Podcasting seems to have exploded in the past few years; even Google’s cashed in by developing its own podcasting app. The accessibility of the format is what draws so many listeners and creators to it. If you’re aspiring to be the latter, picking out your debut podcasting microphone can be daunting, which is why we’ve made this list to find the best podcasting microphone for you.
The Shure MV7 is a versatile workhorse
We deliberately chose to highlight the Shure MV7, rather than the SM7B, for this list because of its versatile form factor and more reasonable price. This dynamic microphone offers a single cardioid recording pattern and allows creators to use the USB and XLR outputs simultaneously. Being able to use both outputs in tandem lets you record a low-resolution file for reference while pocketing a high-resolution audio file for post-production. It also allows you to grow: say you start with just recording via USB, but down the road, upgrade to an audio interface, and you can still use the same mic.
This is one of the easiest mics to operate because it doesn’t require any kind of external audio interface in order for you to operate it. You can get the most streamlined, least involved interface by connecting via USB output and enabling Auto Level mode from the ShurePlus MOTIV desktop app. The app is a great piece of software because it doesn’t make any assumptions about the knowledge you may or may not possess when it comes to audio production.
There are seven different recording modes for you to choose from between auto-level mode and manual mode within the app. To hear all of the recording samples, be sure to check out our full Shure MV7 review. Otherwise, the demo above should give you a good idea of the mic’s audio quality.
Whether you’re a YouTuber, podcaster, or budding musician, the Shure MV7 is a great option. It can handle almost anything you throw at it, even in imperfect recording conditions. If you can only get one microphone, you can’t go wrong with Shure’s hybrid mic.
Source: https://www.soundguys.com/best-podcasting-microphone-13540/
