Geeze, based on the quality of this video i assumed you had millions of subscribers.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that. Give it time...lord knows I am working on it... Cheers and thanks for watching
@dennylloydable
3 жыл бұрын
I thought the same :-). Great review/s, you have another subscriber now 👍
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
@@dennylloydable awesome! Thanks for the sub and welcome!!
@tattoobypike
3 жыл бұрын
Yea i couldn’t agree more, he should deserve millions
@drewmurraybooks65
3 жыл бұрын
Great video. I bought the MV7 and I love it. For what I use it for, it's perfect. I stream, and since the pandemic began, I've been teaching college online. Like you say in the video, the MV7 destroys anything else in USB, including the Yeti I had before this. For my purposes, I don't need to invest in all the other gear to go XLR. The software may be limited, but it's been working glitch-free, and there's value in that!
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it is working out for you! Cheers and thanks for watching!
@ee1yd
3 жыл бұрын
almost anything destroys the yeti lol
@MrMorton2u
3 жыл бұрын
Same here. I have a Yeti and this is way better. I don't want to carry a whole studio on the road with me.
@jeromechaim8443
3 жыл бұрын
Instablaster...
@Phober
2 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios can you make mv7 vs rode Nt1a? Since both got the same price
@truthtimetv4575
3 жыл бұрын
this dude just needs to hit the algorythm lottery and he will be on fire. Excellent quality here through and through
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man. I have been flirting with the algorithm so far... Nothing more than hand holding though.
@truthtimetv4575
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios to be totally honest ive seen a few of your results come up in my recommended but i haven't clicked which is the by-product of market saturation but I'm glad i did now. Thanks for the fast reply also.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
No worries! I try to answer all! Good to see my thumbnails are getting it done!
@heetseeker8017
3 жыл бұрын
I agree. Dudes quality exceeds booth junkie and he’s got a great voice u want to listen to as well. His videos seem equal to a channel with a quarter mil subs.
@ungratefulpeasant8085
2 жыл бұрын
I have both the SM7b and the MV7. I like them both for different reasons. The SM7b is great for a home studio setup where your running a 48v booster and some sort of audio interface with a mixer. The MV7 is a great budget option for those that want to sound professional or for a mobile set up without the extra gear.
@AdNoctemMedia
2 жыл бұрын
The MV7 is the first real upgrade I made when I decided to invest a little in the KZitem channel and it was a huge step up from anything else I'd used. Listening to your other comparisons I liked every other mic on XLR better than the MV7 except the Rode. But for the simplicity of a dynamic USB mic with relatively simple software I've found I get much more intuitive results and spend less time leveling and otherwise tweaking audio after recording.
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
Still a fantastic sounding mic on USB...if that's your game...you will do well with it
@Oiantaku
Жыл бұрын
I hear literally no difference between the 2.
@jesusfreak7777
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought the Shure MV7 and totally love it.. It sounds so close to SM7B and yes it doesn't beat it but on sound quality it comes close i say 9 stars out of 10 vs SM7B that is a 10. Btw your voice makes the MV7 run like a Ferrari. 😊👍
@PHYLOgg
3 жыл бұрын
First quality mic acquisition for me. Coming from an Antlion ModMic 4.0! I also ordered the SM7B's windscreen, as that has been noted to basically solve the plosive issue the MV7 suffers from. Also, am I the only one that likes the sound from the USB vs XLR on this mic? I've listened to so many reviews on this mic and the USB just sounds better imo.
@piyushsonone7
Жыл бұрын
I am in love with my new mv7🎉
@silvahman1592
3 жыл бұрын
Best audio review on this mic. Straight forward, and great insights!
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I appreciate it!
@Sajin688
3 жыл бұрын
With the SM7b windscreen on the MV7 it actually makes a good difference because of the thicker end foam, try it out for yourself. Also why not just rotate it to make the buttons easier to access idk why you would complain about that when it's an easy solution.
@SmartByTravel
Жыл бұрын
The box says "Podcast microphone" and it's for people who need a portable setup, have an untreated room et cetera. It is actually very comparable to the SM7b, most people can't get the blind tests correct. So a $250 setup vs a $1000 setup, sure the SM7b is 10% better but also 4x the cost.
@ojames1983
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, I purchased the MV7 based on your feedback. Appreciate it.
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Hope you like it!!
@JeffJasperVO
3 жыл бұрын
The improvement with the RE320 and the Sennheiser is stunning. Thanks for a great comparison!
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching it!
@Alex-ob6qz
3 жыл бұрын
There is two reasons, why I purched my Shure Mv7. The first reason that is Mv7 cost only 60% of Shure SM7B and the other reason is we don't need interface / Mixer. With USB output we can also connect the microphone to other devices as Ipad, Iphone and even more. The sound quality on Shure sm7B maybe 10-15% better then the Shure Mv7, so for me the Sm7B it's not worth. Thanks you so much for Great video. I just got my Shure Mv7 today and I love it.
