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Thank you for this brilliant information Sir♥️♥️♥️
@ZealousJudoka3 күн бұрын
2024 here and this has been the most helpful breakdown I've found for Mix Minus. Hope you can see this, but thank you.
@germanpoweractivated3 күн бұрын
Ok .. nice video and a silky smooth voice. Uff.. but the comparison was a bit unfair 😁 that poor canon aps-c sensor giving all its got ☺️
@roelandmighawry30304 күн бұрын
Came here via the website of Kali Audio, which on itself is a great compliment. After watching your video I understand why they refer to your how-to. Very informative, thank you.
@fishwomanyvr6 күн бұрын
but the quality of S and Q is garbage compared to shooting it reg 1080p 120fps for example.
@MikkelGrumBovin7 күн бұрын
perfect ,-
@grg.0007 күн бұрын
Perfect❤. Good luck bro
@grg.0007 күн бұрын
Wow. Good job bro❤❤❤. Really 24 fps???
@febrianchannel4468 күн бұрын
is this the same as when the TRS tip and ring cable is shorted and the other end of the cable is TS?
@RayOrtega7 күн бұрын
Unfortunately I don't know but if you find out, make sure to comment back, thanks!
@TheMetalUnborn9 күн бұрын
How does this video not have more likes and views? I am so confused. This video was very through and incredibly worded. Explained everything perfectly as well. Simple to understand and very descriptive. Good work🎉
@RayOrtega7 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! I think I had too much time between videos, this was my comeback and the views aren't coming but that's just the algo I guess...I really appreciate the comments, thanks again!
@TheMetalUnborn9 күн бұрын
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@satyanarayana_198814 күн бұрын
Hello, recently I have purchased this mic. Actually I am a blind person. Please can you tell me how can I change the settings in mix mode app
@RayOrtega7 күн бұрын
I looked up some settings but couldn't find accessibility settings for voice unfortunately.
@HonorV2ultimate1tb15 күн бұрын
i intend to hook up 6 pianos via their mono L/R cables into the channel inputs of this Zoom....but what if i accidentally hit the phantom power switch?....will that damage the pianos?...thanks
@RayOrtega15 күн бұрын
Can't say for sure 100% but phantom power sends power down XLR cables, not 1/4" line or instrument cables so it doesn't sound like it would be an issue. Maybe more accurately, phantom power should not be going to the 1/4" inputs on the combo inputs you see on the L12, it should only be sending phantom to the XLR input when turned on. Found a thread where someone is asking about this for their Moog so it's similar to what you are doing and might provide extra insight www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/14dmv1w/trs_cables_and_phantom_power/
@hopesonhigh17 күн бұрын
My mixer (PMP500 Behringer) only has 2 TRS outputs: Output A (main left/monitor) and Output B (main right/mono). How can I connect two main passive Speakers + 1 monitor speaker?
@RayOrtega17 күн бұрын
Looks like on that mixer you have a Monitor send as well as an FX send, you could use either of those but you'd probably use the Monitor send for the monitor.
@Fitzaey18 күн бұрын
Would not recommend this mic to anyone. My friend bought it and its not syncing easy and has ton of issues! for example opening the camera app will stop the recording when minimizing the app,... No internal recording this mic is worth less than 90 bucks there are better options out there... better options are there under 200 and the top of the line mics are 400...
@TheParanormalPodcast19 күн бұрын
I started podcasting in late 2013 with a Rode Podcaster USB mic, upgraded in 2015 to a SM7B. Now in 2024 I am looking at the MV7 Plus just to make podcasting simple. I've never been pleased with all in one units like the Rodecaster or DLZ Creator. To my ears, nothing beats the old analog sound of a Mackie 1402 VLZ3/4 with a DBX 286S. But for simplicity sake, I may upgrade/downgrade to this USB mic.
@RayOrtega18 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I definitely like the ease of this mic. I don't use it as my daily driver just cause I have a whole setup with a mixer already but if I was starting, this would be the way to go if I only needed one mic.
@wesleywoodard996520 күн бұрын
I can never find my Dongle!!!!
