Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone vs Shure MV7+ Dynamic Microphone
Get the Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone, narrowly. The Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone wins High-End Reach, but only just, and the rest of...
The Ruling
Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone or Shure MV7+ Dynamic Microphone? Get the Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone, narrowly.
The Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone wins High-End Reach — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $20.
At a Glance
Where each one actually leads
Every axis is scored out of 10 from the catalog specs below. The scores are relative to the products on this page, so a 10 means “best of these”, not “perfect”, and two identical columns mean the catalog genuinely cannot separate them. Axes the catalog holds no figure for on both sides are left off entirely rather than guessed at.
| Category | Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone | Shure MV7+ Dynamic Microphone |
|---|---|---|
| Low-End Reach | 10/10 | 10/10 |
| High-End Reach | 10/10 | 9.3/10 |
| Value | 10/10 | 9.3/10 |
The Split
What each one wins
Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone
Broadcast-style microphone designed for vocal capture, podcasting, and treated streaming setups.
On paper the Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone takes frequency response (50Hz-20kHz). It concedes nothing measurable on the sheet. It is the cheaper of the two, by $20.00.
Leads on
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Frequency Response50Hz-20kHz50Hz-16kHz
Wider frequency response captures more of the audible spectrum, from deep bass to airy highs.
Shure MV7+ Dynamic Microphone
Broadcast-style microphone designed for vocal capture, podcasting, and treated streaming setups.
It gives up frequency response to the Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone. That costs $20.00 more than the Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone.
Leads on
- Nothing on the spec sheet goes this one’s way.
Where they’re identical
One spec is the same on both of them, so none of it is part of the decision.
- Polar Pattern Cardioid
The Record
9 specs, grouped by area
A group is won by whoever takes more of its rows outright. Specs the catalog cannot rank are shown but never decide a group.
Bottom Line
Who each one is for
The Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone is the pick on the specs the catalog holds, but “better on paper” and “right for you” are different questions. Each case below names what the product is actually good at and who that suits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main difference between Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone and Shure MV7+ Dynamic Microphone?
The largest gap is frequency response, where the Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone leads — 50Hz-20kHz against 50Hz-16kHz. Across the catalog's specification sheet the two differ on 1 spec. They match on 1 spec, including polar pattern. Two microphones from Shure, each taking a different approach to sound character and pickup pattern.
Which is better for streaming, Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone or Shure MV7+ Dynamic Microphone?
Get the Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone, narrowly. The Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone wins High-End Reach — but only just, and the rest of the chart is close. It is also the cheaper of the two, by $20.
Is the Shure MV7+ Dynamic Microphone worth the extra $20 over the Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone?
The Shure MV7+ Dynamic Microphone costs $299.00 against $279.00, a difference of $20. On the catalog's specifications it does not lead the Shure Super 55 Dynamic Vocal Microphone anywhere, so the premium buys brand, build or something the catalog does not record. Whether that is worth it depends on which of those you would actually use.