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Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone for Broadcast, Podcast & Recording, XLR Studio Mic for Music & Speech, Wide-Range Frequency, Warm & Smooth Sound, Rugged Construction, Detachable Windscreen - Black
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Brand | Shure |
Model Name | SM7B |
Connectivity Technology | XLR |
Connector Type | XLR Connector |
Special Feature | Output Level: Open Circuit Voltage*: -59.0 dB (1.12 mV) *0 dB = 1 volt per Pascal, Impedance: 150 ohms for connection to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300 ohms, Swivel Assembly: Integrated, captive nut for ease of attachment to stand, fits 5/8 in.–27 thread., Net Weight: 765.4 grams (1 lb, 11 oz), Frequency Response: 50 to 20,000 Hz, Polarity: Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3., Cartridge Shock Mount: Internal air-suspension shock and vibration isolator., Case: Dark gray enamel aluminum and steel case with dark gray foam windscreen. See more |
Compatible Devices | Television, Radio, Personal Computer, Radio |
Color | Black |
Included Components | Close-Talk Windscreen, Foam Windscreen, Locking Yoke Mount |
Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
Item Weight | 0.92 Kilograms |
About this item
- ONE MICROPHONE FOR EVERYTHING - Studio Recording, Home Recording, Podcasting and Streaming. The SM7B Is Trusted By The Worlds Leading Vocalists, Podcasters and Streamers.
- STUDIO VOCAL RECORDING - The SM7B’s Dynamic Cartridge With Smooth, Flat, Wide-range Frequency Response Produces Exceptionally Clean and Natural Reproduction Of Both Music and Speech.
- PODCAST and BROADCAST - Found In The Top Podcasting Studios Around The World, The SM7B Air Suspension Shock Isolation and Pop Filter Eliminate Both Mechanical Noise And Breathiness. So Words Get Through And The Rest Stays Out Of The Mix.
- STREAMING CONTENT - Professional Live Streaming Starts With A Microphone Capable Of Capturing Exceptionally Clean And Natural Reproduction Of Both Music And Speech. The SM7B Has Been A Pioneer In Such Abilities For Decades.
- PROFESSIONAL XLR CONNECTION - The XLR Connection Along With An Audio Interface Allows You More Control Over The Sound — Thus A Better Overall Sound Quality. At least 60dB of gain is recommended to get that iconic warm and balanced tone most commonly associated with the SM7B.
- CLASSIC CARDIOID PATTERN WITH UNIFORM CAPTURE - The SM7B Cardioid Pattern Is Designed To Reject Off-axis Audio, So You Can Sing Or Speak At A Comfortable Angle And It Captures The Sound, Just As You Want It, With Minimum Coloration.
- SHIELD YOUR SOUND - We Added Advanced Electromagnetic Shielding To Defeat Hum From Computer Monitors And Other Studio Equipment.
- CLOSE-MIKING STUDIO APPLICATIONS - The SM7B Shines When Used For Close-miking Instruments and ASMR Audio Where Warm And Smooth Full-frequencies Are A Must.
- QUALITY IN THE DETAILS - Rugged Construction For Securing The Microphone Cartridge. Detachable Close-talk Windscreen And Switch Cover Plate Included. Bass Rolloff And Mid-range Emphasis (Presence Boost) Control With Graphic Display Of Response Setting.
- WHAT’S IN THE BOX - Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone With One A7WS Detachable Windscreen And One RPM602 Switch Cover Plate. Free 2-year Warranty Included.
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Simply the First Choice for Voice
Whether it’s big-time broadcasting, professional podcasts or critical studio recordings, this powerful dynamic microphone delivers smooth, warm vocals every time. The SM7B captures and enhances the finer details of the human voice while blocking out all the distractions.
Setting the Standard
How Vocals Should Sound
Why do popular podcasters, legendary rock stars and next-gen streamers all adore the same microphone? Because they can rely on the SM7B to connect to their fans when it counts most. There’s a reason it’s become the industry standard for vocal applications.
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The Podcast Voice
Famous for making your voice sound rich and full, the SM7B dominates high-level podcasting.
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The Studio Star
Great for recording vocals, the SM7B can capture everything from guitar tone to a snare and hi-hat.
