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The Definitive Shure SM7B Review<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n
It’s not just the industry standard for spoken word and voice…<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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Reviewed by:<\/strong> Paul Narang
Review date:<\/strong> May 2023
Current price: <\/strong>Under $400<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Shure SM7B dynamic studio mic<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n
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Shure SM7B Review<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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Pros:<\/strong><\/td>Cons:<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Clear, detailed sound
Reduces room noise
Extremely durable
Very high SPL<\/td>		Expensive
Lower output than some vocal mics
Heavy<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Shure SM7B Review<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Shure SM7B is a staple of podcasting, radio and music studios around the world.  This iconic microphone is built to last and has a rich and clear sound.  It is a versatile mic which will feel at home on electric guitars and horns. But the SM7B nonetheless particularly excels at the voice and has become an industry standard for spoken word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is it?<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

In 1978 Shure adapted the already popular SM57 <\/a>instrument mic and SM58 vocal microphone to produce a larger mic intended for the studio – the SM7.  This new dynamic cardioid microphone was widely adopted for use in radio and TV. In recording studios  the microphone was initially used to capture horns, drums and other instruments. However in 1982 the SM7 was famously used on Michael Jackson\u2019s lead vocal on some of the tracks on the Thriller album.  Since then it has become a favourite of many singers and producers in studios around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The latest iteration, the Shure SM7B, was introduced in 2001.  After being a staple of radio broadcasting, this has become the industry standard for podcasting and live streaming. If you have watched tutorials or livestreams on youtube, then the chances are you will have seen this mic in action!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The SM7B is a real workhorse, and many users will describe having owned their trusty mic for a decade or more.  It is more usual to favour condenser mics in the studio, however this dynamic microphone has some real advantages.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as these advantages, the microphone also has a wide frequency range and a flat response.  It has a great reputation, and a lot to recommend it.  Let\u2019s see how it performs in our review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the box<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As well as the microphone, the Shure SM7B comes with a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n