@veesoho93
2 жыл бұрын
Exciting video! Mv7 sounds exactly like the sm58 to me.. the mv7 sounds muddy to me unless the way you treated it sounds nice
@thespiritualcoffeehouse
3 жыл бұрын
The MV7 works very well for podcasts, if you want to make it sound far better and get rid of the plosives, just pick up a filter for the SM7B. It fits perfect and will get rid of the plosives. I have two MV7s and love them. We have done side by side comparisons and yes, there was a small difference, but it was a not much when considering the cost.
@ulfrinn8783
3 жыл бұрын
you could almost certainly just pack extra foam inside the grill on the podmic though
@thespiritualcoffeehouse
3 жыл бұрын
@@ulfrinn8783 yeah, you probably could, but why do that and risk uneven sound when the the filter for the SM7B is what $12-$14 dollars? That wouldn’t really make sense
@ulfrinn8783
3 жыл бұрын
@@thespiritualcoffeehouse Nah, you're not going to risk anything just by having the foam inside the grill rather than out.
@thespiritualcoffeehouse
3 жыл бұрын
@@ulfrinn8783 I am sure you are right, I just bought them as they were not expensive and I already knew they worked.
@SakuraNatsumiGG
2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered an MV7 as I mainly use a console, it's on offer right now 35% off in bundle deals! I'm getting the boom arm free with it straight from the Shure site :D Nice upgrade from the Blue Yeti.
@Dashup
3 жыл бұрын
I really like the EV RE320
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
I know right? It was the first mic I bought when I was getting into VO work. Its a beast...and not too expensive!
@ARWF1
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios would you recommend the EV or the SM7B for VO work? If so why?
@troymitchel4790
2 жыл бұрын
From what I've seen in other videos is to buy the pop filter from the SM7B and put it on the MV7 and they sound exactly the same.
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
Pop filters do NOT shape sound like that. At best you lose a small...and I mean very small amount of airyness...
@troymitchel4790
2 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios Correction, I meant to say windscreen, not pop filter.
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
@@troymitchel4790 same thing...outside of eq...there isn't any physical thing that will bridge that gap
@Daizlol
3 жыл бұрын
Everybody says SM58 and SM7B. But I really like the E835, I think it sounds similar to the SM58 with a bit more presence. I feel like the SM58 is for people that are more experienced with EQ and the E835 would be a great entry level microphone for pretty much every use.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Not gonna lie...it is hard to find many differences between them. Sennheiser really did produce a great mic...just a shame that the sm58 overshadows it so much
@Daizlol
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios well the SM58 is by far the most famous mic of all time, when you ask the average person what a microphone looks like, they would probably describe the appearance of an SM58 because literally almost everybody uses one for live use. Sennheiser is a great brand that makes goods microphones. The E835 is a good microphone that gets overlooked like you said. Personally if you ask somebody about Sennheiser they would most likely talk about their shotgun microphones because bloggers use the MKH 416, aswell and people like the Booth Junkie. So Sennheiser has their fair share of popularity, just nothing even close to Shure.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
@@Daizlol That MKH 416 is on my list of must get mics...lol...
@StephenCarterStressExpert
3 жыл бұрын
On a price / performance comparison, my vote goes to the EV RE320. It compares nicely with the SM7B at a much lower price. On a price / performance comparison of combination XLR / USB mics, I prefer the Sampson Q2U, the Audio-Technica ATR-2100, and the Audio-Technica AT2005, all costing $100 or less. I own the RE320, the Q2U, and both Audio-Technica mics. I don't hear a $150 difference comparing the MV7 with the other combo mics. The quality difference is negligible to none. For only $50 more, the EV RE320 offers a much better listening experience compared to the MV7 in XLR mode.
@JacobHeldt
2 жыл бұрын
You are so right - it'snot a SM7B -it's a MV7 !!! - now we cleared that up another video please. :)
@JosephDalrymple
9 ай бұрын
To be fair, it's effectively like buying a cheaper XLR with a cheap USB DAC. Because of that, if it's for podcasting/streaming, I'd compare it with cheaper XLR mics. Any XLR mic that you pick up, if it's your first, will be accompanied by the cost of a suitable DAC along with it.
@talkingbuffalo
3 жыл бұрын
I thought the Rode Pod Mic sounded every bit as good as the MV7 and literally at 2.5 times less the price. I also liked the sound of the RE-320 better at being in the ball park of the same price. Great video---my purpose is purely for XLR so this convinced me that this new mic is not a good purchase.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video! And yeah...there is so much more to buy if going XLR... I can personally say the RE320 is amazing...and a great upgrade for a lot of mics
@sbotsford1
3 жыл бұрын
Using a SM58 and appreciate the review. I’ll keep the SM58 for now!
