ShureMicrophones$399
Shure SM7B: The Vocal Mic That Changed Everything
4.9/5
From Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to every major podcast — the SM7B is the most versatile dynamic mic ever made. Here's our deep dive.
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SM7B
Shure
✓ Pros
- +Legendary vocal tone — warm, full, present
- +Excellent off-axis rejection
- +Built like a tank — will outlast you
- +Works for vocals, instruments, podcasts
- +Electromagnetic shielding kills hum/buzz
✗ Cons
- −Needs a LOT of clean gain (CloudLifter recommended)
- −Heavy — need a sturdy boom arm
- −Not ideal for quiet acoustic sources
The Verdict
“There's a reason the SM7B has been an industry staple for 50 years. Pair it with a CloudLifter and a good preamp, and you've got radio-ready vocals.”
4.9/5
$399