Mar 13, 2009 · I love the SM7 on a lot of em too. Heck, a 57 or 58 will also work. Start collecting, one thing you can't have too many of is microphones. And the solid choices (421, 441, RE-20, SM7) have pretty good resale value if you choose to sell. I can't stand the hype around the SM7. It's mostly the placebo effect, people pimp it because it's a safe bet.

Jan 24, 2008 · If you have an extra SM58 (or maybe SM57), pull the transformer out of it, and wire the leads directly to the XLR pins - it won't sound like a SM7, but it'll be lower output and have a flatter response.

Jul 8, 2009 · FWIW a nice alternative to a SM7 is the Beyer (or Beyerdynamic) M400 Soundstar MKII. IMHO it usually works better with a prosumer mic pre vs. the SM7. I suppose another good choice would be the transformer-less mod on a SM57 or '58. Anyway... IIRC the SM7 has been used on various Sheryl Crow, and Rod Stewart recordings-among many others.

Nov 7, 2007 · Some folks seem to hate these invitations to compare, others seem to thrive on them. I’ll try to provide enough info to help those who like them, and not tick off those who don’t. I was impressed by the number of times I saw the SM7 described as …

Nov 27, 2006 · So, I frequently follow Shure SM7/SM7B auctions on e-bay, hoping I can pick one up at a reasonable price. However, they seem to sell very near the new price. Granted, a lot of them sell to buyers in Europe, since these puppies are considerably more expensive there. However, this really weirded...

Mar 22, 2013 · I am Buying a Shure SM7B and was wondering how important an external compressor would be to use with it to record hip-hop vocals. I was using an M-audio Fast track interface but thinking of upgrading that as well.

Nov 3, 2005 · is the ksm32 more detailed sounding than the sm7? does one have more bass to it or something? i use a sm57 on everything and i want something different sounding. i don't have phantom power anymore so the sm7 looks good as far as me not having to buy a preamp goes thanks, mike helstrom

Sep 11, 2018 · Just received a pair of brand new SM7b's and while waiting for my fetheads to arrive I decided to test them out straight into the mixer with gain practically at max. I purchased these for my podcast because of all the great reviews and because I see so many of my favorite shows use them. One...

Sep 21, 2008 · After much reading I have decided that I would like to pick up a Shure SM7. I have noticed in many post people have stated that this mic needs lots of gain. The pres I have right now are an FMR Audio RNP, Soundtracs Solo 24 channel console, and the built in pres in my Digi 002 rack. I am...

Sep 27, 2006 · I've never used an SM7 or a VTB-1, so I'll say that right up front. But it seems odd to me that your SM7 is displaying that much less sensitivity than a 57. From the specs: SM57 Sensitivity (at 1,000 Hz) Open Circuit Voltage: -56.0 dBV/Pa* (1.6 mV) *(1 Pa = 94 dB SPL) SM7B Output Level (at 1,000 Hz) Open Circuit Voltage*: -59.0 dB (1.12 mV)