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
That mic is a beast and for most everything is just fine. Really only need to upgrade if you are getting into voice work or for esthetics
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Also...thanks for watching!!
@sbotsford1
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios interestestingly, found great deals on a Scarlett 2i2 and an AT 2020. Love the sound and added gain.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
That at2020 is also a great mic
@hibbasc1
3 жыл бұрын
RE320 sounds amazing albeit doesn’t quite have the low end of the SM7b. The Sennheiser quite impressive also. mV7 sounds In the right side of good - but not spectacular but if Shure made it sound as good as it’s bigger brother it would eat up sales.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Still though. It can be a great mic but different. The sm lineup is all quite similar but different...all are amazing mics...but don't cannibalize sales. I feel like the bullseye was missed here
@OLDM4N-DE
3 жыл бұрын
This is a great review. I bought the MV7 just a week ago, I came from a Rode NTUsb. Recently, my gf's PC was (after a long long time) integrated into the room I am sitting with my PC. Voice stuff while gaming, with a so sensitve microphone like the Rode NTUsb, was impossible with 2 people that close range. Indeed the reason I didnt want to go for the SM7B was the price of it, but not only that, also that I would have to spend another 160 Euro for a Cloudlifter, since appearantly the SM7B needs that much power. I saw a lot of videos with the SM7B with my Interface, the Scarlett 8i6 3rd Gen, and what I got from all those, that its better to get a Cloudlifter for the SM7B. And I admit, i was not willing to put that money together at the time. The MV7 works great, but I agree, from what i Hear in other videos too, its still not the same sound like the SM7B. But i think considering the price is a hundred Euro less, plus I dont need extra gear, its good. If i wouldnt need a Cloudlifter or Fethead (dont like the way it makes the whole thing so much longer, especially if you use the SM7B on a Boom Arm, the Rode PSA1). The fethead would have been cheaper, but it would look like crap. I was thinking about returning the MV7 in the beginning, but whats the point. It still sounds great, but its just not like the SM7B. And if you didnt had one before, you also dont hear the difference that much. You only hear it, if you hear other people using it. Still, i wish the SM7B wouldnt need the extras to really work.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Honestly if you grow in the future, it might interest you to get an SM7B with an interface that can push it. Fetheads and Cloudlifters are always encouraged, but not always necessary...unless you are doing live audio... That is the one sticking point. But there are some interfaces out there that can give you clean boost for the sm7b without the need for either the fethead or cloudlifter. Cheers and thanks for watching.
@OLDM4N-DE
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios Thanks m8. But which interfaces for example would be able to to that without such an extra device ? And if with only a interface, are we talking about Interfaces that are even more expansive than just getting a Fethead or even Cloudlifter ? Because I get a feeling that Interfaces in a whole different price range can probably do that on their own. But then I wouldnt really save money in the end. ;)
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
As your studio setup grows...the objective of saving money is less and less...lol. From entry level to midrange...a cloudlifter or fathead is your best bet
@OLDM4N-DE
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios Is there also a non-pen looking version of the Fethead, that I can use ? The fethead would make the whole thing look redicolous long. Is there no other version of a Fethead, that you can just (like with the Cloudlifter) put a cable on both sides, so I can put the Fethead someplace else than directly behind the mike ?
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
@@OLDM4N-DE Technically you could put a fethead in between two cables. I have never tried it....but yeah...should work just fine
@CrustaceousB
3 жыл бұрын
probably the most honest review of this ive seen so far. Lots of other reviews are out here calling it the "more affordable 7b" but its just not that at all. Im a Metal vocalist and i really need some of those lower frequencies to shine through my bands mix, so the MV7 would just make me sound hollow and lifeless. I record all my vocals with an sm58 and its absolutely more clear than the MV7. I have a feeling a big part of the price range for the MV7 is its looks, and its features. not its sound.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Remember...sometimes when a company sends you a product, while you may be trying to be as honest as possible...you still want them to send you product again. Not saying I wont accept products for review in the future, as I already have with the Stellar X2, but I try to be honest up front with the company about my approach and opinion. That said...I know this product will be ok for some people...in fact...this may just be what some people are looking for...mostly streamers.
@TabsAnDabs
2 жыл бұрын
Your channel is seriously great man, thank you.
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers and thanks for watching! I appreciate it!
@그냥-l7b
3 жыл бұрын
i just do garageband on iPad, so i think its really comfortable to use it without audio interface. its just good cuz its simple.
@BlackHistoryBuffTV
3 жыл бұрын
Great video great set of comparisons. I’m happy with my SM7b and I feel like shure made this so that podcasters would leave the SM7b alone like giving your little brother your old console so he lets you play your new Xbox in peace.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
LOL...that's hilarious...never thought of that...but you may just be right. Look ma...ima podcasterer
@TheEtbetween
2 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios I don’t think so!
@TonyLaPron
3 жыл бұрын
Very good comparison, very pro! Thanks.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony!! Cheers and thanks for watching!
