Shure SM7dB Review

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The Shure SM7B is one of the most classic recording microphones of all time. You’ll find it in recording studios and radio stations worldwide, and if you’re a fan of podcasts and commentary YouTube channels, there’s a very good chance your favorite content creator is using one as we speak. Until now, you either needed a powerful audio interface or an in-line booster to make it sound its best, but those days are officially over.

The Shure SM7dB is the latest version of the iconic mic and now comes ready to record, straight out of the box. Now featuring a built-in pre-amp, a simple toggle on the back provides you with +28dB of low noise volume, allowing you to plug it in and go, with only a simple interface to connect to your PC. At $499, it’s a long-term, professional-grade mic that’s ready to follow you through years of content creation with the same great sound as ever.

The Shure SM7B is one of the most well-known microphones of all time. If you’ve ever watched an episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, you’ve seen it. If you’ve watched an episode of most podcasts, you’ve seen it. For more than twenty years, it has been a staple of the recording industry, having a place in just about every recording studio known to man. Even if the name doesn’t bring its cylindrical, u-bracketed body to mind, you can rest assured that you’ve heard it. The mic has made appearances on countless records since its debut more than 20 years ago. It really is that good.

And as content creation has become much more of a staple of our daily lives (or the consuming of other creator’s content), it’s become one of the go-to, top-level recommendations for anyone looking to produce professional-quality vocals at home — be that spoken word or sung. But