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Shure drops new MV7i Smart Microphone and Interface

The Shure MV7i allows users to connect an additional XLR mic or 1/4" instrument input directly into the MV7i.
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Published onJanuary 6, 2025

Shure MV7i rear panel
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TL;DR
  • Shure announced the new MV7i Smart Microphone at CES 2025. It is essentially the popular MV7+ microphone but with a built-in interface.
  • Allows you to directly connect a second XLR microphone or instrument, like a guitar or keyboard, into the MV7i while simultaneously using its USB-C connection for two-channel recording without relying on external hardware.
  • Now available for $349.

Shure is expanding its lineup of MV microphones to include the new MV7i Smart Microphone. It’s no secret that the MV7+ and its USB-C connection are a hit with podcasters and content creators, but if you’re often interviewing guests, the MV7i aims to simplify the process even further.

Shure MV7i
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The MV7i doubles as an audio interface, allowing you to plug in a second XLR connection or 1/4″ input, complete with 60dB of gain and 48V of phantom power, directly into the microphone for two-channel recording while also using its USB-C connection.

Shure MV7i
Shure

Whether you’re interviewing a guest for your podcast or a singer-songwriter wanting to record some vocals and guitar simultaneously, the MV7i eliminates the need for external hardware if you want to record with two mics or one mic and an instrument.

Like the MV7+, the MV7i is compatible and customizable via the Shure MOTIV Mix app but can be used with any DAW. However, the MOTIV Mix app gives you access to features like Auto Level, Digital Popper Stopper, and adjustable reverb. It also offers three recording modes: Mixdown, Multi-Track, and Stereo.

The Shure MV7i Smart Microphone and Interface is available now for $349.

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