Shure recently released an upgraded version of its famous SM7b dynamic microphone: the SM7dB. This new version now features a built-in preamp with +18 and +28dB boost, but you can also turn it off if needed. So let’s take a closer look at it! The Shure SM7b was introduced in 2001, while the first SM7 version was released in 1973. This dynamic microphone was primarily designed to capture rich vocals in recording studios. Similar to the Shure SM58 for live performances, the SM7 and SM7b quickly became worldwide industry-standard microphones to record vocals. Shure recently released an upgraded version, the Shure SM7dB, designed to solve a problem most content creators encounter: having enough gain. The original Shure SM7b. Image credit: Shure What’s the problem with the Shure SM7b? Over the last couple of years, many content creators and YouTubers used the SM7b as a podcast microphone. I also have one, and it’s a hard-to-beat vocal dynamic microphone in the sub-$500 price range. However, the Shure SM7b typically demands a significant amount of gain to achieve optimal sound quality. Indeed, with gain requirements over 60dB, most cameras, sound recorders, and audio interfaces can’t provide enough “juice” to the SM7b. To solve that problem, you can purchase a gain preamp like the famous Cloudlifter, but it’s an additional cost and device in the sound chain. Shure SM7dB – features Most likely, the team at Shure saw how many content creators and YouTubers use their SM7b and decided to release an upgraded version...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 2 October, 2023