Shure MV7i Smart Microphone

Overview
Shure MV7i Smart Microphone & Interface is a USB microphone with a built-in audio interface, allowing for easy two-channel recording on computers, tablets, and smartphones. It features a Combo XLR & ¼” input for connecting XLR mics or instruments. The MOTIV app helps manage recordings with advanced DSP features for broadcast-quality sound. The sleek all-metal design and adjustable yoke make it ideal for creators looking for simplicity and professional-grade performance.

Compatibility includes working with MOTIV Mix desktop app on Windows 10 and Mac OS 12 or higher, as well as MOTIV Audio & Video apps on iOS 16 and Android OS 12. The microphone offers Auto Level Mode with SmartGate for clear recordings, versatile connectivity options, and Shures Voice Isolation & Advanced DSP Features. Customisable LED touch panel, instant mute access, real-time monitoring, and flexible recording modes make the MV7i Smart Microphone & Interface a powerful tool for content creators seeking high-quality audio recording.

Summary
Connectivity:
USB-C
XLR
Direction: Cardoid
Microphone Type: Dynamic
Phantom Power: 48
Included in box
1x MV7i Black
1x USB-C to USB-C cable
1x Quick Start Guide

About the Shure MV7i Smart Microphone
Step into a new recording era with the Shure MV7i Smart Microphone & Interface. This is 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 app. 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.

Compatibility

MV7i works with the MOTIV Mix™ desktop app on Windows 10 and Mac OS 12 or higher. It requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM and 20% or more hard disk space.
MV7i works with MOTIV Audio & Video apps on iOS 16 and higher / Android OS 12 and higher
For MOTIV Mix desktop app, MOTIV Audio mobile app, & MOTIV Video mobile app compatibility requirements, please check their respective product pages.
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For additional resources, please visit Shure Support.

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 aluminium
Net Weight 567 g (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions
Measured from surface to top of mic (when mic and yoke assembly are 90 degrees to one another) 164 mm H x 207 mm L x 90 mm D
Cable Includes one (1) 3m USB-C to USB-C cable
Software Compatibility MOTIV Mix Desktop App, MOTIV Audio iOS and Android Apps
Bit Depth / Sampling Rate
24 48 kHz
16* 44.1 kHz* (
*iOS only

Plug into 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: This feature enhances the mic and any connected XLR mic with Voice Isolation Technology, Real-Time Denoiser, Digital Popper Stopper™, and Adjustable Reverb for broadcast-quality audio.
Customisable LED Touch Panel: A 36-bit colour-adjustable LED touch panel can be personalised via the MOTIV Mix app to display live meters, pulsing, or solid modes. Configure it to show the Microphone and Input channel status 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 MV7i Smart Microphone & Interface’s built-in audio interface simplifies the audio signal path, elevating your content-creation setup with seamless 2-channel audio recording on computers, tablets, or smartphones.