Boasting excellent sound quality and features built for content creation, the Shure MV7 USB microphone has become the mic of choice among Music Experience's podcast hosts and content creators. Inspired by the SM7B Broadcast Microphone, the MV7 has a highly directional cardioid pickup pattern that rejects unwanted background noise. Its optimized frequency response flatters voices of all kinds and has a pleasing proximity effect. This USB mic offers both USB and XLR outputs so you can record however you want to. A built-in headphone output provides direct monitoring while a touch control strip handles gain and monitoring levels. And with its onboard DSP, the sky is the limit with the Shure MV7 USB Podcast Microphone.

Inspired by Shure's legendary broadcast microphone

Shure legendary SM7B broadcast microphone inspired the Shure MV7. Aside from being heard on classic records from Michael Jackson, John Mayer, and countless others, the Shure SM7B has enjoyed a run as the hottest podcast microphone on the planet. You've come to know the sound by watching hit interview-style podcasts on YouTube, listening to hot takes on sports, and tuning into your favorite true crime podcast. There's only one problem — using an SM7B requires hundreds of dollars on other gear to be used. But with the MV7, you get the classic broadcast sound you know and love without all the hassle. Plug directly into your computer via the integrated USB output, and let the microphone do the work.

Sounding good has never been this easy

The MV7 is designed to make it easy to get a great take. It has touch controls that control both gain and headphone monitoring with a tap of your finger. And when we tested the microphone here at Music Experience, we were extremely impressed with Shure's Voice Isolation Technology. The MV7 effectively rejects background and room noise, so even untreated bedrooms and small apartment closets can sound like isolation booths. The mic also has Auto Level Mode (USB only) that actively adjusts your compression and gain settings to ensure your signal stays consistent for your listeners.

The sound you need for any application

Whether you're creating music, gathering news, podcasting, vlogging, conducting interviews, or applying your mobile device to any other recording task, your Shure MV5 delivers the top-quality sound you need. When you need the highest resolution audio you can get, turn to the dedicated ShurePlus MOTIV iOS app, where you'll get access to full 24-bit/48kHz. Music Experience iOS recording experts love that you can program your MV5's DSP from the app and then take those settings into any other app, including your favorite video apps or iOS DAW. Lay down layers of music tracks in Cubasis, capture pristine audio for video in Pinnacle Pro, put together world-class podcasts in bossjock — it's all at your fingertips with the Shure MOTIV MV5

MOTIV Video app records uncompressed audio for video

Available to all MOTIV users, the MOTIV Video app is your one-stop solution for premium video and audio captures. It features all the MOTIV audio app's functionality, including gain control, EQ, and compression. On-screen audio metering helps you keep signal levels in the optimum range, and you can choose from WAV, AAC, or ALAC audio formats. And depending on your device, you can select 720p, 1080p, or even 4k video resolutions

The sound you need for any application

Whether you're creating music, gathering news, podcasting, vlogging, conducting interviews

Built for a lifetime of use

Like all Shure microphones, the MV7 is built to stand the test of time. Its durable all-metal construction will withstand its fair share of bumps and bruises in the studio. It has a sturdy yoke that gives you almost 360 degrees of movement so you can place it perfectly each time. The robust close-talk windscreen helps deaden plosives and cut down on the harshness of your fricatives. Whether you use it for a year or a lifetime, you'll enjoy the MV7's excellent sound

What Shure Says...

Inspired by the legendary SM7B, the MV7 is a dynamic microphone with both USB and XLR outputs for use with computers and professional interfaces alike. Connect via USB and explore additional set-up features and Auto Level Mode within our ShurePlus™ MOTIV app, to control your vocal tone, and distance from the microphone. With Auto Level Mode, you can let the microphone do the work for you.

How it works

We get it, not everybody is lucky enough to record in sound-treated studio, so the MV7 is equipped with Voice Isolation Technology so it’s laser-focused on your voice to give you a professional recording, without any background or room noise. Once recording, use the built-in 3.5mm headphone jack to monitor your sound and adjust mic gain, headphone volume, monitor mix and more using the built-in touch panel. Don’t let the USB connection fool you; the MV7 is a professional dynamic microphone that is compatible with all professional interfaces via XLR if you’re recording in the studio.

Why it's better: Let Your Microphone Do The Work For You

If connected via USB, download our free ShurePlus™ MOTIV app for desktop, which gives you access to additional features on your MV7. Activate Auto Level Mode, select your preferred voice tone and distance from the microphone, and let the microphone adjust your level in real time for a consistent output, no matter if you’re recording or live streaming. Choose Manual Mode to have full control over your sound and adjust Mic Gain, Monitor Mix, EQ, Limiter, Compressor and more. With your level being constantly adjusted by the microphone to keep your sound consistent, you can spend more time creating, and less time editing. Let your microphone do the work for you.

Voice Isolation Technology

The MV7’s unique pick-up pattern keeps it laser-focused on your voice and prevents any unwanted background or room noise from interrupting your recording.

Integration With ShurePlus™ MOTIV Apps

Leave nothing to chance; configure and set up the microphone using the ShurePlus™ MOTIV app so that it’s best suited for you. Choose from Auto Level Mode if you want a ‘set it and forget it’ microphone, or Manual Mode if you want to get more hands-on with the features.

Customizable Sound Signature

Choose your sound and pick your voice tone from either ‘dark’, ‘natural’ or ‘bright’ within the ShurePlus™ MOTIV app. You can now get that deep ‘radio’ sound you’ve always wanted.

Optimized Mic Position Presets

Whether you’re a podcaster that likes to get up close and personal with the microphone, or a streamer that likes a bit more breathing space, you can select from ‘near’ or ‘far’ depending on your preference.

Built-in Headphone Monitoring