Shure SM7B - General Description; Microphone Placement

Shure Incorporated
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SM7B 
Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone
General Description
The Model SM7B dynamic microphone has a smooth, flat, wide-range frequency response appropriate for music and speech in
allprofessionalaudioapplications.Itfeaturesexcellentshieldingagainstelectromagnetichumgeneratedbycomputermoni
tors, neon lights, and other electrical devices. In addition to its standard windscreen, it also includes the A7WS windscreen for
close-talk applications.
The SM7B is an outstanding choice for the following applications:
RecordingStudio—InstrumentalandVocal
Location Recording
Motion Picture and Television Scoring
Television, Talk Shows, and News Desks
Radio Announcing and Production
Narration
Microphone Placement
Speakdirectlyintothemic,1to6inches(2.54to15cm)awaytoblockoffaxisnoise.Forawarmerbassresponse,moveclos
er to the microphone. For less bass, move the microphone away from you.