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MV7i Smart Microphone and Interface MV7i online user guide. Version: 1.1 (2025-A)
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Shure Incorporated Table of Contents LED Behavior MV7i Smart Microphone and Interface Mounting Instructions Update Firmware Troubleshooting Important Safety Instructions for Passive Microphones 3 Firmware Update SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Keep equipment connected during updates General Description System Requirements Features System Requirements and Compatibility: Mac...
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Shure Incorporated MV7i Smart Microphone and Interface Update Firmware For the best experience, keep the firmware on your device up to date. Important Safety Instructions for Passive Microphones SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before using this product, please read and save the enclosed warnings and safety instructions.
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MV7i, then connect the MV7i via USB-C to the device of your choice, and effortlessly manage both channels using the MOTIV Mix Desktop app or MOTIV Mobile app. Capture broadcast-quality sound on both channels and use cutting-edge DSP ™...
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Connect an XLR or ¼" Tip Sleeve (TS)/Tip Ring Sleeve (TRS) input to the MV7i via the combo connector. The MV7i has a USB-C output. Connecting the microphone to a computer, phone, or tablet via USB-C will connect both the MV7i microphone and any other connected input to your computer, phone, or tablet.
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The MV7i can supply phantom power to connected XLR inputs. Note: Phantom power is enabled by default on the MV7i. Phantom power may damage some microphones that don't use it. Refer to the user guide of your connected device to determine if it needs phantom power.
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MV7i remembers the last-used settings for the XLR and ¼" TS/TRS inputs separately so that you can plug in your device and go. When an XLR input is connected, the MV7i will recall the settings from the last time an XLR input was configured. When a ¼"...
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• Mute lock: select the lock icon to lock the MV7i in a muted or unmuted state. When mute lock is on, the MV7i cannot be muted or unmuted by touch and must be unlocked in MOTIV Mix to restore the touch-to-mute function.
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Stereo mode is available for setups that include a ¼" TRS connection. In Stereo mode, the MV7i microphone will route to left and right outputs and the ¼" connection will route left audio to left outputs and right audio to right outputs. When using Stereo mode while an XLR cable is connected to the combo connector, the output will be the same as Mixdown mode.
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MV7i microphone and the connected input. When Mute Lock is enabled on the MV7i microphone or a connected input, that input will not mute or unmute when touching the LED touch panel. Instead, the LED panel will flash red 3 times. Disable Mute Lock in MOTIV Mix to enable touch-to-mute capabilities.
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Touch the panel to unmute, or unmute the microphone from your device. Red ripples from the center on one side: The MV7i microphone or connected input associated with that side of the panel is muted. Touch that side of the panel to unmute, or unmute the microphone or input from your device.
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Check that the digital signal processing (DSP) settings for Auto Level Mode, Real-time Denoiser, Popper strange Stopper, and Smart Gate on the MV7i are disabled in MOTIV Mix. These DSP modes are optimized for when speech applications and may affect the sound of singing or instrumental recordings.
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Keep the Teams audio control panel open during your call. Teams on Set both the input and the output in Teams to the MV7i. Connect headphones to the monitor output on the Mac. MV7i to listen to your Teams call.
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Note: See the MOTIV Mix, MOTIV for iOS and Android, or MOTIV Video product pages for information on supported Android devices. Additional Resources • Shure Knowledge Base FAQs • Training from the Shure Audio Institute • Microphone Techniques for Recording • Houses of Worship Systems Guide •...
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Shure Incorporated 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...
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Shure Incorporated System On-Board DSP AutoLevel Mode with SmartGate, Digital Popper Stopper, Realtime Denoiser, Tone Slider, Reverb, Com pressor, 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″)
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Shure Incorporated Typical Frequency Response Typical Polar Pattern Overall Dimensions MV7i Yoke Assembly The MV7i yoke allows a podcaster to be flexible with mic placement. Loosen the yoke knobs and you can adjust the micro phone in a variety angles. If the microphone becomes detached from the yoke, these are the steps to put it 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. 17/21...
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Place the flat silver washer and then the thin spring washer on the threaded knob. Using your finger to hold the screw assembly in place, slide the MV7i onto the threaded screw and turn the knob to keep washers in place.
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Rules. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's instruction manual, may cause interference with radio and television reception. Notice: The FCC regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Incorporated could void your authority to operate this equipment.
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Shure Incorporated Canada, ISED Notice Notice: The Industry Canada regulations provide that changes or modifications not expressly approved by Shure Inc. could void your authority to operate this equipment. This microphone for use with any microphone stand with a 5/8" threaded adapter.
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REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization of Chemicals) is the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) chemical substances regulatory framework. Information on substances of very high concern contained in Shure products in a concentration above 0.1% weight over weight (w/w) is available upon request.
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