Shure - MV7+

I think both are solid mics. I've used the MV7 but not the Podmic USB. That said, I've been very impressed with Rode's other devices. I would probably give a slight edge to the Podmic USB, but I don't think either one is a bad choice.

I'm an audio engineer with an MV7. It sounds nearly identical to the SM7B when used with an interface. AudioHaze has a solid video on it. Great starter mic.

Agreed. I'm also an audio engineer and while the mv7 is solid as a budget or beginner mic, it lacks the sound that is expected for a professional project. It may sound near identical to the SM7B, but no one is using that for v/o work either.

MV7+, for sure. Even if it doesn't work, you've paid a pittance compared to the other setup. I would be confident that the MV7+ will do something. The thing to check would be the power output of the switcher and the requirements of the MV7+. Powering the mic is where the issue will appear.

Out of those I would recommend to go with MV7. Unless you earn enough money to spend on a SM7B + Cloudlifter. But if you just stream for fun and have no decent income from it, not worth to buy a SM7B for just streaming. But if you have money you just can throw around then go with that, but recommende4d to use a cloudlifter with a SM7B That's how I would recommend from what you posted.

Hello, Je te conseille le shure mv6 ou mv7+, fonction de ton budget (j'ai un mv6 personnellement et j'espère pouvoir l'upgrader par un mv7+ à noël, j'ai besoin de 2 sorties sur mon micro maintenant). La qualité est au top et il est fourni avec un super logiciel, simple à utiliser et hyper pratique (anti bruit de fond et anti bruits parasites, anti pop, possibilité de régler le micro en un clic pour s'adapter a la distance de la bouche).

I personally use the Shure MV7 which is at the upper end of that price range. I've heard good things about the Samson Q9U which is a little bit cheaper.

i currently stream with the am8. my "dream mic" is the shure mv7. but currently, people say i sound fantastic with the am8. this doesn't come without post processing though. i could get the mv7 and out the box, without post processing, my am8 would blow it out the water. i set up background noise filters in OBS, limiters, and other things. i would have to do this with the mv7 too and it would probably sound just a little better than my am8 right now. my point? unless you get a really garbage mic, you can make most sound good. if it's a "tried and true" mic (meaning people have used it for streaming or podcasting and have recommended it), there's videos on youtube showing how to make it sound good or passable through filters.

The Shure MV7 might also be right up your ally (the MV7+ has an LED strip since you seem to like that) and its both USB and XLR. I got one with the intention of "upgrading" to XLR but honestly, the USB is more than good enough and you can do more tweaking with it in software with USB anyway. It's a rather popular mic you'll see even some higher end/more professional setups using these days. (I'm just noticing someone else recommended this as well).

The connector type really has no impact on the audio quality. There are some killer usb mics and some really bad XLR mics. I've done blind tests and no one can conclusively pick out whether a mic is usb or XLR. Since podcasts are generally rendered as mp3s, any subtle differences are mostly lost. My advice is to keep your set up as simple as possible. If you aren't recording in person with others, go with a good usb/XLR mic. The Shure MV7 is my #1 pick. In the budget range, you can my go wrong with the Samson Q2U or the FiFine K688.

Good call with the SM58, it's a solid beginner mic for vocals and it'll still be useful as you level up. For home recording, you'll need an audio interface to connect the mic to your computer and headphones. Something like the MOTU M2, Scarlett Solo, or even the cheaper Behringer UMC series will do the job. If at any point you decide to switch to USB, Audio-Technica AT2020 USB or Shure MV7 are both excellent and more plug-and-play. But with the SM58, you're starting with something versatile that'll last.

If you have the budget for it, DJI Mic Mini is a great wireless option and the battery life is long enough even for long streams (around 11h). For wired options, I use a Shure MV7. Expensive, but works like a charm and people keep saying my voice is amazing. It's not, it's just the mic doing its thing.