@garyc7291
Жыл бұрын
This was SO helpful! Thank you!
@KC-pu8tx
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent in content, awesome in showmanship, entertaining in sarcasm. Thank you.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Nailed em all!!
@ahadhossain5973
2 жыл бұрын
Moderate Compressor and a good windscreen... That's what is needed to sound it better...
@carlover4239
3 жыл бұрын
The fact that Shure shipped a micro USB device in 2020 is absurd.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
RIGHT?!?! I am glad I am not the only one that cringes when I see this. EVERYTHING SHOULD BE USB C COME ON! PS Thanks for watching...lol
@lenovi4492
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios hey I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction. I am trying to get into content creation on KZitem and wanting to upgrade my microphone, I would like something like the mv7 but I want to explore all my options. Do you think there are any better microphones that are priced at 250 usd and has both usb and xlr. Thanks!
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
@@lenovi4492 With both usb and xlr? No...not really. The MV7 is basically your best bet. Cheers and thanks for watching!
@ulfrinn8783
3 жыл бұрын
Kind of makes you wonder what other hardware they skimped on to make it though, don't it? It's cheaper to use older micro controllers and USB encoders which aren't set up for USB-C which tends to require some newer chips on the PCB. But honestly for $250 I think you're better off with an interface and a dynamic XLR mic in the $100-$150 price range. The Samson Q9U which will be released... eventually, is a USB/XLR studio dynamic with USB-C... I'm interested to see the comparisons with those when they are out.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
@@ulfrinn8783 Yeah, I am really curious about the Q9U as well...
@ardbegthequestion
3 жыл бұрын
I am extremely biased for undisclosed reasons, but that aside, I’d love to offer my 2¢ to an elephant in the room. Honestly in most reviews of any mic, though may have their obvious and less obvious sonic differences, we should really be asking ourselves how big of a deal is it really? When we listen to content, what’s really important? How the amount of upper mids seems .5dB too hot? The compressor set at 3.5:1 instead of 4:1 leaving the voice ever so slightly loose? Especially for the target market for these type of mics, it’s the content that is supreme, the message being conveyed, not the difference most people wouldn’t hear, much less ascribe a high return on your investment. Sure mic choice in music recording can have a much more dramatic influence, given the amount of other mics literally in the mix that need to play nice. But with one or a few talking heads, this isn’t really much of any deal breaker. So at the end of the day, it’s probably really most about what brand you want to identify with or if you want to appear to be in the “in crowd” and what mic sounds best on your own voice for your own monitoring and also nowadays, if on video, what mic is aesthetically pleasing to you. Thanks for the review, end of soapbox.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
I agree somewhat. There are a billion different reasons to choose one mic over another, and honestly, they can be completely legit reasons or ones based on loyalty. My only issue from this video was the marketing of it compared to an SM7B. I love Shure products, and have long recommended them as great gear for any studio, but there seems to be this influx of equipment that has "podcasting" slapped on the side. It is disingenuous to run a marketing campaign like that when most of your buyers cant tell the sonic difference between them. Also, do not discount the issues of a mic that is ill suited to a voice. It can have a massive impact on the appealing nature of the audio. For example (And this is just one of many examples) - The sibilance of a mic can make audio almost painful to listen to for some voices... It really IS important to choose the right mic for you
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
ps...thanks for watching!
@ardbegthequestion
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios - yeah. Agreed it isn’t simply this or that, so many factors. I think too much high end is indeed grating to listen to, especially if a long format. I think that’s the unconscious draw of the darker sound, less fatiguing. Also agree marketing can be annoying. That’s why review videos are great. Get past what the box says and let’s see and hear how it performs. Hopefully people can judge for themselves or at the very least be a bit more informed about what to think about buying for themselves.
@jbkivontop
3 жыл бұрын
I liked just about all of the other mikes over the MV7, the SM58 was about the same. The SM7B was a three steeps over all of them
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
It really is hard to ignore the quality of the sm7b Thanks for watching
@clevern3rd102
3 жыл бұрын
I have a Samson G Track Pro. I picked up the MV7 to see if there is a big difference. I like the design of the MV7 alot better.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
If you use the MV7 for a bit and go back to the Samson, you will notice the quality difference. Cheers, glad you found a mic that suits you!
@indymac7
2 жыл бұрын
I bought the MV7 because of the choice of USB and XLR. Although I'm an extreme fan of the XLR, until I can increase my equipment, I use USB. And...I did like the sound of the Rode over the Shure.
@Riful
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure how often you still check older video comments but I have a few questions related to this mic. Currently I have a BETA 58A but I've recently come across this mic along with always having the SM7B as a thought in the back of my head. I was just wondering do you happen to have any experience with the beta 58a and if so how would you say it compares to the other two and if it would make any sense to upgrade. Mainly using it for general communication, streaming and podcasts. Thanks and great video!
