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Shure MV7X vs Shure SM7dB
Product A: Shure
29 of 61 known
Product B: Shure
31 of 61 known
17 of 53 fields differ
- 12 different values
- 5 known for one only
- 11 the same
- 25 missing for both
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AMV7X: 90.2 × 164 mm
- BSM7dB: 97.4 × 149.2 mm
Weight
0 to 1,000 g
Microphone weight
A550g
B837g
All 61 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
MV7X, MV7X-CHN, MV7X-J1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7xRead 15 October 2026Page data lists the SKUs MV7X, MV7X-CHN, MV7X-J, MV7X-BL, MV7X-GR and MV7X-RD. The spec sheet lists only MV7X, MV7X-CHN and MV7X-J as available SKUs, so those three are stored.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Available SKUs: MV7X, MV7X-CHN and MV7X-J, each described as an XLR dynamic podcasting microphone.
SM7dB1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7dbRead 15 October 2026SKU SM7dB. The page data also lists boom arm and headphone bundles as separate bundle products, which are not stored.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CCSVYWMHRead 15 October 2026Item details: model number SM7DB, manufacturer part number SM7DB.
GTIN / EAN
0424067568601Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7dbRead 15 October 2026UPC in the page data for the SM7dB variant: 042406756860. Amazon prints the same UPC as GTIN 00042406756860.4Retailer pageamazon.com/dp/B0CCSVYWMHRead 15 October 2026Item details: UPC 042406756860 and GTIN 00042406756860.
Announced
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Status
Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Capsule and pickup
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Capsule size
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Capsules
Polar patterns
Address type
Sound specs
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Frequency response
Min50 HzMax16 kHz2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: 50 Hz to 16,000 Hz. The typical frequency response chart is shown on page 5. No tolerance is printed.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 202650 Hz to 16,000 Hz.
Sensitivity (analog)
-55dBV/Pa2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: -55 dBV/Pa (1.78 mV) at 1 kHz, open circuit voltage, 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL. The output is a passive XLR output, so no preamp gain is involved.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026XLR sensitivity -55 dBV/Pa (1.78 mV) at 1 kHz, 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL. The row also reads at minimum gain, flat mode, which is a wording left over from the MV7 sheet, since the MV7X has no gain stage.
-59dBV/Pa1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7dbRead 15 October 2026Page data: flat response bypass mode -59.00 dBV/Pa (1.12 mV/Pa). Preamp +18 gives -41.00 and preamp +28 gives -31.00. The bypass value is stored, as the field help asks.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7dB/en-USRead 15 October 2026Specifications: flat response bypass mode -59 dBV/Pa (1.12 mV), preamp +18 -41 dBV/Pa (8.91 mV), preamp +28 -31 dBV/Pa (28.2 mV), with 1 Pa = 94 dB SPL.
Sensitivity (digital)
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Max SPL
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Max SPL distortion limit
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Self-noise
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Digital noise floor
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Signal-to-noise ratio
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Dynamic range
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Output impedance
252Ω2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications: output impedance 252 ohm. The spec sheet adds at 1 kHz.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026XLR output impedance 252 ohm at 1 kHz.6Reviewbonedo.deRead 15 October 2026The news item gives 252 ohm at 1 kHz. Its frequency range of 16 Hz is a typo against the maker's 50 Hz.
150Ω1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7dbRead 15 October 2026Page tech specs: bypass mode 150 ohm, preamp mode 27 ohm. The bypass value is stored.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7dB/en-USRead 15 October 2026Specifications: preamp engaged 27 ohm, bypass mode 150 ohm, recommended load above 1 k ohm. The bypass value is stored.
Connectivity
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Outputs
XLR1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7xRead 15 October 2026The page says to connect via XLR. No other output is listed.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026MV7X Output: passive XLR output for mixers and interfaces. No USB output.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Connector type: XLR.4Press articleradioworld.com/tech-and-gear/products/shure-ships-podcast-microphoneRead 15 October 2026A dynamic cardioid microphone with an XLR connector mounted on the rear. The output is analog.
Inputs for other sources
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USB and XLR at once
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USB port
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Cable host plug
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Cable length
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Phantom power
Optional1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7dbRead 15 October 2026The page says an interface or mixer with +48 V phantom power is needed to operate the preamp, and the bypass switch reverts to the original SM7B performance. The user guide says the preamp needs +48 V and that the microphone works in bypass mode without it, so the value is optional.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7dB/en-USRead 15 October 2026Important: the SM7dB requires +48 V phantom power to operate with the preamplifier engaged. It will operate in bypass mode without phantom power.
Digital audio
None of 3 known
Max bit depth
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Max sample rate
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32-bit float recording
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Monitoring
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Headphone output
Zero-latency monitoring
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Controls and processing
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Onboard controls
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Gain1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7dbRead 15 October 2026Back panel switches: preamp gain of +18 dB or +28 dB and a preamp bypass switch. Stored as gain. The bass roll-off and presence switches are processing.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7dB/en-USRead 15 October 2026Adjust Back Panel Switches: the preamp switch sets +18 dB or +28 dB and the bypass switch bypasses the preamp.
Onboard processing
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High-pass filter, Presence boost1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7dbRead 15 October 2026Bass roll-off and mid-range emphasis (presence boost) EQ controls. Page data lists a switchable low cut. The bass roll-off is stored as a high-pass filter. These are analog switches on the microphone. The preamp is not a processing option.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7dB/en-USRead 15 October 2026Adjust Back Panel Switches: the bass rolloff switch reduces the bass and the presence boost switch brightens the mid-range.
