Shure SM7dB Dynamic Vocal Microphone With +28dB Built-in Active Preamp

Built on one of the most instantly recognizable dynamic mics of all time, the SM7, the Shure SM7dB is geared toward podcasters, streamers and vocalists of all experience levels. The SM7dB delivers the celebrated sound signature of the SM7, heard on iconic studio recordings from Bob Dylan and Michael Jackson to Sheryl Crow, Green Day and Metallica. In fact, it is the same microphone as the latest version of the SM7 line, the SM7B—it uses the same cartridge, shockmount and inner workings—except that it bypasses the need for an external preamp with its built-in preamplifier. This clever engineering allows podcasters, and other content creators and musicians alike, the flexibility of a streamlined, travel-friendly setup, with the option to use an inline preamp if and when desired.

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Its initial fame came from its vocal and instrument recording prowess, evident on countless pop, rock, hip-hop and country hits—though the classic SM7B has become quite the staple in podcasting and streaming rigs. The SM7dB takes all the SM7B's content creation-friendly features—a wide frequency response, crystal-clear audio capture, air suspension shock isolation, magnetic shielding and built-in pop filter, to name a few—and adds a studio-worthy preamp to the mix. But you don’t need an acoustically treated studio to get going with the SM7dB. Its cardioid polar pattern rejects sound from behind the mic, focusing on your intended voice or instrument while keeping any background noise to a minimum.

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From the most delicate ASMR to the loudest heavy metal screaming, the onboard active preamp ensures perfect audio with virtually any XLR interface. The SM7dB's built-in preamp provides a switchable +18 or +28dB of transparent, low-noise gain, so long as it's plugged into an interface or mixer with +48V phantom power enabled. Use the +18dB for loud sources like guitar cabs or drums—or even bypass the preamp altogether for the classic, unboosted SM7B output level—and switch to +28dB for conversational podcasting and quieter vocals.