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#1 in Dynamic MicrophonesBest Overall

Shure SM7dB

Name: Shure SM7dB
Brand: Shure
Rating: 9.4 (1 reviews)

Shure

$449.00 – $499.00

Updated SM7B with a built-in preamp providing +18dB or +28dB of clean gain, eliminating the need for a CloudLifter. Same iconic cardioid dynamic capsule with bass rolloff and presence boost switches in the legendary broadcast body.

9.4

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #1 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

9.5

User Sentiment

9.6

Value Score

8.1

Complaint Risk

8.8

Freshness

8.9

Community

8.3

Availability

9.1

Pros

Built-in preamp eliminates CloudLifter
Legendary SM7B sound
Bass rolloff and presence switches

Cons

Premium price point
Heavy at over 1.5 lbs

Don't buy this if…

The built-in preamp requires phantom power from your interface which the original SM7B did not need.

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Shure SM7dB

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