I've got two fantastic microphones to pin against each other today. The Shure MV7 and the Rode PodMic. Why the battle, you ask? Well, these babies are essentially cut from the same cloth. They both offer the versatility of XLR and USB connections, and the price point is basically the same. Shure and Rode are both very well known in the microphone industry, and I felt like it was worthy of a good ol’ fashioned rumble!

Before I declare any favourites, I want to make it clear that what you're about to hear is my personal opinion and specific to my voice. Your voice will have different tonality, different inflection and different frequency “hot spots”, so use this as a guide.

We start with some tricky sounds like those with heavy P's and B's to see how they handle plosives. I even treat you to a bit of singing because, hey, microphones are often used for that purpose, and I'm a singer myself.

I read a passage from Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" to see how well these microphones fare for voiceovers and audiobook narration. These are crucial considerations, especially if you're a content creator.


CHAPTER MARKERS
00:00:0 Exploring the Rode PodMic and Shure MV7 microphones.
00:00:39 Comparing the Rode PodMic and Shure MV7 in terms of price and versatility.
00:01:00 Assessing the performance of the Rode PodMic and Shure MV7 with a female voice.
00:01:16 XLR input plosives test
00:01:37 XLR input singing test
00:03:14 Rode Podmic USB plosive test
00:03:24 Rode Podmic USB singing test
00:03:50 Shure MV7 USB plosive test
00:03:59 Shure MV7 singing test
00:04:00 Brianna's verdict on the Rode PodMic and Shure MV7.
00:04:58 Why Shure MV7 wins for audiobook narration
00:05:50 Downsides of the Shure MV7 for Brianna’s voice
00:07:00 Discussing how the test was performed.
00:07:30 Emphasizing the importance of choosing the right microphone for your needs.



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GEAR WE USE TO PRODUCE THIS VIDEO:
Rode PodMic:
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Shure MV7:
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Rode SC19 Cable:
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Satechi Hub:
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