Shure SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
The Shure SM7B is the top choice by podcasters and folks that do voice work. The SM7B dynamic microphone has a smooth, flat, wide-range frequency response appropriate for music and speech in all professional audio applications. It features excellent shielding against electromagnetic hum generated by computer monitors, neon lights, and other electrical devices. The SM7B has been updated from earlier models with an improved bracket design that offers greater stability. In addition to its standard windscreen, it also includes the A7WS windscreen for close-talk applications. Popular radio and TV mic features excellent shielding against electromagnetic hum. Plus mounting bracket. Impedance: 150 ohms for connection to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300 ohms.
First, we use the Shure SM7b for all of our podcasts. The Shure SM7B is a fantastic microphone. When setup properly this thing produces crisp, clean, professional audio with the lowest of noise floors; even in less than ideal conditions.
I have no window treatments in our office that doubles as our studio, normal house sounds whirring in the background and this thing can cut them out and provide me with a signal so good I don’t have to post process it. No joke.
We recommend this microphone empathetically for anyone that is getting started in podcasting.
Why it is a top choice for podcasters: The SM7B dynamic microphone has a smooth, flat, wide-range frequency response appropriate for music and speech in all professional audio applications.
You might be concerned about: The price. There are much less expensive microphones available if you are just starting out.