@RayOrtega20 күн бұрын
Tough one;)
@Pumpyaa26 күн бұрын
Man, mv7+ is 80£ cheaper than sm7b and also sounds better on xlr than sm7b. What bs you saying there, like you get 3 mv7+ for the price of sm7b. I know it’s hard to swallow that when you paid 400$ for your mic, but you can’t just talk trash when you pretend to be a reviewer, you gotta pass that and be honest with people. From me you have a dislike and no subscribe as you can’t ignore your ego and be fair to people that spend their time listening to you❗️You have a white beard man, you not a child, you should’ve learnt to handle your ego until now
@wvkd28 күн бұрын
Complicated ass frame for no reason
@RayOrtega28 күн бұрын
Wicked.
@wvkd28 күн бұрын
@@RayOrtega extremely
@nathanmaher900328 күн бұрын
Is it better to overlap the vertical pieces rather than the horizontal?
@kharisalhamdani7109Ай бұрын
Initially I recorded multi track recordings using direct out, but not all analog mixers have them, and this is the solution 👍
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@kharisalhamdani7109Ай бұрын
@@RayOrtega I just tried it, and it works👍 and I will make it myself 👍 Thank you very much
@girishsubedi6764Ай бұрын
Do such a signal need a preamp or can be directly inserted into the sound card's passive input section?
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
The Insert channel is after the preamp, at least on my mixer, so the preamp will affect the level and then obviously you wouldn't need a preamp on the other end if you didn't have one.
@girishsubedi6764Ай бұрын
@@RayOrtega thank you very much!!!
@OislamforallO1Ай бұрын
I ordered the mic and feel disappointed . I’ve seen that the cable included is usb c to usb c! I have windows laptop, no usb c port in my laptop… how to fix that?
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
Yeah it's a bummer that it doesn't come with both types of cables but I have a cable like this one (USBA to USBC) that I tested and it worked fine amzn.to/4aBFsFd. Not all cables and USB connections are the same, in my experience, but hopefully a cable like this will do what you need. These are a dime a dozen so buy whatever works for you and make sure it's returnable in case it doesn't work for you.
@OislamforallO1Ай бұрын
@@RayOrtega Thank you for responding. I will get the mic after 3 days. Do u think usb c to usb a from brands like anker will be fine? Will it affect the sound quality by any means?
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
The one I linked to is Belkin which is just like all the other brands (Anker, etc). I generally like those two brands for third party parts. I don't think there will be any affect on quality, from what I know they're all just transferring 1 and 0s as opposed to what you find with analog where the signal can be affected by the cable. I'm also far from an expert so this is just my off-the-cuff assumptions and based on what I've tried.
@OislamforallO1Ай бұрын
@@RayOrtega Very helpful and informative. Thank you so much. So excited to try the mic and write you my experience with it!
@jaygreentree4394Ай бұрын
If your vocal mic gain is set that high your setup is wrong and will cause clipping.
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
It could. Depends on the mic. Plug in an SM7B, which is the most popular mic, and you'll need all that gain ;) But this was just an overview, not a demo but I'll link my gain staging demo video into this video, thanks.
@aznboy3000Ай бұрын
hey guys I was wondering if anyone can help me fix the issue where it says I'm still using the old ShurePlus desktop app, but I have already removed the old and started using the new Motiv Mix desktop app for windows and it won't let me access the device settings in the Motiv Mix Desktop app.
@TheNobleVarietyАй бұрын
same thing, i cant even use the new app...
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
hmm interesting one. Maybe reach out to Shure and see if they have thoughts. I just got an email about them getting rid of the old apps and having MotivMix only so maybe something was stuck in that transition. I'm on a mac so I'm less familiar with Windows apps. Make sure you're firmware is up to date as well as your operating system. And maybe try plugging the mic into your phone and using the app there if you are just trying to setup the mic with the settings you want.
@ObiK1ShinobiАй бұрын
I had the same issue just now. I deleted the old Shure Plus desktop app and installed the new MOTIV Mix. So far, I took @RayOrtega advice and made sure my OS system was updated. From there I closed the app and restarted my whole PC. Logged back in and started the MOTIV Mix desktop app. I found success and it's finally showing the manual settings and some additional things. Hope this helps
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
@@ObiK1Shinobi Thanks for the followup! Glad you got it working and I hope this helps others who have the same issue.
@Edoardo-jh9ygАй бұрын
I have seen many reviews about this new Mv7+ and many people report the fact that this plus version sounds worse on USB than its predecessor Mv7, did you experienced the same "issue"?
