Shure MV7, Podcast Microphone, Professional, USB Compatible for PC, Audio Recording, Great for Podcast, Gaming & Live Stream, Silver

Only problem I've noticed with this mic is settings-wise it can be a bit annoying getting the gain right, but just adjusting the settings in whatever software you're using if it ends up being too quiet isn't that big of an issue. I have a good boom arm for this (Rode PSA1+) which allows me to maneuver this mic anywhere I'd want practically and that might also be helpful in getting it positioned perfectly for your voice. IMPORTANTLY I know people have had problems with the micro USB port on the device, however, after about a month and a half I have not had this issue. My advice is that you will likely be fine assuming 1. You do not constantly plug/unplug the cable from that port. 2. You are careful when touching that part of the cable to not be too rough. 3. You leave some slack in the cable (specifically RIGHT behind the mic before it snakes up your boom arm) because if the cable is too tense then it could cause the plug to push more into one side of the interior of the port than it ought to. In summary, take precautions, be careful when moving it (NEVER grab it by the cable when moving it, grab onto the microphone or better yet the boom arm) and also be careful plugging/unplugging it, a good boom arm is advisable for a good mic, also the gain can be an issue but there are many ways to adjust that either in software or moving the mic closer perhaps or whatever is needed. The quality of the sound is excellent. My old microphone was a HyperX Solocast and for me I felt like it had a problem with sibilance sounds (i.e. 'S' sounds coming through poorly), but the Shure MV7 has no problem with sibilance or plosives from my experience (might vary for other setups I am sure, but for me it is solid). Probably the best option unless maybe you can afford a mega expensive Shure SM7B setup and all the stuff it requires, but if you want a mic that can plug into a USB of your computer and the Shure MV7 is affordable enough then just be careful and go for it. (Side note: I heard you can improve the MV7 quality even more by separately buying a SM7B-style microphone cover and putting it on instead. Haven't tried it myself, but seems like it would work as far as I can tell.) OH! Also it should be noted that when you receive this microphone it will have an awful chemical-like smell at first, but do not worry. Just let it air out in a room or something. The smell should go away in a day or a few days. It's only temporary. Not sure what causes the smell, probably something with how it is packaged. I've gone over a few problems in this review, but none of them stop me from giving this microphone a 5/5 because all of its problems have solutions I find. Also the mic quality is amazing once you mess with its settings. I've included a picture to show roughly how you should have the mic's cable be not too tight. (As you can see, if it was too tight here, the cable would be pulled up and thus the end of the cable inside of the mic would try to do the same meaning the end of it would be pressing down against the lower part of the port inside the mic. Having it loose means the cable is straight as it enters the mic, and thus because it is not entering the port at an angle is not really pushing against any areas against the inside of the port. Now, I probably do not need quite this much loose cable, but just make sure the thick end of the cable going into the mic is straight and probably also at least a tiny bit of the cable that is behind the wider and thicker end. This will also probably make it easier the unplug and make unplugging it less risky.)

Das Shure MV7 hat meine Erwartungen übertroffen. Die Kombination aus USB- und XLR-Anschlüssen bietet Flexibilität für verschiedene Aufnahmeumgebungen. Die Sprachisolierungstechnologie sorgt dafür, dass meine Stimme stets im Vordergrund steht, selbst in weniger idealen Räumen. Die Verarbeitung ist robust, und das Design erinnert an das legendäre SM7B. Die ShurePlus MOTIV-App ermöglicht zudem eine einfache Feinabstimmung des Sounds. Ein Muss für Podcaster und Streamer, die Wert auf Qualität legen.

Único ponto negativo do microfone é sua entrada USB. Os cabos acabam ficando um pouco para fora o que com o tempo pode causar mal contato. O cabo que vem com o microfone é super frágil, tendo quebrado em menos de 1 mês de uso.

If you are on the fence about this microphone then I am here to suggest that you just jump in. This is the best microphone I have ever used in regards to podcasts and there is a reason it is widely regarded as a professional microphone.

En realidad es un gran mic, y vale el precio que cuesta. Tiene un muy buen alcance y claridad en la voz. Yo creo podcast, videos, audiolibros y doy clases online, (y por hobby a veces canto), y ésta es mi herramienta principal de trabajo. Empecé con un newer condensador, y aunque es bueno, si hay una gran diferencia en la calidad para la voz. Siempre habrá algo de estatica en cualquier audio, pero la que hay con este mic es minima, solo en silencio total y a buen volumen se escucha en una grabación de voz, pero es mas sencillo editarlo ya que es una frecuencia mas baja que otros y no interfiere con tu voz. Además es muy versatil y ligero, fácil de mover de un lado a otro entre sets. Obvio si recomiendo comprar un brazo para sostenerlo, yo tengo uno de base para ponerlo enfrente en el escritorio para mis clases, y un brazo de codo que se agarra de la orilla del escritorio para sostenerlo en el aire, para los audiolibros y podcast. Creo que vale cada centavo de su precio, y aunque su entrada de USB es la anterior a la C (micro USB), no tiene inconveniente. También su sujetador que trae es de metal de gran calidad y se ajusta perfecto al angulo deseado. Lo recomiendo totalmente si tienes el presupuesto para adquirirlo.