Best Microphone for Podcasting & Live Streaming (Shure SM7B vs SM7dB vs MV7x Review)

In this review, Omar goes over the best microphone options for podcasts and live streams.

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1:30 Similarities
1:59 Differences
5:01 Technicalities

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[ThinkMediaTV]

Which of these mics did you like the most? Let us know below! ⬇

[ewudtwh]

Been in broadcast media 30 years. The Shure MV& works great for podcasting. If you are doing voice overs think of upgrading to the SM7B

[mikemurphy]

I had an opportunity to test both side by side. In my opinion, the SM7B is definately better. Not that the MV7 is bad, it is sounds good. Just not quite as good as the SM7B.

[joe.a]

Am I the only person that heard white noise with the Shure Sm7db?

[SomethingMobile]

SM58 with pop filter. Sounds really good as well. You will want to use a cloud lifter though, and must use 48hz phantom power. Thanks for the video Think Team.

[AJGamingUK]

I recommend the MV7 as I was able to pick one up for £70 second hand, hardly used, and sounds fantastic.

[Mssebn]

I’m really glad you posted this video, I’m going to look at all three mics just to look at the quality and see what the difference between variance in sound is. I don’t require much. This is right on time. I would have liked it if you could have shown the stands but I got it, thanks so much.

[talkandeattv]

omar never disappoints, I've been waiting on an updated Shure video

[MarcellJjr]

MV7x works for me and straight to the point!

[retrogemcollector]

Sadly I have to disagree with your statement on the necessity of a booster for the old SM7B. The majority of the new interface released in 2023 had above the 65db of gain. That statement of “you need a cloud lifter “ is a thing of the past.

[talkandeattv]

one thing no-one ever does is link the floor standing tripods to hold these heavy microphones PLEASE LNK ONE

[MitchSmooveGamesAndSports]

I haven’t tried any of the other mics, but I just received the SM7dB, and I love it. I haven’t really messed with the pre amp cause I just hooked it up.

[DougGrinbergs]

Trying to stay current on mic options so I can suggest YouTubers or, more often, their interview guests, get better gear to sound better

[DougGrinbergs]

3:38 $50 FEThead option to popular Cloudlifter 6:48 $130 Shure MVX2U XLR->USB adapter

[sekhniashvili]

Actually there is small background noise in your video while using SM7dB and MV7X. Is that normal? I don't hear that noise while using SM7B.

[MichaelWrandoms]

I got myself a Shure Beta 58A with an A58WS wind shield and an A55M mount. And since I did, I never again thought about the SM7B. It has a too big wind shield (because only the bigger one that comes in the SM7B‘ box is the only one that really works. It is too expensive, though I don’t agree with the notion, that a Fethead or Cloudlifter is always needed, unless one chooses the wrong audio interface. It’s also weighs way less, which makes it usable with a lot of microphone stands, that wouldn’t be able to hold the heavy SM7B. Also, the Beta 58A has less self noise than the SM7B and requires so little gain, that most audio interfaces will be able to drive it on a reasonable distance. As for the MV7: it pretty much needs either pristine microphone technique or the bigger wind shield of the SM7B, which makes it just as big.

[installationartpodcast]

I think in this video, listening from my computer speakers, there is a clear difference between the MV7 and the other two. SM7 mics sound more warm and clean, radio quality.

[Elcamionerogeek]

Hello, could you give me the purchase link for the cable or accessory that comes out in the minute 00:52?

[YertaPain]

This is a very informative video! Quick question however, so the SM7dB has the built in preamp, so does that mean it hooks up via USB? I would like to use it for streaming and videos but I would like to know what else I will need to buy in order to use the mic. Ive been thinking about going all out on a new Mic so I appreciate this video!

[techbyfinne]

I’m using the Røde Procaster. High quality microphone for a good price :)