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The Noise Killer
Streaming can get hectic. Fortunately, the SM7B focuses on you while cutting out background noise.
About Shure
Our History
With a passion for innovation stretching back to 1925, Shure has been making people sound extraordinary for nearly a century. Devoted to making the best microphones and audio electronics possible, the company continues to set industry standards for quality and reliability.
Does the SM7B require phantom power?
The SM7B does not require phantom power and is not affected by phantom power. Note that some third-party external pre-amps commonly used with the SM7B DO require phantom power to operate, however.
Can I plug directly into my device and record?
The SM7B is an analog microphone, it does not communicate with devices digitally. This means you will need an audio interface to use the SM7B with a computer, tablet, or phone.
What type of connection is used?
The SM7B uses an XLR cable connection.
Does the SM7B come with a mic stand?
The SM7B does not include a mic stand.
Do I need a shock mount for the SM7B?
No! Shure has designed the SM7B with internal air suspension, it comes with a fixed mount compatible with many mic stands and boom arms.
Product Description
The SM7B dynamic microphone has a smooth, flat, wide-range frequency response appropriate for music and speech in all professional audio applications. It features excellent shielding against electromagnetic hum generated by computer monitors, neon lights, and other electrical devices. The SM7B has been updated from earlier models with an improved bracket design that offers greater stability. In addition to its standard windscreen, it also includes the A7WS windscreen for close-talk applications. Popular radio and TV mic features excellent shielding against electromagnetic hum. Plus mounting bracket. Impedance: 150 ohms for connection to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300 ohms.
Product information
Item Weight | 2.03 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 13.3 x 7.2 x 4.8 inches |
ASIN | B0002E4Z8M |
Item model number | SM7B |
Customer Reviews |
4.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #135 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #4 in Vocal Dynamic Microphones #53 in Music Recording Equipment |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 13, 2004 |
Color Name | Black |
Compatible Devices | Television, Radio, Personal Computer, Radio |
Connector Type | XLR Connector |
Material Type | Stainless Steel |
Battery type | Lithium Ion |
Hardware Platform | PC |
Power Source | The SM7B does NOT require phantom power and is not affected if phantom power is present on its mixer input. Note that some third-party external pre-amps commonly used with the SM7B DO require phantom power to operate, however. At least 60dB of gain is recommended to get that iconic warm and balanced tone most commonly associated with the SM7B. |
Voltage | 1.12 Millivolts |
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First, this is a very dark microphone. That doesn't mean that it's going to make you sound deep and commanding. Your voice will still sound like your voice, but if you were looking for something that compliments your voice in such a way, this microphone could be that. But if your voice is already very deep, this can exaggerate this detail in your voice and even ruin the experience for some listeners.
Second, this microphone is particularly hard to drive, especially if you don't have the right means to do so. Some people will tell you things like "I managed to drive it just fine with my Behringer UM2". But let me tell you, doing so is possible but by no means practical. This will introduce extremely high amounts of "Noise" (Static), and when I tried to replicate this myself, I encountered an issue. As I turned the volume near max the volume curve made a sharp turn upward, making it very hard to control what volume it was set to.
Finally, just cause this is a dynamic microphone, that doesn't mean it doesn't pick up any background noise. Actually this microphone picks up quite a noticeable amount of background noise. So don't think this is going to completely remove the sound of people talking in the other room or that annoying sound of reflection from your room not having any acoustic treatment. It might be a little bit better than some condensers at this, it is by no means the best microphone for isolating.
But what about what truly makes this microphone stand out? Why should you buy this microphone? First, it's an absolute staple in studios big and small, so if for no other reason, the fact that it's so recognizable and loved by so many.
Second, this microphone offers a smooth sound like nothing else I've ever seen in its price range. The soft high end and flat mids, make for a smooth frequency response. In addition, the over all sonic signature of this microphone's quality, as well as it being a dynamic microphone makes for one smooth sounding microphone.
And finally, if for no other reason, the bragging rights that comes with this microphone. While all your friends have their cheap knock offs and SM7B wannabes, you can know the true feeling of owning an SM7B. But in all seriousness, the SM7B has a name and reputation to uphold so you know that sure will have to deliver when it comes to quality.
