want USB functionality.

@InfectiousGroovePodcast

25 күн бұрын

@@tombuck that's a fair point!

@Jpndiazz

15 күн бұрын

That’s what they want you to do. Is the apple way of doing things. Look at their iPad line for example.

@InfectiousGroovePodcast

14 күн бұрын

@@Jpndiazz that's a fair point.

Why you bought MV7+? Why Shure didn't gave it to you for free?

@tombuck

21 күн бұрын

I like to pay for things myself as much as possible to help make sure no one thinks reviews are sponsored or biased or anything.

Lost me at 279$