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Shure MV7
Photo: Shure, from its spec sheet, p. 1.

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Shure MV7

Cardioid dynamic podcast mic with both an XLR output and a USB (Micro-B) digital output, touch panel and headphone jack

Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−55 dBV/Pa
Max SPL
132 dB SPL
Impedance
314 Ω
Rated range
50 – 16k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the user guide, p. 19. Titled "Typical MV7 Frequency Response"; relative dB. Output (XLR or USB), gain, DSP mode, distance and smoothing are not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the user guide, p. 20. Titled "Typical MV7 Polar Pattern"; two plots, 250 Hz to 1 kHz and 2500 to 6300 Hz; 0° at the bottom, rings every 5 dB labelled -5 to -20 dB, centre -25 dB. Measuring conditions not stated. Approximate reading error up to about 1 dB.

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All specs

From the user guide
Sensitivity−55 dBV/Pa (1.78 mV/Pa), XLR output; 1 kHz, open circuit voltage. "-55 dBV/Pa (1.78 mV), -47 dBFS/Pa"; the spec sheet labels them "XLR Sensitivity" and "USB Sensitivity".p. 18
Sensitivity (digital)−47 dBFS, USB output, 1 kHz, at minimum gain, flat mode. "-47 dBFS/Pa", footnote "At Minimum Gain, Flat Mode".
Max SPL132 dB SPL, USB (digital) output, at minimum gain, flat mode. "Maximum SPL, Digital Output 132 dB SPL"; the spec sheet: "USB Maximum SPL 132 dB SPL". Not stated as the 0 dBFS point (-47 dBFS/Pa would put 0 dBFS at 141 dB SPL).
Output impedance314 ohm, XLR output, at 1 kHz. The spec sheet: "XLR Output Impedance 314 Ω at 1 kHz".
Rated frequency range50 Hz to 16 kHz. "MV7 Frequency Response 50 Hz to 16,000 Hz".
PoweringUSB or Lightning bus power for the USB output; none for the XLR output. Page 4: "No phantom power is required when using the MV7."p. 19
Weight550 g, net. "0.55 kg (1.21 lbs)".
Supplied accessories95A45110 10 ft Micro-B to USB-A cable; 95B38076 10 ft Micro-B to USB-C cable. Furnished accessories.p. 22
Adjustable gain range0 to +36 dBp. 18
DSP modes (presets)Near/Far, Dark/Natural/Bright; EQ flat, high-pass, presence boost, or both; limiter; compressor (light, medium, heavy); Auto Level Mode
Headphone output3.5 mm (1/8")
PolarityPositive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 with respect to pin 3
MFi certifiedYes
Mute switch attenuationYes (touch panel)
Mounting5/8"-27 thread mount on an integrated yokep. 19
Placement (Shure)Near: 1 to 6 inches (2.54 to 15 cm); Far: 6 to 18 inches (15 to 45 cm)p. 8
Touch panel LED levels8 LEDs: -6, -12, -18 (yellow), -24, -30, -39, -48, -90 dB (green)p. 20
Replacement partsAMV7-K-WS black windscreen; AMV7-S-WS silver windscreen; optional AMV-LTG 1 m Lightning cablep. 22
From the spec sheet
ConnectorMicro-B USB and XLR. "Connector Type: Micro-B USB and XLR".p. 1
Dimensions164 × 153.6 × 90.2 mm. "Mic in Yoke: 164 x 153.6 x 90.2 mm H × L x D". The microphone alone: "Length 53.6 mm; Diameter 66.5 mm" as printed.
FinishAll-metal construction; black (MV7-K) or silver (MV7-S)

Documents

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