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ShureMV7 / MV7+

microphone

New retail price (MSRP)

$249

Used market: $185

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Specifications

4 of 10 values have a recorded source
Built-in converter
24-bit, 48 kHz, +36 dB·
Connectors
USB-C · XLR 3-Pin Male · 3.5mm Headphone Output·
Built-in converter
yes·
Transducer
Dynamic Moving Coil·
Sensitivity
-55✓
Output impedance
314✓
Phantom power required
no✓
Connection
Hybrid-USB-XLR✓
Release year
2020·
Indexable Locales
en·

Expert Audio Engineering Commentary

Tonal profile

Optimized voice isolation dynamic element with DSP Auto-Level Mode via MOTIV desktop/mobile app.

Gain staging

In USB mode, internal DSP controls gain. In XLR mode, sensitivity is higher than SM7B (-55dBV vs -59dBV), allowing use with standard interfaces without a Cloudlifter.

Setups using this gear

Shure MV7 on a Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen over XLR: does it need a booster?

Verified secondary market price recorded in 2026.