Shure MV7i Smart Microphone & Interface

About: Shure MV7i Smart Microphone & Interface

Step into a new era of recording with the Shure MV7i Smart Microphone & Interface. The first-of-its-kind USB microphone, complete with a built-in audio interface, it simplifies two-channel recording on computers, tablets, and smartphones. Connect any XLR mic or instrument via the Combo XLR & ¼” input you’ll no longer need an external audio interface in your signal path. Manage recordings effortlessly with the MOTIV apps. Enjoy broadcast-quality sound with advanced DSP features. The sleek, all-metal design and adjustable yoke make it perfect for creators seeking simplicity and professional-grade performance.

Plug in to the Power of 2. Take your content creation to the next level with fewer pieces of gear.

• Auto Level Mode with SmartGate: Dynamically adjusts mic gain based on proximity, speech volume, and room acoustics, ensuring clear, uninterrupted recordings.
• Versatile Connectivity: Connect a dynamic or condenser mic via XLR or instrument via ¼” TS or TRS. Enjoy 24-bit/48kHz digital audio with onboard DSP, plus +60dB gain and 48v Phantom Power.
• Compatibility: Works with Mac, Windows, Apple, and Android devices via USB-C. MFi certified for iPhone and iPad.
• Shure's Voice Isolation & Advanced DSP Features: Enhances both the mic itself and any connected XLR mic with Voice Isolation Technology, Real-Time Denoiser, Digital Popper Stopper, and Adjustable Reverb for broadcast-quality audio.
• Customizable LED Touch Panel: A 36-bit color-adjustable LED touch panel can be personalized via the MOTIV Mix app to display live meter, pulsing, or solid modes. Configure it to show the status of both Microphone and Input channel in split or combined mode.
• Instant Mute Access: Instantly mute each channel by tapping on the LED panel, with a RED animation indicating the mute status.
• Real-Time Monitoring: Monitor audio from both the Microphone and Input in real-time via the built-in 3.5mm jack.
• Flexible Recording Modes: Offers Mixdown Mode to merge audio into one mono track by default, Multi-track Mode for two separate mono tracks, and Stereo Mode to preserve stereo audio from your input combined with your mic recording.
• Tailored Sound and Easy Mixing: Configure DSP features, tailor sound signature, and mix two channels seamlessly via the MOTIV Mix & MOTIV Mobile Apps.

The built-in audio interface of the MV7i Smart Microphone & Interface simplifies your audio signal path, elevating your content-creation setup with seamless 2-channel audio recording on computers, tablets, or smartphones.

How It Works

Connect the MV7i to your computer, tablet, or smartphone via USB-C to enable effortless two-channel audio recording. Plug in an XLR mic or instrument into the Combo XLR & ¼” input and manage both channels with the MOTIV Mix Desktop or Mobile app. Advanced DSP features like Auto Level Mode with SmartGate, Real-time Denoiser, and Digital Popper Stopper ensure consistent, high-quality recordings for both the MV7i and any connected XLR mic.

Quality that’s in the Details

• A sleek, all-metal design with an adjustable yoke that is durable and easy to position for any recording setup.
• Experience broadcast-quality sound with a directional dynamic element, Voice Isolation Technology, and Shure’s advanced DSP features to eliminate background noise.
• Connect any XLR microphone or ¼” instrument input for dual-channel recording via the built-in interface, offering +60dB gain and 48v Phantom Power for both dynamic and condenser mics.
• Benefit from software support with the MOTIV Mix desktop app and MOTIV mobile apps for easy DSP and sound signature configurations.

Why It's Better

• Your signal path, simplified: The MV7i is the world's first dynamic USB microphone with a built-in XLR & 1/4" interface, removing the need for an external audio interface and streamlining your recording setup.
• Create more, edit less: Focus more on creating with advanced DSP features and dual-channel recording that minimize the need for editing. Ideal for podcasters, home-recording musicians and content creators working in less-than-ideal acoustic environments.
• Record 2 channels on desktop, tablet or smartphone: Plug any mic into the back of the MV7i, connect it to your laptop or smartphone and you are ready to go. Hear yourself and your guest in real time.

System Requirements and Compatibility

MV7i works with MOTIV Mix desktop app on Windows 10 and higher / Mac OS 12 and higher, requires minimum 8 GB of RAM, 20% or more hard disk space.

• Mac
  • MacOS 12 and higher
  • Minimum 8 GB of RAM
  • Minimum 20% of hard disk space
• Windows
  • Windows 10 and higher
  • Minimum 8 GB of RAM
  • Minimum 20% of hard disk space

MV7i works with MOTIV Audio & Video apps on iOS 16 and higher / Android OS 12 and higher.

• iOS
  • iOS: iOS 16 and higher (USB-C devices only)
• Android
  • Android 12.0 and higher
    • NOTE: Check the MOTIV Mix app or MOTIV mobile apps for the latest information on system requirements and compatibility.

Specifications

• Microphone
  • Transducer Type: Dynamic (moving coil)
  • Polar Pattern: Unidirectional (Cardioid)
  • Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 16,000 Hz
  • USB-C Maximum SPL: 128 dB SPL [2]
  • Sensitivity (@ 1 kHz, open circuit voltage with USB-C connection): -33 dBV/Pa [1][2]
  • Adjustable Gain Range: 0 to +36 dB
  • Digital Noise Floor
    • 20 Hz to 20 kHz, A-weighted
    • -118 dBFS (with Auto Level Mode and Real Time Denoiser enabled)
      • [1] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL
      • [2] At Minimum Gain
• Input (XLR or 1/4")
  • Supported Types: XLR and 1/4" Tip Sleeve (TS), ¼" Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS)
  • Input Impedance
    • XLR: 5.8 kΩ
    • ¼" TRS: 1 MΩ
  • Adjustable Gain Range
    • Mixdown and Multi-track modes: 0 to +60 dB
    • Stereo mode: 0 to +40 dB
  • Maximum Input Level
    • XLR: -14 dBV
    • ¼": 7 dBV
  • Digital Noise Floor
    • XLR: -118 dBFS (with Auto Level Mode and Real Time Denoiser enabled)
    • ¼": -97 dBFS (at 10 dB gain)
  • Phantom Power: Yes (+48 V DC)
• System
  • On-Board DSP: Auto-Level Mode with SmartGate, Digital Popper Stopper, Real-time Denoiser, Tone Slider, Reverb, Compressor, Limiter, High-Pass Filter
  • USB Host Requirements: USB Audio Class 2 (UAC2), Powered through USB-C bus power (USB 2.0 or higher)
  • A/D Converter: 24-bit, 48 kHz (16-bit, 44.1 kHz support for iOS)
  • Headphone Output: 3.5 mm (1/8″)
  • Connector Type: USB-C port
  • Mounting Type: 5/8" - 27 thread mount
  • Housing: Diecast aluminum
  • Net Weight: 567 g (1.25 lbs)
  • Dimensions (HxLxD): 6.5 x 8.2 x 3.6 in (164 x 207 x 90mm)
    • (when mic and yoke assembly are 90 degrees to one another, measured from surface to top of mic)

What's in the Box

• 1x MV7i
• 1x USB-C to USB-C cable (3m)
• 1x Quick Start Guide