The Shure SM7B is a dynamic cardioid microphone designed for close-proximity studio and vocal use. It has a smooth, flat, wide-range frequency response suited to both music and speech, along with bass rolloff and mid-range presence boost controls to shape tone, and shielding against electromagnetic hum from sources like computer monitors and neon lights. It ships with a standard windscreen plus the A7WS close-talk windscreen and a yoke mount, and connects via XLR. It's commonly used in broadcast, podcasting, and vocal recording setups where a dynamic mic and mic-stand mounting are preferred over condenser options.
| Analogue Performance | |
| Transducer | Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Range | 50 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 150 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | -59 dBV/Pa at 1 kHz |
| General | |
| Output Connectors | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Operating Voltage | none - it's dynamic |
| Weight | 1.69 lbs / 767 g |