Shure MV7-S Podcast Microphone

Get a professional podcast sound with audio interfaces, hard disk recorders, or direct to computers and mobile devices with the Shure MV7 Podcast Mic, styled here in silver. This is a professional-quality, broadcast-style dynamic microphone, one that has both a conventional XLR connection and a USB port. It also offers a 3.5mm headphone output for direct monitoring.

The mic features a unidirectional cardioid polar pattern, which is the best natural defense against room noise: since the capsule mostly captures what's directly in front of it, you won't pick up as much room noise as you would with another polar pattern. Use the mic in close proximity to your voice and you'll find it exhibits a clear, intelligible, and high-quality sound.

On the USB side, the mic provides broadcast-quality specs and intuitive functionality. Capture audio at sample rates and resolutions up to 48 kHz / 24-bit, which is the standard for editing and mixing broadcast audio. Use the integrated touch-panel interface on the mic itself to control levels, headphone volumes, monitor mix, and mic-mute. The free ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop Application will let you save your own presets, enable auto-level, add compression, EQ the signal, and more.

The mic is both attractive and durable, with that classic Shure end-address look and rugged all-metal design. The mic sits in an adjustable yoke that will fit a variety of stands and mounting options. Use the mic with your audio interface, hard disk recorder, mixer, computer (over USB Mini-B), select Android devices, and select iOS devices. Two cables are included, one a USB Mini Type-B to USB Type-A, the other a USB Mini Type-B to USB Type-C

Features:
Dual USB/XLR output allows digital or analog recording
Highly directional dynamic element and voice isolation technology
Intuitive touch panel for control over gain, monitoring volume, headphone mix, and mic muting
Built-in headphone output allows for direct headphone monitoring while recording
Optimized frequency response for rich and natural vocal reproduction
Interfaces with the ShurePlus MOTIV Desktop Application for access to audio processing
App includes the following processing capabilities:
Auto-Level Mode automatically adjusts gain and compression settings
Switchable EQ filters to adjust audio tone color
Options to save custom user presets
Rugged, all-metal construction for outstanding reliability
Adjustable integrated yoke for easy positioning on standard 5/8"-27 threaded stands or booms

Specifications:
Microphone
Form Factor Desktop
Sound Field Mono
Capsule 1 x Dynamic
Polar Pattern Unidirectional
Orientation End Address
Circuitry Solid-State
High-Pass Filter None
On-Board Controls Gain, Headphone Volume, Mic Mute
Windscreen Built-In
Performance
Frequency Range 50 Hz to 16 kHz
Maximum SPL Unidirectional: 132 dB SPL
Impedance Unidirectional: 314 Ohms at 1 kHz
Sensitivity Unidirectional: -55 dBV at 1 kHz
Unidirectional: -47 dBFS/Pa at 1 kHz
Connectivity
Output Connectors (Analog) 1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic)
Output Connectors (Digital) 1 x USB Type-B Female (on Mic)
Headphone Connector 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
Cable Length 10' / 3.0 m (Straight)
Wireless Connectivity None
Digital Audio
A/D Conversion 16 / 24-Bit
Sample Rate 44.1 / 48 kHz
Digital Signal Processing None
Operating System Support Android, Windows, iOS, macOS/OS X
Mobile Device Compatibility iPad or Later
iPhone 6th Gen. or Later
iPod
RAM Requirement 2 GB Minimum
Power
Bus Power USB / Lightning
Physical
Color Silver
Mounting 5/8"-27 Female
Construction Material Metal
Dimensions ø: 2.6 x L: 2.1" / ø: 66.5 x L: 53.6 mm (Microphone)
H: 6.5 x W: 3.6 x L: 6" / H: 164 x W: 90.2 x L: 153.6 mm (Microphone, with Mount)
Weight 1.21 lb / 0.55 kg

Shure MV7-S (Shure MV7S)