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QUESTION for any audio engineers/sound aficionados/podcast savants on Nostr: will there be a significant/noticeable difference switching from a Shure MV7 USB mic plugged directly into my Mac to a Shure SM7B + mixer/interface (e.g. RODECaster Pro)?

I tried out the Shure SM7dB (the one with built-in pre-amp, not the standard SM7B,) plugged into my Mac via XLR-to-USB adapter, but I found the pre-amp added a ton of background buzz (maybe a shitty adapter?) and I still liked the sound on my old MV7… so I’m going to return the SM7dB, but I’m wondering if it’s worth it to splurge on a standard SM7B + mixer/interface or if I should just stick with my trusty MV7 setup with USB connection to Mac… For anyone using an SM7B: do you like it? What mixer do you recommend?

The SM7B is not that much more expensive than the MV7, but buying a decent quality mixer makes it a lot pricier… Still just a one man show here so trying to figure out if I should just bite the bullet and upgrade… Any advice greatly appreciated.

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Guy Swann 1y ago

I don’t notice any significant difference. In fact I had edited and/or finished recording a podcast on the SM7B and switched to the MV7 and it wasn’t noticeable unless you were REEAALLY paying attention to the audio.

The one recurring difference is honestly that my XLR cable in my stand has some connection issues (or maybe it’s my interface, not certain) and so it pops and breaks up sometimes. Frustrating enough that I think I’ll be switching back to the MV7 until I figure it out. Sucks because I do like my SM7B a lot.

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walker 1y ago

This is really helpful and mirrors my experience with MV7 vs SM7dB. I’m sure one can achieve superior results with the SM7B/SM7dB versus the MV7, but the MV7 is just such a rock solid plug-and-play mic, especially for someone like me who is still pretty new to all of this. And the MV7 USB connection directly to my Mac has been super clean and reliable.

Very much appreciate the feedback, Guy — Bitcoin Audible has always been (and will always be) one of my go-to podcasts when I open up Fountain 🫂 appreciate you and all you do 🤙