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General

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Series

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MOTIV1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026Shure lists the MV7+ in its MOTIV microphones series.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

PODMICUSB, PODMICUSBW1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026SKUs PODMICUSB (black) and PODMICUSBW (white) in the product data of the page.

MV7+-K, MV7+-W, MV7+-K-BNDL1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026SKUs in the page data: MV7+-K (black), MV7+-W (white), MV7+-K-BNDL (black with the Shure-by-Gator desktop stand). The boom arm bundles MV7+-KSHBROADCAST1 and MV7+-WSHBROADCAST1 are not stored.

GTIN / EAN

0698813010707, 06988130109299Maker product pagebrandstore.rode.com/products/podmic-usb.jsonRead 15 October 2026The RØDE brand store feed lists barcode 698813010707 for SKU PODMICUSB (black). It is written here as a 13-digit GTIN with a leading zero, as for the other RØDE files. The UPC check digit is valid.10Retailer pagebuildcores.com/products/Microphone/jnj41y5ei/RODE-PodMic-USB---WhiteRead 15 October 2026Page meta data lists UPC 698813010929 and EAN 0698813010929 for the white PodMic USB (PODMICUSBW). PB Tech's listing also prints UPC 698813010929 (read through search text, the page blocks agents). The UPC check digit is valid.

042406791571, 042406812719, 0424067916941Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026UPC in the page data: 042406791571 for MV7+-K, 042406812719 for MV7+-W and 042406791694 for MV7+-K-BNDL. The boom arm bundles have no UPC.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

23 May 20236Press releaserode.com/en/about/news-info/introducing-the-podmic-usb-ultra-versatile-dynamic-mic-with-xlr-and-usb-outputsRead 15 October 2026RØDE news post dated 23 May 2023 (page data 2023-05-23).

9 April 20244Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-empowers-content-creators-with-next-level-recording-and-streaming-equipment-introducing-the-new-mv7-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Shure press release of 2024-04-09 announces the MV7+.

Status

Available1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026The US page sells the PodMic USB at 209 USD in Black (PODMICUSB) and White (PODMICUSBW).

Available4Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-empowers-content-creators-with-next-level-recording-and-streaming-equipment-introducing-the-new-mv7-microphoneRead 14 October 20265Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/microphones/shure-mv7plus-podcast-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026Review of 2024-08-16: on sale at Amazon and Shure's website.6Press articletechcrunch.com/2024/04/09/shure-mv7-the-best-usb-podcast-mic-gets-betterRead 14 October 2026Now available in black.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1996Press releaserode.com/en/about/news-info/introducing-the-podmic-usb-ultra-versatile-dynamic-mic-with-xlr-and-usb-outputsRead 15 October 2026Pricing and Availability: The PodMic USB is US $199 and is shipping worldwide now. US price excludes sales tax.11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Review of 2023-11-12: MSRP $199 / £199.

$2794Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-empowers-content-creators-with-next-level-recording-and-streaming-equipment-introducing-the-new-mv7-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Starting at $279 USD for black and, later, white. The MV7+ Podcast kit with the black microphone and a Gator mic stand starts at $299 USD. No euro price is in the release.5Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/microphones/shure-mv7plus-podcast-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026MSRP $279. The microphone with a desktop stand is $299.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€25913Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-07/rode-podmic-usb-testRead 15 October 2026Review of 2023-07-25, Germany: UVP of 259 euro. VAT treatment is not stated and German list prices include VAT.14Reviewdelamar.de/test/rode-podmic-usb-testRead 15 October 2026Test of 2023-06-16, Germany: UVP 259,00 euro with a street price of 239 euro. VAT treatment is not stated. The page title and text call the microphone PodMic HD in places, but the spec list is for the PodMic USB.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Variants in the page data: Black and White.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026The sheet shows the microphone in Black and White.

Black, White1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026The page offers Black and White.4Press releaseshure.com/en-US/newsroom/shure-empowers-content-creators-with-next-level-recording-and-streaming-equipment-introducing-the-new-mv7-microphoneRead 14 October 2026Two colors, black and white. The white version came later in summer 2024.

Microphone typeiElectret condensers count as condenser.

Dynamic1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Acoustic Principle: Dynamic. The text names a high-power neodymium capsule.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 202613Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-07/rode-podmic-usb-testRead 15 October 2026Dynamic neodymium capsule with cardioid pattern.

