Shure SM7B

The Shure SM7B is the de facto industry standard cardioid dynamic broadcast microphone — the same model used on Michael Jackson's Thriller, in countless radio booths, and on most professional podcasts you can name. Its closed-back dynamic capsule, internal air-suspension shock isolation, classic and presence-boost frequency-response switches and bullet-proof internal pop filter make it almost impossible to misuse for spoken-word recording.

Key features

• Cardioid dynamic capsule, optimised for vocals and broadcast
• Flat, wide-range frequency response with bass-rolloff and presence-boost switches
• Internal air-suspension shock isolation eliminates mechanical noise
• Detachable pop filter and close-talk windscreen included
• Highly effective humbucking coil rejects electromagnetic hum from monitors
• Yoke mount with captive locking thread for solid boom-arm placement
• Requires substantial clean preamp gain (~60 dB) — pair with a Cloudlifter or premium interface
• XLR balanced output, no phantom power required

Single Black configuration.