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The legendary SM7 microphone has evolved with the SM7dB, delivering the iconic sound you know and love while solving the age-old problem of insufficient preamp gain. This latest iteration features a custom-built Shure preamp offering selectable +18dB or +28dB boost, eliminating the need for external gain devices and making it compatible with any XLR interface. Simply connect to phantom power and you’re ready to capture professional-quality vocals, whether you’re podcasting from your bedroom or recording in a world-class studio.
The SM7dB maintains the exact frequency response and sonic character of the original SM7B, thanks to meticulous engineering that preserves every nuance of its renowned dynamic cartridge. The built-in preamp can be bypassed entirely via a simple switch, reverting to classic SM7B performance for situations requiring the original’s characteristics. This flexibility makes it perfect for everything from intimate vocal recordings to miking guitar amplifiers at high volumes.
Beyond its enhanced gain capabilities, the SM7dB retains all the features that made its predecessor a studio standard. The cardioid pickup pattern provides excellent rear rejection for noisy environments, while internal shock mounting and an integrated pop filter ensure clean recordings without additional accessories. Complete with close-talk windscreen and thread adaptor, this microphone represents the next chapter in SM7 evolution – familiar yet revolutionary.
- Selectable preamp boost of either +18dB or +28dB of extra gain
- Flat, wide-range frequency response for exceptionally clean
- Natural reproduction of both music and speech
- Preamp bypass switch deactivates the preamp to revert to original SM7B performance
- Bass roll-off and mid-range emphasis (presence boost) EQ controls
- Superior rejection of electromagnetic hum, optimised for shielding against broadband interference emitted by computer monitors
- Internal “air suspension” shock isolation virtually eliminates mechanical noise transmission
- Highly effective pop filter eliminates need for any add-on protection against explosive breath sounds, even for close-up vocals or narration
- Yoke mounting with captive stand nut for easy mounting and dismounting provides precise control of microphone position
- Classic cardioid polar pattern, uniform with frequency and symmetrical about axis, to provide maximum rejection and minimum coloration of off-axis sound
- Rugged construction and excellent cartridge protection for outstanding reliability
- Includes 1x SM7dB, 1x Close-Talk Windscreen, 1x 3/8” Thread Adaptor