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
I've heard that too but I don't hear it. Sounds great on my voice but that's just one sample. The key is to listen to all the samples you can find here and decide how it sounds to you, not necessarily how the reviewer thinks it sounds. As reviewers, we test a lot of mics and gear and we get way down in the weeds and tend to hear the smallest detail that 99.9% of the audience will never hear. I think it sounds great but it's definitely subjective and the only thing you can do is decide if it's good to you. Apart from there being an actual problem with the mic, it's going to just be opinion. So far I haven't heard of any issues with the mic, just opinions;) Thanks for watching.
@TK-mj9rdАй бұрын
thanks for the video - did you actually use the Shure mic when doing this video? It was really great. Any reason to NOT get the Shure over a DJI or something similar?
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
Yes, the whole video was recorded with the MoveMic. Check out "8:57 Downsides" where I talk about some of the reasons why you might choose another mic. Mostly price and third party app use.
@patrickconlon7973Ай бұрын
Someone I know bought one of these mostly for use as a PA mixer and I had a very difficult time getting it to send the audio to the Main Outputs that were plugged into my self powered PA speakers. Somehow we got it working but I am not even sure how. Would love a video explaining how to best use this as a live PA mixer. Thanks.
@Mikepo587Ай бұрын
No matter that use it at home if you’re a musician you are a friend but if you’re yourself playing just your own music better at home otherwise rent a PA system and if you’re a good musician or you can sign you really don’t need right tomorrow but no I would not play out with it! Not even the L 20 These are meant for home….
@RayOrtega17 күн бұрын
Thanks, Patrick. Glad you got it working. I didn't spend any time with it using it as a PA and it was just a borrowed unit for the review so sadly I can't tinker with it to try that setup. It can definitely be confusing given that all the controls do multiple functions digitally. It's powerful but a steepish learning curve.
@Mikepo58714 күн бұрын
@@RayOrtega Clarify I’m sorry if If sending this to the wrong person my apologies ,but I’ve been doing this for a long time you and basically it’s great for home recording but never trust it out. better for home recording maybe you and another person to be a trio but I have powered speakers and if you’re going to do a live show and everybody’s got a serious guitar players usually have monitors slash speakers head unit same thing for bass players like most serious ones have Their own stuff….probably have to rent out a PA system I would do it for that purpose for a live show but if talent shines through! L-12 or l-20 are absolutely great I guess it’s just my opinion and at home fine ,I just wouldn’t trust these in a live show.. I have lot of experience not that it can’t be done I personally it’s just a me thing
@schwaaardАй бұрын
My lav mic has the two rings on the plug, so I do get audio into the R channel, but it is much, much quieter than the L channel. Is there known reason for this?
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
Hard to say. Sometimes the left will just bleed into the right channel and so you’re nit necessarily getting two channels.
@schwaaardАй бұрын
@@RayOrtega Thank you! I appreciate the swift reply!
@cadenbrust5226Ай бұрын
Explain in NBA terms
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
He shoots, he scores.
@nnixАй бұрын
I'm listening through Audio Technica M50s, and the two sound astonishingly similar--much more so than several other people's tests. I wonder whether if it's something about the timber of your voice? Or just having the settings dialed in to really nail it?
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
You probably have it right both ways. Definitely different voices will matter and that’s why it’s great that there are so many reviews so that hopefully you can find someone who has a similar voice to your own. There isn’t too much processing here but the MV7+ was using light compression and the Denoise was on. And the SM7B had some light compression to match but mostly they were just level matched. The SM7b is darker in its sound otherwise they sound very similar on my voice.
@cynthiak3376Ай бұрын
I have used Mackie's for more years than I care to admit. I use them for gigs and I use them for recording, and I use them as sub mixers in the signal chain! Mackie is NOT kidding when they say that they are built like a tank. When you are doing gigs - if they are not tough (and I mean tough) they are going to let you down. If they don't have enough head room - they will let you down, if they can't keep working when dropped, and yanked, they will let you down. Mackie has NEVER ever let me down. They are very quiet (no internal noise, NO scratchy pots, SOLID connections - even after YEARS of use). I have had lots of things fail on stage, cables, mics, power cables, but never a Mackie. You still want to treat your equipment well and take care of it, but gigging on stage, loading in and loading out? Things can happen (and unfortunately do). OK, I have written enough, get a Mackie, they won't let you down, and will always sound great!!
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience, Cynthia. I would agree. Only issue I ever had with one was an early model USB version and the phantom power switch has a loose connection and the USB had a hum which Mackie acknowledge and fixed in the next generation. But I have still used the same mixer for live shows and it handled everything I threw at it. Great stuff.
