Shure SM7B - Reviews, Prices, Specs and Alternatives
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- 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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As can be seen from the ranking below, Shure SM7B is endorsed by the critics this months, and ranks #4.
| Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | MusicTech  | Music Grotto  | CNN Underscored  | Tom's Guide  | IGN  | Music Radar  | PianoDreamers  | Just Creative  | PCMag  | PC Gamer  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $248 |  Shure MV7 USB/XLR dual output, intuitive touch panel controls, built-in headphone output, rich and natural vocal reproduction, all-metal construction with adjustable yoke stand, voice isolation technology. | 4 | - | - | - | 3 | 6 | - | 8 | 9 | 1 |
| 2 | - | $90 |  Blue Yeti | 11 | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - |
| 3 | - | Check price |  Blue Yeti X | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | - | $398 |  Shure SM7B | 10 | - | - | - | - | 10 | 8 | 6 | - | - |
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Shure SM7B ranks #4 out of 15 in this month's ranking:
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This month, #1 Microphone is Shure MV7
Expert reviews [22]
Total expert reviews: 22
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 14
| Highest score by Music Radar | 100 |
| Average score based on 22 reviews | 94 |
| Lowest score by Music Critic | 86 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Getting the Most From Your Shure SM7B Microphone
Review by Sweetwater
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Shure SM7B Microphone Review: Worth it?
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Shure SM7B Microphone Review And Setup
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EAN Numbers: 0042406088879, 8711624720749
UPC Numbers: 042406088879
Model Numbers: SM7B
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