@mauriciozani4655
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for the audio comparisons. Btw, I would stick with the SM58 against the MV7, given I can tweak the audio on Pro Tools, and I don't need the USB.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah...if you dont need the USB that mic is hard to recommend. Cheers and thanks for watching!
@Alex-ob6qz
3 жыл бұрын
If you don't need USB and you already have a Interface / mixer you may get the Shure Beta 87A Supercardioid Condenser. For me the Shure beta 87A is better then Shure sm7B.
@ArnoldBaldeNL
3 жыл бұрын
love the honest and critical review. I saw a bunch: 7-8 also by some of the influencers.... and honestly, lots of prayers for the MV7. lacked the critical side. thanks a lot
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!!
@jkr7117
3 жыл бұрын
No USB-c is a dealbreaker for me. Why is the older connection still being made? Great review. After watching several mic reviews i think i prefer the sound quality of condenser mics. I need to replace my cheap Chinese BM-800.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Condenser mics are awesome...but they do have their own list of challenges. Cheers and thanks for watching!
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Also...if you are interested in moving away from USB...check out my video on the AKG P120
@EngineeringPerspective
2 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful.... and unhelpful at the same time. It shows that the MV7 is a great USB mic, which I am looking for. However, I am also trying to convince myself that I don't "need" the SM7b. The SM7B is so tempting but the cost of all the gear to run it is $$ for a beginner.
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah...not a great beginner mic anyways...for that very reason. I prefer the re320 if you really want that broadcast sound
@GamerToday
Жыл бұрын
I own an sm7b and mv7 but for streaming I use only mv7. Why? With software I can get a similar sound but I double windscreen lol😅 you gotta see how it looks its funny. Does legit fix plosives though. Mv7 allows me a little more mid forward sound than sm7b while maintaing the low ends close enough so it's not as boomy. Plug-ins etc fix its issues but out of the box mic is nice. When in game chat remember this mic has built in dsp...making it the cleanest sound for players playing with you by far. And sounds friendly on your voice when your sick. 1 issue though most don't know is its self noise hum is much worse than sm7b. So if you have an AC on unless you use software to remove it in real time its noisy. It comes like a buzz almost. Also it can't handle loud voices as well as an sm7b so if your a singer who uses a technique with that mic that's close up do not expect it to handle it always. That said music wise vocally mv7 can be a good option if it's all you have but even a blue yeti is a better option for singing. But I also think it's a lot of fun mv7 when it works well how close it can get to an sm7b even for music. The real thing is learning not to being as close to it and understanding its best use cases if singing or streaming or over dubbing. Swap that standard windscreen for sm7b or the thicker version but then you loose the iconic look. Hence why I doubled it 😅 making it look wonky but all my testing shows it resolved the issues with breaths and plosives. Likewise I could have stretched panty hose over the cone under the windscreen tightly and got same result or better. For me it was done as a joke but it legit did work. 😅 but you gotta see how goofy it looks its funny
@DjSophiaRocks
3 жыл бұрын
That was a really great review. Thanks for breaking it down. I hope you have sponsors for products. You just earned yourself a new subscriber! I was looking at the MV7 I’m a dj and not sure what to get. I like the MV7 for the looks 🤷🏽♀️ All the mics sounded about the same to me honestly .
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Those are some kind words! Cheers and I am glad I could help out. Thanks for watching!
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Fyi...only 1 sponsored video so far...im getting there!
@DjSophiaRocks
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios Keep making thorough videos like this and you will be there. It’s hard to find good reviews that break things down! Good luck sir 👍🏽
@АлексейД-щ4г
3 жыл бұрын
Just saying that the Shure MV7 is the killer of all other usb microphones made me go to the store and buy it!!!! Thank you very much!
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help. Enjoy and thanks for watching!
@Masda.X
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, MV7 is the best USB mic right now.
@alexshdvideo
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for testing and posting. I have the SM58 and thinking of SM7B. This Shure MV7 sounds great for a USB mic... and great for a first mic. Compared to my SM58 yeah it’s better... I think for USB the MV7 for beginner podcasting, voice, speaking etc... I think it will be great. Already having a SM58 and want a 10 - 20 year ownership of a voice over mic and possible mild singing... I think the SM7B + cloud lifter or the capsule you have (I missed what it was) would be a long term better answer. Oh short term running through my Roland VT-4 live effects or my Yamaha mixer into computer... so yes I can eat on my own.. but the simplicity of the USB MV7 should not be ignored by anyone who doesn’t already have a $200 mixer.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
If you already have a mixer, I would suggest the RE320 instead. I much prefer the tone of it. Thanks for watching!
@MadChatterYT
3 жыл бұрын
Best unboxing experience! Subbed
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Cheers and thanks for watching!!
