Customer Ratings & Reviews

I cane frim a Hyper X Quadcast S with tweaked filters. After buying this 450$ mic and an extra $200+ on the cloudlifter, xlr cables, and audio interface. I sound the same but just more louder. Might need to look into tweaking it more to maximize the quality, but maybe my voice just wasnt made for this dynamic mic to do it any justice.

The Shure SM7B is pretty much a known commodity, and for good reason. Unboxing the mic is a lovely, albeit standard, experience. You’re greeted with the mic and not much else. To get the SM7B up and running you’ll need a mic stand or arm, an audio interface, and XLR cables. Nicely, you don’t need a phantom power source to use it. Once you’re set-up, there are a couple of things to note, feature use, of the mic. First is that you have on-board frequency response filters, which are good to correct certain audio issues right on the mic itself during recording. The SM7B is perfect for those looking for correct vocal reproduction without having to do much post-processing at the end of a session. The vocals produced are clear, crisp, and have just the right amount of bass attached. It’s a very neutral sound stage, which is what most vocalists and podcasters alike are striving for. The mic also does an excellent job of minimizing room noise, specifically if the room is already audio-treated, to begin with. Speaking of filtering noise, the included pop filter is a great one, and a nice touch for a premium mic. The reality is, that the SM7B is a fantastic studio mic. I don’t view it as the perfect companion to take with you to various gigs, but having a permanent spot in your recording arsenal or setup would be welcome. The only two drawbacks of this mic are the cost, and that it weighs a bit more than your standard dynamic mic would weigh. The reality is, this mic is geared towards heavy, semi-professional, and up, use. Plus, there isn’t any other way to record audio other than through XLR outputs. So, if you don’t fall into this category of users there’s probably a better microphone out there for you, that will present better value. But, if you crave the sound fidelity and build quality of something like the Shure SM7B, there’s not much else around to recommend that will be this great of the mic in this price range.

There was a slight static with the mic at higher levels. Think I got a dud. Otherwise it's really awesome.

Makes you sound so crisp and clean. Price is worth if if its in your feild.

Meets all my expectations was so easy to set up glad i bought it

Best mic i bought. Great for streaming for sure!!!

The microphone has very good quality, I recommend this.

Has a scratch on it... but I'm about to test it out!

This is a good mic if you plan i not getting a mic for a long time get this one.

A great mic that really adds a professional sound to your videos, Zoom conferences or phone calls. Remember, you only get the mic in the box, so pickup some XLR cables, a mic stand or arm and a Cloudlifter (or similar). Great purchase

You can set this up with software to help change the sound, but if you just run it off the min software it sounds just fine using it for streaming

The Shure brand is synonymous with quality microphones, and with the SM7B comes the top-notch build as well as the dynamic range appropriate for multiple applications. Its versatility, craftmanship, and overall reliability make the Shure SM7B a must-own for serious recording. Out of the box you'll notice the mic comes with only a few accessories (cover plate, large foam windscreen, thread adapter) and no XLR cable. You should be familiar with your own audio applications and interfaces to use this mic, as it is no joke. It is pretty weighty and should be mounted on a good microphone stand or hung firmly from a boom. The swiveling bracket adjusts easily for precise positioning. The SM7B feels great, slim and smooth, and its construction feels reliable and sturdy, though I personally limited my usage to studio and workspace recording. In my testing, the SM7B sounds amazing. It has just a very clean output for my instruments and vocals alike. It performs exceptionally well in my small, soundproofed studio affixed with foam wall fixtures. But I was more impressed with the sound quality in a non-optimal, unfixed bedroom environment. The flat, wide-range frequency response is unmatched; there is zero feedback and no static interference whatsoever, even around several operating laptops, two external monitors, and numerous electronic devices. The included windscreen makes up-close vocals and whispers move without the pops and crackles of lesser microphones. Bottom line, this is the microphone that provides the professional performance you need to be taken seriously in any recording environment. Shure's SM7B is everything you need in a dynamic microphone, with its rugged build, versatile application, and unparalleled quality. The brand you should trust with your recording needs did it again, and it isn't a surprise. This is the mic you want to have. Full disclosure, I received this product for my honest, unbiased review.