Mounting and accessories
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Mount threads
5/8 inch, 3/8 inch2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026The microphone comes with a 5/8 in-27 threaded mount. The furnished accessories list a brass adapter, which the Shure page names a 5/8 in to 3/8 in Euro thread adapter.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Mounting type: 5/8 in-27 thread mount. The features say the integrated yoke fits standard 5/8 in-27 threaded stands or booms.6Reviewbonedo.deRead 15 October 2026A 5/8 inch thread, or a 3/8 inch thread with the adapter, fits every common stand.
Shock mount
Internal1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7xRead 15 October 2026Voice Isolation Technology combines a dynamic cartridge, rear rejection and a shock mount in the microphone. The box list has no separate shock mount.5Reviewsoundguys.com/shure-mv7x-review-65199Read 15 October 2026The review names Voice Isolation as the cardioid pickup, the dynamic cartridge and the internal shock mount.6Reviewbonedo.deRead 15 October 2026The news item says the shock mount helps to remove disturbing influences.
Pop filter
Foam windscreen2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026The guide has a Windscreen section: the windscreen offers maximum protection from plosives. A black windscreen (AMV7-K-WS) is listed under replacement parts, so one is fitted to the microphone. The Shure photos and SoundGuys show it covering the grille.5Reviewsoundguys.com/shure-mv7x-review-65199Read 15 October 2026An all-metal build with a small mic grille covered by a removable windscreen. Shure sells replacement windscreens and grilles.
Desk stand included
Design and build
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Housing material
All-metal construction2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, Housing: all metal construction.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Housing: all-metal construction.
Black enamel aluminum and steel case with black foam windscreen2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7dB/en-USRead 15 October 2026Specifications, housing: black enamel aluminum and steel case with black foam windscreen.
RGB lighting
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Lighting zones
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Software
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Software
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User firmware updates
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Compatibility
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Works with
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Consoles
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Dimensions and weight
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Microphone dimensions
Width90.2Height164Depth153.6mm(3.6 × 6.5 × 6 in)2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Overall dimensions drawing, page 5, with the yoke and its mount post: 153.6 mm long, 90.2 mm wide across the yoke and 164.0 mm high. The microphone points along its length, so the length is the depth. The spec sheet writes the same three numbers as 164 x 153.6 x 90.2 mm H x L x D.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Dimensions, mic in yoke: 164 x 153.6 x 90.2 mm H x L x D. The row for the microphone alone prints a length of 53.6 mm, which is a typo for the 153.6 mm of the guide drawing, and a diameter of 66.5 mm. The guide drawing shows 153.6 mm as the microphone length and 90.2 mm as the width across the yoke.5Reviewsoundguys.com/shure-mv7x-review-65199Read 15 October 2026Review spec box: 164.0 x 153.6 x 90.2 mm, the maker numbers.
Width97.4Height149.2Depth206.1mm(3.8 × 5.9 × 8.1 in)2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7dB/en-USRead 15 October 2026Overall Dimensions drawing, page 11: 97.4 mm (3.8 in) wide in the front view, 206.1 mm (8.1 in) long and 149.2 mm (5.9 in) high in the side view. The height includes the yoke and its mount post. The microphone points along the length, so the depth is 206.1 mm. The front view also shows a 62.5 mm (2.5 in) body diameter.
Microphone weight
550g(1.2 lb)2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Specifications, net weight: 0.55 kg (1.21 lbs), stored as 550 g. The yoke is part of the microphone.3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Net weight 0.55 kg (1.21 lbs).5Reviewsoundguys.com/shure-mv7x-review-65199Read 15 October 2026Review spec box: 550 g without a mic stand.6Reviewbonedo.deRead 15 October 2026The news item says the scale shows 550 g.
Weight with stand
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Certifications
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Other certifications
In the box
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In the box
MV7X, 5/8" to 3/8" Euro Thread Adapter1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/mv7xRead 15 October 2026Page data box list: 1 x 3/8 in Euro thread adapter. The furnished accessories field says 5/8 in to 3/8 in Euro thread adapter. The microphone itself is added to the list.2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Furnished accessories: brass adapter 31B1856. The guide is version 1.2 (2021-J).
SM7dB, Close-Talk Windscreen, 3/8" Thread Adapter1Maker product pageshure.com/en-US/products/microphones/sm7dbRead 15 October 2026Page In the Box: 1 SM7dB, 1 Close-Talk Windscreen and 1 3/8" Thread Adapter. The EU page and the Amazon bundle listing show the same three items. The user guide's Furnished Accessories table lists a black foam windscreen RK345B, a large black foam windscreen A7WS and a 5/8 in to 3/8 in thread adapter. The page list is stored.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdf3Maker spec sheet (PDF)content-files.shure.com/publications/specSheet/en/mv7x-spec-sheet.pdfRead 15 October 2026Shure's one-page MV7X spec sheet, 2021.
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Manual
pubs.shure.com/guide/MV7X/en-US2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/view/guide/MV7X/en-US.pdfRead 15 October 2026Shure online user guide for the MV7X at pubs.shure.com. The PDF edition of the same guide was read for the specifications.
pubs.shure.com/guide/SM7dB/en-US2Owner's manualpubs.shure.com/guide/SM7dB/en-USRead 15 October 2026Shure online user guide for the SM7dB, version 4.1 (2025-H). The PDF edition at pubs.shure.com/view/guide/SM7dB/en-US.pdf was read for the specs. The spec sheet PDF on content-files.shure.com returned 403.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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