Dynamic1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 20262Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Capsule and pickup

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Capsule sizeiDiaphragm diameter of one capsule as published. A 1-inch capsule is 25.4 mm.

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CapsulesiNumber of capsules. Multi-pattern USB microphones often use three.

11Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026The page names one neodymium capsule in the singular. It prints no capsule count.

12Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026The guide names one dynamic moving-coil transducer and cartridge protection. It prints no capsule count, so one is the reading of a single cardioid dynamic transducer.

Polar patternsiEvery pattern the user can select. Unidirectional is used only when the maker names no exact pattern.

Cardioid1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Cardioid. The user guide says tight cardioid pattern.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 20263Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026The PodMic USB is an end-address microphone and features a tight cardioid polar pattern.

Cardioid1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026Page data lists cardioid.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Address typeiEnd address means you speak into the top of the microphone. Side address means you speak into its side.

End address1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Address Type End.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 20263Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026End-address microphone. The guide says to speak towards the end of the grille.11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Orientation End Address.

End address1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026Page data form factor: End-Address/Small Diaphragm.

Sound specs

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic range of the microphone. A sample rate does not establish it.

Min20 HzMax20 kHz1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Frequency Range 20Hz - 20kHz.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz.11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 20Hz - 20,000Hz.15Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_podmic_usb.htmRead 15 October 2026Frequency response: 20 - 20,000 Hz.

Min50 HzMax16 kHz1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 20262Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Sensitivity (analog)iAnalog output level for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz, as published in dBV. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A value published only in mV/Pa is converted as 20 x log10(mV/Pa / 1000) and rounded to one decimal, so 1.6 mV/Pa is -55.9 dBV/Pa. The printed value goes in the source note. A sensitivity in plain dB with no reference, as many low-cost USB microphones print it, is left out.

-57dBV/Pa1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Spec table: -57 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (1.4 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 3 dB. This is the analogue XLR output.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sensitivity: -57 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (1.4 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 3 dB.

-55dBV/Pa2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Spec table: -55 dBV/Pa (1.78 mV) at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage with XLR connection, 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL. The XLR output is passive and has no preamp.

Sensitivity (digital)iDigital output level over USB for 94 dB SPL at 1 kHz. The minimum gain value is used when several are given. The gain setting goes in the source note. On a USB-only microphone use this field only when the maker prints dBFS or ties a dBV value to the USB output, as Shure does for the MV7i. A dBV, dB re 1 V/Pa or mV/Pa value that names no USB output is left out. The printed unit and the gain go in the source note. A value printed for another reference level is converted by the level difference, so -40 dBFS at 80 dB SPL is -26 dBFS at 94 dB SPL. The printed value goes in the source note.

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-33dBFS1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026Page data lists sensitivity -33.0 dBFS/Pa. The user guide ties -33 dBV/Pa to the USB-C connection.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Spec table: -33 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage with USB-C connection, 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL, at minimum gain and flat mode. The adjustable gain range is 0 to +36 dB. The output is digital over USB, so the value is stored as digital sensitivity.

Max SPLiHighest sound pressure level at the source's distortion limit. The THD level and output path go in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode such as Clipguard is used when both are given. The value with the pad off is used. When the maker lists several preamp loads, the highest load is used. The load goes in the source note. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for sensitivity.

148dB SPL1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Maximum SPL 148dB SPL. No distortion limit is stated.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Maximum SPL: 148dB SPL. No THD level is given.

128dB SPL2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026USB-C maximum SPL 128 dB SPL at minimum gain, flat mode. No THD level is given and no XLR figure is printed.

Max SPL distortion limitiThe distortion level at which the maker states the max SPL, e.g. 1, 3 or 10 % THD. Left out when the maker names none. Max SPL figures compare only at the same limit.

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Self-noiseiEquivalent noise level, A-weighted, in dB SPL. Lower is quieter. The analog value is used when analog and digital values are both given. A value in dBV or dBFS is left out. On a USB microphone that prints values per gain setting, the minimum gain value is used, as for max SPL.