@tbohmАй бұрын
hey there, i have a question. when using the app with all the settings we can change, if we close out of the app do the settings we just changed save to the microphone itself? Or do I have to have the app constantly running in order to have my applied settings work?
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
Great news...yes! Check out from 1:28 where I talk about it. Set up the mic the way you want in the app and then you can take that mic to any other computer or even phone and it will have the same settings, even the denoiser...it's all inside!
@OislamforallO1Ай бұрын
Thank you for the review. I have a question please. I am a voice over and ordered m7 plus. But i have heard from another reviewer that the normal m7 is better than m7+ for the sound quality on usb, is this true?
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
The problem is its subjective. I've seen that review too and I think the USB is just as good as the MV7. I've reviewed both mics so you can also watch my other review to see how the two differ on my voice via USB. I think they both sound great. But also when you review mics you start to hear the slightest of details that nobody who will hear your voice will ever hear. I think you'll love the MV7+.
@OislamforallO1Ай бұрын
@@RayOrtega Thank you so much for response and clarifying. I’ve ordered MV7 plus and can’t wait to try it.
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
@@OislamforallO1 Sure thing, happy to help..enjoy the mic and let me know what you think!
@ironclad445Ай бұрын
Wow you invented a noise gate
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
That's the cool part, it's not a noise gate but actual noise removal processing. A noise gate would not reduce the noise while talking. You can hear the processing ID the noise profile then remove. Really cool feature.
@DianaGladneyАй бұрын
Wow!! Did not know that!
@ChristopherGronlundАй бұрын
As always, a great review. I held on to one of my older AT-2100 mics because it's just so easy to use on the fly with the USB. Were I looking for a mic that's solid enough for podcasting, online video game nights, and videos, the Shure MV7+ would be hard to pass by. I love my SM7B, but I don't use it for everything, simply because there's more set up. Both mics seem solid, and now when people ask me which mic to get, I can point them here 😀
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
Agree. This is the USB mic I’d be getting if I was starting today. It’s really good. Obviously for budget reasons the ATR series mics are great. Over the years I’ve fell out of favor with recommending them as much simply cause I’ve come to realize they are very sibilant. But they’re still good mics. Q2U a little smoother so that’s my goto reco in that range.
@DebidawgАй бұрын
Good video BUT you didn’t show how to get to that screen??🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
Thx for watching. Old video but if I recall the screen you’re talking about is the quick menu on the touch screen. Hope that helps.
@ET_VideosАй бұрын
Thanks for the review.
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
Thanks for watching and commenting.
@avoyhossentanjil3817Ай бұрын
Thanks. Got an 60D today specifically for the 1080p 30fps and then my heart dropped when I couldn't find the setting! I couldn’t find the answer to this on KZread anywhere until I found this video! Short and sweet too! Extremely helpful thanks man!
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
Fantastic feedback! Glad this was helpful and thanks for letting me know!
@jordaneasbybassАй бұрын
Extremely helpful! Needed audio from my microphone and bass plugged into the audio interface for online lessons on Skype. Thank you!
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
Glad this helped! I'm also a bass player so that's an extra bonus! ;)
@BigMarv652Ай бұрын
You have to use the app and you have to reset it when switching from recording video. Disappointing by Shure…
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
Definitely some bummers, I hope they keep iterating on this product and improve on the things most of us have mentioned could use an update because the form factor is great.
@eddiehughes6074Ай бұрын
Clear as mud
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
Helpful as a heart attack
@victoriahansen5967Ай бұрын
Hi Ray, I used to record podcasts many years ago with SKype and a Call Recorder app, but I don't think it's the same one you're recommending. I'm pretty sure it was a free app. Have you used any apps from the Mac store that have similar properties? I aks because the latest version of Call Recorder that you recommend is not compatible with my IOS on my MACBOOK Air.
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
Hi, Victoria. I haven't used Skype in many years. There are several better options that make it easier for the producer and the guest. Take a look at a remote recording app like Streamyard which records in the browser for better quality than you'd get from Skype.
@jannielsen9893Ай бұрын
Thank you for an amazing episode! I just got mine and you answered all the questions about this setup!
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
Jan, that's great news! Thanks so much for the kind words and helpful feedback. Enjoy the P4!
