You have most likely learn several of my articles about Shure’s MOTIV Mix software program earlier than, together with Shure MOTIV Mix provides 1 of my 7 requested options in October 2024. As I used to be making ready to make my first check recording for my upcoming overview of the MV7i (the primary dynamic USB mic with a built-in interface and a balanced enter to attach any XLR mic, with or with out phantom energy), in fact, I needed to make use of the most recent model of MOTIV Mix for desktop computer systems. I used to be initially fairly alarmed to see that Shure had a warning about utilizing the most recent model with private computer systems which use an ARM processor. I used to be each involved and stunned, particularly since method again in 2020, Apple begun its change from Intel processors to its personal Apple Silicon, a sequence of system on a chip (SoC) and system in a bundle (SiP) processors, primarily utilizing the ARM structure. Now, in May 2025, Apple solely affords computer systems with its personal Apple Silicon (with an ARM structure). So far, Apple Silicon consists of M1, M2, M3, M4. I had a Mac Mini with M1 practically since its beginning, and had simply upgraded to a MacE-book Pro M4 with matte nanotexture and Spanish ISO keyboard once I acquired the MV7i. Before downloading the most recent model of MOTIV Mix, I wrote to my most up-to-date contact on the Shure PR crew (particularly, the one who was in command of sending me the MV7i for overview) to make clear the warning.
The PR contact agreed with my concern and checked with the assist crew for clarification. Here is the response:
This (warning) is principally for ARM-based Windows PCs. ARM-based (Windows) PCs are usually tablets and thus not totally suitable with MOTIV Mix. We do plan a future replace with extra assist for ARM-based Windows PCs.
After that, I downloaded the most recent model of MOTIV Mix to my MacE-book Pro M4. I used to be stunned how imprecise the warning was on the Shure web site, however was completely happy to know that’s okay to make use of the most recent model of MOVIV Mix with Apple Silicon, which certainly makes use of an ARM structure.
Without spoiling too many particulars (which I’ll maintain for my upcoming MV7i overview), I’ll make clear some now:
- The MV7i is certainly the primary dynamic USB mic with a built-in interface and a balanced enter to attach any XLR mic of any model, with or with out phantom energy. (Phantom energy for the MV7i’s XLR enter is among the many choices we will choose in MOTIV Mix.)
- When recording with MOTIV Mix related to the MV7i and one other XLR mic related to the MV7i, we’ve the selection of both SmartGate (finest for stay or live-to drive, when there shall be zero or little post-production) or a multitrack recording. When I made my first recording with the MV7i and one other XLR microphone, I selected to make a multitrack recording to have full management in put up (particulars under).
That first recording I made with the MV7i was for an interview with Colombian legal professional Nancy López on my CapicúaFM present, which can flip 11 years outdated (its first palindromic birthday) in June 2025. According to Podtrac, CapicúaFM has reached over 504,891 distinctive worldwide listens in over 161 nations. The picture above is courtesy of Ríchard Izarra of RadioPRODU.com.
If you’ll take heed to episode 97 of CapicúaFM, please remember the fact that solely the interview with legal professional Nancy López was recorded with the MV7i, not your entire episode.
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