26dB(A)1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted) Analogue 26dBA and Digital 19dBA. The analogue value is stored. The digital 19 dBA is an equivalent noise level in dBA, not a dBFS noise floor, so it is not stored.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Equivalent Noise (A-Weighted): Analogue 26dBA, Digital 19dBA. The analogue value is stored.

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Digital noise flooriDigital noise floor of a USB microphone as printed, usually A-weighted over 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Lower is quieter. Processing that was on during the test goes in the source note. It is not self-noise.

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Signal-to-noise ratioiAs published. Reference level and weighting go in the source note. The microphone's own figure, not the SNR of a built-in headphone amplifier.

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Dynamic rangeiAs published. The distortion level goes in the source note. The value without a clipping protection mode is used when both are given. Use the same pad setting, preamp load and gain as for max SPL.

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Output impedanceiRated impedance of the XLR output. For a microphone with a switchable preamp, the bypass value is used. A USB-only microphone has no value here, even when the maker prints an impedance for the capsule. When the maker prints a rated and an actual impedance, as Shure does for the SM58, the rated value is stored and the actual one goes in the source note.

460Ω1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Spec table: Output Impedance 460 ohm (XLR).2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Output Impedance: 460 ohm (XLR).

350Ω2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026350 ohm at 1 kHz with XLR connection.

Connectivity

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OutputsiOutputs that carry the microphone signal to a computer, interface or mixer. A headphone jack does not count. Wireless is a radio link to a receiver, such as 2.4 GHz.

USB, XLR1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Analog XLR and digital USB-C connectivity. Analogue Output Connectors: 3-pin XLR, 3.5mm headphone jack. Output Connection: USB-C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Analogue Output Connectors: 3-pin XLR, 3.5mm headphone jack. Digital Output Connection: USB-C.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Analog XLR output at the base and a digital USB-C connection for a computer or mobile device.

USB, XLR1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026Dual USB-C and XLR outputs.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Inputs for other sourcesiInputs on the microphone for another microphone or instrument, which it sends to the computer with its own signal.

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USB and XLR at onceiBoth outputs carry audio at the same time.

No11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026The XLR output will not work while the USB-C cable is connected.12Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/rode-podmic-usb-reviewRead 15 October 2026The review says the microphone cannot record USB and XLR tracks simultaneously.

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USB portiUSB socket on the microphone. USB-B is the full-size square socket. A Micro-B socket is Micro-USB, even when the maker writes USB-B.

USB-C1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Digital specifications: Output Connection USB-C.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Output Connection: USB-C. Power via USB: 5V @ 100mA.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Plug the supplied USB-C cable into the rear of the PodMic USB.

USB-C2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Cable host plugiPlug on the computer end of the included USB cable. An included adapter is listed in In the box.

USB-C3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026A computer without a USB-C port needs a USB-A to USB-C cable such as the SC18, so the supplied cable has a USB-C plug on the computer end. ComputerBase and Tom's Hardware call it USB-C to USB-C.11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026The only other item in the box is a USB-C to USB-C cable.12Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/rode-podmic-usb-reviewRead 15 October 2026The USB-C cable provided runs from the base into the computer's USB-C port. A USB-C to USB-A cable is not supplied.13Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-07/rode-podmic-usb-testRead 15 October 2026USB-C plugs on both ends. A USB-A adapter cable such as the SC18 must be bought separately.

USB-C2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Furnished accessory: a 3 meter USB-C to USB-C cable.

Cable lengthiLength of the included USB cable.

3m2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Compatible RØDE Accessories lists SC29 - 3m USB-C Cable, and the box picture shows the SC29.11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Spec table: cable length 3 metres. The box has a 9.8-foot (3 m) USB-C to USB-C cable.13Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-07/rode-podmic-usb-testRead 15 October 2026A 3 m long USB cable with USB-C plugs on both ends is included.15Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_podmic_usb.htmRead 15 October 2026Incl. 3 m USB-C to USB-C cable.

3m2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Phantom poweriPhantom power for the XLR output. Optional means some XLR modes work without it, for example a built-in preamp in bypass. Supplies means the microphone gives 48 V phantom power to a microphone on its XLR input.

Not required3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026The guide tells the user to disengage phantom power on the connected device for the XLR output, as it affects the output level. ComputerBase says a dynamic microphone cannot use 48 V phantom power.13Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-07/rode-podmic-usb-testRead 15 October 2026As a dynamic microphone it cannot use 48 V phantom power.