If background noise is an issue and you don't have the ability to get the room quieter you generally want to try for a dynamic mic not a condenser. Dynamic USB mics have gotten more popular lately, and some of them are dual mode USB and XLR. You can start by plugging them into USB, and down the road if you want an interface again you can keep using the mic. You didnt give a budget, but examples of dual mode dynamics in different ranges are: Shure MV7+ Rode Podmic USB Edition Samson Q9U Maono PD400X or 200X Fifine K688 (Warmer sound) Fifine Tank 3 (Neutral sound) Feelworld PM1 Then there's USB only Dynamics such as the Beacn mic with great software support, or the Elgato Wave USB mics and XLR interface with their software as well. The Wave USB mics are not dynamics but are well loved. On that note the software support, if any, could also be a big deciding factor as that allows you to tailor the sound before it reaches OBS. Elgato and Beacn are great, even the PD400X has a basic panel. For others that dont have one you could also try Steelseries Sonar, which isn't quite as polished but is free and works with any mic and adds a virtual mixer. (I advise to disable the Moments screen recording though, it seems to add lag to games for some reason.) People also use Voicemeeter but that's more technical to set up.

I use a Sony ZV1M2 vlogging camera as my main camera. For indoors talking direct to camera at a 50-100cm range, about 20-40 inches the sound is as crisp and background nonsense free as a proper podcast mic like the Shure MV7 (the one you see in about 4 out of 5 video podcasts) which has very good noise cancelling, like you can record with children playing outside and an electronic clock ticking. The Sony's built-in mic is pretty good if you like crisp spoken word vocals. The older ZV1(M1) version costs half as much secondhand and does 24-70 zoom as opposed to 18-50. For a basic but very good quality voice recorder you need something that will record as WAV either 44.1kHz 16-bit (CD quality) or 48kHz 24-bit (DVD quality). Most people would use 96kHz for double DVD. When I needed something quickly for 4-channel surround sound and also as a backup. I got a Zoom HN2. You can set it to one mic only for spoken word. I've got an old Olympus LS-PT1 which does amazing superwide stereo but very hissy. The experts tell me this is due to the "pre-amp". You can totally eliminate any such hiss using Audacity or any good editing software. Audacity is free, wahey! The Sony cameras are expensive £350 GBP absolute minimum for ZV1 mark 1. The Zoom H2n cost about £90 as an Amazon return, apparently the standard Amazon US price is $165(!) The ubiquitous Shure MV7 podcast mic was about £250 but they recently released an updated version, so hopefully you could pick up the original at a more reasonable price. Sorry to disappoint with such a stonking array of prices. My advice, get the best you can that will do 96kHz WAV. Don't go for a cheap deal with broken mic/s, screens not working properly, not worth the stress! All the best with your project!

No problem. Just to add some context I realized I forgot: The MV7+ is the version of the MV7X that is USB *and* XLR capable, so you could use it with an interface *or* a USB cable (while the MV7X is cheaper, but requires an interface). The MV7+ is also pretty close in price to the Beacn ($300 instead of $349), but Shure's software is much more limited than Beacn's.

I would still stay away from a condenser mic as they tend to pick up absolutely everything. I love my Shure MV7, but you could always go for the MV7+ if you are feeling fancy. I also have an AT2040 that I really like, and I think that comes in USB as well. Is there any reason you want to stay away from XLR?

Don't get a condenser. Dynamic mics are far better for spoken word and untreated audio environments. Fine 688, Rhode podmic, shure MV7 are a few of my recommendations. Blue yeti, quadcast all that should be avoided.

Agreed. I'm also an audio engineer and while the mv7 is solid as a budget or beginner mic, it lacks the sound that is expected for a professional project. It may sound near identical to the SM7B, but no one is using that for v/o work either.

First... You are smart to invest in a good microphone. Sound quality trumps everything in your production (outside of the content, of course). Second, if you are trying to keep the budget low they you probably want a USB microphone because then you don't need any adapters or to plug into a mixing board. You can even plug in directly to a smartphone and record high-quality sound. For $99 you can get the older version of the Rode PodMic. \~$200 you can do the PodMic that has USB and XLR connectors. I personally use the Shure MV7+. It is excellent.

Shure MV line - MV6 is the cheapest with fewest features. MV7+ is my mic and I love it

I use 3 different mics. The Shure Super 55, MV7, and the Blue bluebird SL. Software, i used to use GarageBand but now use logic pro

Can't go wrong with shure m6 or m7+. I got the latter recently and it's amazing.

The MV7 is awesome

i use the mv7+, get that