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Shure SM7B: The Vocal Mic That Changed Everything

4.9/5

From Michael Jackson's "Thriller" to every major podcast โ€” the SM7B is the most versatile dynamic mic ever made. Here's our deep dive.

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SM7B

Shure

โœ“ Pros

  • +Legendary vocal tone โ€” warm, full, present
  • +Excellent off-axis rejection
  • +Built like a tank โ€” will outlast you
  • +Works for vocals, instruments, podcasts
  • +Electromagnetic shielding kills hum/buzz

โœ— Cons

  • โˆ’Needs a LOT of clean gain (CloudLifter recommended)
  • โˆ’Heavy โ€” need a sturdy boom arm
  • โˆ’Not ideal for quiet acoustic sources

The Verdict

โ€œThere'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.โ€

4.9/5
$399