@MadChatterYT
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios I have been using the MV7 for a couple months and it's been amazing so far. Your review convinced me to get it
@dmug
3 жыл бұрын
Great vid, better than the other SM7b and MV7 shootout vid I watched. I ordered a MV7 although unsure I'll keep it. I have my SM7b + Clarett all set up my 2019 Mac Pro but boxing up that setup for travel is a non-starter. The Clarrett is bulky, expensive and I'd rather leave it as is and the SM7b is a chonk and I'd be buying an audio interface + cloudlifter. I debated carting an audio interface with my Sennheiser e935 as it does a decent job at less than ideal conditions. I just saw the X2U interface, so I might be packing up the MV7 and picking up the X2U interface, as it's small and works with the small roster of mics I already own.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
I can honestly say that the MV7 actually sounds BETTER through USB. If you are going to buy it...you will get a better sound without an interface. Just some food for thought. Cheers...and thanks for watching!
@jjstevenz
Жыл бұрын
To the contrary, this mic sound very nice in the recording studio. I have samples...
@davidsillars3181
3 жыл бұрын
Mmmm. Yup. I think I liked the Sennheiser better. The market is scrabbling for the guerrilla podcasters so I guess that's where the USB mics are aimed. But for audio books and voice over I don't think it cuts the mustard. Lovely vid as usual. 👍
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah. I did notice a lot of the "influencers" were only testing the mic on USB in comparisons...so I am wondering if that was at the direction of Shure. It has a fuller sound on USB...and is a bit more smooth...which is odd.... But if it isnt future proofed for an XLR workflow...what is the point?
@devincunningham9189
2 жыл бұрын
Mics are 100% subjective, I've used budget mics over high end mics many times in studios based on listening results.
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
Yes...they are subjective...but this is a review process. Reviews are also subjective...but an important device that potential purchasers can use to Guage whether or not a product is viable for them. No one here is arguing your point...but how needless would I be for every review to say that? Opinions of reviewers are a great tool for the above mentioned...as well as a tool for keeping companies honest. No one is saying you NEED to buy a more expensive mic...
@anthonyplata8484
3 жыл бұрын
I was really wanting to be sold on this mic but it's just a nicer looking SM58. This review cemented that I should just save for that SM7B instead.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
You really cant beat the SM7B...except in price I guess...lol Cheers and thanks for watching!
@LWT633
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like the only reason you would get a sm7b is for the “I got the best” .. but honestly the sm7b is not meant for podcasting .. hence why you need to use a cloud lifter .. the sm7 way better guys …
@workingwiththelight3119
2 жыл бұрын
For the price, I would go for sm58.
@collinscassel
2 жыл бұрын
I cannot agree with you more on the USB micro situation. Why did we ever use this let alone why are we still using it? I cannot figure it out. Personally when it comes to USB microphones I prefer good old USBA. Period it’s durable. You’ve got plenty of room to put it. I don’t understand why we would ever switch it. But second to that I agree with you USB-C should be the way to go.
@karlozm
3 жыл бұрын
RE320 sounds fantastic!
@ZachariahConnor
3 жыл бұрын
Oh the RE-320 sounds way brighter than the mv7
@ee1yd
3 жыл бұрын
preferred the 58
@sentsuu
3 жыл бұрын
I feel like if you could real time bring down the 500hz range and bump the 250hz alongside the 3000hz the MV7 would be almost perfect. I hope shure adds proper EQ settings into their app soon.
@goatdiary
3 жыл бұрын
equalizer apo
@deolludhianvi
Жыл бұрын
Sir, I am beginner. I want to record my written poetry professionally. In which my line will go in high tone and will also come in low tone. Tell me such a mic and audio interface. So that I can record and mix later. My room is not sound proof. My total budget is $300. But a shopkeeper told me that you cannot do recording with dynamic mic. Please tell me what should I do. Tell me such a mic and audio interface that I will not regret after buying.
@shamimanohar
2 жыл бұрын
My Shure Mv7 is too quiet. Does anybody have the same issue? If you have any fix for that, please let me know.
@stainpain77
2 жыл бұрын
You just don’t get it, who would not want to do an audio back up recording with the use of two ports? I should have known as soon as you did not know how to rotate it in the harness to utilize the mute and volume controls…
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
Who knew someone's feelings could get hurt on a review where I call it the best usb mic you could buy... Sad
@burhan7260
2 жыл бұрын
hello It would be great if you do a FDUCE SL40 review. There may also be a brief comparison with the MV7.
@NaudVanDalen
3 жыл бұрын
Turns out there's no good reason to spend more than $100 on a microphone because the $100 microphones sounded perfectly fine to me. But can you do screaming tests? Most $100+ or even $50+ microphones sound fine when talking, but when screaming, there has to be a difference with clipping. Or maybe whisper into them to test the background noise.