@TheHeraldOfChange2 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks for your video - I'm 5 years late, but the information is golden, and becoming more rare day by day. Thanks. One Click Method, I'll have to remember that. I have an absolutely beautify and unknown 16 ch analog mixer which I bought for a smidge over 25 usd. It is the South Korean, Woosun Focus FC-1602 Professional Mixing Console. I bought it, just to make some noise and explore No-Input Mixing. (The 1/4" or 6.35mm Jack is TRS with the Tip being the carrier.) Does this mean I'll need a specially wired patch cable? If so, how would I wire it? Also, what is the absolutely cheapest, doesn't have to be current, multi-input analog to USB-In interface you'd recommend? I'm looking for a viable interface that will preserve multiple track input into my DAW from this mixer, and your video is the closest I've come to that topic, period. Cheers.
@realamericannegro9772 ай бұрын
I want this cause of the flip screen but folks making the price as much as an a6000
@edvard29422 ай бұрын
Still better than fujifilm xh2s
@mirothedjplaylist2 ай бұрын
Thanks on point easy and good refresher at my old age 😂
@Housestationlive2 ай бұрын
why other brands don't do bluetooth microphes?? this one is designed for people who already own a sony camera, but there could be a way to remove some unecessary features for casual users and reduce the $470's bill (the price in france)
@RayOrtegaАй бұрын
There have been others but this seems like one of the first to get it right. Hopefully that means this tech will make its way into more devices and at better prices. Thanks for watching!
@HousestationliveАй бұрын
@@RayOrtega i pick the tula mic because of it's internal mic more designed to record 2 people facing each others with one mic, and for the design, but i wish there were a bluetooth feature cause i don't have much time and money for video editing.
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Thank you for this brilliant information Sir♥️♥️♥️
2024 here and this has been the most helpful breakdown I've found for Mix Minus. Hope you can see this, but thank you.
Ok .. nice video and a silky smooth voice. Uff.. but the comparison was a bit unfair 😁 that poor canon aps-c sensor giving all its got ☺️
Came here via the website of Kali Audio, which on itself is a great compliment. After watching your video I understand why they refer to your how-to. Very informative, thank you.
but the quality of S and Q is garbage compared to shooting it reg 1080p 120fps for example.
perfect ,-
Perfect❤. Good luck bro
Wow. Good job bro❤❤❤. Really 24 fps???
is this the same as when the TRS tip and ring cable is shorted and the other end of the cable is TS?
Unfortunately I don't know but if you find out, make sure to comment back, thanks!
How does this video not have more likes and views? I am so confused. This video was very through and incredibly worded. Explained everything perfectly as well. Simple to understand and very descriptive. Good work🎉
Thanks so much! I think I had too much time between videos, this was my comeback and the views aren't coming but that's just the algo I guess...I really appreciate the comments, thanks again!
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Hello, recently I have purchased this mic. Actually I am a blind person. Please can you tell me how can I change the settings in mix mode app
I looked up some settings but couldn't find accessibility settings for voice unfortunately.
i intend to hook up 6 pianos via their mono L/R cables into the channel inputs of this Zoom....but what if i accidentally hit the phantom power switch?....will that damage the pianos?...thanks
Can't say for sure 100% but phantom power sends power down XLR cables, not 1/4" line or instrument cables so it doesn't sound like it would be an issue. Maybe more accurately, phantom power should not be going to the 1/4" inputs on the combo inputs you see on the L12, it should only be sending phantom to the XLR input when turned on. Found a thread where someone is asking about this for their Moog so it's similar to what you are doing and might provide extra insight www.reddit.com/r/synthesizers/comments/14dmv1w/trs_cables_and_phantom_power/
My mixer (PMP500 Behringer) only has 2 TRS outputs: Output A (main left/monitor) and Output B (main right/mono). How can I connect two main passive Speakers + 1 monitor speaker?
Looks like on that mixer you have a Monitor send as well as an FX send, you could use either of those but you'd probably use the Monitor send for the monitor.
Would not recommend this mic to anyone. My friend bought it and its not syncing easy and has ton of issues! for example opening the camera app will stop the recording when minimizing the app,... No internal recording this mic is worth less than 90 bucks there are better options out there... better options are there under 200 and the top of the line mics are 400...
I started podcasting in late 2013 with a Rode Podcaster USB mic, upgraded in 2015 to a SM7B. Now in 2024 I am looking at the MV7 Plus just to make podcasting simple. I've never been pleased with all in one units like the Rodecaster or DLZ Creator. To my ears, nothing beats the old analog sound of a Mackie 1402 VLZ3/4 with a DBX 286S. But for simplicity sake, I may upgrade/downgrade to this USB mic.
