The Shure MV7+ deal currently puts the microphone at $255 on Shure’s store, down from a listed $299. That is a $44 reduction, or about 14.7%, rather than the convenient-but-loose “almost $50” shorthand. Shure’s listing confirms the price, though it does not state when the offer ends.
The Verge reported that Amazon and Guitar Center were also listing the black MV7+ at $255. Those retailer prices can change without ceremony, so shoppers should check the final price at checkout instead of treating a deal post as a binding contract.
The reported deal covers the MV7+, not Shure’s older MV7 or the MV7X. That distinction is not cosmetic: Shure describes the MV7X as XLR-only, while the MV7+ has both USB-C and XLR connections.
What does the Shure MV7+ deal include?
Shure lists the black MV7+, a USB-C-to-USB-C cable and a quick-start guide in the box. A desktop stand is not listed among the standard contents. The Verge separately reported a $269 microphone-and-stand bundle from Amazon and Shure, and said Amazon had also discounted the white version. Those are reported retailer offers, not details Shure’s standard product listing establishes.
The MV7+ is a dynamic microphone intended for close vocal recording, according to Shure’s user guide. Its cardioid pickup pattern is designed to favor sound directly in front of the mic. Shure says its digital signal processing provides voice isolation, Auto Level adjustment and real-time denoising, while a Digital Popper Stopper is meant to reduce hard plosive sounds in speech or singing. Those are manufacturer specifications, not independent performance testing.
A customizable LED touch panel handles muting and visual controls, and the microphone has a 3.5 mm headphone jack for monitoring. Shure also offers settings controls through its Motiv Mix desktop software and its mobile apps.
Can the MV7+ connect directly to a computer?
Yes. Shure says the MV7+ can connect through USB-C to compatible computers, phones and tablets, subject to the supported-device information for its software. It also has an XLR output for connection to an audio interface or other XLR equipment. Because it has both outputs, the deal report indicates it can connect either directly to a computer or through an interface.
Shure lists Motiv Mix support for Windows 10 or later and macOS 12 or later. Its Motiv Audio and Motiv Video apps are listed for iOS 16 or later and Android 12 or later. Buyers using a phone should verify cable and device compatibility before ordering, because USB-C on the microphone does not erase the usual mobile-device accessory mess.
The $255 offer is a price update, not evidence of a permanent new price. Shure ran a separate Prime Day promotion in June that advertised a $45 MV7+ discount, which does not establish this offer’s duration or future pricing.
This story draws on original reporting from The Verge.