This microphone is ideal for streaming. Best buy had the cheapest price out there.

Let's start with the biggest disclaimer, if you don't have the right supporting hardware for this mic it's probably not going to sound as good as it should. Being a Dynamic mic it does require a bit of gain to get a decent volume out of the mic and if your supporting audio hardware can't supply enough or adds noise at higher gain levels then you might want to consider a different mic. Now for the good stuff, just as a reference point I am using this mic with a GoXLR Audio interface. With the gain set to ~60 this mic sounds amazing. Nice even sound across both quite and loud environments and even with my equalizer set to flat the sound from this mic was still really good. The build quality is something else with this thing, nice solid housing and they even include and adapter so you can attach the mount to just about anything that has a standard fitting large or small. They also included a much beefier pop/wind filter in the box that you can swap out for the standard one although even the standard one is pretty good. Even better they include a solid cover you can screw on to the bottom of the mic to cover the adjustment tabs. Overall if your looking for clean simple audio and you already have good backend audio hardware this mic is a no brainer. I guess there is a reason they have become the industry standard when it comes to speech based mics for things like podcast and radio.

All you get is a mic. No stand, no wires to attach. Not sure how im gonna set this up

I am mainly involved with podcasting and vlogging. There was a time in my journey when I believed that software was the answer to low-quality microphones. But as I progressed, I came to realize that the end product is always, and I do mean ALWAYS, only as good as the equipment that is used. The Shure S7B Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Mic is the next step in my progression to making sure I am outfitted with the absolute best recording equipment available. To test the microphone, I decided to use it for a podcast interview I had scheduled, and I decided to use it with the Zoom PodTrak P4. Now I know what you might be thinking...am I giving the SM7B a fair chance using the Zoom? The answer is, "Absolutely!" The Zoom comes with a preamp for each of the mic inputs. This helps to boost the gain. While I used the SM7B, my guest used a different brand microphone. As I listened to the podcast live, using headphones, I did indeed notice a remarkable difference in the difference in quality. The Shure delivered rich, deep, and smooth voice textures that went largely "unnoticed" in the other mic. With the included pop filter pop filter, there was absolutely no noticeable and annoying pop at all on my part. The other mic, even with its own pop filter, still had the noticeable percussion. This particular recording was not done in a studio, so I was a bit concerned about the reverb that the mic might pick up. Surprisingly, very little showed up at all. The included filters are that good, and the Shure engineers paid attention to this aspect of the mic. After I got home, I decided to try it outside to record audio for a meditation video. I used only the windscreen. Again, I was amazed by the clarity of the audio. I could hear sounds in the distance as well as close up sounds of the birds, wind rustling through the trees, and the running brook. The were all sharp and clear, and none of the sound overpowered at all. The last test was to use the SM7B for recording song vocals. Now I absolutely cannot sing, at least not in any way that anyone would want to hear, including myself. I didn't go through all the trouble of hooking everything up to record a soundtrack and all that. I simply played the music using my stereo, and the only direct input was from the mic. This actually served a good purpose, even though I didn't know it at the time. This microphone uses a rather sophisticated cardioid pattern to keep unwanted background noises to a minimum, while at the same time allowing clear input from the vocalist. I do not claim to fully understand this technology, but all I know is that it worked wonderfully! My singing vocals were impeccably clear and sharp, and picked up all the nuances of my voice. This was regrettable as it only reaffirmed my suspicions that I really can't sing. I suppose I could bore you with rehashing all the technical aspects of the Shure SM7B, but I just want to share my pure joy and satisfaction with its performance. I love its crispness and clarity, and I love the way it picks up all the features of the voice that are needed to produce a superior vocal recording, whether it be for podcasting, singing, or whatever. If you are looking for the ultimate choice in top-performing microphones, this is the one. I would highly recommend it to anyone who, like myself, is ready to jump up several levels to a whole new world of recording!

