Shure SM7dB Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone with Built-In Active Preamp

Built-in preamp. Built on legacy.An audio icon is reborn the SM7dB has the same sound youve loved for years but with the convenience of a Shure-designed built-in preamp providing all the gain youll ever need. The latest iteration of this legendary dynamic microphone will work with any XLR interface making it easier for podcasters streamers and musicians to get perfect vocals from every recording setup.

Legendary SoundThe SM7dB delivers the familiar warm tone adored by broadcasters vocalists and content creators alike. Shure engineers have painstakingly ensured that it has the same sound signature as the original SM7B.

Built-in PreampThe SM7dB has a preamp custom designed by Shure inside giving it enough output to work with any XLR interface. Providing up to +28 dB of low-noise flat transparent gain the onboard preamp preserves the mics frequency response for a clean classic sound. All you need is an interface or mixer offering +48V phantom power to operate the preamp.

Gain LevelChoose between a boost of +18dB or +28dB from the preamp. Miking loud sound sources like a guitar cab or snare drum? Use +18dB or bypass the preamp for the original SM7B output level. Podcasting or recording quiet vocals? Select the full built-in boost of +28dB.

Bypass SwitchA convenient bypass mode allows you to forego the built-in preamp in case you prefer to feed the mics unboosted signal into your professional console or interface. The microphone will retain its great audio traits. Bypassing the preamp reverts the SM7dB to original SM7B performance.

Wide Frequency ResponseWhether youve activated the preamp or not youll get the same great detail in your recordings from a proven dynamic cartridge and frequency range of 50 to 20000Hz. Hear all the highs and lows for truly natural sounding audio.

Cardioid Polar PatternExcellent rear-rejection and textbook cardioid pick-up pattern isolates your voice from any background noise allowing the SM7dB to capture warm crisp audio in any environment. Ideal for less-than-ideal podcasting or streaming spaces.

Low Cut Presence Boost FiltersJust like the SM7B the SM7dB offers multiple sound signatures using switches on the back of the microphone to suit any type of voice or instrument. Find your ideal tone by cutting the lows or boosting the presence.

Unclutter Your Audio ChainThe SM7dB frees you from clunky in-line preamps and other accessories while ensuring you get that classic SM7 tone no matter where youre recording. One less thing to worry about while youre traveling!

Whats in the Box
•SM7dB Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone with Built-In Active Preamp
•Foam Windscreen
•3/8 Thread Adapter
•Manual

Specifications
•Type: Dynamic (moving coil)
•Polar Pattern: Cardioid
•Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 20 kHz
•Output Impedance
•150 in Bypass Mode
•27 in Preamp Mode


•Sensitivity (at 1 kHz open circuit voltage) [1] 1 Pa=94 dB SPL
•-59 dBV/Pa[1] (1.12 mV) Flat Response Bypass Mode
•-41 dBV/Pa[1] (1.12 mV) Flat Response +18 Preamp Mode
•-31 dBV/Pa[1] (1.12 mV) Flat Response +28 Preamp Mode


•Polarity (relative to Pin 3): Positive pressure on diaphragm produces positive voltage on Pin 2
•Net Weight: 1.875 lbs
•Housing: Black enamel aluminum and steel case with black foam windscreen