Shure MV7
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Shure SM7B
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Category | Features | Shure MV7 | Shure SM7B |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | is dynamic type of microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
has usb connection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has xlr connection | ✓ | ✓ | |
comes with a shock mount | ✗ | ✓ | |
comes with a pop filter | ✓ | ✓ | |
FEATURES | has cardioid pattern | ✓ | ✓ |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 50Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
microphone sensitivity | 1.8mV/Pa | 1.1mV/Pa | |
EXTRAS | can tap to mute | ✓ | ✗ |
headphone output | ✓ | ✗ | |
compatible devices | ✗ | PC. | |
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Shure SM7B being dynamic works relatively simple like a speaker in reverse, inside lines of flux from the magnet is a small coil of wire, that is attached to a diaphragm which moves with the changing sound pressure. The coil converts the movement into an electrical energy that can be recorded.
Both Shure MV7 and Shure SM7B are considered dynamic microphones, these work well in noisy places. A dynamic mic is not as senstive to sounds that are farther than a few feet away, providing you with natural isolation that can save you from undesired acoustics.
Shure MV7 is a USB microphone, such microphones are convenient and easy to use they are also typically affordable, and easy to carry. USB mics are great for making podcasts.
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When you desire a sound for your podcast, choose an XLR mic such as the Shure MV7. However, these mics can be pricey, less convenient to travel with, and require the purchase of an audio interface, they typically produce audio of better quality than USB microphones
The Shure SM7B comes with a shock mount, most condenser mics come with a shock mount, which is circular and uses an elastic suspension that helps reduce vibrations transferred by that could cause audio interference.
Shure SM7B comes with a pop filter, pop filters are a great tool for improving your audio. A pop filter diffuses the pressure of the air coming from certain vocal sounds, e.g., plosives (p sounds),. Thus capturing a cleaner recording without those ear-piercing exaggerations.
Like the Shure SM7B, Shure MV7 also comes with a pop filter, typically condenser microphones don't have built-in pop filters like most dynamic mic.
Shure SM7B uses the cardioid polar pattern, microphones that use this pattern have a wide on-axis receiving area and max rejection at 180° off-axis. To further explain, this pattern is more directional and sensitive to the front of the microphone in the on-axis position, and reduces in sensitivity in the sides and a null point in the rear of the microphone.
Both Shure MV7 and Shure SM7B use the cardioid polar pattern, a 1:1 combination of the Omni and Bidirectional. The combination of the two patterns creates a heart-like pattern when plotted on a 360-degree sphere.
Shure SM7B has its lowest frequency at 50Hz, a mic with a low frequency below 50Hz is good for miking, and toms, or if you're looking for a bass drum mic.
Shure MV7's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Shure MV7 got a lower frequency than the Shure SM7B
The Shure SM7B's upper limiting frequency is 20,000Hz, meaning that sounds at a frequency above 20,000Hz won't be captured. In a perfect world, a microphone's frequency response should be a one-to-one reproduction, however, some vibrations are lost during the process and bits of the information doesn't make it to the final recording.
Shure MV7's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices have equal high frequency
Shure SM7B's sensitivity is measured at 1.1mV/Pa, this tells you what the electrical output of a microphone will be for a given acoustic input. The higher the number, the more sensitive the microphone is.
Shure MV7's sensitivity is 1.8mV/Pa, which implies that
Shure MV7 got a higher sensitivity which means it will "pick up" quieter sounds than the Shure SM7B,
microphone sensitivity is measurement of it's efficiency as a transducer i.e. how good it converts mechanical energy to electrical energy.
The Shure MV7 has the tap-to-mute feature which allows you to quickly mute the microphone by tapping a designated area of the mic's body. This is advantageous during situations when you need to have another conversation say with someone in the room that needs not be transmitted.
Shure MV7 has a headphone output, this feature enables you to directly check on the audio signal captured by the mic in real-time, without any perceptible delay. This is particularly useful in broadcasting, and live performance situations where immediate audio feedback is key.
Shure SM7B is compatible with PC.