Not required2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026The XLR output is passive and the spec table lists phantom power protection: yes. The microphone is powered through USB-C bus power. A dynamic microphone needs no phantom power.

Digital audio

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Max bit depthiHighest recording bit depth over USB.

24bits2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Bit Depth: 24-bit.13Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-07/rode-podmic-usb-testRead 15 October 2026Internal processing is 24-bit at 48 kHz and neither value can be changed.

24bits2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026A/D converter 16 or 24-bit, 48 kHz. The 16-bit and 44.1 kHz mode is iOS only.

Max sample rateiHighest recording sample rate over USB. This is not the frequency response.

48kHz2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Sampling Rate: 48 kHz.13Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-07/rode-podmic-usb-testRead 15 October 2026Internal processing is 24-bit at 48 kHz and neither value can be changed.

48kHz2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026

32-bit float recordingiRecords over USB in 32-bit floating point. A 32-bit integer format does not count.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026The sheet lists a single bit depth of 24-bit, so there is no 32-bit float format.

No2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026The bit depth table lists only 24 bit and 16 bit, so no 32-bit float format.

Monitoring

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Headphone outputiA headphone jack on the microphone.

Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Built-in headphone output with volume control and zero-latency monitoring.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Analogue Output Connectors: 3-pin XLR, 3.5mm headphone jack.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 20263.5mm headphone output on the rear with a volume control.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/0927-0827-02-10%20PODMIC%20USB%20QSG.pdfRead 15 October 2026Use the USB-C output to connect to a computer, tablet or phone, and the 3.5 mm headphone output for monitoring.

Yes1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 20262Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026

Zero-latency monitoringiThe headphone output plays the microphone signal directly, before it reaches the computer.

Yes1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Built-in headphone output with volume control and zero-latency monitoring.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Pressing the volume control in enables or disables zero-latency monitoring. The LED turns green when it is on and red when it is off.

Yes1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026Page: monitor your audio in real-time via the 3.5mm headphone jack. The text for musicians says latency-free monitoring via the headphone jack.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 20263.5 mm monitor output for latency-free monitoring.

Controls and processing

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Onboard controlsiFunctions you can change on the microphone itself, by knob, button, switch or touch. Settings that exist only in the app do not count. A switch that sets preamp gain steps, such as +18 or +28 dB, counts as gain. Echo is a knob or button for an echo or reverb effect.

Headphone volume3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026The only physical control is the headphone volume wheel. Pressing it toggles zero-latency monitoring, and it mutes the channel only inside RØDE Connect or UNIFY. There is no gain control or mute button on the microphone, so only headphone_volume is stored.11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Almost zero controls on the microphone. The only dial is the volume control for the headphone port. There are no dials for gain.12Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/rode-podmic-usb-reviewRead 15 October 2026A scroll wheel for mic monitoring gain is the one and only control. There is no mute control.

Mute1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026Instantly mute the microphone by tapping anywhere on the LED panel. Gain and monitor mix are set in MOTIV Mix.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026The LED touch panel mutes the microphone when touched. Mute lock is set in MOTIV Mix. Gain and monitor mix show on the panel but are set in MOTIV Mix.

Onboard processingiProcessing inside the microphone, analog or digital, that works without the maker's app running. A maker statement that settings are saved in the microphone counts. Effects that run only in the app on the computer do not count. An expander counts as noise gate. Clip protection such as Clipguard is clip protection. Limiter is only for a limiter the maker lists as its own effect, never both for one feature. Brand names such as APHEX or Clipguard go in the source note. Attenuation pad is a switch that lowers the capsule output, such as -15 dB. Echo is an echo or reverb effect in the microphone. Exciter or bass enhancer covers effects that add harmonics or bass, such as APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.

Compressor, Noise gate, High-pass filter, Exciter or bass enhancer1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026On-board DSP for APHEX audio processing. Granular controls for the high-pass filter, noise gate, compressor, Aural Exciter and Big Bottom. Aural Exciter and Big Bottom are stored as exciter or bass enhancer.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Digital specifications: APHEX processing. The text names a compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, Aural Exciter and Big Bottom.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026The DSP has a noise gate, compressor, high-pass filter and APHEX Aural Exciter and Big Bottom. Settings made in RØDE Central persist in the microphone and stay active on the USB output after the app is closed.6Press releaserode.com/en/about/news-info/introducing-the-podmic-usb-ultra-versatile-dynamic-mic-with-xlr-and-usb-outputsRead 15 October 2026On-board DSP with a compressor, noise gate, high-pass filter, Aural Exciter and Big Bottom. Settings are controlled through RØDE Central, RØDE Connect and UNIFY.