I hope this answered any questions you might have about this microphone and if you should buy it.
I believe many/most people buy this microphone without fully understanding what they are buying. The Shure name and the hype about Michael Jackson recording with it tends to cloud the judging process, so for many it's a quick decision to buy. But a more detailed analysis reveals more characteristics and with better understanding you can put aside the hype and probably appreciate theSM7B for what it truly is : a fantastic Dynamic microphone with a SM58-like character that works for robust studio-recordings IF you have a high-quality high-gain preamp to use with it.
Being a dynamic microphone, it does not have it's own preamp and is thus not as sensitive as a condenser mic. It's therefore not very useful for recording delicate singing voices, it's just not sensitive enough. But it will handle loud,screaming vocals easily, the capsule is robust enough to take in all that high energy. This is just the physics/science of microphones: dynamic mics handle loud sounds better, condensers handle delicate things better.
But the SM7B is not like the Shure SM58 dynamic mic, it's capsule elements are thinner and much more sensitive, so it's sensitivity does lean towards the condensers, but being a dynamic mic this sensitivity comes at the expense of it only being able to produce a weak signal, so it needs a preamp with plenty of clean gain before the signal can be used.....if you really think hard about it, it is thus trying to be like a condenser mic, but whereas a condenser mic has a built-in preamp, this SM7B needs an external preamp! In-between, that's where it is.
But the story gets more interesting. The SM7B has "character"... the audio pattern mimics the legendary SM58's presence-boosting curve, so the SM7B can give your recorded voice the classic Shure SM58 "live" character if you know how to use it right (though again you need to keep in mind that it's never going to be as delicate as a condenser mic, still if you know what you're doing you might find it a worthy trade-off to get great character with the loss of some delicate-ness. Post-recording engineering, a bit of compression and you're back in the game.)
Misconception: There is a presence-boosting switch. Nope. What the switch does is take away the presence to give you a flat-response curve, i.e. in its natural state the presence is already boosted, the switch is misleading, the flat-response is the altered state.
Misconception: The pop-filters (windscreens) provided give you a natural sound. No they don't. They filter off the high-frequencies, giving you a flatter sound. This is perfect for podcasting, and you can speak with your mouth close to the mic without having pops (use the thinner or thicker filter, depending on how robust your POP-ing is getting), but for singing you want to take off the windscreens, leave the metal grill exposed, and use a proper external POP filter.
For recording of a singer, the magic comes with a proper external POP filter, no need for a super-expensive one, but one with at least a double-grille and larger (6inch minimum) diameter. Shure sells such a POP filter, good enough for the task. Once you're using a proper external pop filter, you can place it really close to the metal grille front, have your SM7B switches without bass-cut and with the presence-boost on (as I said it earlier this is actually a no-presence-cut position rather than a real boost)...and you can record your singing in all it's glory, your voice gets recorded as if you were winging with a Shure SM58 on steroids, i.e the "character" of the mic is there. There is no need to switch off this presence, you can always do so in the mixing stage. You thus end up recording with a high degree of sensitivity yet having a very low noise floor (the advantage of a dynamic mic).
The is not much proximity effect with this mic, the metal grille extends far beyond the capsule element so your mouth cannot get really too close to the capsule. (Hats off to the Shure engineers for this bit of idiot-proofing). Imagine a super-sensitive SM58 with a Blues singer planting his lips of the grille and you're recording his voice in a studio, and you're in 'POP hell...now you appreciate the engineering :)
Apologies for the lengthy review, but I do believe I've given an honest description of the important details. PODcast users may find this mic overkill but hey if you have the cash then flout it, though you could get the same audio with a cheap condenser with a big windshield and some EQ work. Recording vocalists with a more dynamic vocal range is where the SM7B will probably shine, and especially with louder vocalists, or for recording alongside other instruments being played simultaneously, where the bleed from other sounds is significantly reduced with such a cardiod-pattern dynamic mic.
I'm very happy with this mic, have done tons of audio tests with it. I'll use it for my more rocking vocals, leaving the delicate ballads to a condenser mic. Hope this review helps you decide what's best for you, make the best use of your hard-earned $. Cheers.
