sE Electronics V7

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Sentiment score89% positive
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Last updated: Jun 30, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit Iconahundredpockets
12 months ago

SE Electronics V7 is a good option. It's a little more detailed/less boxy then the SM58 and doesn't have nearly as strong of a proximity effect. You can usually find one used for around $100.

Reddit IconEuphoric_Phone_4610
10 months ago

Don’t know why this is so far down! Super/hyper-cardioid capsules make a big difference. The easy, low-budget option would be sE v7s.

Reddit IconGroningen1978
11 months ago

A hyper cardioid like an SE-Electronics V7 or Audix OM5 can help push the monitors louder before feedback.

Reddit IconIBlank7
9 months ago

Lately a lot of dynamic mics like the sm7b, but it's a bit too pricey. I used a Samson q2u for a couple years and currently I use an SE Electronics V7 and I'm very happy with them. I got the q2u when it was like $45 but it looks like it more than doubled in price. It's now in the same price range as the v7 or Shure sm 58 ($100ish) and I don't think I can recommend it at that price. I've seen the fifine am8 recommend as a value mic from a lot of people and I realized Podcastage actually put out a review for it a while ago. I highly suggest watching his reviews when it comes to recording gear. Budget (<$100) Behringer xm 8500 - $20 on sweetwater but needs an audio interface and XLR cable - https://youtu.be/zrKKjGXyHg4 Fifine am8 - $45-$55 USB and XLR mic that was a "kinda recommend". Comes with USB cable - https://youtu.be/lQ0vjxX2mU8 Mid tier - all will need an audio interface/XLR cable Shure sm 58 - https://youtu.be/G5-3tm4ru-k SE Electronics V7 - https://youtu.be/3XjQYPIxP68 There are plenty of others like the Shure mv7, sm 57, Audiotechnica AT 2005, etc but I'm too lazy to find the links Pricey tier Sm7b Electro Voice RE20

Reddit IconItsSadButtDrew
9 months ago

they seem to sound great but not so sturdy. V7 and V7MC1 sound great / look great when new but loose some magic after a year or so of venue / road use.

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