I'm looking for a mic mainly for recording my wife, whose voice has been compared to Sheryl Crow's. I'll also be using it for my own vocals (my voice has been compared to a dying goose, or a deflating balloon) and occasional acoustic guitar.

My budget is low, and I'm on a bit of a minimalist kick, so the Shure MV7 is piquing my interest. However, I only hear about it being used for podcasts. Anyone have experience recording music with it?

My other choice will probably be a Rode NT1 and Focusrite Scarlett (I've used their gear in the past). I know that combo will get me what I want, though it is currently outside my budget... And of course, I'm impatient and curious about exploring new sounds.