The Shure MV7 is a

cardioid In geometry, a cardioid () is a plane curve traced by a point on the perimeter of a circle that is rolling around a fixed circle of the same radius. It can also be defined as an epicycloid having a single cusp. It is also a type of sinusoidal spi ...

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microphone A microphone, colloquially called a mic or mike (), is a transducer that converts sound into an electrical signal. Microphones are used in many applications such as telephones, hearing aids, public address systems for concert halls and public ...

used for

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ing and

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applications. The MV7 was developed in 2020 by

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as a

digital audio Digital audio is a representation of sound recorded in, or converted into, digital form. In digital audio, the sound wave of the audio signal is typically encoded as numerical samples in a continuous sequence. For example, in CD audio, sa ...

reworking of the classic SM7B professional

broadcasting Broadcasting is the distribution (business), distribution of sound, audio or video content to a dispersed audience via any electronic medium (communication), mass communications medium, but typically one using the electromagnetic spectrum (radio ...

microphone. The MV7 was rated the best podcasting microphone by ''

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'' in their 2021 Audio Awards. Designed to be mounted on a stand or boom arm, the MV7 can send its audio signal through a USB cable to a

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computer, or to Android or

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devices. To augment the microphone's capabilities, Shure supplies Motiv, a free-to-use proprietary software application intended to simplify the recording or streaming process for each operating system. The MV7 is certified with the Apple

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and is compatible with the VoIP application TeamSpeak, to allow chat channel communication with others online. The microphone can also be connected to

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equipment using the

XLR connector The XLR connector is a type of electrical connector primarily used in professional audio, video, and stage lighting equipment. XLR connectors are cylindical in design, and have three to seven connector pins, and are often employed for analog b ...

on the back, with both the XLR and the USB connectors working at the same time. A third minijack port on the back allows headphones to be connected so that the person who is speaking can hear the results clearly. The MV7 has been reviewed positively by

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, ''

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'', ''Audio Technology'' magazine, ''

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'', ''

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'' and Pro Sound Web News.

Specifications

;Type:

Dynamic Dynamics (from Greek δυναμικός ''dynamikos'' "powerful", from δύναμις ''dynamis'' "power") or dynamic may refer to: Physics and engineering * Dynamics (mechanics) ** Aerodynamics, the study of the motion of air ** Analytical dynam ...

(moving coil) ;Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz ;Polar pattern:

Cardioid In geometry, a cardioid () is a plane curve traced by a point on the perimeter of a circle that is rolling around a fixed circle of the same radius. It can also be defined as an epicycloid having a single cusp. It is also a type of sinusoidal spi ...

;Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz Open Circuit Voltage): −55 dBV/Pa (1.78 mV) ;Maximum SPL: 132 dB ;Impedance: 314 ohms ;Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3 ;Connectors: Three-pin male XLR, 3.5 mm headphone, Micro-B USB ;Switches: Bass-rolloff (

high-pass filter A high-pass filter (HPF) is an electronic filter that passes signals with a frequency higher than a certain cutoff frequency and attenuates signals with frequencies lower than the cutoff frequency. The amount of attenuation for each frequency d ...

) and mid-range boost ;Net weight:

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External links

Shure MV7 official page

Shure MV7 The Shure MV7 is a cardioid dynamic microphone used for podcasting and home studio applications. The MV7 was developed in 2020 by Shure as a digital audio reworking of the classic SM7B professional broadcasting microphone. The MV7 was rated the b ...

Specifications

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