Shure MOTIV MV7i Smart Mic and Interface Overview
Dynamic USB-C microphone with a built-in audio interface.
Compatibility with Desktop, Tablet & Smartphone via USB-C Output
Take your content creation to the next level with fewer pieces of gear. Elevate your setup for 2-channel audio recording with the MV7i, a dynamic USB-C microphone with a built-in audio interface. Ideal for podcasters and home-recording musicians, it features a Combo XLR and 1/4” input for an additional microphone or instrument of your choice. You can now effortlessly record 2 channels of audio via USB-C to your computer, tablet or smartphone with the intuitive MOTIV MixTM desktop app or MOTIV mobile apps - no additional audio interface needed.
Encased in a sleek, all-metal design with an adjustable yoke, the MV7i streamlines your audio setup by delivering superior sound quality with minimal cabling. This robust feature set makes it the ultimate tool for content creators, podcasters, and home-recording musicians.
- Auto Level Mode dynamically adjusts mic gain in accordance with your proximity to the mic, your speech volume, and room acoustics. Activated by default, SmartGateTM seamlessly reduces volume on a silent channel, eliminating crosstalk and ensuring clear, uninterrupted dual-channel recordings.
- The microphone contains a combo XLR & 1⁄4” input, serving as an audio interface to connect an additional microphone (via XLR) or a musical instrument (via 1⁄4” TS or TRS). It offers +60dB gain, and 48v Phantom Power that supports most dynamic and condenser XLR microphones. Experience digital audio output up to 24-bit and 48kHz with onboard DSP for any XLR input.
- The MV7i is compatible with Desktop and Laptops with Mac and Windows OS, as well as selected Apple and AndroidTM mobile devices that have a USB-C port. It is also MFi certified for iPhone and iPad, ensuring seamless integration and performance across various devices.
- The MV7i comes with a suite of advanced DSP features, which are applicable to both the MV7i and any XLR microphone you connect. Create broadcast-qual- ity audio content with minimal post-production. Real-Time Denoiser actively eliminates ambient noise, Digital Popper StopperTM removes harsh plosive sounds, and Adjustable Reverb offers three settings (Plate, Hall, Studio) for added depth and richness in vocal and instrument recordings.
- The MV7i features a 36-bit color-adjustable LED panel, which can be personalized using the MOTIV Mix desktop app to display live meter, pulsing, or solid modes. The LED display can function in split mode to show the status of both the Microphone and Input channels separately, or in combined mode when the MV7i operates independently.
- The MV7i provides immediate mute access for each channel, indicated by a RED animation on the touch panel. This allows you to quietly and efficiently mute either the Microphone or Input channel without interrupting your workflow, giving you complete control over your audio settings.
- Monitor the audio from both the Microphone and the Input without delay using the built-in 3.5mm headphone jack. This ensures that you hear exactly what is being recorded in real-time, enabling precise adjustments and creating a seamless recording or streaming experience.
- Choose your preferred audio output mode within MOTIV Apps.. Mixdown Mode merges microphone and mono input audio into one mono track. Multi-Track Mode creates two separate mono audio tracks, ideal for podcasts or dual recording of vocals and instruments. Stereo Mode combines microphone and input stereo audio into a single stereo track, perfect for voiceovers with stereo background.
- Configure all DSP features and tailor the sound signature of the Microphone and the Input through the MOTIV Mix Desktop or MOTIV Mobile apps. The MOTIV apps also allow for future firmware updates, expanding the MV7i’s features and functionality as technology advances.
- Windows 10 and higher, minimum 8 GB of RAM, 20% or more hard disk space.
- MacOS 12 and higher, 8 GB of RAM, 20% or more hard disk space.
- iOS 16 and higher (USB-C devices only)
- Android 12 and higher
- On-Board DSP: Auto Level Mode with SmartGate, Digital Popper Stopper, Real-time Denoiser, Tone Slider, Reverb, Compressor, Limiter, High-Pass Filter
- USB Host Requirements: USB Audio Class 2 (UAC2), Powered through USB Bus Power (USB 2.0 or higher)
- A/D Converter: 24-bit, 48kHz (16-bit, 44.1kHz support for iOS)
- Headphone Output: 3.5 mm (1/8")
- Connector Type: USB-C port
- Stand Mount Type: 5/8"-27 thread mount
- Housing: Diecast aluminium
- Net Weight: 567g (1.25 lbs)
- Dimensions: Microphone Length: 169.5mm Microphone Diameter: 90mm (in yoke, incl. knurled knobs) Mic in Yoke: 164mm H x 207mm L x 90mm D (H = mic and yoke assembly 90-degrees to one another, measured from table to top of the mic)
- Accessory Cable: Includes one (1) 3m USB-C to USB-C cable
- Software Compatibility: MOTIV MixTM Desktop App, MOTIV Audio iOS & Android Apps
