The brand new SM7dB is the primary improve of the SM7B in 20 years and features a customized Shure-designed pre-amp with expertise licensed from Cloud and tuned by Shure engineers particularly for the SM7dB. That is welcomed information for customers of cheap USB interfaces that struggled to offer sufficient mic acquire for the unique SM7B.
The brand new SM7dB has three working modes: Bypass and both +18dB or +28dB of extra acquire. These are set with slide switches on the again of the mic. +48-volt phantom energy is required for the pre-amp, however you possibly can depart it at all times on and freely change backwards and forwards between the unique SM7B’s sound in Bypass mode after which the SM7dB with the extra acquire for those who want it. Normally, the +18dB increase of acquire is greater than sufficient.
Different updates embrace: 4 easy-to-adjust slide switches exchange the recessed switches used within the SM7B. These switches change between the three modes, the high-pass filter and the presence increase on/off change.
These filters can be found and work the identical in both Bypass or Lively modes identical to the unique SM7B microphone. I appreciated that the brand new slide switches are simpler to make use of and are available.
The SM7B’s reputation stems from its big selection of makes use of from radio station DJs to recording loud singers, or guitar amps and even near drum kits. Its versatility has expanded with the elevated acquire required to file very quiet sources. The Shure SM7dB Dynamic Vocal Microphone sells for: $499 MSRP. Shure continues to supply the SM7B at $399 MSRP.
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