Experts recommend SteelSeries Alias Pro more than Shure MV7
As of 3 Jan 2025, experts prefer SteelSeries Alias Pro over Shure MV7, but both Microphones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, SteelSeries Alias Pro received 3 recommendations: from IGN (2 Jan 2025), PCMag (26 Nov 2024) and PC Gamer (13 Dec 2024). By contrast, Shure MV7 received only 2 recommendations from MusicTech (6 Apr 2022) and Music Radar (26 Jun 2024).
| Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | IGN  | PCMag  | MusicTech  | Music Radar  | PianoDreamers  | PC Gamer  |
SoundGuys  | CNN Underscored  | Tom's Guide  | Wirecutter  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | -1 | $297 |  SteelSeries Alias Pro | 3 | 4 | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | - | - |
| 15 | - | $279 |  Shure MV7 The Shure MV7 microphone is a versatile and adaptable option for podcasters, streamers, and content creators, offering excellent sound quality, noise-cancelling capabilities, and connectivity options. | - | - | 4 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 6 Apr 2022 MusicTech ranked Shure MV7 as #4
Rank Microphone ... ... #4 out of 15 Shure MV7 ... ... Source: www.musictech.net - On 26 Jun 2024 Music Radar ranked Shure MV7 as #8
Rank Microphone Comment ... ... ... #8 out of 22 Shure MV7 The best microphone for content creation... ... ... Source: www.musicradar.com - On 2 Jan 2025 IGN ranked SteelSeries Alias Pro as #3
Rank Microphone Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 10 SteelSeries Alias Pro Best High-End Microphone for Streaming... ... ... Source: www.ign.com - On 26 Nov 2024 PCMag ranked SteelSeries Alias Pro as #4
Rank Microphone Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 8 SteelSeries Alias Pro Best XLR Mic for Beginners/ Editors' Choice... ... ... Source: www.pcmag.com - On 13 Dec 2024 PC Gamer ranked SteelSeries Alias Pro as #7
Rank Microphone Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 8 SteelSeries Alias Pro The best microphone for streaming... ... ... Source: www.pcgamer.com
After counting and adding up the 92 expert endorsements of the January rankings, SteelSeries Alias Pro outranks Shure MV7. This is not to say that Shure MV7 is a bad option. Like SteelSeries Alias Pro, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, SteelSeries Alias Pro outranks Shure MV7 by 8 positions. This indicates that, as of 3 Jan 2025, SteelSeries Alias Pro is more critically acclaimed than Shure MV7.
| Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | IGN | PCMag | MusicTech | Music Radar | PianoDreamers | PC Gamer | SoundGuys | CNN Underscored | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $100 |  Blue Yeti The Blue Yeti microphone is a versatile and durable device with four directional patterns, a built-in headphone jack, and compatibility with a wide range of devices and software, making it a popular choice among content creators, podcasters, and gamers. | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $99 |  Shure SM57 The Shure SM57 microphone is highly regarded for its exceptional sound quality, durability, versatility, and compatibility, making it a popular choice among musicians, producers, and recording engineers for capturing instruments and vocals in various live and studio settings. | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 3 | - | $120 |  Elgato Wave 3 The Elgato Wave 3 is a versatile and reliable USB microphone designed for content creators, podcasters, and live streamers, featuring a cardioid polar pattern, two connectivity options, advanced features, and compatibility with both PC and Mac. | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - |
| 4 | +12 | $279 |  Shure MV7 Plus | 5 | 7 | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | 3 | - |
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Expert reviews [28]
Total expert reviews: 28
- with a score: 10
- without a score: 18
| Highest score by Music Radar | 100 |
| Average score based on 28 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by techadvisor | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- USB OR XLR CONNECTIONS: Dual USB/XLR output allows digital or analog recording.
- CLOSE MIC APPLICATIONS: Great for podcasting, recording, live streaming, and more.
- INTUITIVE TOUCH PANEL CONTROLS: Intuitive touch panel for control over gain, monitoring volume, headphone mix, and mic muting.
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From Seller:
- MIC FOR GAMING - Cardioid Mic designed for gaming, broadcasting, and podcasting, level up your stream with Alias Pro and free audio software
- PRO XLR MIC - Pro-grade XLR connection upgrades your audio to broadcast-quality
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