Customer Ratings & Reviews

This is my first use of an XLR microphone, so a portion of this review is a cautionary tale of newbie. Frankly, I had no idea what a XLR connector was and was caught off guard that there was no way to directly connect to my computer. I figured it was a simple fix of getting a XLR to USB cable/converter. That is where I ran into problems. I picked up a cheap converter from Amazon and the audio was not good. There was a noticeable hum, so I picked up a better converter and everything worked fine. Lesson learned, it is usually not the microphone and sometimes you get what you pay for with cables. Shure does make a XLR to USB converter, but it is expensive compared to some of the competition and you mind as well get the Shure MV7 USB version. In review – Build quality – Very solid, meets or exceeds a comparable Blue Yeti microphone I have. The MV7X has that classic look of a professional microphone and feels every bit like one. Sound – This is where technology has made quality sound ubiquitous at this price level. I have tested several microphones at this price point and they all sounded great – until ambient sound conditions changed. That is where Shure MV7X really started to shine. It hardly picked up any background sound. Frankly, it was amazing how well it would pick up all the tones of my voice with a TV on in background. I would not call it noise cancelling, more like homing in or isolating speech. I did notice that I had to be relatively close for it work well but that is expected for the intent of this microphone. It really is impressive. What is in the box – Well, just the microphone. You will need a stand or some type of mount. I assume most people who are looking for a microphone like this will have their own mount set up in mind. However, there are competitors at this price point that include a stand with the microphone. Warranty – 2 years limited. Comparable to the competition. In conclusion, the Shure MV7X is a very good microphone. It captures the rich sounds of voices and keeps down the background sound. It is built well, retails for a relatively low price but is no frills in what it comes with. It is important to know beforehand that this is not a plug and play USB microphone. Regardless, this is easy to recommend a good buy.

I got the Shure MV7X Cardioid Dynamic Podcast XLR Microphone hoping to solve a specific problem and it has exceeded my expectations! I perform in an acoustic band. We use multiple condenser microphones for multiple singers and to amp up our acoustic guitars. These sound excellent but they are so sensitive that it can be very challenging to avoid feedback. In some venues we can't use them at all! So, I set out to find a cardioid dynamic microphone to use in those specific circumstances. I initially chose the industry standard SM57 and SM58 microphones but was disappointed by the lack of sensitivity. You have to "eat the mic" in order to get any reasonable volume from them. That's when I discovered the Shure MV7X XLR Microphone. The tone and sensitivity are perfect for me! Importantly, the off axis sound rejection is very good. This means that there is almost no bleed-through from other performers standing next to you and no noise picked up from the back of the microphone. This has almost eliminated our feedback issues while still providing a nicely balanced vocal response. The mic requires almost no EQ and seems to inherently focus on the right frequencies for vocals. The unit is built of metal and has a broadcast style mount. This means that it might not fit on an older microphone stand even with the included adapter. I chose to use a newer stand and now everything mounts securely. In summary - this is an excellent tool to add to your performing arsenal and at this price is a no-brainer!

This is an all-metal microphone that feels sturdy and well-constructed. It comes with a 5/8" threaded supporting yoke to attach it to a microphone stand (or other support) - included in the box is a 5/8" to 3/8" adapter. Output is only through XLR. Vocal isolation is excellent - background noises are very effectively excluded. Their marketing claim to capture "perfect recordings in imperfect rooms" holds up pretty well. This microphone captures speech beautifully with a rich, warm tone that sounds natural - men's and women's voices are crisp and clear without sounding too bright (there is no tinny/canned sound that plagues many microphones situated in small rooms). This would not be a great choice for recording music (the microphone is optimized for capturing speech) - though it does an admirable job in close proximity to more intimate instruments like an acoustic guitar. The same brightness that can be so undesirable in recorded speech, and which is noticeably excluded with this microphone, is desirable but noticeably absent in recorded music with this microphone. My only criticism is easy and inexpensive to remedy - I found that the included foam wind screen does a terrible job at removing unwelcome attention to plosives (especially t's and p's) and sibilants (especially s's). It was occasionally jarring to hear my voice sound so natural while also sounding like I was hissing my s's and spitting my t's and p's. You'll definitely want to invest in a pop filter.

Excellent XLR Mic Pros ------- 1. Excellent dynamic microphone for sub 200$ 2. Excellent built quality and looks nice on camera 3. Since this is a dynamic microphone , look matters because you need to be right in front of it 4. Excellent noise cancelling effect on noise in the room and keyboard noises Cons ------ 1. Wish it included XR cable Review ---------- Build Quality ----------------- I have to give this one to SHURE , the excellent build quality what makes it a great sub 200$ microphone. Its all metal. Love the metal screws that goes on the mounting system. Usage -------- This is a dynamic mic and the voice isolation technology works wonderfully in cutting out the surrounding noise and any imperfections in an untreated room. This one sounds great on voice recording and also exceedingly well on amplifying an acoustic guitar for my son. This one matched with the Bose S1 Pro speaker is a perfect marriage. It was an excellent Christmas gift for my son who is not yet into electric guitar but still on acoustic guitar. Its got the top end and liveliness and all the notes comes out perfect. For the price, quality of sound and build quality, I think it’s a bargain!!

