Controls

Adjust monitor mix: Press and hold Monitor Toggle for 2 seconds to access monitor mix controls. Swipe left to hear more mic audio (green) or swipe right to hear more playback audio (orange). Press and hold Monitor Toggle to return to separate microphone and headphone volume controls.

Settings lock: Press and hold both Mute and Monitor Toggle for 2 seconds to lock and unlock settings.

Exit Auto Level Mode: Press and hold Mute for 2 seconds

Note: Auto Level Mode can only be enabled through the MOTIV Desktop Application.

MV7 Outputs

• 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 and USB-C cable to connect to your computer

Windscreen

The windscreen offers maximum protection from plosives and creates a warmer, more intimate sound for speech applications, like podcasting and gaming.

Near

For podcast and voice recording applications. Position the MV7 in front of and as close to your face as possible. Speak directly into the mic, 1-6 inches (2.54 - 15 cm) away for a more intimate voice sound with maximum rejection of off-axis sounds. Speaking closer to the microphone results in more bass response, similar to voices on a radio broadcast. Make additional gain adjustments if necessary.

Far

Ideal when the sound source is further from the microphone, like in gaming when the person needs to be closer to the screen or gaming console. Aim the microphone directly at the sound source. Place the microphone 6 to 18 inches (15 to 45 cm) away from the sound source. Make additional gain adjustments if necessary.

Tip: Because the MV7 is highly directional, ensure that the microphone is directly pointed towards the source. If possible, experiment with mic placement to find where it sounds best. Make additional gain adjustments as necessary.

Additional Tips

Shure offers educational articles and publications on recording techniques for a variety of instruments and applications. Visit Shure Educational Articles for more information.

Mic Setup: Auto Level

① Settings Click the three dots to access MOTIV software information, manage presets, application preferences and check for firmware updates.

② Mic Selection/Settings Lock Use the drop-down menu to access settings for your microphone. Click the lock to lock and unlock selected settings.

③ Auto Level Mode / Manual Mode AUTO LEVEL MODE allows the app to select best choices for your audio needs. Or select MANUAL MODE for full control over the microphone settings.

④ Custom Presets Use the drop-down to create your own custom presets.

⑤ Mic Mute Use the toggle to mute and unmute your microphone.

⑥ Monitor Mix slider Move the slider to adjust the levels of mic and playback sound sources. See "Monitor Mix Blend" for more information on monitoring.

⑦ Mic Position Select the distance, Near or Far, from the sound source to the microphone.

⑧ Tone Fine tune your audio by selecting Dark, Natural or Bright tone. Tone controls a variety of settings to quickly dial in your sound.

Mic Setup: Manual

① Settings Click the three dots to access MOTIV software information, manage presets, application preferences and check for firmware updates.

② Mic Selection/Settings Lock Use the drop-down menu to access settings for your microphone. Click the lock to lock and unlock selected settings.

③ Auto Level Mode / Manual Mode AUTO LEVEL MODE allows the app to select best choices for your audio needs. Or select MANUAL MODE for full control over the microphone settings.

④ Custom Presets Use the drop-down to create your own custom presets.

⑤ Mic Mute / Mic Gain Use the toggle to mute and unmute your microphone. Use the slider to control microphone gain.

Note: Some programs can control microphone gain while in Manual mode. We recommend locking your mic settings once you have it set the way you'd like.

⑥ Monitor Mix slider Move the slider to adjust the levels of mic and playback sound sources. See "Monitor Mix Blend" for more information on monitoring.

⑦ EQ Use the equalizer to add a high-pass filter, presence or both. Tap Flat to return to an unchanged equalization state.

⑧ Limiter and Compressor settings Fine tune your audio with limiter and compressor controls. See "Advanced Mic Settings" for more information.

Note: Be aware that manual settings will be reset if you switch to Auto Level mode and switch back to manual mode.

Monitor Mix Blend

Use the monitor mix slider to adjust how much of each source you can hear. For best results, start monitoring at the midpoint and adjust.

