Shure SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone
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- Cardioid dynamic microphone with a flat 50 Hz-20 kHz response for speech and vocals
- Full magnetic shielding against hum from monitors and electronics
- Internal air-suspension shock mount and built-in pop filter
- Includes the A7WS detachable windscreen; bass roll-off setting
- XLR output; pairs best with a high-gain preamp or inline booster
About the Shure SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone
The Shure SM7B is the dynamic microphone you have likely seen in radio studios and podcast setups, and it is just as at home recording vocals in a music studio. Its smooth, flat response is tailored to speech and singing across a 50 Hz to 20 kHz range, and the cardioid pickup pattern focuses on the voice in front of it while rejecting much of the sound from the sides and rear.
Several design touches help keep recordings clean. Full magnetic shielding guards against hum from computer monitors and other electronics, an internal air-suspension shock mount reduces handling and stand noise, and a built-in pop filter plus the included A7WS detachable windscreen tame plosives and breath noise. A bass roll-off setting helps trim low-frequency rumble from the room.
The SM7B connects over a standard XLR cable to an audio interface or mixer. It is a low-output dynamic mic, so it works best with a preamp that offers plenty of clean gain (around 60 dB or more) or an inline booster such as a Cloudlifter. It suits podcasters, streamers, broadcasters and vocalists who want a dependable, broadcast-style sound.
What reviewers say
The SM7B remains a reference point for podcast and vocal mics: MusicRadar and Laptop Mag praise its rich, consistent sound, strong off-axis rejection and useful onboard filtering, and PopSci names it a top podcasting pick. The near-universal caveat is that it needs a lot of clean gain, so many users add a preamp booster or a stronger audio interface. Reviewers also note it is fairly heavy and that an XLR cable is not included.
Pros
- Warm, detailed sound for speech and vocals
- Excellent rejection of room and off-axis noise
- Helps control plosives with the built-in pop filter and windscreen
- Rugged, studio-proven build
Cons
- Low output needs a high-gain preamp or inline booster
- Heavier and bulkier than typical desktop mics
- No XLR cable in the box
Our summary of professional and shopper reviews published elsewhere (MusicRadar, Laptop Mag, PopSci, Castos, Soundref), as of Oct 10, 2026. These are not reviews of ShopNow4.
Key specs
| Brand | Shure |
|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic |
| Polar pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency response | 50 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 150 ohms |
| Connector | XLR |
| Shielding | Full magnetic shielding |
| Shock isolation | Internal air-suspension shock mount |
| Pop protection | Built-in pop filter |
| Filter | Bass roll-off |
| Included accessories | A7WS detachable windscreen |
| Mounting | Boom-arm compatible |
| Recommended preamp gain | 60 dB or more (or inline booster such as Cloudlifter) |
| Housing material | Metal |
| Category | Music |
| Price | $526.80 |
| Availability | In stock |
| SKU | shure-sm7b-dynamic-vocal-microphone-aac345 |