Auto level, Compressor, Limiter, Noise reduction, EQ, High-pass filter, Plosive reduction1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026Page lists Auto Level Mode, real-time Denoiser, Digital Popper Stopper, three reverbs and sound signature, EQ and compression in MOTIV Mix. The user guide spec table lists the on-board DSP and says the device stores the most recently used settings.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Spec table, on-board DSP: Auto-Level Mode, Digital Popper Stopper, Real-time Denoiser, Tone Slider, Reverb, Compressor, Limiter, High-Pass Filter. Digital Popper Stopper is stored as plosive reduction and the Tone Slider as EQ. Reverb has no matching option. Manual mode sets gain, compressor and limiter, and Auto Level is the default. The guide says the device stores the most recently used settings.

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Mount threadsiStand threads the microphone or its included mount accepts, also with an included adapter.

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026The integrated swing mount has a mounting hole for both 5/8-inch and 3/8-inch threads.15Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_podmic_usb.htmRead 15 October 2026Swivel mount with 5/8 inch thread. Only the RØDE user guide names the 3/8 inch thread too.

5/8 inch, 3/8 inch2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 20265/8 in-27 thread mount. The furnished accessories include a 5/8 in to 3/8 in thread adapter.

Shock mountiInternal is suspension inside the body. Included is a separate shock mount in the box. A cradle or ring mount that comes fitted to the microphone or its stand is included, even when the maker calls it built-in. A microphone with internal suspension and a separate shock mount in the box is included.

Internal1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Internal pop filter and internal shockmount.6Press releaserode.com/en/about/news-info/introducing-the-podmic-usb-ultra-versatile-dynamic-mic-with-xlr-and-usb-outputsRead 15 October 2026Internal shock mount for reducing vibrations. The capsule is internally suspended and the swing mount is internally decoupled.

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Pop filteriPop protection built in or in the box.

Internal, Foam windscreen1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Internal pop filter. A studio-quality external pop filter is included.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026An internal pop filter is listed as a feature and the included external pop filter slides over the grille.6Press releaserode.com/en/about/news-info/introducing-the-podmic-usb-ultra-versatile-dynamic-mic-with-xlr-and-usb-outputsRead 15 October 2026Internal pop filter and a custom professional pop filter included.11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026The microphone comes with a windshield/pop filter made of foam and silicone.13Reviewcomputerbase.de/2023-07/rode-podmic-usb-testRead 15 October 2026The accessory is a pop shield that is slipped over the microphone.15Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_podmic_usb.htmRead 15 October 2026Incl. 3 m USB-C to USB-C cable and attachable foam pop shield. RØDE's WS14 page describes the PodMic USB pop filter as high-density foam.16Maker product pagebrandstore.rode.com/products/ws14-white.jsonRead 15 October 2026The WS14 accessory page says its pop filter is built for the PodMic or PodMic USB and is constructed from high-density foam. The included filter is assumed to be the same foam type on the strength of the Thomann and Tom's Hardware descriptions.

Foam windscreen2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Furnished accessory: black foam windscreen (AMV7+K).

Desk stand includediA desk stand or base in the box. A yoke alone does not count. A boom arm does not count either. In the box names it.

No2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box shows the microphone, a pop filter and a cable. No stand is listed.11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026No stand is included, so a stand or boom arm must be bought separately.12Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/rode-podmic-usb-reviewRead 15 October 2026No stand or arm is supplied.

No1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026The box list has no stand. The bundle MV7+-K-BNDL adds the Shure-by-Gator Desktop Microphone Stand.5Reviewtomsguide.com/audio/microphones/shure-mv7plus-podcast-microphone-reviewRead 14 October 2026The review says the MV7+ does not come with a boom arm or a desktop stand.

Design and build

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Housing material

All-metal construction1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Robust, all-metal construction.

