The Shure SM7B is a cardioid dynamic vocal studio recording microphone, designed for professional studio recording purposes. With its renowned Shure brand, dynamic microphone form factor, and built-in windscreen, this microphone delivers high-quality sound capture, perfect for musicians and DJs. Its wired connectivity and transducer type make it easy to set up and use, while its cardioid polar pattern ensures optimal sound reproduction, particularly for vocals. Ideal for studio recording, the Shure SM7B is a versatile and reliable microphone for achieving excellent sound quality in various musical and audio production settings.
I have wanted to own this model of microphone for a long time, as it has good reviews and is used by many professionals. However, I am disappointed. I have found it needs a lot of gain to work, and my Focusrite USB interface 2i4 does not have enough to give a high enough DB recording level, even with gain and record level in my DAW software at maximum. If I amplify the recorded sound in the DAW, +14 DB is required, and the quality is awful. I have ordered a microphone pre amp, which will hopefully fix this problem, but if not the money I spent on that and the microphone will have been wasted :(
On the positive side, the microphone build quality is very good and it is certainly not a lightweight. It comes with 2 foam windshields which is good. Until i get the pre amp I do not know how effective these are for plosives. It is a shame it is not supplied with an XLR cable.