Instructions

Ready to Record, Out of the Box

Your MV7 is pre-programmed ready to record out of the box. For manual adjustments, scroll down to Nerdy Details. Otherwise, follow the instructions below.

Tripod Mounting

  1. Unfold the tripod stand fully and place it on your desk or table

  2. Screw the MV7 onto the stand (rotating clockwise) until you feel resistance. Be careful not to screw the microphone on too tight.

Connect Your MV7

  1. Plug the included Micro-B USB cable into your MV7.

  2. Connect the other end of the Micro-B USB cable to your computer, iPhone, iPad or Android (Use USB-C or Lightning adapter if necessary).

  3. (Optional) Plug your headphones into the monitor output.

Quick Recording Setup (Computer)

  1. Plug the microphone into your computer. The LEDs on the MV7 will pulse when the connection is made.

  2. Download and open Quicktime Player.

  3. Select File > New Audio Recording 

  4. Click the down arrow next to the record button and choose your Shure MV7 as the microphone source. 

  5. You can also change the quality of the audio. We recommend selecting ‘High’.

  6. Click the red record button to begin recording audio. 

  7. Click the red stop button when you're finished. 

  8. Save Recording: Go to File > Save to save your audio recording.

Quick Recording Setup (iPhone, iPad, or Android)

  1. Download and Open the ShurePlus MOTIV App.

  2. Plug the microphone into your iPhone, iPad, or Android using the proper adapter (USB-C or Lightning). The LEDs on the MV7 will pulse when the connection is made.

  3. Select the Microphone: The app should automatically recognize the MV7 as the audio input source. 

  4. Start Recording: Use the app's interface to begin recording audio. 

  5. Adjust Settings: The app allows you to adjust microphone gain, EQ, and other settings. 

  6. Save Your Recording: Once you're finished, save your recording within the app. 

Nerdy Details

The MV7 features a dynamic capsule with a cardioid pattern, which uses Voice Isolation Technology to pick up sound directly in front of the microphone.

  • Passive XLR output: Connect to XLR mixers and interfaces.
    Note: XLR audio is not affected by software settings.

  • 3.5mm monitor output: Connect to headphones and earphones

  • Micro-B USB: Use the included USB-A (or USB-C/Lightning adapters) cable to connect to your computer, iPhone or iPad.

Touch Panel Interface

  1. LED bar Displays microphone and headphone level. The LED color indicates which level is being displayed or adjusted.

    • Green: Microphone level

    • Orange: Headphone level

    • Green/Orange: Monitor Mix blend level

  2. Mute Button Press to mute and unmute the microphone.

  3. Volume Control Slider Adjust microphone or headphone level by swiping your finger several times up and down the control surface.

  4. Monitor Toggle Press the mode/headphone button to toggle between microphone (green) and headphone (orange) volume controls. Long press to activate monitor mix controls (both green and orange). Another long press to return to separate microphone and headphone volume controls.

  5. Lock Indicator Displays whether the settings lock is on or off. Settings lock prevents changes to microphone settings from accidental touches. When Lock mode is on, the microphone settings screen is grayed out on the desktop application.

More Detailed Instructions (from Shure)