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The Shure MV7 is a professional-quality USB dynamic microphone, ideal for close mic applications that require vocal intelligibility with a balanced tone. The attractive and durable all-metal design features an adjustable yoke that can be mounted onto a variety of microphone stands for flexible placement options. A touch panel user interface provides control of microphone gain, headphone level, monitor mix blend and muting.
Convenient Plug-and-Play Operation
Compatible with Windows and Mac computers. Also compatible with iOS and Android devices with applicable cables. (Cables not provided.)
Note: See https://www.shure.com/MOTIVcompatibility for information on recommended Android devices.
Voice Isolation Technology
Highly directional cardioid pattern isolates your voice and removes unwanted background noise
Durable, Versatile Design
Flexible Sound Control with the ShurePlus MOTIV™ Desktop Application
The MOTIV Desktop Application offers control over microphone settings and includes the following additional features:
Touch Panel
Adjust monitor mix: Press and hold Monitor Toggle for 2 seconds to access monitor mix controls. Swipe left to hear more mic audio (green) or swipe right to hear more playback audio (orange). Press and hold Monitor Toggle to return to separate microphone and headphone volume 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.
Live meters: Turn your Touch Panel LEDs into a visual volume meter for easy monitoring. If are using Manual mode and notice the level reaches the input meter peak, switch to Auto Level or lower the mic gain.
Night mode: Select the Night mode to lower the brightness of the Touch Panel LEDs from a bright display (Normal) to less bright (Dim). The Night mode display option is ideal for discreet recording in low-light situations.
Access the Live meters and Night mode toggles by going to Settings > LED Behavior in the MOTIV app settings tab.
Note: For information on dB values related to the Touch Panel slider, see the Touch Panel Values table in the Specifications appendix.
The MV7 features a dynamic capsule with a cardioid pattern, which uses Voice Isolation Technology to pick up sound directly in front of the microphone.
The MV7 microphone comes equipped with a 5/8"-27 threaded mount, the thread size most commonly found on microphone stands. This mount can be used with a microphone stand or hung from a boom. Some stands may require an adapter, which is not provided.
Note: Be very careful not to unloosen the screws all the way.
To easily flip the microphone orientation, loosen the screws and rotate 180 degrees.
The windscreen offers maximum protection from plosives and creates a warmer, more intimate sound for speech applications, like podcasting and gaming.
Use the following suggestions as a great starting 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.
For podcast and voice recording applications. Position the MV7 in front of and as close to your face as possible. Speak directly into the mic, 1-6 inches (2.54 - 15 cm) away for a more intimate voice sound with maximum rejection of off-axis sounds. Speaking closer to the microphone results in more bass response, similar to voices on a radio broadcast. Make additional gain adjustments if necessary.
Ideal when the sound source is further from the microphone, like in gaming when the person needs to be closer to the screen or gaming console. Aim the microphone directly at the sound source. Place the microphone 6 to 18 inches (15 to 45 cm) away from the sound source. 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, experiment with mic placement to find where it sounds best. Make additional gain adjustments as necessary.
Shure offers educational articles and publications on recording techniques for a variety of instruments and applications. Visit Shure Educational Articles for more information.
Use the Shure MOTIV desktop app to quickly adjust microphone settings. The device stores the most recently used settings for quick setup.
Use the monitor mix slider to adjust how much of each source you can hear. For best results, start monitoring at the midpoint and adjust.
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). |
![]() Highpass | High-pass filter to reduce proximity effect. |
![]() Presence boost | Equalization that emphasizes clarity and fullness. |
![]() Highpass presence boost | Combination high-pass filter and presence boost to improve definition and focus on clarity |
Fine-tune your sound with limiter, compression, and equalizer settings.
Limiter
Toggle the limiter on or off to prevent distortion from volume peaks in your recording.
Compressor
Choose no compression, or select light, medium or heavy compression to control volume when your sound source is dynamic. Quiet signals are boosted and loud signals are lowered, resulting in a denser, louder sound.
To ensure consistent volume levels, keep the microphone as close to your face as possible.
When you've tested your audio and have found the settings that sound great, press and hold both Mute and Monitor Toggle for 2 seconds to lock and prevent accidental adjustment and ensure that your audio remains consistent.