Thanks for sharing. I definitely like the ease of this mic. I don't use it as my daily driver just cause I have a whole setup with a mixer already but if I was starting, this would be the way to go if I only needed one mic.
I can never find my Dongle!!!!
Tough one;)
Man, mv7+ is 80£ cheaper than sm7b and also sounds better on xlr than sm7b. What bs you saying there, like you get 3 mv7+ for the price of sm7b. I know it’s hard to swallow that when you paid 400$ for your mic, but you can’t just talk trash when you pretend to be a reviewer, you gotta pass that and be honest with people. From me you have a dislike and no subscribe as you can’t ignore your ego and be fair to people that spend their time listening to you❗️You have a white beard man, you not a child, you should’ve learnt to handle your ego until now
Complicated ass frame for no reason
Wicked.
@@RayOrtega extremely
Is it better to overlap the vertical pieces rather than the horizontal?
Initially I recorded multi track recordings using direct out, but not all analog mixers have them, and this is the solution 👍
Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@RayOrtega I just tried it, and it works👍 and I will make it myself 👍 Thank you very much
Do such a signal need a preamp or can be directly inserted into the sound card's passive input section?
The Insert channel is after the preamp, at least on my mixer, so the preamp will affect the level and then obviously you wouldn't need a preamp on the other end if you didn't have one.
@@RayOrtega thank you very much!!!
I ordered the mic and feel disappointed . I’ve seen that the cable included is usb c to usb c! I have windows laptop, no usb c port in my laptop… how to fix that?
Yeah it's a bummer that it doesn't come with both types of cables but I have a cable like this one (USBA to USBC) that I tested and it worked fine amzn.to/4aBFsFd. Not all cables and USB connections are the same, in my experience, but hopefully a cable like this will do what you need. These are a dime a dozen so buy whatever works for you and make sure it's returnable in case it doesn't work for you.
@@RayOrtega Thank you for responding. I will get the mic after 3 days. Do u think usb c to usb a from brands like anker will be fine? Will it affect the sound quality by any means?
The one I linked to is Belkin which is just like all the other brands (Anker, etc). I generally like those two brands for third party parts. I don't think there will be any affect on quality, from what I know they're all just transferring 1 and 0s as opposed to what you find with analog where the signal can be affected by the cable. I'm also far from an expert so this is just my off-the-cuff assumptions and based on what I've tried.
@@RayOrtega Very helpful and informative. Thank you so much. So excited to try the mic and write you my experience with it!
If your vocal mic gain is set that high your setup is wrong and will cause clipping.
It could. Depends on the mic. Plug in an SM7B, which is the most popular mic, and you'll need all that gain ;) But this was just an overview, not a demo but I'll link my gain staging demo video into this video, thanks.
hey guys I was wondering if anyone can help me fix the issue where it says I'm still using the old ShurePlus desktop app, but I have already removed the old and started using the new Motiv Mix desktop app for windows and it won't let me access the device settings in the Motiv Mix Desktop app.
same thing, i cant even use the new app...
hmm interesting one. Maybe reach out to Shure and see if they have thoughts. I just got an email about them getting rid of the old apps and having MotivMix only so maybe something was stuck in that transition. I'm on a mac so I'm less familiar with Windows apps. Make sure you're firmware is up to date as well as your operating system. And maybe try plugging the mic into your phone and using the app there if you are just trying to setup the mic with the settings you want.
I had the same issue just now. I deleted the old Shure Plus desktop app and installed the new MOTIV Mix. So far, I took @RayOrtega advice and made sure my OS system was updated. From there I closed the app and restarted my whole PC. Logged back in and started the MOTIV Mix desktop app. I found success and it's finally showing the manual settings and some additional things. Hope this helps
@@ObiK1Shinobi Thanks for the followup! Glad you got it working and I hope this helps others who have the same issue.
I have seen many reviews about this new Mv7+ and many people report the fact that this plus version sounds worse on USB than its predecessor Mv7, did you experienced the same "issue"?
I've heard that too but I don't hear it. Sounds great on my voice but that's just one sample. The key is to listen to all the samples you can find here and decide how it sounds to you, not necessarily how the reviewer thinks it sounds. As reviewers, we test a lot of mics and gear and we get way down in the weeds and tend to hear the smallest detail that 99.9% of the audience will never hear. I think it sounds great but it's definitely subjective and the only thing you can do is decide if it's good to you. Apart from there being an actual problem with the mic, it's going to just be opinion. So far I haven't heard of any issues with the mic, just opinions;) Thanks for watching.
thanks for the video - did you actually use the Shure mic when doing this video? It was really great. Any reason to NOT get the Shure over a DJI or something similar?