If you didn't know, This is a dynamic microphone, which means it is pretty good at blocking out background noise. Shure is amazing at doing this and still keeping a natural sound to your voice, and this is no exception to this rule, but in removing background noise, this ends up taking out a lot of high frequency sound.
For a guy, this might sound like it wont matter, but it very much does. That classic crispy sound that we are all used to hearing in all kinds of media comes from boosting those higher frequencies and adding some saturation. But like I said, if you're a guy you might not think it will matter, but no matter how low or how high your voice is, your voice is the most versatile instrument in the sense that every time something comes out of it so many frequencies are hit at once. And like I said before this is how crisp sounds are made, by boosting high frequencies.
At the end of the day, this is a great microphone, but I would not consider it endgame unless you're a streamer or youtuber. For music, and maybe even podcasts, I recommend getting the Rode NT1-A, or the MXL 770 and some acoustic foam/panels. This will give you a more natural sound, and you can get those crisp vocals much more naturally, and with less white noise coming from those highs.
In short, if you are looking for dynamic, and you know you need dynamic, this is for you. If you aren't sure what you need, research it, and then decide. If you want to make music, just get the Rode NT1-A
I hope this helps!
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If you are a musician with a lot of immediate background noise, in a small poorly treated room (acoustically speaking)... this is your microphone.
Keep in mind though the costs do not stop with the purchase of this mic.
You will need a quality microphone amplifier to even run it, and that will cost you more than the microphone itself.
After you have purchased all of the gear... be prepared to chew on the microphone.....
You need to get REALLY close to this thing to make it work... never mind sound good.
If you are a youtuber wanna-be, be prepared for this giant sausage to consume half your frame.
This is a very good microphone for a very specific application. Lots of background noise, and little regard for what it looks like on camera.
If you are tubing, or streaming.... there are WAY better options for a significant less investment.
Look at Rode PodMic, or a something else that is going to give you some range and let the preamp gate/compressor eliminate the subtle background noise. You don’t need a live venue noise box Mic at ridiculous investment to achieve quality sound.
Ich war eine klare Stimme gewohnt, das bietet das Shure SM7B nicht so wirklich wie das Rode NT1A - Somit finde ich den Klang über das NT1A um weiten besser als es das Shure SM7B hinbekommt. Man kann fasst sagen das SM7B setzt zu viel Bass auf, weniger Höhen.
Aber das SM7B hat im Vergleich ein riesigen Vorteil, es ist A) kleiner bzw. besser Positionierbar als das NT1-A mit seiner riesigen Spinne (ist viel angenehmer vor dem Mund zu haben als das riesige Teil) und B) Es nimmt nicht die gesamte Umgebung wahr (klar es nimmt es weiterhin die Tastengeräusche und Co auf, aber um einiges leiser und die eigene Stimme bleibt im Vordergrund).
Jetzt ein negativer Punkt der aber mit meinem Setup selber sein kann. Ich nutze das Yamaha AG03 ohne Preamp mit dem SM7B was auch ganz gut klappt (Lautstärke ist gut), aber es gibt ein stark bemerkbares Grundrauschen das ich als störend empfinde was eine Kaufentscheidung bei mir beeinträchtigen hätte können. In Kombination mit einem Kompressor (+EQ) ist es echt nervig. Aktuell schaue ich ob es an mir liegt, aber ich lese von vielen mit dem Rauschen, aber das AG03 ist auch ein etwas günstigeres Mischpult, mit einer besseren wird das sicherlich auch anders sein.
Also für fast 400,00 EUR finde ich es schon sehr teuer, im Vergleich mit dem NT1A was neu 159 EUR kostet und eine bessere Qualität hat (wobei besser kann man nicht sagen, einfach eine klarere)... Da würde ich mir nochmal Gedanken machen ob man soviel dafür ausgeben sollte. Ich persönlich teste es noch etwas, und mal schauen ob es wieder das NT1A wird, wobei mir schon beim Shure gut gefällt das meine Umgebung + Atemgeräusche sehr viel leiser und ertragbarer sind :D
Reviewed in Australia on June 7, 2022