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Dynamic Microphone from Shure belonging to the SM series

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  • cocabeillecocabeille

    vote but not that

    Shure SM7BPublished on 09/14/14 at 15:28
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    cardioid dynamic microphone
    vocals, bass drum jazz percussionist ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have it for about a year and use a lot live and in the studio

    It's a wonderful mic has almost everything

    To live it has not taken his equal on vocals, especially in close proximity to a singer who sings loudly. It often saves my bet when the sound environment prevents me from putting on a static voice studio (and it does not have a blush facing them).
    On kick drums it does not give good results, especially in jazz, it changes the sound of heavy D6, 52 ...
    On Bass is a marvel: a very rich and right faith, can forget the equalo
    On guitar amp very interesting when you do not want a p…
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    cardioid dynamic microphone
    vocals, bass drum jazz percussionist ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    I have it for about a year and use a lot live and in the studio

    It's a wonderful mic has almost everything

    To live it has not taken his equal on vocals, especially in close proximity to a singer who sings loudly. It often saves my bet when the sound environment prevents me from putting on a static voice studio (and it does not have a blush facing them).
    On kick drums it does not give good results, especially in jazz, it changes the sound of heavy D6, 52 ...
    On Bass is a marvel: a very rich and right faith, can forget the equalo
    On guitar amp very interesting when you do not want a particular color, it does not have the gaudy side of his little brother SM57.
    On the brass helps out good but not worth the style 441 or RE20.

    It's honestly a microphone to have in its fleet, it is clearly under-exploited.
    I'll buy good 5 or 6 but it is still expensive for a dynamic.
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  • doc benwaydoc benway

    Shure SM7BPublished on 09/30/12 at 01:17
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    dynamic microphone, very good for vocals, but guitar amp, bass, kick, tom and other cravings ...

    OVERALL OPINION

    bought it a year ago, I would say that the song, c is the dynamic that I use the most. J also have an RE20, m88, 421 and 57 of course, it looks not bad at RE20.
    nice bass, very full sound with great fishing and not aggressive at all, unlike a lot of condensation today ..
    I'll get when my static reinforce treble a bit tiring, as it brings a nice close. Also very useful if you can not manage the reverb of the room where you save it, not take it at all!
    for me it is as important as my U87 ... but 10 times cheaper!
  • coolwaisscoolwaiss

    voice in "proximity"

    Shure SM7BPublished on 03/15/12 at 12:59
    (This content has been automatically translated from French)
    See the previous notices.

    OVERALL OPINION

    This mic is great in a home studio not "treated", unlike static u it does not capture the sound of the room with acuity, but isolates the voice giving him a "color" close to a statique.Son gain is its "Achilles heel." The price / quality ratio is "breathtaking". Choice to repeat
  • Anonymous

    Forgiving. Solid. Not very flattering.

    Shure SM7BPublished on 06/27/11 at 02:34
    The reason that the Shure SM7B is so well loved in recording studios and live applications all over the planet is because the microphone is unbelievably smooth sounding. It imparts this odd pre-compressed sound. It tames harshness. It tames the sibilance of any singer and anything else, really. That's why it will always find a home anywhere it goes. The Shure SM7B lends itself well to lead vocals, especially, because this smooth response and small natural presence boost (you can boost it more with a switch on the bottom on the microphone, as well as a high pass/low cut filter) allows lead vocals to cut incredibly well through a dense mix. The Shure SM7B's frequency response, in tandem with …
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    The reason that the Shure SM7B is so well loved in recording studios and live applications all over the planet is because the microphone is unbelievably smooth sounding. It imparts this odd pre-compressed sound. It tames harshness. It tames the sibilance of any singer and anything else, really. That's why it will always find a home anywhere it goes. The Shure SM7B lends itself well to lead vocals, especially, because this smooth response and small natural presence boost (you can boost it more with a switch on the bottom on the microphone, as well as a high pass/low cut filter) allows lead vocals to cut incredibly well through a dense mix. The Shure SM7B's frequency response, in tandem with its taming nature, makes it incredibly ideal for raspy and shrill vocals. This is why Michael Jackson so legendarily recorded "Thriller" on this very microphone. This is why it is so well-reputed for metal; the taming cuts down the harshness of growls and screams.

    With this versatility, however, (it also excels on guitar cabs and kick drum.) the Shure SM7B has one flaw: because of the cutting nature of the SM7B's frequency response, it is very mid-heavy, making it slightly honky. In conjuncture with said honkiness, there is a distinct narrowness to the sound; the microphone, despite it's ability to sound incredibly BIG, (it is, after all, a broadcast microphone.) it still manages to sound very small at the same time. I can't really describe it; you have to find clips of the SM7B to understand what I'm saying.

    However, that's all subjective, and if there were to be an objective gripe I have with the SM7B, it is the low gain of the microphone. You need a POWERFUL preamp to drive it; I would say that you would need at LEAST 60dB of quiet gain.

    OVERALL OPINION

    This microphone will always find its way into studios because it just WORKS on everything.

    However, keep in mind that if you're a project musician, you shouldn't listen to a bunch of gearheads talking about this microphone. They are enamored with the ease of its use and its versatility, but understand that there is probably a microphone far more flattering on YOUR voice, and you should shop around.

