Detail 01
-59 dBV/Pa sensitivity
Very low output. Most interface preamps run out of clean gain, so budget for an inline preamp.
Product detailSKU #1274034493929
ShureSM7B Dynamic Cardioid Vocal Microphone
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Dynamic cardioid mic for close vocals and speech. Standard for podcasting, broadcast, and untreated rooms where a condenser picks up too much.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Podcasting and streaming in a room with no acoustic treatment
- Tracking loud, aggressive vocals that overwhelm condensers
- Voiceover work where room noise is a constant problem
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone plugging straight into an interface without extra gain
- Distant or room miking — needs to be within inches
- Capturing airy detail on quiet acoustic sources
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Dynamic moving coil
No phantom power needed, and it shrugs off high volume without distorting.
Detail 03
Cardioid pattern
Rejects sound from behind, so keep monitors and noise sources off-axis to the rear.
Detail 04
Bass roll-off and presence boost switches
Roll-off tames proximity boom up close; presence boost lifts intelligibility for voices that sit dull.
Detail 05
Internal air suspension shock mount
Handles desk thumps and boom-arm bumps without an external shock mount.
Detail 06
Electromagnetic hum shielding
Built to sit near computer monitors and screens without picking up buzz.
Detail 07
1.69 lb with yoke
Heavy enough that a light desk arm will sag. Use a sturdy boom.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No stand, boom arm, or XLR cable included
- 02Plan on an inline preamp or a high-gain interface
- 03Two windscreens included — the A7WS is thicker for close work
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Do I need a Cloudlifter or FetHead?
Usually yes. Output is low enough that most interfaces hit noisy territory before reaching usable level. An inline preamp adds clean gain.
02Does it need phantom power?
No. It's a dynamic mic. If you add an inline preamp, that device will need 48V from your interface.
03How close should I sit?
A few inches from the grille. Back off and level drops fast while the room becomes audible.
04Does it come with a boom arm or shock mount?
Neither. It has an integrated swivel yoke with a captive stand nut, so it mounts to a standard stand or arm directly.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 50Hz–20kHz
- Sensitivity
- -59 dBV/Pa (1.12 mV)
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Switches
- Bass roll-off, presence boost
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Housing Material
- Aluminum and steel
2 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 150 ohms
- Connector
- XLR
4 detailsSize & weight
- Length
- 7.5 inch
- Weight
- 1.69
- Width
- 3.8 inch
- Height
- 5.3 inch
9 detailsOther
- Shock Mount
- Internal air suspension
- Capsule Type
- Dynamic moving coil
- Accessories
- Standard foam windscreen, A7WS close-talk windscreen, switch cover plate
- Microphone Type
- Dynamic moving coil
- Product Type
- Dynamic vocal microphone
- Mounting
- Integrated swivel yoke with captive stand nut
- Shielding
- Electromagnetic hum rejection
- Model
- SM7B
- Shock Isolation
- Internal air suspension
