{"product_id":"shure-sm7b-dynamic-broadcast-microphone","title":"Shure SM7B Dynamic Broadcast Microphone","description":"\u003c!-- Section 1 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/Shure_SM7B_mic_rear_view.png?v=1768071129\" alt=\"Shure SM7B cardioid dynamic broadcast microphone rear view showing yoke mount and XLR connector\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThe Mic That Makes a Bad Room Sound Like It Doesn't Exist\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eMost people buying their first serious microphone have one problem they don't fully understand yet: their room. Parallel walls, hard floors, an HVAC unit running somewhere, the hum of a monitor screen two feet away. A condenser mic picks all of it up and puts it in your recording. The SM7B doesn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe cardioid polar pattern focuses tightly on what's directly in front of it and rejects everything coming from the sides and rear. The internal air-suspension shock isolator kills mechanical vibration before it reaches the capsule. The electromagnetic shielding is specifically designed for the noise profile of computer monitors, LED lighting, and other studio electronics that plague desktop recording setups. The internal pop filter handles plosives without a spider of foam on a clip arm between you and your microphone. You get clean voice recordings from imperfect rooms because the SM7B was engineered specifically for that situation, and it has been proving it in broadcast studios, home setups, and professional vocal booths for over two decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 2 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section reverse\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/Shure_SM7B_mic_hanging_left_side.png?v=1768071134\" alt=\"Shure SM7B hanging in studio showing boom mount configuration for podcasting and broadcast\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eThree Sounds in One Microphone, All Dialed In Without Software\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe SM7B ships with two recessed response selector switches on the rear panel. Left switch down gives you bass rolloff, cutting below 400 Hz to pull out room rumble, desk vibration, and low-frequency hum from HVAC. Right switch up gives you mid-range presence boost, adding roughly 3 dB between 2 and 4 kHz for a brighter, forward vocal character that cuts through a mix. Both switches together combines the two. All three variations are genuinely useful and genuinely different, covering everything from warm narration to punchy podcast voice to broadcast news delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe included A7WS close-talk windscreen goes over the standard foam and adds warmth and proximity while reducing plosive energy further for anyone recording lips-to-mic. The yoke mount with captive stand nut locks to any standard 5\/8-inch thread securely without tools. This is a microphone that was built to spend its life in daily professional use, and the construction reflects that. Dark gray enamel aluminum and steel housing. 1 lb 11 oz of dense, road-ready build quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003c!-- Section 3 --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"par-section\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-image\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/Shure_SM7B_mic_rear_view.png?v=1768071129\" alt=\"Shure SM7B gain requirements showing need for inline preamp boost with Cloudlifter\"\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"par-text\"\u003e\n    \u003ch2\u003eOne Thing to Know Before You Buy: The SM7B Needs Clean Gain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe SM7B has a sensitivity rating of -59 dBV\/Pa. That is a low-output dynamic microphone. Shure's own documentation states it requires at least 60 dB of clean gain at the preamp for typical speech applications. Most entry-level and mid-tier audio interfaces top out at 40 to 50 dB of gain, which means you will reach the top of the gain knob and still not have enough level, or worse, you will have enough level but with noise floor riding right alongside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThere are two clean solutions. A dedicated high-gain preamp handles it at the interface level. An inline microphone booster, like a Cloudlifter, sits between the SM7B and your existing interface and adds up to 25 dB of clean, transparent gain using phantom power, so your preamp never has to work near its noise floor. If you are pairing the SM7B with a standard interface, a Cloudlifter is not optional equipment. It is the rest of the signal chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp style=\"margin-top:16px;\"\u003e\n      \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/proaudioreserve.com\/products\/cloudlifter-cl-1-mic-activator\" style=\"display:inline-block; background-color:#1a1a1a; color:#ffffff; padding:10px 20px; border-radius:4px; text-decoration:none; font-weight:bold; font-size:14px;\"\u003eAdd a Cloudlifter to Your Order\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCardioid dynamic capsule, moving-coil design, smooth and flat frequency response 50 Hz to 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSensitivity: -59 dBV\/Pa (1.12 mV) at 1 kHz. Requires minimum 60 dB of clean preamp gain for speech applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutput impedance: 150 ohms, rated for inputs from 19 to 300 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal air-suspension shock isolation eliminates mechanical and handling noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eElectromagnetic shielding engineered specifically against computer monitors, LED lighting, and broadband EMI\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInternal pop filter handles plosive sounds without an external add-on, even for close-talk applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBass rolloff switch: attenuates below 400 Hz (approx -3 dB at 200 Hz) to remove room rumble and hum\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePresence boost switch: adds approx +3 dB from 2 kHz to 4 kHz for vocal clarity and broadcast character\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSwitches are recessed and can be changed while the microphone is live\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes standard foam windscreen and A7WS close-talk windscreen for warmer, more intimate recordings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntegrated yoke mount with captive nut, fits standard 5\/8-inch thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3-pin XLR output connector, requires 48V phantom power from a powered interface or inline booster\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDark gray enamel aluminum and steel housing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDimensions: 189.7 mm x 148 mm x 96 mm (7.47\" x 5.81\" x 3.78\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight: 765.4 g (1 lb 11 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eShure SM7B Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc; width:35%;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDynamic, moving-coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolar Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eCardioid\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e50 Hz to 20,000 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e-59 dBV\/Pa (1.12 mV) at 1 kHz open circuit\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e150 ohms (EIA rated), for inputs rated 19 to 300 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Recommended Gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e60 dB (for typical speech at 3 inches)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHum Pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e11 dB typical (at 60 Hz equivalent SPL\/mOe)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003ePositive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on pin 2 relative to pin 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass Rolloff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSwitchable, approx -3 dB at 200 Hz, attenuates below 400 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresence Boost\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eSwitchable, approx +3 dB from 2 kHz to 4 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Shock Mount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eAir-suspension isolation\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMI Shielding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eHumbucking coil, optimized against computer monitors and broadband interference\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnector\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3-pin XLR, professional audio\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMount\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eIntegrated yoke with captive nut, 5\/8-inch-27 thread\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eDark gray enamel aluminum and steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (L x H x W)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e189.7 mm x 148 mm x 96 mm (7.47\" x 5.81\" x 3.78\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e765.4 g (1 lb 11 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eMade in USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n \n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#f2f2f2;\"\u003e\n      \u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eIncluded Items\u003c\/th\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eShure SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Microphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eStandard foam windscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eA7WS close-talk detachable windscreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eLocking yoke mount with captive stand nut\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003e3\/8-inch stand thread adapter\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color:#fafafa;\"\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eResponse selector switch cover plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ccc;\"\u003eUser guide\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Shure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47824027779227,"sku":"SM7B","price":439.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/4031\/9643\/files\/ShureSM7Bmichangingleftside.png?v=1768071988","url":"https:\/\/proaudioreserve.com\/products\/shure-sm7b-dynamic-broadcast-microphone","provider":"Pro Audio Reserve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}