Features:

  • Flat, wide-range frequency response for exceptionally clean and natural reproduction of both music and speech
  • Bass rolloff and mid-range emphasis (presence boost) controls with graphic display of response setting
  • Improved rejection of electromagnetic hum, optimized for shielding against broadband interference emitted by computer monitors
  • Internal "air suspension" shock isolation virtually eliminates mechanical noise transmission
  • Highly effective pop filter eliminates need for any add-on protection against explosive breath sounds, even for close-up vocals or narration
  • Now shipping with the A7WS detachable windscreen, designed to reduce plosive sounds and gives a warmer tone for close-talk vocals
  • Yoke mounting with captive stand nut for easy mounting and dismounting provides precise control of microphone position
  • Classic cardioid polar pattern, uniform with frequency and symmetrical about axis, to provide maximum rejection and minimum coloration of off-axis sound
  • Rugged construction and excellent cartridge protection for outstanding reliability
  • Replacement cartridge: RPM106
Best Mic I've Ever Had The Pleasure To Record With

I got to use one of these mics as a radio DJ and loved it. I have now purchased one to record my singing voice for my music, and it's fabulous. All of the DJs and audio engineers I know swear by this model. The top sound engineer in our city recommended it to me when I mentioned my search, and he was absolutely correct in his guidance. It is just a flawless piece of equipment - so warm and real and sensitive. It's my go-to mic and I can't say enough good things about it. Well worth the money. I use mine with a Focusrite Scarlett with phantom power, and a Cloudlifter. I have recorded individual voices, as well as a group of musicians with vocals, an acoustic guitar, an electric guitar through an amp, and a djembe in a live jam setting. Nothing works better to capture the sounds in a realistic manner. Nothing. Sometimes I think there is magic inside it because it actually makes things sound BETTER. :)

Never worry about voice quality again.

Worth every penny. This is one of the rare products that met all of my expectations and actually blew me away. I have spent close to thousands on various microphones throughout the years, looking for accessibility, aesthetic, durability, sound quality, etc. This is literally the ultimate package. Compact, Stealth, Aesthetic, Lightweight, Superb sound quality, and the list of positive attributes goes on and on and on. It's been a long journey to find the perfect microphone, well I am glad I finally found it.

This great mic doesn't need another review, but I'll add one

The reputation of this mic precedes it, but I'll add my accolades. If I'd had one 25 years ago, it would have saved hundreds of hours tinkering to get a good sound. The SM7B is a broadcast standard, and - once in a while - a pro studio mic of choice. Michael Jackson used it on Thriller; that's a high bar! This is a dynamic mic and not condenser, so expect the "proximity bump" and pick-up pattern that characterizes an SM57 or 58. These are naturals for podcasts, but it's become my go-to on everything. No longer do we battle the room - it's just plug and play. Other folks are right: you need an aggressive preamp, but for many of us a decent solid state unit like the DBX286 performs beautifully. It's not a lot of money - that mic and preamp package will run about what you'd pay for a decent condenser (RODE NTK, etc). Those are terrific to have, but I like my SM7B a lot.

Get this mic - It is that good.

I paired my SM7B with a Cloudlifter and run that into a DBX 286 preamp pre-processor and the combination for my podcast and voice over work is incredible. The Cloudlifter does an amazing job of providing the preamp that this microphone needs before hitting the pre-processor input on the DBX 286. I supply phantom power to the Cloudlifter from the DBX 286 and it all works beautifully. I have a very bass voice and with the SM7B, the sound of my voice comes out deep and with a lot of presence. I've had this microphone since 2009 and it is a classic for a reason... Don't be afraid to get up close and into this mic - It is built for it. It just works. And yes, I'm adding audio foam to the walls - This is a brand new studio still getting outfitted for a new location ;>)

When you Power it Properly it Really Shines!

This mic is absolutely amazing. I thought I had done something wrong when I first received it as it sounded extremely sub par compared to the glowing reviews from Major recording studios that it has garnered. Then a much more knowledgeable audio technician explained to me that it is a very power hungry mic and needs a capable preamp to really shine. So I grabbed a Grace Design m101 and wow... Just wow! If you don't have the cash for that there is also the Cloudlifter CL-1 but I can't speak to that options quality as I didn't directly compare the two. This is now easily one of my favorite recording combo's!