@hassanmohamed9009
3 жыл бұрын
@ 5:17 u can easily adjust the mic position to make it easier for u to reach those buttons
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah...it was a mild annoyance for the way I want to position my mic
@hassanmohamed9009
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios cuz I just received mines yesterday and I rlly loved it made me feel more professional
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
@@hassanmohamed9009 Glad to hear you like it! Cheers!
@erikseverov7855
3 жыл бұрын
Hello a new subscriber. Awesome video loved the content. Got a question, I was trying to do voice over on my videos like top 10 videos, I was using a Blue Yeti X and I got to say its very hard to master it since so many things can go wrong during recording. Should I sell my Yeti X and buy MV7 for voice over? Thank you for your time.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah...the MV7 will be a lot easier for you to control... Just remember at some point you will need to treat some of the room you are recording in... If you have reverb in any room with a yeti, it will be there with an MV7. That said...check out the video I did a couple weeks ago on treating your room...it might help
@jorgenjohnsson9084
Жыл бұрын
I just get more and more confused the more I research microphone purchases. Microphone for podcasts and possibly VO in the future. At the moment it is between the Shure Mv7 and the Movo VSM-7. Some advice?
@pumicet
Жыл бұрын
Someone ought to make outer shell cases for the SM58 (and other handheld mics) that look like the SM7B or RE20 for streamers on a budget.
@pumicet
Жыл бұрын
Of course they already do that. What was I thinking? kzitem.info/news/bejne/qWyAlqeKamaKe6A
@DarkCornerStudios
Жыл бұрын
There is a video by DSLR Shooter that does it. It's an interesting concept to be honest
@Ringo-yb9ww
3 жыл бұрын
great video!
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And thanks for watching!!
@tvnathreviews
3 жыл бұрын
SM58 and MV7 sounds more less same...
@Myselfsama
3 жыл бұрын
Shure sounds nice! Btw I have a 2 pronged question. I just watched your video on Editing Voice in audition and it was a great tutorial. But.. 1. how would you go about EQing voice lets say in a live setting for podcast/livestream/discord? 2. If you were recording video with rode/lav mic attached to the camera so it is recorded with the footage itself, how does this audio normally get processed? Complete noob here so I appreciate any advice.
@DroneGaming
3 жыл бұрын
For live EQing I would use voice meeter, it is a realtime audio EQer
@Alex-ob6qz
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks you alot for great video.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers and thanks for watching!
@RafaelCruzPodcast
3 жыл бұрын
The RE 320 takes the all-around winner for the price. And it is useful tonrefmcord drums and voice. IMHO
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah...so many people jumped on the 320 sound...so I ended up having to do a comparison video between it and the SM7B...check it out! Also...thanks for watching!
@donaldshong
3 жыл бұрын
Your every point makes sense. Im buying one mv7 after this video. Can I ask what brand and model of webcam are you using? Very vibrant.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Oh that isn't a webcam. That is a Canon T7i with a Tokina 11-16 lens.
@donaldshong
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios So the sound was recorded from the Canon camera? No reverb and very clear.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
@@donaldshong Nope. Audio goes through the microphone and into my Audiofuse Studio and into the computer...or usb when I was testing that. Then I sync it in premiere pro and replace the camera audio with the recorded audio
@donaldshong
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios Thank you very much for your replies!
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
@@donaldshong cheers!!
@threepe0
3 жыл бұрын
I've never broken a micro usb port or cable. I have had to endure about 10000 people whining about it. I'm much more skeptical about the long-term durability of a USB-C connection and port.
@hunterfrederick2731
2 жыл бұрын
Yes! USB micro is so dead in 2020, AND! This mic is more than 200$ where the usb c at?
@Lobooo
2 жыл бұрын
Yoooo! What’s the beat in the intro ???? I need to know. Someone please 😭😭😭
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
Give me a sec...guaranteed I got it from Epidemic Sound - www.epidemicsound.com/referral/t3qjqo
@DarkCornerStudios
2 жыл бұрын
Bah...I have deleted all those older files...sorry man...but there is some awesome music at Epidemic...and you may even run into it there
@productamadeus8745
9 ай бұрын
The MV7 sounds better as a voice over mic. At least on the reviewers voice.
@jastrel
3 жыл бұрын
Handsome microphone, handsome youtuber ;)
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Lol...thanks man...and thanks for watching
@TheBrandonLeeCook
3 жыл бұрын
good job man!
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! And thanks for watching!!
@KevinWayne
Жыл бұрын
Got my SM7B for $250 used. So the price difference ain't that impressive to me 😉
@marshmello9189
2 жыл бұрын
i got a mv7 i kinda want a mv7b do i get one ?
@loublacksail1995
Жыл бұрын
How is the latency on it?
