#AskNostr
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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#Soundstr
I have the MV7 and SM7b they do sound similar but SM7b is more versatile and easier to use with the capsule set far back and better foam.
The sound quality also gets an upgrade through a good audio interface. I use it through my Rodecaster Pro and Volt276 through a cloudlifter.
But after a while I fell in love with the RE20 instead. That mic suits my voice much better.
The quality upgrade is not noticeable on podcast listening though, I would only notice a few difference here and there when scrutinizing my recording using an analytical headphone with good amps, but people listen to podcast on car bluetooth.
