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MV7

Podcast Microphone

The Shure Hybrid USB/XLR cardioid microphone, MV7, user guide.

Version: 1.1 (2021-A)

Summary of Contents for MV7

Page 1: ...MV7 Podcast Microphone The Shure Hybrid USB XLR cardioid microphone MV7 user guide Version 1 1 2021 A ...

Page 2: ...des 10 Advanced Mic Settings 10 MV7 Tips 11 Control your Levels 11 Use Lock Mode to Lock In Your Sound 11 Monitor Your Sound 11 Troubleshooting 11 Firmware Update 12 Keep equipment connected during updates 12 System Requirements 12 System Requirements and Compatibility Mac 12 System Requirements and Compatibility Windows 12 System Requirements and Compatibility iOS 12 System Requirements and Compa...

Page 3: ...oice Isolation Technology Highly directional cardioid pattern isolates your voice and removes unwanted background noise Durable Versatile Design Hybrid USB cardioid microphone can be used for digital or analog recording Adjust settings with the intuitive touch panel interface Rugged all metal construction and excellent cartridge protection for outstanding reliability Flexible Sound Control with th...

Page 4: ...Check audio levels and adjust microphone settings Manually adjust microphone gain or select Auto Level Mode for worry free audio setup See the Advanced Mic Set tings topic for information on advanced features Touch Panel Interface Touch Panel LED bar Displays microphone and headphone level The LED color indicates which level is being displayed or adjusted Green Microphone level Orange Headphone le...

Page 5: ...olume controls Settings lock Press and hold both Mute and Monitor Toggle for 2 seconds to lock and unlock settings Exit Auto Level Mode Press and hold Mute for 2 seconds Note Auto Level Mode can only be enabled through the MOTIV Desktop Application The MV7 Microphone The MV7 features a dynamic capsule with a cardioid pattern which uses Voice Isolation Technology to pick up sound directly in front ...

Page 6: ...ing point for your most common MV7 needs Keep in mind that there are many effective ways to mic a voice The closer you can get to the microphone the better but Auto Level Mode really helps to get you sounding your best Experiment to find which mic placement works best for you Near For podcast and voice recording applications Position the MV7 in front of and as close to your face as possible Speak ...

Page 7: ...ource Make additional gain adjustments if necessary Tip Because the MV7 is highly directional ensure that the microphone is directly pointed towards the source If possible ex periment with mic placement to find where it sounds best Make additional gain adjustments as necessary Additional Tips Shure offers educational articles and publications on recording techniques for a variety of instruments an...

Page 8: ... best choices for your audio needs Or se lect MANUAL MODE for full control over the microphone settings Custom Presets Use the drop down to create your own custom presets Mic Mute Use the toggle to mute and unmute your microphone Monitor Mix slider Move the slider to adjust the levels of mic and playback sound sources See Monitor Mix Blend for more information on monitoring Mic Position Select the...

Page 9: ...ain Use the toggle to mute and unmute your microphone Use the slider to control microphone gain Note Some programs can control microphone gain while in Manual mode We recommend locking your mic settings once you have it set the way you d like Monitor Mix slider Move the slider to adjust the levels of mic and playback sound sources See Monitor Mix Blend for more information on monitoring EQ Use the...

Page 10: ... want to clearly hear the original performance EQ Modes Use the equalizer to boost or cut bands of frequencies to improve sound clarity Tap Flat to return to an unchanged equalisation state Mode Characteristics Flat A completely unprocessed signal no equalization settings used High pass High pass filter to reduce proximity effect Presence boost Equalization that emphasizes clarity and fullness Hig...

Page 11: ...ing the correct microphone Check the Monitor Mix blend Move the Monitor Mix slider to the center to hear the audio go ing into the mic and the audio being played back at the same time Audio is distorted Auto Level Mode Select Auto Level Mode to allow the software to control audio settings Near for up close ap plications 1 6 in 2 54 15 cm and Far for a distance of 6 18 inches 15 45 cm Audio is dist...

Page 12: ...rophone is connected to your computer Do not disconnect until the update is complete To access firmware update at a later time tap the three dots About Check for Update Tap the caret icon and if the available firmware package is newer than the current version tap Send to device Contact Shure Service and Repair if you ex perience any issues Keep equipment connected during updates Keep the MOTIV dev...

Page 13: ...lity for information on supportive Android devices Specifications MFi Certified Yes DSP Modes Presets Near Far Dark Natural Bright Transducer Type Dynamic moving coil Polar Pattern Unidirectional Cardioid Output Impedance 314 Ω Frequency Response 20 Hz to 20 000 Hz Adjustable Gain Range 0 to 36 dB Sensitivity 1 kHz open circuit voltage 55 dBV Pa 1 78 mV 47 dBFS Pa Maximum SPL Digital Output 132 dB...

Page 14: ...Requirements Powered through USB or Lightning connector Housing All metal construction Mounting Type 5 8 27 thread mount Net Weight 0 55 kg 1 21 lbs 1 Pa 94 dB SPL At Minimum Gain Flat Mode Bit Depth Sampling Rate 24 48 kHz 24 44 1 kHz 16 48 kHz 16 44 1 kHz Typical Frequency Response 1 2 ...

Page 15: ... together in the cor rect order to ensure that your microphone is secure Each side uses one thin gray spring washer one shiny silver brass wash er two black plastic washers and the yoke and threaded yoke knob Start with the threaded knob flat side down on your tabletop Stack the washers on the threaded knob Place a black plastic washer on the knob Place one side of the yoke on next Then put the se...

Page 16: ...e arm needs to be placed directly onto the stack of washers To ensure that the washers are aligned put a pen through the yoke and washers to make sure that everything is properly centered Leave pen in place Place the second black plastic washer onto the remaining threaded knob Remove the pen Insert the threaded knob and black plastic washer into the stacked washers and tighten both sides to ensure...

Page 17: ...nt to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB 003 du Canada Industry Canada ICES 003 Compliance Label CAN ICES 3 B NMB 3 B This microphone for use with any microphone ...

Page 18: ...d Air iPad mini and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc The trademark iPhone is used in Japan with a license from Aiphone K K Android Compatibility This equipment is compatible with Android devices that support USB Audio Class 2 0 and USB C connectivity Not all Android devices are compatible Android is a trademark of Google Inc ...

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