Yes, the whole video was recorded with the MoveMic. Check out "8:57 Downsides" where I talk about some of the reasons why you might choose another mic. Mostly price and third party app use.
Someone I know bought one of these mostly for use as a PA mixer and I had a very difficult time getting it to send the audio to the Main Outputs that were plugged into my self powered PA speakers. Somehow we got it working but I am not even sure how. Would love a video explaining how to best use this as a live PA mixer. Thanks.
No matter that use it at home if you’re a musician you are a friend but if you’re yourself playing just your own music better at home otherwise rent a PA system and if you’re a good musician or you can sign you really don’t need right tomorrow but no I would not play out with it! Not even the L 20 These are meant for home….
Thanks, Patrick. Glad you got it working. I didn't spend any time with it using it as a PA and it was just a borrowed unit for the review so sadly I can't tinker with it to try that setup. It can definitely be confusing given that all the controls do multiple functions digitally. It's powerful but a steepish learning curve.
@@RayOrtega Clarify I’m sorry if If sending this to the wrong person my apologies ,but I’ve been doing this for a long time you and basically it’s great for home recording but never trust it out. better for home recording maybe you and another person to be a trio but I have powered speakers and if you’re going to do a live show and everybody’s got a serious guitar players usually have monitors slash speakers head unit same thing for bass players like most serious ones have Their own stuff….probably have to rent out a PA system I would do it for that purpose for a live show but if talent shines through! L-12 or l-20 are absolutely great I guess it’s just my opinion and at home fine ,I just wouldn’t trust these in a live show.. I have lot of experience not that it can’t be done I personally it’s just a me thing
My lav mic has the two rings on the plug, so I do get audio into the R channel, but it is much, much quieter than the L channel. Is there known reason for this?
Hard to say. Sometimes the left will just bleed into the right channel and so you’re nit necessarily getting two channels.
@@RayOrtega Thank you! I appreciate the swift reply!
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I'm listening through Audio Technica M50s, and the two sound astonishingly similar--much more so than several other people's tests. I wonder whether if it's something about the timber of your voice? Or just having the settings dialed in to really nail it?
You probably have it right both ways. Definitely different voices will matter and that’s why it’s great that there are so many reviews so that hopefully you can find someone who has a similar voice to your own. There isn’t too much processing here but the MV7+ was using light compression and the Denoise was on. And the SM7B had some light compression to match but mostly they were just level matched. The SM7b is darker in its sound otherwise they sound very similar on my voice.
I have used Mackie's for more years than I care to admit. I use them for gigs and I use them for recording, and I use them as sub mixers in the signal chain! Mackie is NOT kidding when they say that they are built like a tank. When you are doing gigs - if they are not tough (and I mean tough) they are going to let you down. If they don't have enough head room - they will let you down, if they can't keep working when dropped, and yanked, they will let you down. Mackie has NEVER ever let me down. They are very quiet (no internal noise, NO scratchy pots, SOLID connections - even after YEARS of use). I have had lots of things fail on stage, cables, mics, power cables, but never a Mackie. You still want to treat your equipment well and take care of it, but gigging on stage, loading in and loading out? Things can happen (and unfortunately do). OK, I have written enough, get a Mackie, they won't let you down, and will always sound great!!
Thanks for sharing your experience, Cynthia. I would agree. Only issue I ever had with one was an early model USB version and the phantom power switch has a loose connection and the USB had a hum which Mackie acknowledge and fixed in the next generation. But I have still used the same mixer for live shows and it handled everything I threw at it. Great stuff.
hey there, i have a question. when using the app with all the settings we can change, if we close out of the app do the settings we just changed save to the microphone itself? Or do I have to have the app constantly running in order to have my applied settings work?
Great news...yes! Check out from 1:28 where I talk about it. Set up the mic the way you want in the app and then you can take that mic to any other computer or even phone and it will have the same settings, even the denoiser...it's all inside!
Thank you for the review. I have a question please. I am a voice over and ordered m7 plus. But i have heard from another reviewer that the normal m7 is better than m7+ for the sound quality on usb, is this true?