@shanerkerchen
3 жыл бұрын
I used to work for Shure, the capsule in the MV7 is modeled off of a 58. Not an SM7 capsule.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Modeled off...not even the 58. That is frustrating. I don't hate the mic...in fact I can see its place...just damn that marketing can be misconstrued by someone who doesn't know better. Thats kinda dirty
@shanerkerchen
3 жыл бұрын
To add to that the SM prefix is not relevant in this case. The MV is the prefix for their Motiv line (digital mics)
@shanerkerchen
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios In there defense, the reps are out there saying “It’s not an SM7B” When we first found out about it a couple years ago we were very much all “you’re going to put a converter and a headphone amp in an SM7 and pitch it to podcasters, what’s it going to be $600?”
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Fair point...lol
@MikeTarnowVO
3 жыл бұрын
I noticed the plosives are much worse on the mv7 when compared to the sm7b. the the foam screen for the sm7b fit on the mv7?
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Nope...its a pity too. The foam screen on the mv7 is THIN
@FatNorthernBigot
3 жыл бұрын
The SM58 isn't that different from the MV7, and there really isn't that much bass on the MV7. 😳 Bass gives you a voice of authority.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Lol...That is just my voice... That said...yeah...the MV7 doesnt really compliment my voice very well. Cheers and thanks for watching!
@FatNorthernBigot
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios other people appear to have better results, but I'm in the market for a new mic and can't afford £250 for something unflattering. Plus, I've got an array of SM58s from when we all used to gig. (2019). Thanks for the heads up, I'll look a bit further. 👍
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Those sm58s are a great bet to get started if you aren't swimming in money.
@FatNorthernBigot
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios some of them are a battered from gigging, but I might give it a go. Thanks! 😅
@mattlupotsky6416
3 жыл бұрын
This video will help so many people.. each mic will be different for each user depending on your voice. But out of the box to recording hands down the re320 wins.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah...hard to ignore. I need to include that bad boy in more videos
@dulloldfart60
3 жыл бұрын
So for a very fair comparison, what mic/interface combo would you pair up to compete with the MV7 at a similar price? I've done a couple books and a tiny bit of voicework and would like to step up my game from a borrowed Blue Yeti Pro. I was considering the MV7 but am thinking a quality but basic interface and reasonable mic might still be done for under $300.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Scarlett 2i2 and an AKG P120...or blow the bank out and get a P220 or P420 Especially for voice work...a condenser will suit you much better
@dulloldfart60
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios Cool! I'll looik at those now!
@dulloldfart60
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios Actually, that's an interesting recommendation based on how I've poured through your (quite excellent) videos lately. You recently picked the Moto M2 over the Scarlett 2i2, and you specifically mentioned in the P120 - NT2A cpmparison that the P120 would not be suitable for audiobooks. I suspect that is the noise level though, so going to P220 or P420 would clear that hurdle. Thanks again for having an awesome channel! I can't believe you have under 50k subscribers.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
@@dulloldfart60 Thanks! If you are doing books...yeah the P120 is on the edge of too noisy...that said...I would assume you would be doing some noise removal in post. The p220 is better suited for the noise. As for interface...the motu and scarlett are interchangeable...either would be amazing. Over the past couple months it has been tough to find anything from Motu...so if you can...giv'r! As for the 50k...I am working on it... Somedays it is easier than others...lol
@benjiang9789
Жыл бұрын
MV7's sound is very thin. I bought it and am regretting.
@FabricioLopez
3 жыл бұрын
excelente tutorial abrazo y gracias
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
me alegro de poder ayudar! ¡Gracias por ver!
@cyantox
3 жыл бұрын
Which Program do you use to record your audio at 6:10?
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Adobe Audition
@cyantox
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios Ok, I thought so, but I wasn't sure. Thanks very much!
@jazzysher
3 жыл бұрын
What beats that one judging on sound only Now I am thinking of the RE320 , When I was already sold on the MV7...Uggggh
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Personally speaking I LOVE the re320 and would buy it every day compared to the mv7. That said...that is my voice. Best advice I can give you...if you can afford both...order and send back the one you prefer less
@BLiNKBTW
2 жыл бұрын
For only $100 more you can get the sm7b if the mv7 was $100 it would be competitive
@lemonhaus7364
3 жыл бұрын
What about AT2020 ? Would it be rival for MV7 ?
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
That is a different beast. The AT2020 is a condenser mic and will sound quite a bit different. It will be a bit more difficult to control in an untreated setting.
@OfficialRayGonzalez
3 жыл бұрын
For the price, the Sennheiser e835 sounds best.
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Cheers and thanks for watching!
@bean_boon8243
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for an amazing video. I won’t be buying this one because it isn’t the best deal for combo if I wanted to use it for my sax😂
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
Hmmm...a good sax mic...interesting...though I am sure there are better ones on the market...lol
@bean_boon8243
3 жыл бұрын
@@DarkCornerStudios I already have a sax mic (sm57) i meant for another microphone because you can never have to many😂
@DarkCornerStudios
3 жыл бұрын
@@bean_boon8243 it seems my own obsession would agree with you
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