Shure MV7 for Streaming and Podcasts: Is It Worth the Price? HD

The Shure MV7 is an awesome mic that combines XLR and USB functionality, but with a $250 price tag, who is this mic for? This video takes an in-depth look at the MV7, covers all of its features, and compares it to other popular mics, including the Rode PodMic and Shure SM7B. •Shure MV7: https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon) https://geni.us/G3YhzH (Sweetwater) •Tabletop Mic Stands on Amazon: https://geni.us/Ayyv •Blue XLR Cable: https://geni.us/bluexlr (Amazon) *Since making this video, I switched to the windscreen from the SM7B and it fixed the plosive problem: https://geni.us/9tUyC (Amazon) » Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, my step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show! https://podcasterplaybook.com ••••More Mic Videos•••• •Rode PodMic vs. Shure SM7B: https://youtu.be/VJaz6jbl57Y •$100 Microphone Showdown: https://youtu.be/Tf0JQGyWIcE •Make the Shure SM57 Sound Like an SM7B: https://youtu.be/wgzcphyIFAk Time Markers- 0:00 - Meet the Shure MV7 0:37 - What This Review Will Cover 1:25 - Design & Build Quality 2:08 - Micro USB? Why?! 3:29 - The Shure Approach to Podcasting/Streaming 4:41 - USB Features 5:54 - Mounting Options 8:02 - The Capsule 9:03 - The Terrible Windscreen 10:30 - Simultaneous XLR/USB Recording 11:46 - Software (ShurePlus Motiv) 12:53 - USB Settings & Sound Quality 14:02 - Auto EQ/Levels Tests 15:11 - SM7B vs. Auto EQ 16:24 - PodMic vs Auto EQ 18:06 - Manual EQ Tests 19:44 - Limiter Tests 20:20 - Compressor & Personal Preferences 22:10 - App/USB Pros and Cons 23:29 - XLR Audio Quality Tests 25:03 - MV7 vs. SM7B & PodMic XLR 26:45 - MV7 vs. SM58 & SM57 XLR 29:30 - Who is the MV7 For? 31:15 - Alternative Options 32:54 - Full Disclosure: What Do I Own/Use? 33:57 - The MV7’s “X Factor” ——————————————————————— Affiliate links mean I earn a commission from qualifying purchases. This helps support my channel at no additional cost to you. ——————————————————————— ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— Subscribe! http://bit.ly/TEPsub Instagram & Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: https://himynameistom.com My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts Patreon: https://patreon.com/tombuck ——————————— MUSIC ——————————— •Artlist.io (2 Extra Months Free): http://bit.ly/enthusiasmartlist •Epidemic Sound (30 Day Free Trial): http://share.epidemicsound.com/enthusiasm ——————————— VIDEO GEAR ——————————— •Canon EOS R (main camera): https://geni.us/0jnes1y (Amazon) •Sigma 24 1.4 Art (main lens): https://geni.us/uvi3Fy (Amazon) •Canon RF 50 1.8: https://geni.us/Zw30tt5 (Amazon) •Canon 16-35 f4 IS: https://geni.us/h1Ys (Amazon) •Canon 24-105 f4 IS: https://geni.us/ecnKnN (Amazon) •ATEM Mini Video Switcher: https://geni.us/YDcRX (Amazon) •Elgato CamLink 4K: https://geni.us/vddHN (Amazon) •Ecamm Live for Streaming: https://geni.us/ecammtom ——————————— AUDIO GEAR ——————————— •Rodecaster Pro (for podcasts): https://geni.us/9MKJ (Amazon) •Rode PodMic: https://geni.us/EHeTTM (Amazon) •Rode Videomic NTG: https: