Totally agree with your conclusions. Would like to see V7 vs SM58 and V7x vs SM57. To my experience, the V7x sounds more natural than the SM57 for saxophone recording.
As a live sound engineer I would pick up the V7 just for vocals due to the shock and plosive rejection and the roll off frecuency filter as you mention in you review. These are very important factors to consider when you want to minimize sound leakeage and mostly feedback on stage. I would pick up the V7x for the rest of the applications (guitars, snares, etc.) due to the better balance sound. Anyway, if you know how to use correctly a HPF/Shelving on the mixing console (in case it is needed of course), the V7X would be also good for vocals.
The V7 MK version is identical to the V7x (same capsule, too) but has the deeper grille and thicker foam of the V7x, and is thus highly suitable for vocals.
I bought the V7 based on your previous reviews and I was thinking on buying the V7x to see if I like it better but after this video Im just fine with the V7. You just saved me 100 bucks, Thank you Sir. love your videos btw
If you want to spend a little more than 100 bucks you can get the V7MK which is a vocal microphone with the V7X capsule... I own one and I use it mainly for singing.
For music applications, the V7x is a great mic. It compliments the V7 really well for musical uses. I think it sounds great on spoken word too. The V7 is a great singing mic though. I've found it to sound much better than it's price on most people's voice. I kinda treat them as a an SM57 vs SM58 kinda deal.
V7x is superior mic but it is not meant for vocals as it is. What you need is the sE V7 MK. It's a mic with a DMC7 X capsule and an sE V7 grill. That's what I have, Myles Kennedy uses it too.
I was actually trying to find a good comparison video for these microphones a couple years ago. Now you made the comprehensive comparison video I wanted! Thanks Bandrew
I have both mics. And as a singer I have used both. I am glad that you did this comparison, as I found myself in agreement. The V7x just has too much boom in the lower frequencies and also is prone to plosives, despite all my trying to use the mic technique I’ve acquired in my time. The V7x has that presence, but in the end it’s not worth the effort of having to consciously adapt to the plosives issue (and that is despite changing the grill over to a V7 grill!). The V7 is indeed more articulate than the V7x, but the V7x sure makes my sax guy sound pretty up there onstage with a touch of reverb. So I’ll still keep it. ;)
As a bass vocalist, the sE v7x is amazing! If you know how to work it and your voice, plosives wonts be a problem. You can feel the lows when you sing and especially when you run it through a sub aux…incredible!
Aside from the handling noise and plosives of the V7X I much preferred it in every case over the vocal variant. Too harsh in the high end and cuts off the entire low end but I guess that is good for a stage mic.
Hilarious video! One point that was not mentioned is that the SE Electronics V-Beat mics are the same as the V7 X mics as far as the capsule goes. My vote is for V7 x : why is because it offers something that none of my other dynamic microphones offer and is best for drums and instruments. Overall this mic is very unique and looking forward to getting one!
Great timing, I just received my V7 yesterday after hearing many positive reviews. Sounds a lot more open than my current XM8500 which is what I was hoping for. Thanks for all the great advice, it is really appreciated😀
Excellent review as usual. I got the V7 for my brother after ur first V7 vid and he's really been enjoying it. Both are good sounding mics, but I see no reason for someone to get both. V7 is just solid. I liked the V7x a tad more on acoustic and electric, but the difference is minimal and could just be fixed in post. Would be a better investment for most people to get some more different mics, like an SDC, LDC etc if you already have the V7.
I just bought used V7 for 40 euro since I saw it’s 98e new here and thought it must be OK mic at that price. It’s really good and would buy another one when in need of another mic.
I bought the V7x specifically for it's low end to use on toms, drums etc. as a replacement for my aging akg dynamics and shure sm57/58s. They work well.
Have to disagree with you on your assessment of the V7 X for vocals. At first, my thought was the thinner-sounding one was the X. I have the vocal 7, and EQ can be applied to it very well. I also have the V3, and frankly, like it better, and that's probably because it sounds more like the X. Anyway, this was a good comparison. Wish you'd review the 3 sometime soon.
Finally! A mic shootout with not a Behringer in sight. Microphone 2 is the vocal mic, obviously from the presence boost. I admire SE as a company for building these two options. I’ve noticed that mixing consoles now provide a channel equalizer - give me the flatter mic every single time, thank you.
Thanks to your reviews I bought V7 two years ago, worked great for vocal voice work. I bought one for my niece who is doing voice over on her tik tok, even though she lives in a very noisy enviroment, is amaze how well the microphone only picks up her voice is very happy with it. Thanks to make me be the awesome uncle for once XD
I agree with your assessment, but I really liked how the V7x sounded on your voice. I have the V7 thanks to your advice and I absolutely love it, but I'm tempted to pick up the V7x as an alternative.
The V7 MK version is identical to the V7x (same capsule, too) but has the deeper grille and thicker foam of the V7x, and is thus highly suitable for vocals.
I actually liked the V7X a bit more for the vocals. It had a tiny bit less top end, and it sounded more full to my ears. The Proximity Effect definitely shows it. The handling noise though....
I actually found myself here because of an accident. I realized that I bought the wireless capsule version of the v7x rather than the standard V7 of my other mic. When using both capsules, I noticed that they weren’t the same. Crazy enough, I actually prefer the sound of the V7x over the V7. It has way more warmth to it. When it comes to vocal mics I actually prefer one that hasn’t been factory tuned to knock out low end frequency. That way you have every frequency to work with. If a mic doesn’t have warmth from the factory tuning, it can’t be added back the same way as if it were there to begin with; you just boost mus essentially, Better to start with a bigger canvas of clear audio signal more more frequency and cut from there rather than not have any at all to use.
They both do really well at their jobs. V7x sounds a little more clear and detailed, but needs to be on a stand where it won't get touched or breathed on. V7 loses a little detail on instruments, but can take plosives and handling like a champ.
As someone who mostly records instruments, the V7x has quickly become my favorite to use. I absolutely agree that the V7 is better if you doing vocals, but for recording instruments I don't think there is anything better that doesn't cost at least twice as much as the V7x. My favorite use for it was on brass instruments, particularly low brass. The V7x's low end response means I get a nice warm sound on tuba and euphonium that clip-on instrument condensers (especially the cheap ones) and most other dynamic mics don't. SM57s served me well for a long time, but I think the V7x is a better all around instrument mic.
Agree. V7 was the winner, but did like the 7x for the acoustic guitar. Future compares that might be interesting are Shure 57/58/Beta58 . I've seen singers use the 57 as a vocal mic and wondered if it was different or just fit their voices. I have a 57 and Beta 58 and found the 57 to be lower output and seemingly more dead (for my voice) vs. the hotter and greater range of the Beta 58.
Honestly, I couldn't tell the difference in the blind test on my average-level headphones, but I also recognize that different circumstances (distance, volume, timbre, axis, etc.) would show more differences. Also, wow that change in plosive response!
Honestly the V7 X I think sounded better but the noise and handling was worse which is why I can see it as an instrument mic over handheld voice. That said both sounded great. The drawbacks though made the V7 winner for me overall.
The handling noise on the V7X is hilarious, I didn't know, based on my experience with it to mic bass and guitar cabs. I love my V7X but I have never tried it as a vocal mic. V7 is without a doubt the clear winner here
I don't have any sontronics mics and don't currently have any on the docket. Perhaps one day I'll check them out, but It's not on the current schedule. Thanks for the suggestion.
Now what we really need is a dynacaster thrown in there for a good ole family feud . Seriously though I have a V7 and have been contemplating the dynacaster. Built in Dynamite aside. It would be great to be able to determine if it's worth it. Mic returns aren't exactly easy in my part of the world.
I don’t have any experience with dynamic mics. Some people say they require more gain so the noise in the room will also be recorded that means more work in processing. Others say condenser are better you can work with them on low gain. Well one day I will try one. And probably go with Se V 7, that’s the one you have recommended under $100 budget dynamic mic.👍
The sE V7 is a fantastic dynamic microphone. And yes, you are more likely going to have preamp hiss in a recording for a low sensitivity dynamic.Hope you have fun trying them out.
It seems as though placing a v7 mic capsule on the v7 X will solve the plosives problem but not the handling noise since the handling noise is due to the v7 x's frequency response. Still, it gets it closer to the v7 as a vocal mic as long as the performer knows how to avoid making too much noise handling the mic on stage.
review the v3 please. i found exactly 0 in depth reviews for it that wasn't using it for drums and the few i saw with any info were unboxing with 1 min of talking into it. it's also a fair amount less than the v7. could be a new budget starter mic.
I put away the rode nt-1a for youtube duties and have been on the V7 for a bit.. Works good as it sounds good and rejects background noise and the ambience I was getting with the rode.. I've thrown a shaker and tambourine at the V7 and it worked out well! I did buy an additional windscreen thing cause like in your video there's a bit of "hissiness" and weirdness up there. Not sure if that was the answer but so far so good.. It's pretty clear for a handheld dynamic. Love your vids.
1st Great Video, i myself as FoH Engineer, always have a V7 with me to give the Mainvocalist. There is always a SM58 in the Rider but in a lot of Monitor Settings to the side and better sound overall i always convince them that the V7 is the better pick.
you can use the V7x for vocals BUT the V7 is good at rejecting plosive, handling noise, has some bass roll of which is nice for live stage where the dynamic vocal mics is good at.
Hi! My peak is the v7 because the v7x has low end bloom witch I don't like it makes vocals and electric guitar a bid thick in the low end .to my ears the v7 is more even. By the way the mic I use for vocals and electric guitar is the sm58. Excellent review as always Thanks.
V7 definitely crisper and less muddied with excessive bass lift on voice IMO. I've never liked overly prominent proximity effect for vocal mics, especially for spoken word... even slight variations in distance from the mic can make it sound uneven or bloated unless you're clamped in place relative to the mic or have exceptional microphone technique.
Wow I had no idea there was an instrument version, I bought the standard v7 mic to use mostly for wind instruments but also for vocals. I made the right choice.
I actually was excited to see another video about the V7 and V7x. The handling noise on both these mics is unacceptable to me for a live environment. I’ve been using them with the Shure A55M shockmount, which helps a lot if you have a relatively thin stage with subwoofers close by. The V7 + Soyuz launcher is a pretty magical combo BTW.
Wow. I thought the opposite of what they were. The V7X to me sounded better for podcast type vocals. But the V7 would be good for singing as it has that “post eq” kinda sound to help bring vocals more forward in the mix.
Great series. Still on my old AT875R ... i usually speak from the side on it so the V7 wouldnt be the best for me (podcasts), since it expects to be used straight from the front ... still great mic.
The V7 is fantastic... we use it as a cartoon voice acting when the outside world is too intrusive to use our condensers. My wife in particular likes the V7 for it's sibilence control!
Could you please review some 3U audio microphones on your channel? I've heard great things about them and am interested in seeing a deep dive video how they stack up to some of the mics they're loosely based on!
So I love the V7 as is I use it as my stream mic its crisp and clear what I noticed here with the V7X is it actually has a bit of a boost in those lower frequencies that are quite flattering on my voice I may have to pick one up :P
Thanks for this vs - I have been curious as to how they compare. Really like how the x sounds on both guitars. For spoken word, I prefer the x as well as it has more of that broadcast sound, which I admit I enjoy. As to which would be better on vox, depends on the voices being recorded and how they fit in the mix. I can see going either way. Both are very nice mics. Again, sE... hard to go wrong.
Hey bro have you ever put the V7 grill on the v7x and put it through its paces I'd sure love to hear what you came up with if you did. I've heard from a few other creators that it makes a big difference. Love you videos bro thank you 😊
I did a test. Using the V7 grill on the V7x does improve the plosive rejection because you have a bit more air between the inside of the grill and the diaphragm of the mic for the plosive to dissipate, but it still underperforms in rejection compared to the V7. You may be able to get similar results if you use the V7 grill and then throw on a high pass filter in post.
I think I would choose the V7x for studio use and V7 for non-studio use. I prefer the more rich sound of the V7x. And would us it in every use case that background or handling (uncontrolled) noise isn't an issue. So I'd call the V7x a sound room mic and the V7 a... nonnnn-sound room mic. Yeah.
Excellent video. Agree that your conclusion is pretty accurate. I can see if someone's voice was a little different it might make if you changes here or there. Do you find that the suv7 needs a lot of gain? And or volume? What do you see it hitting at with full gain and such without any processing done? At least -20 or -24 db?
These are as always great videos, many thanks for sharing your tests! On a side note, for all who read this, I'm just curious: Are there any USB shotgun mics out there on the market? (For Windows PC.)
To me it is a no brainer to own both of these mics. At $200 you're at the price point of an entry level broadcasting mic, which isn't usually the most versatile. For the same cost you can have two microphones and between the two of them you can do just about anything.
You should test the microphones with the highest quality on PC on the microphone properties and then the absolute lowest microphone quality on the microphone properties on PC and or Mac
Microphone 2 sounds a littler thinner (less bottom) on voice at 3 inches. Once you're away from the microphone (12 inches plus) it seems to make minimal difference in the sound pickup. Overall I'd probably go with the V7X as I have a number of better voice pickup mics in my collection.
i'm a stage vocalist,and i also love recording songs indoors/bed recording and some voiceovers/podcasting.. but i'm still confused which to buy? V7 and V7 MK (Myles Kennedy) version is my choices :( please help! @Podcastage
Was not expecting to come in and see you using the sm5b, that was the last thing i expected to see here, but it's a welcome surprise
Agreed! And it sounds so good the rest of the mics were disappointing . And it looks to be in excellent shape
Totally agree with your conclusions. Would like to see V7 vs SM58 and V7x vs SM57. To my experience, the V7x sounds more natural than the SM57 for saxophone recording.
Nuff said!
As a live sound engineer I would pick up the V7 just for vocals due to the shock and plosive rejection and the roll off frecuency filter as you mention in you review. These are very important factors to consider when you want to minimize sound leakeage and mostly feedback on stage. I would pick up the V7x for the rest of the applications (guitars, snares, etc.) due to the better balance sound. Anyway, if you know how to use correctly a HPF/Shelving on the mixing console (in case it is needed of course), the V7X would be also good for vocals.
The V7 MK version is identical to the V7x (same capsule, too) but has the deeper grille and thicker foam of the V7x, and is thus highly suitable for vocals.
I bought the V7 based on your previous reviews and I was thinking on buying the V7x to see if I like it better but after this video Im just fine with the V7. You just saved me 100 bucks, Thank you Sir. love your videos btw
Totally right
If you want to spend a little more than 100 bucks you can get the V7MK which is a vocal microphone with the V7X capsule... I own one and I use it mainly for singing.
For music applications, the V7x is a great mic. It compliments the V7 really well for musical uses. I think it sounds great on spoken word too. The V7 is a great singing mic though. I've found it to sound much better than it's price on most people's voice. I kinda treat them as a an SM57 vs SM58 kinda deal.
V7x is superior mic but it is not meant for vocals as it is. What you need is the sE V7 MK. It's a mic with a DMC7 X capsule and an sE V7 grill. That's what I have, Myles Kennedy uses it too.
I was actually trying to find a good comparison video for these microphones a couple years ago. Now you made the comprehensive comparison video I wanted! Thanks Bandrew
I have both mics. And as a singer I have used both. I am glad that you did this comparison, as I found myself in agreement. The V7x just has too much boom in the lower frequencies and also is prone to plosives, despite all my trying to use the mic technique I’ve acquired in my time. The V7x has that presence, but in the end it’s not worth the effort of having to consciously adapt to the plosives issue (and that is despite changing the grill over to a V7 grill!). The V7 is indeed more articulate than the V7x, but the V7x sure makes my sax guy sound pretty up there onstage with a touch of reverb. So I’ll still keep it. ;)
As a bass vocalist, the sE v7x is amazing! If you know how to work it and your voice, plosives wonts be a problem. You can feel the lows when you sing and especially when you run it through a sub aux…incredible!
Great information. Thank you so much for sharing Aaron.
Can you try V7x with V7 top cap? Some said it's the best sound. Love your show bro... From.Thailand.
Aside from the handling noise and plosives of the V7X I much preferred it in every case over the vocal variant. Too harsh in the high end and cuts off the entire low end but I guess that is good for a stage mic.
I been u guyz 4 years all mics in $100 sounds 99% the same if u dont identify mic we would NOT which iz which!!!!
Hilarious video! One point that was not mentioned is that the SE Electronics V-Beat mics are the same as the V7 X mics as far as the capsule goes. My vote is for V7 x : why is because it offers something that none of my other dynamic microphones offer and is best for drums and instruments. Overall this mic is very unique and looking forward to getting one!
I started watching you to do research on microphones to buy (I ended up with the Shure SM7B) but now I just watch you for fun!
Great timing, I just received my V7 yesterday after hearing many positive reviews. Sounds a lot more open than my current XM8500 which is what I was hoping for. Thanks for all the great advice, it is really appreciated😀
So surprised at the handling noise of the X!! I have and love the V7! Great demo as always!
Was waiting for this since they launched. You never disappoint!
I love SE mics, they always sound a lot more expensive than they actually are!
As an owner of the V7 X, I instantly knew which one of the two mics I was hearing. Very good comparison, thank you!
I just love the sm5b, thanks for using it at the beginning.
I usually see all of your videos, this time I was gonna skip but you literally convinced me with the intro.
Excellent review as usual. I got the V7 for my brother after ur first V7 vid and he's really been enjoying it. Both are good sounding mics, but I see no reason for someone to get both. V7 is just solid. I liked the V7x a tad more on acoustic and electric, but the difference is minimal and could just be fixed in post. Would be a better investment for most people to get some more different mics, like an SDC, LDC etc if you already have the V7.
I just bought used V7 for 40 euro since I saw it’s 98e new here and thought it must be OK mic at that price. It’s really good and would buy another one when in need of another mic.
A really very good and very informative comparison of the two mics! Many thanks for this!
I hope there's a versus series on sE V7 vs Shure SM58. I'm planning to buy a handheld dynamic mic, but I'm very torn between both of them.
I bought the V7x specifically for it's low end to use on toms, drums etc. as a replacement for my aging akg dynamics and shure sm57/58s. They work well.
Have to disagree with you on your assessment of the V7 X for vocals. At first, my thought was the thinner-sounding one was the X. I have the vocal 7, and EQ can be applied to it very well. I also have the V3, and frankly, like it better, and that's probably because it sounds more like the X. Anyway, this was a good comparison. Wish you'd review the 3 sometime soon.
Finally! A mic shootout with not a Behringer in sight. Microphone 2 is the vocal mic, obviously from the presence boost. I admire SE as a company for building these two options. I’ve noticed that mixing consoles now provide a channel equalizer - give me the flatter mic every single time, thank you.
The V7x sounds great on voice! That low end is fantastic, compared to the rolled off sound of the V7 (which makes sense for stage)
Totally agree
Sounds great until you listen with any speakers with a subwoofer. Then it's boomy
@@sage12125 everything sounds boomy when you have too much bass. When you listen with headphones that have a frequency response it sounds very good.
@@kyron42 I always feel for spoken word and singing rolling off frequencies down there is always better. Not much important information you're missing
I thought the X was the vocal 7. The low end on the X is indeed fantastic.
Thanks to your reviews I bought V7 two years ago, worked great for vocal voice work. I bought one for my niece who is doing voice over on her tik tok, even though she lives in a very noisy enviroment, is amaze how well the microphone only picks up her voice is very happy with it. Thanks to make me be the awesome uncle for once XD
Would love to see a video on the best 'end-address' condensor microphones
I agree with your assessment, but I really liked how the V7x sounded on your voice. I have the V7 thanks to your advice and I absolutely love it, but I'm tempted to pick up the V7x as an alternative.
The V7 MK version is identical to the V7x (same capsule, too) but has the deeper grille and thicker foam of the V7x, and is thus highly suitable for vocals.
I actually liked the V7X a bit more for the vocals. It had a tiny bit less top end, and it sounded more full to my ears. The Proximity Effect definitely shows it. The handling noise though....
I actually found myself here because of an accident. I realized that I bought the wireless capsule version of the v7x rather than the standard V7 of my other mic. When using both capsules, I noticed that they weren’t the same. Crazy enough, I actually prefer the sound of the V7x over the V7. It has way more warmth to it. When it comes to vocal mics I actually prefer one that hasn’t been factory tuned to knock out low end frequency. That way you have every frequency to work with. If a mic doesn’t have warmth from the factory tuning, it can’t be added back the same way as if it were there to begin with; you just boost mus essentially, Better to start with a bigger canvas of clear audio signal more more frequency and cut from there rather than not have any at all to use.
I literally searched this yesterday. Thank you Bandrew!
They both do really well at their jobs. V7x sounds a little more clear and detailed, but needs to be on a stand where it won't get touched or breathed on. V7 loses a little detail on instruments, but can take plosives and handling like a champ.
I like the V7X for spoken word over the V7.
Regards
Martin
As someone who mostly records instruments, the V7x has quickly become my favorite to use. I absolutely agree that the V7 is better if you doing vocals, but for recording instruments I don't think there is anything better that doesn't cost at least twice as much as the V7x. My favorite use for it was on brass instruments, particularly low brass. The V7x's low end response means I get a nice warm sound on tuba and euphonium that clip-on instrument condensers (especially the cheap ones) and most other dynamic mics don't. SM57s served me well for a long time, but I think the V7x is a better all around instrument mic.
Agree. V7 was the winner, but did like the 7x for the acoustic guitar. Future compares that might be interesting are Shure 57/58/Beta58 . I've seen singers use the 57 as a vocal mic and wondered if it was different or just fit their voices. I have a 57 and Beta 58 and found the 57 to be lower output and seemingly more dead (for my voice) vs. the hotter and greater range of the Beta 58.
V7 is great and all, but i'm more curious about the V3. Is it an option? The comparisons so far didn't convince me.
Honestly, I couldn't tell the difference in the blind test on my average-level headphones, but I also recognize that different circumstances (distance, volume, timbre, axis, etc.) would show more differences. Also, wow that change in plosive response!
Thanks for sharing.
LOVE my SE V7 vocal mic!
The V7x sounds interesting. I may have to get one to try.
I was waiting for a v7x video thank you.
Honestly the V7 X I think sounded better but the noise and handling was worse which is why I can see it as an instrument mic over handheld voice. That said both sounded great. The drawbacks though made the V7 winner for me overall.
The handling noise on the V7X is hilarious, I didn't know, based on my experience with it to mic bass and guitar cabs. I love my V7X but I have never tried it as a vocal mic. V7 is without a doubt the clear winner here
Sontronics solo is what I have been waiting for from this channel :D
I don't have any sontronics mics and don't currently have any on the docket. Perhaps one day I'll check them out, but It's not on the current schedule. Thanks for the suggestion.
@@Podcastage I mentioned that one because based on all sound demos I have heard I have a feeling it may come out on top among the 100 dollar dynamics
100% agree with your conclusions.
The moment you spoke into the V7X, I instantly hated it for vocals. Very nasal-sounding.
Great review! I’d love a review of 3.5mm mics. So few out there, and it’s hard to know which ones don’t absolutely suck.
I honestly think the V7x capsule sounds so much better, sadly it's just really too sensitive to external factors..
This video was extreamly helpful so I'm interacting with it by way of a thankyou. Keep up the good work!
That is very kind of you to say, I’m glad the video was helpful. Thank you for watching.
that's an amazing idea for a video! thank you for making it! it must have took a long time...
Now what we really need is a dynacaster thrown in there for a good ole family feud . Seriously though I have a V7 and have been contemplating the dynacaster. Built in Dynamite aside. It would be great to be able to determine if it's worth it. Mic returns aren't exactly easy in my part of the world.
I don’t have any experience with dynamic mics. Some people say they require more gain so the noise in the room will also be recorded that means more work in processing. Others say condenser are better you can work with them on low gain. Well one day I will try one. And probably go with Se V 7, that’s the one you have recommended under $100 budget dynamic mic.👍
The sE V7 is a fantastic dynamic microphone. And yes, you are more likely going to have preamp hiss in a recording for a low sensitivity dynamic.Hope you have fun trying them out.
It seems as though placing a v7 mic capsule on the v7 X will solve the plosives problem but not the handling noise since the handling noise is due to the v7 x's frequency response. Still, it gets it closer to the v7 as a vocal mic as long as the performer knows how to avoid making too much noise handling the mic on stage.
Thank you for all the great videos and good vibes :)
To me the V7X sounds reverberant on voices. I know this doesn't make sense, but I feel like this^^
review the v3 please. i found exactly 0 in depth reviews for it that wasn't using it for drums and the few i saw with any info were unboxing with 1 min of talking into it. it's also a fair amount less than the v7. could be a new budget starter mic.
Could you review the budget sE V3? I saw it on sale on Amazon the other day and I was wondering if it was any good
I put away the rode nt-1a for youtube duties and have been on the V7 for a bit.. Works good as it sounds good and rejects background noise and the ambience I was getting with the rode.. I've thrown a shaker and tambourine at the V7 and it worked out well! I did buy an additional windscreen thing cause like in your video there's a bit of "hissiness" and weirdness up there. Not sure if that was the answer but so far so good.. It's pretty clear for a handheld dynamic. Love your vids.
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Great Video, i myself as FoH Engineer, always have a V7 with me to give the Mainvocalist. There is always a SM58 in the Rider but in a lot of Monitor Settings to the side and better sound overall i always convince them that the V7 is the better pick.
you can use the V7x for vocals BUT the V7 is good at rejecting plosive, handling noise, has some bass roll of which is nice for live stage where the dynamic vocal mics is good at.
Hi! My peak is the v7 because the v7x has low end bloom witch
I don't like it makes vocals and electric guitar a bid thick in the low end .to my ears the v7 is more even.
By the way the mic I use for vocals and electric guitar is the sm58.
Excellent review as always
Thanks.
The green hoodie/cord hat is seriously dripping
That guitar work is worth listening to the show by itself... As it is you've sold me on the se v7.
V7 definitely crisper and less muddied with excessive bass lift on voice IMO.
I've never liked overly prominent proximity effect for vocal mics, especially for spoken word... even slight variations in distance from the mic can make it sound uneven or bloated unless you're clamped in place relative to the mic or have exceptional microphone technique.
agree, it sounded clearer and less muffled.. it's a big difference imo
8:08 Regardless what one thinks of the lyrics' intended "message" (which is none) it was pleasant to listen to. Nice job :D
Wow I had no idea there was an instrument version, I bought the standard v7 mic to use mostly for wind instruments but also for vocals. I made the right choice.
I use both of them alot. Your basicslly spot on from my experience.
I actually was excited to see another video about the V7 and V7x. The handling noise on both these mics is unacceptable to me for a live environment. I’ve been using them with the Shure A55M shockmount, which helps a lot if you have a relatively thin stage with subwoofers close by. The V7 + Soyuz launcher is a pretty magical combo BTW.
The v7x with the v7 grille is sooo damn good for vocals, still at the beginning of the video, maybe you tried it hehe
I own the V7 MK, a vocal microphone with the V7X capsule. I like it's extended frequency response and still sounding natural.
I like microphone 2 personally. There's less of a sharp tinny sound over the whole thing. Sounds more "meaty" and full. Thanks for this comparison 👏
Omg the 7x sounds GREAT with acoustic guitar :o
Wow. I thought the opposite of what they were. The V7X to me sounded better for podcast type vocals. But the V7 would be good for singing as it has that “post eq” kinda sound to help bring vocals more forward in the mix.
Excellent. I agree with your results. Thank you.
Great series. Still on my old AT875R ... i usually speak from the side on it so the V7 wouldnt be the best for me (podcasts), since it expects to be used straight from the front ... still great mic.
