The mic takes its design and sonic cues from the Shure SM7B, a classic used on countless podcasts and radio broadcasts. Use the mic in close proximity to your voice, and you'll find it exhibits a clear, intelligible, and high-quality sound. The frequency response is optimized for a rich and natural vocal reproduction. The MV7i is also very well suited to vocalists and musicians, handling SPLs up to 128 dB and delivering a wide 50 Hz to 16 kHz frequency response.  The mic features a unidirectional cardioid polar pattern, which is the best natural defense against room noise: since the capsule mostly captures what's directly in front of it, you won't pickup as much room noise as you would with an omnidirectional mic. Depending on your particular room, you may still need a little room treatment, or use the mic's noise-reduction software, to address issues such as your computer's hum or your air conditioner—but the chances of that are markedly lower with a cardioid polar pattern.

The included foam windscreen features an air gap for improved protection against plosives and p-pops, greatly simplifying your editing process. With its built-in ready-to-mount yoke, the mic offers a build quality that is rugged, with an all-metal construction for reliability in mission-critical circumstances.  The mic offers a headphone jack for monitoring. Just plug a pair of headphones into the MV7i's 3.5mm jack, and you'll be able to listen to your high-quality audio in all its glory. Mix your mic output and system audio playback levels individually with dedicated sliders in the MOTIV Mix desktop app. On the USB side, the mic provides broadcast-quality specs and intuitive functionality. Capture audio at sample rates and resolutions up to 48 kHz / 24-bit, which is the standard for editing and mixing broadcast audio. Use the integrated touch-panel interface on the mic itself to control levels, headphone volumes, monitor mix, and mic-mute.

• Built-in interface with combo XLR-1/4" input
• 2-channel recording to computer or mobile device
• Dynamic mic capsule based on SM7B broadcast/vocal microphone
• 48V phantom power for external condenser mics
• Preamp with up to 60 dB of gain for dynamic and condenser mics
• Discreet gain stage
• Auto Level Mode with SmartGate
• Advanced, customizable DSP features for both input channels
• Plosive control and noise reduction
• Dual-channel LED touch panel with metering
• USB-C connection
• Flexible output options
• 3.5mm headphone jack for monitoring