Being in the world of audio now for a couple decades I have enjoyed Shure microphones due to their well known rep for quality. The MV7X does not disappoint in that regard at all. While it sounds like I'm being rather critical, it is just because I expect 10/10 and 5 stars ALWAYS from Shure. The all metal body will take a lickin' and keep on tickin'. It feels heavy compared to its well known brother from another mother, the Beta58a. The "MV" line is meant for podcasts, and demo recordings. It is a purely dynamic mic which is connected to your PC via XLR cable to PC interface for best quality. Note, I said demo recordings, as anything higher, I would recommend using a good condenser mic and good windscreen. The MV7X needs a windscreen in front of its already fitted from the factory one, as it is a 'plosive factory. So if you are just getting into the world of podcasts and don't know how to control your P's and S's - get a "halo" to put in front of this bad boy. Others, you should be ok. While not the fault of the MV, I was rather shocked at the amount of gain needed at my interface to get good levels (approx 4-5 o'clock on the dial). But, again, I've been using condenser's for a while now. Where this mic shines though are its internals. It just sounds good. Plosives aside, I feel that it does as very satisfactory job at recording while reducing background noise such as typing or house noises such as AC. So... With all this noise reduction technology, it blows my mind that a simple light tap on the body of the microphone or on a stand is not filtered at all (and sounds like a bomb going off). BOOM. That takes off one star. It makes little sense that if you want to reduce noise, you do so but "Don't touch the Mic, or stand, or else!"!! Again, minus the above, I think Shure has done a great job. This is truly a "Just getting your feet wet" type of mic. It CAN get semi-pro quality vocal recordings, and Pro quality podcast recordings (if you're careful of the above). It does have a respectable Freq-Resp for a dynamic mic. It is a MILLION times better than a headset mic! Just sayin!

The first thing I noticed about the Shure MV7X is that it's pretty much all metal and feels well built. Even the mount is well built. Keep in mind this is NOT a usb mic, but an XLR so you will need some extra equipment to attach it to your computer. This is my first foray into XLR and I'm impressed. Unlike most USB cardioid mics I've used, this one barely picks up any background noise. You'll want to be up close on it for sure, after about a foot away, the pickup falls off dramatically. If you plan on sitting across from someone, thay'll need their own mic, as the Shure MV7X doesn't pick up sound well from behind the mic at all. If you're 90 degrees from the front of it, the mic barely pics up voice, unless you are very close. This isn't an issue as you should be in front of it for podcasting/audio demos/etc. Sound and range are wonderful. It does seem to make "s" sounds a bit sharper, but that could also be from my inexperience using an audio interface. This would be a great mic for streamers as well. The foam windsock is included. If you're clumsy like me and tend to knock things over, it appears to be built solid and should handle some drops. Definitely recommend!

The Shure MV7X is a great XLR microphone for anyone who does voice recordings, anything from podcasts to your weekly Zoom meeting will sound great with this microphone. This microphone is the XLR only version of the MV7 so you will need to have some kind of audio interface to hook this up to your computer for recordings, so keep that in mind when considering the price of this. Overall the MV7X is a great microphone that features a dynamic pickup pattern allowing it to remove most if not all background noise and it has a great sound without needing any kind of boost as some dynamic microphones need. Again this is not a complete kit and without USB you will need to factor in the cost of an audio interface to hook this up to your computer, but if you are looking for a good microphone for voice recordings of any type I would fully recommend the Shure MV7X.

I received this mic from best buy tech insider network for testing. I wanted to improve the sound of some of my recordings I do for reviews, and occasionally video conferencing. My old mic had a hard life and it once in a while acted as if short in the cord and cut out. With this mic, it connected to my previous Mvi digital audio interface and it really does well with picking up voice and keeping things clear without a lot of background noise. I try to do things in a quiet setting, but typing at times on keyboards used to come through, so far this does well, much less pronounced if it picks stuff up. The build quality seems pretty good, solid feel to the petal parts. This 150 dollar price range this has been selling at, I feel it's pretty competative. I have no complaints. I would recommend this to friends. It does what it says.

My voice came in clear and wonderful. Seriously...there isn't much else to say. If I had to share any complaint, perhaps it would be the lack of a stand or XLR cable to come with the mic. Of course, if you really need a mic like this, you already have them.

Excellent product. Clarity of use is excellent. Great vocal quality

I needed a microphone for some hobbyist projects - light vocals for music production and video voice over recording. This is amazing for directional recording. It picks up your voice directly in front of the mic and there is minimal sound captured from behind the device. This makes it easy to set up a quiet area to record without needing an elaborate enclosed area. Sounds is crisp and clear and I couldn’t be happier with this microphone. There are some quirks with mounting, but other than that this is a great value and amazingly well performing microphone.

This is my first dynamic mic after using a condenser mic for so long and the difference is astounding. My Yeti mic was great and had good sound, but it was always picking up more background noise than I wanted even when using the built-in EQ tools. The MV7X gives me sound the professional quality I need to take my content to the next level. I also love the compact size and aesthetic of the mic.

Very good mic, just make sure to have to proper cord.