Shure has updated its flagship microphone for podcasters and streamers. The SM7dB arrives with a built-in active preamplifier, eliminating the need for an external device to achieve the proper recording level. A straightforward solution for those seeking the reliability of the SM7B without setup complications.
Built-in Preamplifier: More Signal, Less Noise 🎛️
The main novelty is an active circuit that provides up to +28 dB of clean gain. This allows connecting the microphone directly to basic audio interfaces or mixing consoles without losing quality. The boost switch is activated manually, offering flexibility depending on the available input. The design retains the original capsule and pop filter, ensuring the same sonic character that has made the SM7B famous in radio and studios.
Goodbye to the Magic Brick: Now Everything Fits on the Arm 🎤
Before, you needed a Cloudlifter or a FetHead so your SM7B wouldn't sound like a library whisper. Now Shure saves you that expense and that extra gadget dangling from the cable. Of course, if you already had the SM7B and the external preamplifier, this new model will make you feel like you bought a new car right after changing the tires on the old one. Progress, they say.