2024-03-28 17:02:51
“A top-of-the-line dynamic microphone with a built-in preamplifier,
“An ultra-small audio interface that can easily connect XLR microphones to a PC.”
Shure, which boasts over 100 years of history since 1925, has built solid brand recognition as a leading manufacturer of audio equipment. Shure’s new microphone, SM7dB, which we will introduce today, is a dynamic microphone equipped with a built-in active preamplifier. The preamplifier can be turned on/off, and it has a flat and wide frequency range, making it a clean and natural all-rounder microphone.
It has a luxurious and sophisticated design, and Shure Microphone’s unique noise removal function is excellent, and the combination with the MVX2U ultra-mini audio interface, which we will introduce together, is really good, so it is a good option worth considering for beginners (or intermediate users) in personal broadcasting, vocals, or engineering. I think so.
The dedicated software ShurePlus MOTIV is supported on the MOTIV app on a smartphone, on a Windows desktop, or on a Mac, so you can easily and conveniently set up the microphone. It also supports up to 60dB of gain and 48V high-output phantom power. What is the combination of Shure MVX2U and SM7dB? Let’s take a closer look at what kind of synergy will be created below.
▶Shure SM7dB recording wired microphone
The complete components of the Shure SM7dB microphone include the microphone itself, manual, basic windscreen, reinforced windscreen, and one 3/8″ thread adapter.
This microphone is one of the SM series proven by professional artists and engineers. It has a highly durable metal body, dynamic cardioid type, frequency of 50 to 20,000Hz, 150Ω output impedance, and sensitivity of -31dB, 41dB, -59dBV/Pa. It supports a low-cut filter, can use functions such as 18/28dB boost and midrange emphasis, and is equipped with an active preamplifier.
The built-in preamplifier SM7dB includes bass roll-off and presence controls that were also used in previous models, and can be used appropriately for all purposes such as vocals, podcasts, and broadcasting. Thanks to the active preamplifier, it can be adjusted to an appropriate output level without a separate amplifier. You can get .
The cable that runs from the
For simple and aesthetically consistent selection, the 3/8″ thread adapter and XLR terminal are located on the same line and are designed to prevent cable twist even when the angle is adjusted.
Lastly, looking at the rear panel switches, the left side at the top is the bass roll-off switch, and the right side is presence boost. To reduce bass or reduce electronic noise, you can turn the bass roll-off switch down, and for a brighter sound in the midrange frequencies. To hear or improve vocal clarity, simply turn the presence switch up.
Next, there are bypass and preamplifier switches at the bottom. Bypassing the preamplifier allows you to achieve a sound similar to the previous SM7B, and the right switch allows you to adjust the individual preamplifier.
▶Shure MVX2U audio interface
The complete components of the Shure MVX2U audio interface include the manual, the main audio interface, and a USB-C to C type cable. Although the MVX2U has the characteristics of an audio interface, it is a type of single-channel XLR-USB adapter that allows you to easily connect an XLR microphone to a computer, laptop, or smartphone.
The audio interface is similar in size to a cigarette lighter charger, has the Shure logo engraved on the side, and has an XLR input terminal on the front and a USB-C port and 3.5mm out terminal on the back. The overall matte metal material is used, giving it a solid and luxurious feel.
The frequency specification is 20Hz ~ 20,000Hz, the input impedance (@1kHz) is 5.8kΩ, and the maximum input level supports 7dBV. The maximum microphone gain is 0~60dB, and it supplies phantom power of up to 48V, so dynamic microphones such as SM7B can be driven without difficulty.
If you have a separate XLR cable, audio interface, amplifier, etc., you can connect them separately like this, but the MVX2U, an ultra-small audio interface that creates good synergy together, connects to the You can connect it to a smartphone, etc.
The following shows how to connect a microphone using the Shure MVX2U. Since the audio interface is located right on top of the microphone without having to mess around with the I thought it would be a convenient configuration.
▶Detailed specifications
Source: Sure Naver Store
▶Dedicated apps & software
Dedicated software MOTIV can be used on Windows, Mac, and smartphones. You can set microphone position, tone, gain, mute, and monitoring mix according to space. In addition to personal custom, you can also use condenser or dynamic settings for vocal and general sound. You can also set 4 presets according to speech. Of course, it also supports basic equalizer, 150Hz high-pass filter, and compressor level.
*MOTIV download link
The following is a view of MOTIV running on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The microphone is not named separately and is divided into external and internal types. Thanks to the MVX2U, it can also be easily connected to the C type. Although the variety of settings is less than that of a PC and it supports recording quality of up to 16-bit 48kHz, it can also be used with a smartphone. It had the advantage of being able to easily connect and use an XLR dynamic microphone.
▶Voice & Recording
Next, I tried recording the voice by raising the microphone gain to 40dB without touching anything at the initial settings. Previously, I had mainly been using USB condenser microphones and I was able to record a pleasant typing sound without any fan noise coming from the ultra-high-end PC installed.
“In conclusion”
▶Advantages
1. Ultra-mini size audio interface allows easy connection to various devices and is highly portable
2. Intuitive and easy microphone setting support in dedicated software MOTIV
3. Luxurious and sophisticated exterior design
4. Clean and comfortable voice recording without noise
▶Disadvantages
1. The price of the two products together is almost 1 million won. In fact, since it is a product that can be seen as a high-end product, it may be cost-effective to buy an OINF with excellent portability and usability and a high-performance dynamic microphone for less than 1 million won.
This is an overall review. So far, we have looked at Shure’s SM7dB dynamic microphone and MVX2U ultra-mini audio interface. I really liked the fact that there was no need to set up the microphone in a complicated way with the intuitive and convenient UI software, the luxurious and clean exterior design, and the clear and comfortable audio without noise. The voice pickup, etc. seems to give the feeling that it has been a long time since I used a high-end microphone.
Therefore, this product and combination is highly recommended for those who are vocalists or solo content creators who mainly need to do voice masturbation. The more complicated and difficult it is to set up an audio interface or mixer, the more you will be pleased with these two products. .
* This post is a review written following renting a product.
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