    But I will tell you that you won't ever go "wrong." You could certainly do more RIGHT though. Especially at $350.
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  • moosersmoosers

    Shure SM7BPublished on 05/01/09 at 17:05
    The Shure SM7B is a dynamic microphone that is designed for use in recording studios and broadcast studios, but is suitable for live shows and all other applications you would want to use a dynamic microphone for. It has a swivel mount that is attached to a standard XLR output and also comes with a handy pop filter that can be placed directly over the mic's grill. It also has a filter switch on the back of it.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've been using the Shure SM7B for about four years and have found it to truly be a great sounding microphone. It doesn't differ too much if at all across the board from the standard SM7, sharing the same qualities in terms of tone that includes a big sounding…
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    The Shure SM7B is a dynamic microphone that is designed for use in recording studios and broadcast studios, but is suitable for live shows and all other applications you would want to use a dynamic microphone for. It has a swivel mount that is attached to a standard XLR output and also comes with a handy pop filter that can be placed directly over the mic's grill. It also has a filter switch on the back of it.

    OVERALL OPINION

    I've been using the Shure SM7B for about four years and have found it to truly be a great sounding microphone. It doesn't differ too much if at all across the board from the standard SM7, sharing the same qualities in terms of tone that includes a big sounding response as well as the ability to handle louder signals and instruments. I've used this microphone for recording everything from vocals to kick drum and other drums to electric guitar. While it excels in a number of different situations I would have to say that I like using it best to record male vocals, especially those with a lot rasp in their voice. I feel that since it is able to handle such loud signals it is perfect for males vocals and seems to share a sweet spot with those frequencies that make up the male voice. While it was originally designed for broadcasting, it has made a huge leap into the world of recording and has become a favorite of many professional engineers. The price of the Shure SM7B is very reasonable considering the great sounding and extremely sturdy microphone that you are getting. The good price makes it a great choice both for home studio owners and professional engineers, I would encourage all looking for a top of the line dynamic microphone at a cheap price to check out the Shure SM7B.
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  • Audiofanzine FRAudiofanzine FR

    Shure SM7BPublished on 12/07/08 at 11:06
    (Originally written by InstinctCreatif/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
    Large diaphragm cardioid dynamic mic.

    Standard mic for radio and TV applications. The Shure SM7B is the ideal tool for voice recording. It's the standard mic in FM radio stations.

    Linear and wide frequency response ideal for all professional vocal and speech applications. Very effective shield against electromagnetic noise generated by computer screens, neon lights and other electric devices.

    The Shure SM7B is an update of older models and provides a better stability. Apart form the standard windscreen it's provided with a A7WS screen for sources placed too close to the mic.

    Shure SM7B features:

    â–ª Flat,…
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    (Originally written by InstinctCreatif/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
    Large diaphragm cardioid dynamic mic.

    Standard mic for radio and TV applications. The Shure SM7B is the ideal tool for voice recording. It's the standard mic in FM radio stations.

    Linear and wide frequency response ideal for all professional vocal and speech applications. Very effective shield against electromagnetic noise generated by computer screens, neon lights and other electric devices.

    The Shure SM7B is an update of older models and provides a better stability. Apart form the standard windscreen it's provided with a A7WS screen for sources placed too close to the mic.

    Shure SM7B features:

    â–ª Flat, wide-range frequency response for exceptionally clean and natural reproduction of both music and speech

    â–ª Bass rolloff and mid-range emphasis (presence boost) controls with graphic display of response setting

    â–ª Improved rejection of electromagnetic hum, optimized for shielding against broadband interference emitted by computer monitors

    â–ª Internal "air suspension" shock isolation virtually eliminates mechanical noise transmission

    â–ª A7WS detachable windscreen designed to reduce plosive sounds and gives a warmer tone for close-talk vocals

    â–ª Classic cardioid polar pattern, uniform with frequency and symmetrical about axis, to provide maximum rejection and minimum coloration of off-axis sound

    â–ª Rugged construction and excellent cartridge protection for outstanding reliability

    â–ª Switchable high-pass and mid-boost filters

    â–ª Mounted on swivel axis for precise mic position

    â–ª Frequency range: 40 - 16 000 Hz

    OVERALL OPINION

    The Shure Sm7B cardioid dynamic mic is a reference in FM radio stations. It's very rugged and looks nice (I know that's a subjective statement). It's great for many applications: radio stations, live gigs, studio and outdoor recordings. It doesn't need any phantom power so it can be connected to any mixer. It has a very low output level. I use it with an Universal Audio LA-610 and the result is great!! The sound is superb ;-) I think the Universal Audio preamp increases tenfold the mic's sensitivity and provides it a superb sound character, ideal for close miking.

    A well-known competitor product is the ElectroVoice RE20...

    For more info take a look here: http://www.microphonereviews.com/product-reviews/microphones/shure-sm7b.html or here: http://www.tweakheadz.com/review_of_the_shure_sm7b.htm

    https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/SM7B/reviews/

    I also use an AKG C414 B-XL II and a SE Electronics Z5600 A.

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