Diecast aluminum1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026Page data lists a metal housing. The user guide says diecast aluminum.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Housing: diecast aluminum.

RGB lightingiDecorative lighting. Status and mute lights alone do not count. RGB lighting is lighting with no function. A level meter or mute indicator is not RGB lighting, even when its colour can be chosen. Lighting that changes colour on its own counts, even when it also turns off on mute.

No3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026The only light is a small LED on the rear that shows the zero-latency monitoring state in green or red. This is a status light. No decorative lighting is described.12Reviewtechradar.com/gaming/rode-podmic-usb-reviewRead 15 October 2026Some microphones in this space add RGB lighting, while RØDE keeps a professional studio gear look.

Yes1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026The LED touch panel offers 16.8 million colors and a pulsing light effect besides the live meter and mute state. The decorative pulse is why this is stored as true.

Lighting zonesiIndependently controllable lighting areas.

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Software

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SoftwareiThe maker's app for the microphone.

RØDE Central1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Capture and UNIFY. RØDE Central is the stored companion app.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Included Software: RØDE Central, RØDE Connect, RØDE Unify, RØDE Reporter, RØDE Central Mobile, RØDE Capture.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Companion app is RØDE Central. RØDE Connect and UNIFY also work with it.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/0927-0827-02-10%20PODMIC%20USB%20QSG.pdfRead 15 October 2026The quick start guide points to RØDE Central.

MOTIV Mix1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026MOTIV Mix desktop app. MOTIV Audio and MOTIV Video are the mobile apps.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Software compatibility: MOTIV Mix desktop app, Shure MOTIV Audio and Video apps.

User firmware updatesiA public updater or a documented firmware update procedure exists for this exact model.

Yes3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026RØDE Central can be used to update the PodMic USB firmware. RØDE Connect prompts for a firmware update.4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/0927-0827-02-10%20PODMIC%20USB%20QSG.pdfRead 15 October 2026Download RØDE Central to apply processing to USB audio and update your firmware.

Yes2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Firmware update section: a Firmware Update Available button appears in MOTIV Mix, MOTIV for iOS and Android and MOTIV Video.

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Works withiOperating systems the maker lists for USB audio. App support can be narrower.

Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Fully compatible with Windows and Mac computers, and iOS and Android devices. RØDE Central needs macOS 11 or later or Windows 10 version 1803 or later. The page says smartphones and tablets, so iPadOS is included.2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Minimum OS Requirements: Windows 10, Mac OS 10.15. The text adds iOS and Android devices.15Retailer pagethomann.de/gb/rode_podmic_usb.htmRead 15 October 2026Compatible with Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. System requirements Windows 10 / Mac OS 10.15.

Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026MOTIV Mix on Windows 10 and higher and Mac OS 12 and higher. MOTIV Audio and Video apps on iOS 16 and higher and Android OS 12 and higher. iPadOS follows from the Made for iPad certification list in the user guide.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Windows 10 and higher, macOS 12 and higher, iOS 16 and higher, Android 12 and higher. The certification section lists Made for iPad models.

ConsolesiConsoles the maker lists for USB audio.

PlayStation8Maker product pagehelp.rode.com/hc/en-us/articles/11677679549455-R%C3%98DE-USB-Microphone-Compatibility-List-for-the-PlayStation-5Read 15 October 2026RØDE's PlayStation 5 compatibility list marks the PodMic USB compatible, with direct monitoring and no note. The help center blocks automated fetching, so this was read through search result text. No Xbox or Switch list was found.

PlayStation2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Game compatibility: PS5. Not compatible with Xbox.

Dimensions and weight

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Microphone dimensionsiMicrophone body without a stand or a detachable shock mount. A fixed yoke is included. Width is left to right as seen by the speaker, height is bottom to top in normal use and depth is front to back. Orient the microphone as in use on its yoke or stand. Depth is the direction it points at the speaker, height is up and width is across. An upright side-address microphone has its length as height. An end-address microphone has its length as depth, also when it is held in the hand. A round microphone with only a length and a diameter uses the diameter for the other two sides. The source note states the mapping.

