SHURE

at least one good mic, and the more flexible it is, the better. Shure’s hybrid USB/XLR MV7 checks a ton of boxes, but musicians might overlook a unit with “Podcast Microphone” written right on the box. That would be an unfortunate oversight considering the versatility of this powerful digital/analog tool. The MV7 can act as its own interface when connected directly to a computer or iOS device, triggering an impressive modern feature set that’s controllable both on the mic and with expanded features via the ShurePlus Motiv desk-top app. The MV7 can also be used traditionally and