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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The Shure SM7B being dynamic functions relatively simple like a speaker in reverse, inside a magnetic field 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 signal that can be recorded.
Both Shure MV7 and Shure SM7B are considered dynamic microphones, these work efficiently in noisy stations. A dynamic mic is not as senstive to sounds that are farther than a few feet away, giving you natural isolation that saves you from undesired acoustics.
Shure MV7 is a USB microphone, such microphones are plug and play and easy to use they are also typically affordable, and easy to carry. USB microphones are great for creating podcasts.
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Like the Shure SM7B, the Shure MV7 too is an XLR microphone, this kind of mic doesn’t include the ADC and will have an analog output that is typically balanced on pin 2 and pin 3 of the XLR connector to eliminate noise induced in the cable connecting it to the recording equipment.
The Shure SM7B comes with a shock mount, most condenser microphones come with a shock mount, which is circular and uses an elastic suspension that helps reduce vibrations transferred by handling that can cause audio interference.
Shure SM7B comes with a pop filter, this filter is a great tool for upping your audio. A pop filter diffuses the pressure of the air coming from certain vocal sounds, like, sibilants (s sounds). Thus capturing a cleaner recording without annoying “popping” sounds.
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 microphones.
Shure SM7B uses the cardioid pattern, mics that use this pattern have a wide on-axis pick-up 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, with a decrease in sensitivity in the sides and a zero 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 & Bidirectional. The combination of the two patterns creates a heart-like (cardio) pattern when plotted on a 360-degree sphere.
Shure SM7B has its lowest frequency at 50Hz, a mic that can pick a low frequency below 50Hz is best for snares, and toms, or if you're looking for a bass drum microphone.
Shure MV7's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Shure MV7 got a lower frequency than the Shure SM7B
The Shure SM7B's upper limiting frequency is 20,000Hz, which implies that sounds at a frequency above 20,000Hz won't be captured. In a perfect world, a mic's frequency response would be a one-to-one reproduction, in reality, some vibrations get lost along the way and some of the information never makes it to the output 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 well it converts acoustical energy to electrical energy.
Shure MV7 has the tap-to-mute feature which allows you to quickly mute the microphone by tapping a specific area of the mic's body. This is useful during situations when you want to have another conversation say with someone during a recording session that doesn't need to be recorded.
Shure MV7 includes a headphone output, this feature enables you to directly check on the audio quality captured by the mic in real-time, with no delay. This is useful in broadcasting, and live performance scenarios where immediate audio feedback is key.
The Shure SM7B is compatible with PC.