Detail 01
Built-in active preamp, up to +28 dB
Adds gain at the microphone, reducing the need for an external mic booster.
Product detailSKU #1500000409259
ShureSM7dB Dynamic Vocal Microphone With +28dB Built-in Active Preamp
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The SM7dB is a dynamic, cardioid vocal microphone built around an integrated active preamp offering up to +28 dB of gain. That keeps the gain stage in the microphone rather than requiring an external booster. Its integrated pop filter and windscreen help reduce plosives and wind noise, while the yoke mount supports precise positioning. A low-cut filter and presence boost provide onboard sound shaping for vocal, instrument, voiceover, studio, and home-streaming work.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Home streaming or podcast setups that benefit from built-in microphone gain
- Studio vocal, instrument, and voiceover recording with focused cardioid pickup
- Recording spaces where reducing ambient noise, plosives, and wind noise matters
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
Cardioid polar pattern
Keeps pickup focused while rejecting ambient noise.
Detail 03
Onboard low-cut filter and presence boost
Lets you shape the sound directly on the microphone.
Detail 04
Adjustable yoke mount
Allows precise microphone positioning during setup.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Does the SM7dB have a built-in preamp?
Yes. Its active preamp provides up to +28 dB of gain.
02What pickup pattern does it use?
It uses a cardioid pattern for focused recording and ambient-noise rejection.
03Can I shape the sound on the microphone?
Yes. It has an onboard low-cut filter and presence boost.
04What reduces plosives?
The microphone has an integrated pop filter and windscreen.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Cardioid
- Frequency Response
- 50Hz to 20kHz
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Pickup Configuration
- Active
2 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Type
- Dynamic (moving coil)
1 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 150 ohms in Bypass Mode, 27 ohms in Preamp Mode
2 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 1.875
- Net Weight
- 1.875 lb.
2 detailsOther
- Housing
- Black enamel aluminum and steel case with black foam windscreen
- Polarity Relative to Pin 3
- Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on Pin 2
