Mackie's first broadcast-style dynamic mic - the EM-99B

I think you nailed it on the price. I think it kicks butt among the $100 broadcast mics. But if I had one of those, am I spending to upgrade from them? Ehhh. And where it’s at, I’d probably spend a little extra to get a proven sound like Shure or SE, even tho I think the MV7 sounds like doodoo in XLR mode. Id think $120 would be the sweet spot here.

Hm, I dunno, the market is saturated but Mackie made a good choice coming out with this. Fotget the quality judgement, I believe they're aiming at their current and new users. The first group being already biased so they'd just get it to complement the existing Mackie setups, the other cause they're maybe shopping for a great mixer (I've got two..) and they're on the website and just throw in a mic into the cart 'cause it's there in front of their eyes. The subtle nuances in audio can easily be adjusted on a RodeCaster ProII no matter which of the mics in the price range of some $100-250 we're using, so there wouldn't be any point in saying that the MV7 sounded a bit muffled when you just switched, but then opened up when you changed the foam, a clearer audio right away.
I do think the inclusion of a stand and cable are justifying the slightly higher price in comparison to other mics, it's a good combo.
Great video!

Hi. My friend and I are planning to start recording podcasts together, but we can't agree on whether the quality difference between expensive and affordable microphones is really necessary. I suggest buying at least an RE20 or an SM7B, while my friend prefers microphones in the Podmic price range. Do you think the difference between these two microphones would be noticeable for listeners? Do you think we should go all out and choose established, high-end products, or would more budget-friendly microphones suffice? Thank you for your recommendations. Please help me, I've been sleepless for four days, researching only this topic. I admit that I am overly obsessed, but I want to do my job properly and cleanly. I am very talkative and warm-hearted, never hesitant to laugh, and I usually laugh a lot. I used to do Twitch streaming before, so I have knowledge about how to gain viewers. Now, I want to sleep, please tell me which microphone and sound card I should get.

I got to test this at the recent Podcast Movement show in Denver, and like you say it's a solid mic. It is a wee bit more expensive than others, but when you add the kit that comes with it (especially for newer podcasters who may not have spare cables or mic stands), it becomes a far more attractive proposition.