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Microphone Recommendation

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This setup is very similar to what was posted in this topic a week or so ago. (See spoiler)

 

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I'd say for a "nice sounding" microphone, you can't go wrong with the quality of Shure products. The main thing to keep in mind is you may end up needing to get an in-line amplifier if you'd like to boost the audio levels a bit more. I Shure did with the SM7B, but that mic is known for this. I'm not as familiar with the MV7x, so I'd say if that's what you've narrowed your choice down to after doing a bit of independent research, give it a shot and see if you like it. If it's too quiet, get an in-line pre amp like the fethead or cloudlifter or other similar product. If you still don't like it, ordering from somewhere like Amazon would be preferred where you have a grace period to return the items and test something else out.

 

It sounds like you have a good chunk of the equipment, it'll just take some getting used to the very close mic placement that's required for dynamic microphones to pick up your voice properly. So ensure you're comfortable and have the space to get the mic as close to your face as possible, otherwise I would not be looking for dynamic microphones.

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Hi Been looking at buying a new microphone for a while and recently bought a mixer and thought I really should upgrade from my onboard Astro Mic now that I have a mixer. Use of this would be purely for talking to people from time to time on discord as well as possibly streaming but no time soon so not needed too much for that reason. Budget is about £150, been looking at the Shure MV7X however will admit i am clueless when it comes to mic and usaully base it off aesthetic. Have a rode boom arm which I will be having this on and would rather not have to buy a stand alone pop filter if possible any recommendations or help is greatly appreciated.

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This setup is very similar to what was posted in this topic a week or so ago. (See spoiler)

 

Spoiler

 

I'd say for a "nice sounding" microphone, you can't go wrong with the quality of Shure products. The main thing to keep in mind is you may end up needing to get an in-line amplifier if you'd like to boost the audio levels a bit more. I Shure did with the SM7B, but that mic is known for this. I'm not as familiar with the MV7x, so I'd say if that's what you've narrowed your choice down to after doing a bit of independent research, give it a shot and see if you like it. If it's too quiet, get an in-line pre amp like the fethead or cloudlifter or other similar product. If you still don't like it, ordering from somewhere like Amazon would be preferred where you have a grace period to return the items and test something else out.

 

It sounds like you have a good chunk of the equipment, it'll just take some getting used to the very close mic placement that's required for dynamic microphones to pick up your voice properly. So ensure you're comfortable and have the space to get the mic as close to your face as possible, otherwise I would not be looking for dynamic microphones.

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