SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone – XLR Studio Mic for Podcasting, Recording, Broadcasting, Streaming & Gaming – Smooth, Warm Sound, Rugged Build, Detachable Windscreen, Wide Frequency Range, Black

The Shure SM7DB is absolutely incredible. I’ve used different microphones before, but nothing comes close to the clarity and warmth of this one. The built-in preamp is a huge advantage — I don’t need a Cloudlifter or any external booster. Just plug it in, set the gain, and the audio is clean with zero noise. The build quality feels premium and solid. The pop filter is excellent, the lows are smooth, and the highs are natural without being harsh. My voice sounds fuller, more professional, and way more consistent on recordings and videos. If you’re doing YouTube, podcasts, streaming, or any kind of voice work, this mic instantly gives you studio-level sound. Absolutely worth the investment.

I’m not a singer or professional podcaster but do like Karaoke so i figured this would be a great mic. I prefer a mic on a stand which this is the only option for this one. Basically a studio mic. The wind screen virtual eliminates vocal pop. The only thing i didn’t realize is it does need a pre amp to be most effective so keep that in mind cause it will add to the cost of the investment. Worth the money even for an enthusiast like myself.

The Shure SM7B is hands-down one of the best microphones I’ve ever used. Whether you’re recording vocals, podcasts, voiceovers, or streaming, this mic delivers rich, warm, and professional-grade sound that instantly levels up your audio game. What really sets it apart is how well it handles background noise. It captures your voice with incredible clarity while rejecting unwanted room sound — perfect for untreated spaces. It’s built like a tank, feels premium, and you can tell it’s made to last. You’ll need a good audio interface or preamp with enough gain to drive it properly, but once it’s set up right, the results are incredible. If you’re serious about your sound, the SM7B is absolutely worth the investment. A true industry standard for a reason.

I never used to think I liked the SM7B. But as it turns out, what I didn't like was that anyone on YouTube or Twitch who could get their hands on this microphone would use it without having any idea what they were doing. They would over process this microphone or process it in such a way to ruin all the best things about it. But before you buy it, there are a few things to consider. First, this is a very dark microphone. That doesn't mean that it's going to make you sound deep and commanding. Your voice will still sound like your voice, but if you were looking for something that compliments your voice in such a way, this microphone could be that. But if your voice is already very deep, this can exaggerate this detail in your voice and even ruin the experience for some listeners. Second, this microphone is particularly hard to drive, especially if you don't have the right means to do so. Some people will tell you things like "I managed to drive it just fine with my Behringer UM2". But let me tell you, doing so is possible but by no means practical. This will introduce extremely high amounts of "Noise" (Static), and when I tried to replicate this myself, I encountered an issue. As I turned the volume near max the volume curve made a sharp turn upward, making it very hard to control what volume it was set to. Finally, just cause this is a dynamic microphone, that doesn't mean it doesn't pick up any background noise. Actually this microphone picks up quite a noticeable amount of background noise. So don't think this is going to completely remove the sound of people talking in the other room or that annoying sound of reflection from your room not having any acoustic treatment. It might be a little bit better than some condensers at this, it is by no means the best microphone for isolating. But what about what truly makes this microphone stand out? Why should you buy this microphone? First, it's an absolute staple in studios big and small, so if for no other reason, the fact that it's so recognizable and loved by so many. Second, this microphone offers a smooth sound like nothing else I've ever seen in its price range. The soft high end and flat mids, make for a smooth frequency response. In addition, the over all sonic signature of this microphone's quality, as well as it being a dynamic microphone makes for one smooth sounding microphone. And finally, if for no other reason, the bragging rights that comes with this microphone. While all your friends have their cheap knock offs and SM7B wannabes, you can know the true feeling of owning an SM7B. But in all seriousness, the SM7B has a name and reputation to uphold so you know that sure will have to deliver when it comes to quality. I hope this answered any questions you might have about this microphone and if you should buy it.

The Shure SM7db is hands down the best microphone I’ve ever used! As someone who has worked with numerous dynamic and condenser mics over the years, I can confidently say that Shure took an already legendary microphone (the SM7B) and made it even better with the built-in preamp—an absolute game-changer. Right out of the box, the build quality is top-tier, as expected from Shure. It has a solid, durable construction that feels premium. The integrated preamp provides a clean gain boost (up to +28dB), eliminating the need for an external signal booster like a Cloudlifter. This makes setup so much easier and allows for better control over audio levels without cranking up the gain on my interface. The Shure SM7db connects via a standard XLR connection, ensuring professional-grade audio transmission. It is not USB, so you’ll need an audio interface or mixer. However, the built-in preamp means it works beautifully even with budget interfaces, as it doesn’t require an ultra-powerful gain boost. The sound quality is incredible—rich, warm, and detailed, with excellent background noise rejection. Whether I'm recording vocals, podcasts, or voiceovers, it delivers broadcast-quality sound with zero distortion or hiss. The low-cut and presence boost switches allow me to shape the sound to fit different recording scenarios. If you’re a content creator, musician, or podcaster, the Shure SM7db is an absolute must-have. It takes everything great about the SM7B and makes it even better. Worth every penny!

Shure SM7B Microphone is one of the best ever tested: Vocal Dynamic Studio Mic for Broadcast, Podcast, Streaming, XLR, Rugged Construction, with Detachable Windscreen, Smooth Sound, Warm Vocals. I’ve been around a large inventory of sound equipment. The SM7B is the Go To Mic for vocal productions, period. Quite frankly I can’t think of a Better one. Yes, buy Dynamite’s InLine preamp using phantom power from one’s RODE PodCaster Duo audio mixer, if we’re In Studio creating vocal content, as I do as FAU4U on YouTube, Twitter, and Facebook Live every Morning, combined with ECAMM’s hosting software. The SM7B is well worth the Investment, regardless of price, and AMAZON is the place to get all products (mentioned: Shure SM7B, Dynomite SE Electronic inline preamp, plus RodeCaster Duo) delivered quickly all for about $1k. JimW.

Iconic microphone. Easy to use, high quality sound, the extra signal boost built in is a nice feature.

Great sound quality, great background noise “rejection”, and the preamp is a great addition for voice over as it definitely reduces the hiss for quiet sounds (the mic wasn’t made for that anyway, especially when powered through cheap interface preamps). When it comes to loud sounds, singing, or even screaming it’s perfect! And honestly you don’t even need the preamp on for that, I found the preamp to only be really useful when recording quietly which I don’t do very much anyway. My only nitpick is the change in design, imo the SM7B looks way cleaner, and the branding sticks out way less, and I feel like all of this brand attention wasn’t really needed as everyone know what the Shure SM7B by now, it really needed no introduction. It just makes it look more content creator-ish than studio. Other than that it’s a great mic and the preamp makes it future proof too, great versatility.