To hear your audio, plug headphones into the headphone output on your MOTIV device.
Issue | Solution |
Microphone is plugged in, but not detected. | Unplug and reconnect the cable so that the app recognizes the microphone. You'll know that the connection is made when you see the desktop application display the correct microphone settings. |
You hear no audio even though the desktop appli cation is displaying the correct microphone. | Check the Monitor Mix blend. Move the Monitor Mix slider to the center to hear the audio going 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 applications (1-6 in. / 2.54-15 cm) and Far for a distance of 6-18 inches. (15-45 cm) |
Audio is distorted (Manual Mode) | Audio distortion usually comes from overloading the microphone which causes clipping. Lower your mic gain for the best sound recording. |
Headphone LED flashes. Audio sounds higher or lower pitch than normal. | Your microphone and computer have a sample rate mismatch. To adjust your computer sample rate settings, go to the Shure FAQ topic for information on correcting sample rate mismatch. Note: Windows update 10 v2004 (April 2020) solves this problem. |
Microphone has become detached from the yoke. | See the MV7 Yoke Assembly topic for step by step instructions for re-assembling your yoke and assorted washers. Correct washer assembly is crucial to ensure that your microphone is securely in place. |
Miscellaneous issues | It may be useful to reset the app to restore functionality. Perform a hard reset by unplugging and re-plugging the microphone. |
General troubleshooting | Quit and re-start the app. Reboot the computer. Check for firmware update. Tap the three dots in the top right corner and select About MOTIV > Check for Update |
Note: Contact Shure Service and Repair if you continue to experience any issues.
Take advantage of additional features and design enhancements by updating the firmware on your MOTIV Desktop Application when prompted. A notification will appear when a firmware update is available. You have the option to download the update immediately or at a later time.
Tip: For best results, before updating the application, make sure that the microphone 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 experience any issues.
Keep the MOTIV device connected to your mobile device when updating to ensure that there are no update issues.
Note: iPad Pro (USB-C) is not supported.
Will work with any Android device that has:
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
Note: See https://www.shure.com/MOTIVcompatibility for information on supportive Android devices.
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
50 Hz to 16,000 Hz
Adjustable Gain Range
0 to +36 dB
Sensitivity
(@ 1 kHz, open circuit voltage)
-55 dBV/Pa [1] (1.78 mV), -47 dBFS/Pa [1] [2]
Maximum SPL, Digital Output
132 dB SPL [2]
Headphone Output
3.5 mm (1/8')
Polarity
Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
Mute Switch Attenuation
Yes
Limiter
Yes
Compressor
Yes
Power 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] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL
[2] 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
Typical Polar Pattern
Overall Dimensions
Slider LED | Color | dB Value |
8 | Yellow | -6 dB |
7 | Yellow | -12 dB |
6 | Yellow | -18 dB |
5 | Green | -24 dB |
4 | Green | -30 dB |
3 | Green | -39 dB |
2 | Green | -48 dB |
1 | Green | -90 dB |
The MV7 yoke allows a podcaster to be flexible with mic placement. Loosen the yoke knobs and you can adjust the microphone in a variety angles. If the microphone becomes detached from the yoke, these are the steps to put it together in the correct order to ensure that your microphone is secure. Each side uses one thin gray spring washer, one shiny silver brass washer, two black plastic washers and the yoke and threaded yoke knob.
10 foot Micro-B to USB-A cable | 95A45110 |
10 foot Micro-B to USB-C cable | 95B38076 |
Black Windscreen | AMV7-K-WS |
Silver Windscreen | AMV7-S-WS |
1 m Lightning cable | AMV-LTG |
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance Label: CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
This microphone for use with any microphone stand with a 5/8" threaded adapter.
Note: Testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The use of other than shielded (screened) cable types may degrade EMC performance.
This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking.
The CE Declaration of Conformity can be obtained from: www.shure.com/europe/compliance
Authorized European representative:
Shure Europe GmbH
Global Compliance
Jakob-Dieffenbacher-Str. 12
75031 Eppingen, Germany
Phone: +49-7262-92 49 0
Email: info@shure.de
www.shure.com
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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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