Width107Height62Depth172mm(4.2 × 2.4 × 6.8 in)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimensions: Length 172, Width 107, Height 62 mm. The drawing shows 172 mm along the microphone body, 107 mm across the swing mount and 62 mm for the body. Stored as depth 172, width 107 and height 62, the same mapping as the PodMic datasheet. The rode.com spec table prints Length 123, Width 109 and Height 110 mm, which no retailer or drawing supports. The datasheet is stored.

Width90Height164Depth169.5mm(3.5 × 6.5 × 6.7 in)2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Overall dimensions drawing, page 13: 169.5 mm long, 90 mm wide and 164.0 mm high, with the yoke and its mount post. The microphone points along the length, so the depth is 169.5 mm.

Microphone weightiWithout stand, detachable shock mount and cable. A fixed yoke is included.

900g(2 lb)2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026Weight (grams): 900. The swing mount is part of the microphone. Thomann and delamar print 896 g and the RØDE brand store feed has 896 g.11Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/rode-podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026Spec table: 1.9 lbs / 900 g. The table prints 123 x 110 x 109 mm including the bracket, which matches the rode.com page and not the datasheet.

573.5g(1.3 lb)1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026Page lists 574 g. The user guide net weight is 573.5 g.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Net weight 573.5 g (1.26 lbs).

Weight with standiWith the included stand or mount attached, without the cable. An included shock mount between the microphone and the stand counts.

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Certifications

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Other certifications

CE, UKCA, FCC Part 15 Class B, CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B), KC (South Korea)4Owner's manualedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/0927-0827-02-10%20PODMIC%20USB%20QSG.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide prints the FCC Part 15 Class B statement, CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B) and a South Korea ID R-R-R72-PodMic-USB.5Regulatory filingedge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMic%20USB%20-%20EU%20Declaration%20of%20Conformity.pdfRead 15 October 2026EU Declaration of Conformity for the PodMic USB, dated 1 February 2023. RØDE also links a UKCA Declaration of Conformity dated the same day at https://edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMic%20USB%20-%20UKCA%20Declaration%20of%20Conformity.pdf.

MFi certified2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Spec table: MFi certified, yes.

In the box

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In the box

PodMic USB, Pop filter, SC29 USB-C to USB-C cable (3 m), Rubber XLR cover2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026What's in the box (picture): PodMic USB, Pop Filter, SC29. The user guide adds a rubber cover for the XLR output.3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026The PodMic USB comes with a pop filter and a USB-C cable. It also comes with a rubber cover to protect the XLR output.

MV7+ Black, MV7+ White, USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide, Shure-by-Gator Desktop Microphone Stand1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026Box lists of the SKUs: 1 MV7+ Black (or White), 1 USB-C to USB-C cable, 1 Quick Start Guide. MV7+-K-BNDL adds 1 Shure-by-Gator Desktop Microphone Stand. The user guide also lists a black foam windscreen and a 5/8 in to 3/8 in thread adapter as furnished accessories, which the page box list leaves out.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7plus/en-US.pdfRead 14 October 2026Furnished accessories: 3 meter USB-C to USB-C cable, black foam windscreen and a thread adapter. Version 1.11 (2026-H) of the guide.

Links

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Product page

rode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usb1Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/products/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026

www.shure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv71Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7Read 14 October 2026

Spec sheet

edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdf2Maker spec sheet (PDF)edge.rode.com/pdf/products/1045/PodMicUSB%20White_Datasheet_FA.pdfRead 15 October 2026RØDE datasheet of the PodMic USB, created June 2024. The file name reads PodMicUSB White_Datasheet_FA and the sheet shows Black and White.

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Manual

rode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usb3Owner's manualrode.com/en-us/user-guides/podmic-usbRead 15 October 2026RØDE web user guide of the PodMic USB. The rode.com page also links a quick start guide as the Product Manual.

www.shure.com/en-US/docs/guide/MV7plus3Owner's manualshure.com/en-US/docs/guide/MV7plusRead 14 October 2026Shure online user guide for the MV7+. The page builds its text with scripts, so the specs were read from the PDF edition.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year7Maker product pagerode.com/en-us/support/warranty-termsRead 15 October 2026All RØDE products are covered by a limited warranty for one year from the date of purchase. The PodMic USB can be extended to five years only by registering the purchase in the RØDE warranty portal. The rode.com page, the launch post and the product data show 5 years. Only the base term of 1 year is stored.

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