If you search the Shure SM7B on Google, one of the top ads from Shure identifies it as "The Mic You've Already Heard." It's true--I've seen plenty of podcast videos with the SM7B in the studio. Ever since I started using the Shure MV7 as my day-to-day microphone, I've wanted to make the leap to the SM7B but always hesitated. Price was one of those big reasons...the SM7B is no doubt a quality piece of gear, but it comes with a $400 price tag. If you're in the business of any type of audio production, this may not be much...but I'm anything but in the business. I love gadgets, and over the last two years (thanks, COVID...) I've worked to incorporate higher-quality sound and video production into my regular 9-to-5. Exceedingly better studio speakers, audio interfaces, amplifiers and proper microphones have all found their way to my desk setup at home. For what you ask? Better video conferences, of course. So as ridiculous as that may sound, here's a hot take on the SM7B. It is a very quiet microphone, quieter than the other XLR mics I've used in the past. An audio interface with the ability to add gain is a requirement at a minimum, but if that gain isn't clean you might find yourself needing a preamp booster (Cloudlifter, or similar). There is only an XLR connection, so an audio interface of some sort is required. Shure also sells an XLR to microphone adapter called the X2u, which might work in place of a traditional audio interface and preamp booster. The back of the mic allows for some basic on-device adjustment ("Flat Response," "Bass Rolloff" and "Presence Boost"). Depending on how you mount the SM7B and the quality and size of your XLR connections, you may find you need (as I did) an extension tube to allow for complete movement once mounted. I have a desk-mounted boom arm and purchased Shure's A26X 3" extension tube to allow for the most flexibility when positioning the arm and the mic (If your setup is more static, this extension tube may not be a requirement). The SM7B itself looks great, as you'd expect from Shure products. It has solid construction and sounds great, once properly amplified. Is it overkill for someone who doesn't do any professional sound production? Probably--even the MV7 was a bit overkill for that. Hopefully, though, you have a slightly better handle on the other pieces that may be required alongside the SM7B to add to your setup.

For all that money it should come with a stand and xlr cable

You can never go wrong with Shure. The SM7B will be with me now for all my recording sessions. I have tested it so far on instrumental(guitar, trumpet, drums), vocal singing (my own and my fiancés), and vocal speaking (recording through Logic Pro). I pair this microphone with the Radial McBoost inline preamp which works well. This microphone is dynamic as the name suggests. I have a deeper more baritone like voice while my fiancé has a higher soprano like voice and this microphone is able to capture and process our sound for recording without the noise or brightness that some other mics output. You have options when it comes to frequency response and you're able to select whether you want a more flat natural sound to your recording, add a bass presence, or increase the mids in your music with the presence boost switch. I find that recording vocals for myself on flat is the most pleasing to the ear while recording music on trumpet with presence boost fits the right tone. If you've ever listened to a podcast, they are most likely using the Shure SM7B so you can take that as an example of how clear and unobstructed you would sound on you recording. I love this microphone because of the complexity of the engineering but the simplicity in the use and function. It is bad to say, but I actually enjoy listening to myself live with a pair of headphones on and speaking into the mic. It is transformative and Shure couldn't have made a better product.

I've been using this microphone for almost ten years in my home studio and it is by far the most versatile and reliable of the bunch. It is not a condenser, which means it doesnt capture as much of the airy high frequencies so much, but with a good preamp it can come pretty close. A low-cost ribbon-mic activator - such as the Cloudlifter or SE Electronics TNT or the Triton Audio Fethead - can be used as the preamp, and all do fairly well at boosting the mic gain and clarity quite well. I have used this mic for male and female vocals (and legend has it Michael Jackson used it on Thriller, as well as tons of Hip Hop and RnB singers), guitar and bass amps (Fenders, Ampegs), and almost all "smash" drums (ie great on Kicks, snare and toms). I've also done some survey research on gearspace and found many producers recommend it for hi-hats; although I would not expect it to do so well for cymbals. Of course, it's been the crowd favorite of radio DJ's for decades and decades, and more recently podcasters. It delivers smoothness, almost like a compressed track without the need for an expensive compressor. Because it's a Shure mic, it's built like a brick, so you don't have to treat it like glass, as with most condenser mics. Ten years on this is still my "desert island" mic. Super massively recommended.