The problem is its subjective. I've seen that review too and I think the USB is just as good as the MV7. I've reviewed both mics so you can also watch my other review to see how the two differ on my voice via USB. I think they both sound great. But also when you review mics you start to hear the slightest of details that nobody who will hear your voice will ever hear. I think you'll love the MV7+.
@@RayOrtega Thank you so much for response and clarifying. I’ve ordered MV7 plus and can’t wait to try it.
@@OislamforallO1 Sure thing, happy to help..enjoy the mic and let me know what you think!
Wow you invented a noise gate
That's the cool part, it's not a noise gate but actual noise removal processing. A noise gate would not reduce the noise while talking. You can hear the processing ID the noise profile then remove. Really cool feature.
Wow!! Did not know that!
As always, a great review. I held on to one of my older AT-2100 mics because it's just so easy to use on the fly with the USB. Were I looking for a mic that's solid enough for podcasting, online video game nights, and videos, the Shure MV7+ would be hard to pass by. I love my SM7B, but I don't use it for everything, simply because there's more set up. Both mics seem solid, and now when people ask me which mic to get, I can point them here 😀
Agree. This is the USB mic I’d be getting if I was starting today. It’s really good. Obviously for budget reasons the ATR series mics are great. Over the years I’ve fell out of favor with recommending them as much simply cause I’ve come to realize they are very sibilant. But they’re still good mics. Q2U a little smoother so that’s my goto reco in that range.
Good video BUT you didn’t show how to get to that screen??🤷♀️🤷♀️🤷♀️
Thx for watching. Old video but if I recall the screen you’re talking about is the quick menu on the touch screen. Hope that helps.
Thanks for the review.
Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thanks. Got an 60D today specifically for the 1080p 30fps and then my heart dropped when I couldn't find the setting! I couldn’t find the answer to this on KZread anywhere until I found this video! Short and sweet too! Extremely helpful thanks man!
Fantastic feedback! Glad this was helpful and thanks for letting me know!
Extremely helpful! Needed audio from my microphone and bass plugged into the audio interface for online lessons on Skype. Thank you!
Glad this helped! I'm also a bass player so that's an extra bonus! ;)
You have to use the app and you have to reset it when switching from recording video. Disappointing by Shure…
Definitely some bummers, I hope they keep iterating on this product and improve on the things most of us have mentioned could use an update because the form factor is great.
Clear as mud
Helpful as a heart attack
Hi Ray, I used to record podcasts many years ago with SKype and a Call Recorder app, but I don't think it's the same one you're recommending. I'm pretty sure it was a free app. Have you used any apps from the Mac store that have similar properties? I aks because the latest version of Call Recorder that you recommend is not compatible with my IOS on my MACBOOK Air.
Hi, Victoria. I haven't used Skype in many years. There are several better options that make it easier for the producer and the guest. Take a look at a remote recording app like Streamyard which records in the browser for better quality than you'd get from Skype.
Thank you for an amazing episode! I just got mine and you answered all the questions about this setup!
Jan, that's great news! Thanks so much for the kind words and helpful feedback. Enjoy the P4!
Hey, thanks for your video - I'm 5 years late, but the information is golden, and becoming more rare day by day. Thanks. One Click Method, I'll have to remember that. I have an absolutely beautify and unknown 16 ch analog mixer which I bought for a smidge over 25 usd. It is the South Korean, Woosun Focus FC-1602 Professional Mixing Console. I bought it, just to make some noise and explore No-Input Mixing. (The 1/4" or 6.35mm Jack is TRS with the Tip being the carrier.) Does this mean I'll need a specially wired patch cable? If so, how would I wire it? Also, what is the absolutely cheapest, doesn't have to be current, multi-input analog to USB-In interface you'd recommend? I'm looking for a viable interface that will preserve multiple track input into my DAW from this mixer, and your video is the closest I've come to that topic, period. Cheers.
I want this cause of the flip screen but folks making the price as much as an a6000
Still better than fujifilm xh2s
Thanks on point easy and good refresher at my old age 😂
why other brands don't do bluetooth microphes?? this one is designed for people who already own a sony camera, but there could be a way to remove some unecessary features for casual users and reduce the $470's bill (the price in france)
There have been others but this seems like one of the first to get it right. Hopefully that means this tech will make its way into more devices and at better prices. Thanks for watching!
@@RayOrtega i pick the tula mic because of it's internal mic more designed to record 2 people facing each others with one mic, and for the design, but i wish there were a bluetooth feature cause i don't have much time and money for video editing.