• Move the slider towards the microphone icon (Mic) to hear more of the audio going into the mic. Like when you're singing over a recorded guitar track and want to clearly hear your voice.
• Move the slider towards the device icon (Playback) to hear more of the track playing back. When you're recording a harmony to your original vocal track and want to clearly hear the original performance.

EQ Modes

Use the equalizer to boost or cut bands of frequencies to improve sound clarity. Tap Flat to return to an unchanged equalisation state.

Mode	Characteristics
Flat	A completely unprocessed signal (no equalization settings used).
High-pass	High-pass filter to reduce proximity effect.
Presence boost	Equalization that emphasizes clarity and fullness.
High-pass presence boost	Combination high-pass filter and presence boost to improve definition and focus on clarity

Advanced Mic Settings

Fine-tune your sound with limiter, compression, and equalizer settings.

Control your Levels

To ensure consistent volume levels, keep the microphone as close to your face as possible.

Use Lock Mode to Lock In Your Sound

When you've tested your audio and have found the settings that sound great, press and hold both Mute and Monitor Toggle for 2 seconds to lock and prevent accidental adjustment and ensure that your audio remains consistent.

Monitor Your Sound

To hear your audio, plug headphones into the headphone output on your MOTIV device.

Keep equipment connected during updates

Keep the MOTIV device connected to your mobile device when updating to ensure that there are no update issues.

System Requirements and Compatibility: Mac

• MacOS 10.13 to 10.15
• 64 bit
• Minimum 2 GB of RAM
• Minimum 500 MB of hard disk space

System Requirements and Compatibility: Windows

• Windows 10
• 64 bit
• Minimum 2 GB of RAM
• Minimum 500 MB of hard disk space

System Requirements and Compatibility: iOS

• iOS: iOS 12 and higher
• iPhone: iPhone 6 and higher
• iPod Touch: 6th gen

Note: iPad Pro (USB-C) is not supported.

System Requirements and Compatibility: Android

Will work with any Android device that has:

• Android Oreo 8.0 and higher
• USB Host Power Requirement of ≥100 mA
• USB Audio Class 1.1 support and higher

Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

Note: See https://www.shure.com/MOTIVcompatibility for information on supportive Android devices.

MV7 Yoke Assembly

The MV7 yoke allows a podcaster to be flexible with mic placement. Loosen the yoke knobs and you can adjust the microphone in a variety angles. If the microphone becomes detached from the yoke, these are the steps to put it together in the correct order to ensure that your microphone is secure. Each side uses one thin gray spring washer, one shiny silver brass washer, two black plastic washers and the yoke and threaded yoke knob.

1. Start with the threaded knob flat side down on your tabletop. 

   

2. Stack the washers on the threaded knob.
   • Place a black plastic washer on the knob.
   • Place one side of the yoke on next.
   • Then put the second black plastic washer on.
   • Place the flat silver washer and then the thin spring washer on the threaded knob.
3. Using your finger to hold the screw assembly in place, slide the MV7 onto the threaded screw and turn the knob to keep washers in place.

   Note: Be sure to keep this side on but loose so that you have room to easily move the yoke and assemble the washers on the opposite side.

4. On the opposite yoke arm, place the washers into the side of the MV7 in reverse order. Thin spring washer > Flat silver washer > Black plastic washer > Yoke arm
5. The yoke arm needs to be placed directly onto the stack of washers. To ensure that the washers are aligned, put a pen through the yoke and washers to make sure that everything is properly centered. Leave pen in place.
6. Place the second black plastic washer onto the remaining threaded knob.
7. Remove the pen. Insert the threaded knob and black plastic washer into the stacked washers and tighten both sides to ensure that your microphone is stable.

Furnished Accessories

Replacement Parts

Optional Accessories

Information to the user

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: Testing is based on the use of supplied and recommended cable types. The use of other than shielded (screened) cable types may degrade EMC performance.

This product meets the Essential Requirements of all relevant European directives and is eligible for CE marking.