Shure SM7dB
Vocal/Broadcast Microphone with Built-in Preamp
Microphone$499Manufacturer list price
Specifications
- Type
- Microphone
- Description
- Vocal/Broadcast Microphone with Built-in Preamp
- Topology
- dynamic
- Signal path
- Analog
- Channels
- 1
- Channel format
- mono
- Form factor
- large broadcast/studio boom mic
- Connection
- XLR
- Powered
- phantom (for internal preamp)
- Drivers
- moving-coil dynamic capsule + built-in preamp
- Frequency response
- flat, wide-range (same capsule as SM7B)
- Polar pattern
- cardioid
Details
Controls: bass rolloff switch, presence boost switch, preamp gain switch (+18/+28 dB), preamp bypass switch
I/O: XLR output (requires +48V phantom to power onboard preamp)
Notable use: SM7B sound with built-in gain for interfaces with weak preamps
Notes: Price is MSRP ($499); street price fluctuates lower via retailer promos.