This mic is worth every penny and is built like a tank

I had been looking at this mic for a couple years to upgrade from my Shure SM58. Finally pulled the trigger and bought, right away I did a shootout of the SM7B vs the SM58. Obviously I knew there was going to be a difference in the sound quality, but I wanted to test exactly how much. This Mic has a really great response and it’s designed in a way that it takes away reverberation in the room, at least from what I can tell. My tests proved even better than expected, it has a really nice clarity to it and the benefit of not having to treat the vocal area is an absolute plus. The low end is awesome, when doing my heavy metal vocals, I have to stand farther away from the mic when doing my low gutterals, if I stand too close there will be too much bass. By not standing too close to mic it allows me to be more comfortable, another added plus. I can’t recommend this mic enough, after using an SM58 for several years this is a welcomed addition to my musical equipment. To add, if you are using a smaller interface like a Scarlett 2i2 as I am, you will need a preamp to boost the mics volume, I recommend the Simply Sound SS-1 mic activator, it does exactly the same thing as other preamp activators will do, it plugs in directly to your microphone so you won’t need to use in additional XLR cable and it comes in at half the price of other brands. I purchased mine directly from the simply sound website, and I paid $60. To conclude, if you have been thinking about purchasing this microphone I can’t recommend it enough, the Shure company makes microphones and musical equipment that is built to last and the quality is top notch. I hope this review is helpful and if you have any questions please do send them my way. Update: to clarify, I still recommend treating your vocal area, reverb is just less noticeable than on a standard mic such as an SM58 or 57. You can always put reverb in but you can’t take it away.

Incredible microphone

This is the best sounding mic I have used in my 30 years of working with sound. I have a couple high-end large-diaphragm condenser mics and worried that this one wouldn't be able to produce the sound levels I needed. Was I ever wrong! The microphone is golden on vocals (only use it for close-mic voiceover work), but the quietest I have ever heard when it comes to background noise. Even having the A/C kick on during a session does nothing. I had heard the mic was good in this regard, and bought it after a recent move left me without a professional recording environment. Outstanding performance! For those not in the know, you do need a preamp with more juice than most (Shure recommends +60db gain at a minimum), or you need to buy a Cloudlifter to make sure you have enough gain for line-level input. I am currently using this with the Mackie 402-VLZ3 which is a quality product but definitely on the low end. Sounds very nice with it alone, but once I added the Cloudlifter, the mic came alive. Sounds very warm and intimate at default settings, can roll the bass off if working with a script containing more plosives, and can boost the mid-range presence if desired. I have always handled this on the mixer or in post, and have considered these settings on the mic itself to be a little hokey in the past. However, I must say quite frankly that I was impressed with these two settings on the mic. Overall, in my top 3 pieces of electronic equipment, and wouldn't hesitate for an instant to recommend it to others. When you buy your $3000 Neumann and don't like the way you sound, try this - you will likely be impressed. If I would have spent a grand or two on it, I would write the same review - when you get this much performance for $350, what can you say? You definitely get much more than you pay for. Regarding build quality: It is very well built. Materials feel expensive, it is large and solid. Switches in the back are crisp, the yoke mount is top notch, and the design definitely looks and feels like a commercial broadcast mic. This is not a flimsy Made in China piece of junk.

It's As Good As They Say. Hear for yourself (Video)

The Shure SM7B is a fantastic microphone. When setup properly this thing produces crisp, clean, professional audio with the lowest of noise floors; even in less than ideal conditions. I have no window treatments in my room, a computer, and a 5 disk array whirring in the background and this thing can cut them out and provide me with a signal so good I don't have to post process it. No joke. I can talk about this all day but words would never do it justice. Check out my video (https://youtu.be/QarxpFpHq2o) for a demo of how this thing sounds. I have it pared with a Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 and Cloudlifter and it's a thing of beauty. Video Demo With Unprocessed Audio https://youtu.be/QarxpFpHq2o

Great microphone at a great price

This is a really great price for the quality you get. BY FAR the best mic I've found at this price point and I honestly prefer it to most things in the 500-800 dollar range. I don't know if I necessarily agree with some of the reviews saying it's the literal best mic to ever exist, but this mic is regularly seen in a lot of professional studios, and for good reason. The fact that it's a cardioid dynamic microphone makes it great for recording in untreated environments as well, so if you're working out of a home studio and can't afford to treat your room, this is the mic for you. Just be aware that as mentioned in a lot of other reviews, you'll need a preamp or interface with a decent amount of gain.

Amazing Microphone For The Price

This microphone is amazing. Definitely a bump up from the SM57 and 55SH I've been using to record vocals in my home studio. Simply put, I can't afford even an entry level Neumann (rather spend my money on guitars) but this mic delivers as promised at the > $500 level. Crisp and clear sound. I have a UAD Apollo so I didn't really need the Cloudlifter CL-1 but when plugged into my Mackie 1220i board, the CL-1 would obviously be necessary because the gain is low.

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