Shure MV7 vs Elgato Wave 3: Which Microphone is Better for Recording?
341This is a video to compare the Shure MV7 mic (https://youtu.be/4udm1EUTNYw) with the Elgato Wave:3 (https://youtu.be/MXD-nndyiig) two great microphones, but for different reasons.
In this video, we're comparing the Shure MV7 microphone vs the Elgato Wave 3 microphone. We'll look at the features of each microphone, as well as how they compare in terms of audio quality.
If you're looking for a microphone to record with, then you need to check out this comparison between the Shure MV7 and the Elgato Wave 3. In this video, we'll try to answer the question of which microphone is better for recording. We'll look at the features of each microphone, as well as how they perform in terms of audio quality. So be sure to watch this video to find out which microphone is the best for you!
The Shure MV7:
See this mic here:
Best Buy - https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/qeDr5
Amazon US - https://amzn.to/37wjO8D
Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3dMy9Pt
Amazon FR - https://amzn.to/34lfGpV
Amazon CA - https://amzn.to/3jpOgn8
Amazon DE - https://amzn.to/3dOKzGl
Amazon IT - https://amzn.to/3jld9R4
Features of the Shure MV7 include:
Connecting via USB allows you to use "Auto" Level Mode within ShurePlus MOTIV app (adjusts based on your voice and distance)
Simple tone adjustment - dark, natural, light
XLR or USB modes or both at the same time
Works with PC or Mobile
Talk into the mic, with very little other directional pick up, means less background noise!
Simple touch controls on the mic (bit finnicky though)
"Auto Level Mode also acts as a virtual audio engineer and adjusts audio levels on the fly, giving audiences a more consistent listening experience."
Premium and solid design that makes it very appealing
Fits any desk stand or boom arm
Downsides:
It doesn't come with any sort of desk stand
To get the best results from the MV7 with your desktop / laptop, please download the ShurePlus™ MOTIV app for desktop, available for Mac and PC here:
Windows - https://d24z4d3zypmncx.cloudfront.net/Software/shureplus-motiv-ios/ShurePlusMOTIV-1.0.9.21.exe
Mac - https://d24z4d3zypmncx.cloudfront.net/Software/shureplus-motiv-ios/ShurePlusMOTIV-1.0.9.21.dmg
ShurePlus™ MOTIV app is also available in App Store and Google Play if you are live streaming / podcasting on mobile / tablet:
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shureplus-motiv/id938264337
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.shure.motiv
Shure MV7 microphone vs Elgato Wave 3 https://youtu.be/1OCh6QIu5Xg
Shure MV7 microphone vs HyperX Quadcast https://youtu.be/7PtQXt6xDXM
Shure SM7B and GoXLR Mini, the ultimate audio combo https://youtu.be/lrIvGvSVKBc
Recent stream clip featuring the mic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_WEMXL3m-E
My gaming mics playlist - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlRFhsGPgCG9JzCMO8lIAXzmMCKJ1ld1M
Elgato Wave:3
See the Elgato Wave:3 on Amazon:
Best Buy - https://bestbuy.7tiv.net/veAJO
Amazon US - https://amzn.to/2USifKS
Amazon UK - https://amzn.to/3fsV3Lk
Amazon CA - https://amzn.to/37BeTRM
Amazon DE - https://amzn.to/2Ya36H5
Amazon FR - https://amzn.to/3hDPKKH
Amazon IT - https://amzn.to/2zFP6vb
Amazon AU - https://amzn.to/30Ne47b
Features of the Elgato Wave:3 include:
- Capacitive mute button (touch to mute, not button press sound)
- Condenser capsule with cardioid only pattern (designed to focus on your voice)
- Internal pop filter (to remove problems with pops in your voice)
- Intelligent Clipguard technology that's designed to sooth "overdriven sound" preventing you from peaking, even if you shout
- 24bit/96Khz sample rate for even better audio capture
- Boom arm adapter included
- Brilliant Wave Link software that allows you to route audio into a single channel and more effectively monitor your sound
Wave:3 Specifications are:
Capsule: 17 mm Electret
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Resolution: 24-bit
• Sample Rate: 48/96 kHz
• Frequency Response: 70 - 20000 Hz
• Sensitivity: -25 dBFS
• Max SPL: 120dB
• Dynamic Range: 115 dB (Clipguard Engaged)
• Interface: USB-C
• Works with: Windows 10 (64-bit)
macOS 10.14 or newer
Highlights to this mic are almost certainly the clipguard technology that stops you accidentally peaking and ruining your audio, even when live streaming.
The other highlight is the wave software, which allows you to route different audio sources and actively monitor your audio to hear what the audience is going to hear - perfect for streaming on Twitch and the like.
How to remove background noise from the Wave:3 microphone https://youtu.be/ke3lbmmf60I
How to play music on Twitch but not hear it yourself with Elgato Wave:3 https://youtu.be/9NhpS68Ki78
Get the Wave:3 Link software here - https://www.elgato.com/en/gaming/downloads
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