r/Shure

Hey everyone,
I’m having issues with my Shure SM7B + Focusrite Scarlett Gen 3 + Cloudlifter. The audio sometimes cuts out, and my volume randomly gets louder or quieter.
I bought a Vocaster One to replace the Scarlett, but unfortunately it’s even worse.
At this point, I just want a reliable audio interface that works perfectly with the SM7B and provides enough clean gain. I don’t mind continuing to use the Cloudlifter if needed.
What interface would you recommend? And could these issues possibly be caused by something other than the interface?
Thanks!

Ive been using my Samson Q2U for several years now and I decided I wanted to upgrade to something a lil better. Ive been using it with no audio interface, so USB only. I'm open to the idea of maybe getting a used audio interface off eBay to go with a new mic if need be, plus I hear XLR sounds objectively better usually (atleast in the case of specific microphones like the MV7X)

My Q2U has been fine but the mute switch is broken, and when I speak into the mic sometimes it keeps picking up audio for no reason even with noise cancelling filters over it. Figured this is a perfect time to just upgrade and call it a day.

My use cases are primarily streaming and discord calls if that matters, although for me personally I just like sounding good even if its a casual setting.

I was also recommended these two fifine options here and here as they come with a decent mic AND an audio interface so I don't have to shell out so much but I figure these bundles aren't as good as buying a mic and interface separate and shelling out a bit more. What do you guys think?

Edit- I should say my budget its near the $150 USD range at most!

Title is self explanatory

On a large arena tour and I’m at my wits end. The Adx2 causes dropouts on both packs whenever talent sings. Issue is easily recreateable, and the only solution so far is …. Use a different mic.

I’ve tried everything. Changing power modes, adding zones, reducing zones, changing cables, changing helicals, moving helicals, putting their freq as far apart as I can. Everything that I’ve done didn’t work and I can’t think of anything else aside from throwing them in the garbage.

With so many tours claiming to love this system there’s something we HAVE to be missing

I havent even used my microphone for several years and before that i only used it like max 10 times. Suddenly i realize that when i put in the micro usb cable, the microphone gets turned on yes, but windows does not recognize it. I have tried with different cables and also with two computers.

As far as i know the micro usb port on this device is pooly designed and many people experience the same as me. But my question is. What do i do now? Soldering it seems to be a complex task since i need special tools.

And if i use the XLR cable, then chatgpt says i wont be using the gain function or the shure plus motiv or that it wont be registered in windows?

Any suggestions? Gosh

I've had my MV7 for a year or two now and while it works really well, it always comes through as really quiet when being picked up by my PC or anything. I've recently used the Motiv software to try and adjust the sensitivity to pick up my voice more but even still, audio comes through relatively quiet. I almost assume other people in discord or in-game chat have to turn me up to 200% just to hear me.

My Sure SM7DB, as others had also experienced (and even made videos on), was not working on arrival (yes, it was official).

The mic would pickup a sound if tapped but not anything external.

I opened it up and the wires were so insanely short, paired with the awful soldering and the lack of literally any sort of wiggle room meant the wires would just break off from its solder. This meaning no connection. (It would’ve cost around 0.05p just to extend those cables just a little bit longer).

An official repair would be £350 which is the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever heard - especially for a manufacturing error. It is an expensive microphone so there really isn’t any excuse for the manufacturing to be as poor as it was. Highkey think it may have been on purpose as it’s more lucrative to repair a dishonest mistake.

My dad actually managed to repair it himself, changed the wire length (replacement) and had to unsolder and re solder every single wire for £2 for the amount of solder spool we needed. The total repair cost was £2 and time wasted.

It’s a shame for the amazing quality the microphone input actually is.