Shure SM7B Dynamic Vocal Microphone — Black

The Shure SM7B is a cardioid dynamic microphone with an analogue three-pin XLR output for vocal and spoken-word recording. Its moving-coil design does not need phantom power, and this original SM7B has no built-in active gain stage. It must not be confused with the separate SM7dB model, which adds an optional powered preamp. A suitable microphone input with sufficient clean gain is needed to obtain the desired recording level.

Rear response switches provide bass roll-off and midrange presence emphasis. Shure specifies a frequency range of 50 Hz to 20 kHz; the selected response setting changes its tonal balance. The internal shock-isolation system and foam windscreen help manage mechanical vibration and breath noise, while the yoke mount allows the microphone angle to be adjusted.

The standard package includes the foam windscreen and a larger close-talk windscreen. This listing is the microphone itself, not a boom-arm or headphone bundle. A support stand, XLR cable, interface and recording system are separate requirements. The cardioid pattern favours sound from the front and reduces off-axis pickup, but does not replace microphone technique or acoustic treatment. It is not a USB microphone or a standalone recorder.