The V7 is fantastic... we use it as a cartoon voice acting when the outside world is too intrusive to use our condensers. My wife in particular likes the V7 for it's sibilence control!
V7 for me. Got the shiny chrome version. 🎤
Great job man
Your reviews are the best!!
Could you please review some 3U audio microphones on your channel? I've heard great things about them and am interested in seeing a deep dive video how they stack up to some of the mics they're loosely based on!
Great video, very usefull! My pick is V7x with V7 grille
So I love the V7 as is I use it as my stream mic its crisp and clear what I noticed here with the V7X is it actually has a bit of a boost in those lower frequencies that are quite flattering on my voice I may have to pick one up :P
The guitar rif was well enjoyed very neat. Thats the kind of playing i miss
Thanks very much. The riff was a fun one in this video. I appreciate the kind words.
I have the Billy Gibbons edition of the V7 based on Bandrew's recommendation , sounds great for my taste plus I like the aesthetic .
I'd like to see a comparison between ukulele microphones, Mandolin microphones, acoustic guitar microphones and electric guitar microphones.
Thanks for this vs - I have been curious as to how they compare. Really like how the x sounds on both guitars. For spoken word, I prefer the x as well as it has more of that broadcast sound, which I admit I enjoy. As to which would be better on vox, depends on the voices being recorded and how they fit in the mix. I can see going either way. Both are very nice mics. Again, sE... hard to go wrong.
you have to finish that pop punk song that you thought everyone would hate. i love it
Hey bro have you ever put the V7 grill on the v7x and put it through its paces I'd sure love to hear what you came up with if you did. I've heard from a few other creators that it makes a big difference. Love you videos bro thank you 😊
I did a test. Using the V7 grill on the V7x does improve the plosive rejection because you have a bit more air between the inside of the grill and the diaphragm of the mic for the plosive to dissipate, but it still underperforms in rejection compared to the V7. You may be able to get similar results if you use the V7 grill and then throw on a high pass filter in post.
@@Podcastage thank you so much for responding to my comment, have a great day
I think I would choose the V7x for studio use and V7 for non-studio use.
I prefer the more rich sound of the V7x. And would us it in every use case that background or handling (uncontrolled) noise isn't an issue.
So I'd call the V7x a sound room mic and the V7 a... nonnnn-sound room mic.
Yeah.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the mics. I think this is helpful for other people who are looking into them as well.
Excellent video. Agree that your conclusion is pretty accurate. I can see if someone's voice was a little different it might make if you changes here or there. Do you find that the suv7 needs a lot of gain? And or volume? What do you see it hitting at with full gain and such without any processing done? At least -20 or -24 db?
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V7 hands down ,brilliant comparison.thanks
Love this type of apples to apples comparison. As usual Great work. Thank you
These are as always great videos, many thanks for sharing your tests!
On a side note, for all who read this, I'm just curious: Are there any USB shotgun mics out there on the market? (For Windows PC.)
To me it is a no brainer to own both of these mics. At $200 you're at the price point of an entry level broadcasting mic, which isn't usually the most versatile. For the same cost you can have two microphones and between the two of them you can do just about anything.
You should test the microphones with the highest quality on PC on the microphone properties and then the absolute lowest microphone quality on the microphone properties on PC and or Mac
I´ll get the V7x for Snare, Toms and Guitar-very affordable
Great. Now I want both
I think that there needs need to do 50/50 mixes in VS videos for S&Gs.
It would have been cool to do the SM57 and SM58 in conjunction with these two.
Great review!!
Microphone 2 sounds a littler thinner (less bottom) on voice at 3 inches. Once you're away from the microphone (12 inches plus) it seems to make minimal difference in the sound pickup. Overall I'd probably go with the V7X as I have a number of better voice pickup mics in my collection.
i'm a stage vocalist,and i also love recording songs indoors/bed recording and some voiceovers/podcasting.. but i'm still confused which to buy? V7 and V7 MK (Myles Kennedy) version is my choices :( please help! @Podcastage