Shure SM7DB Microphone

Shure SM7DB Dynamic Studio Microphone with Integrated Preamp

The Shure SM7DB is an evolution of the legendary broadcast standard SM7B, combining classic, warm, and detailed sound with an integrated active Shure preamp. This model was developed to address a historical issue with the SM7B, as users can now activate the integrated gain, providing an additional +18 dB or +28 dB of clean gain without the need for expensive external preamps. For the microphone to operate with the integrated preamp, standard 48V phantom power is required.

The SM7DB retains all the best features that made the SM7B an industry standard: a wide, flat frequency response perfect for music and speech, internal "Air Suspension" technology that eliminates mechanical noise, and a Humbucking Coil that protects against line hum. Additionally, the switchable EQ settings remain on the back, allowing activation of Bass Roll-Off and Presence Boost. This is the ultimate dynamic microphone, guaranteeing broadcast-ready sound without compromise.

Key Features

• Integrated active preamp: Option to select an additional +18 dB or +28 dB of clean gain, eliminating the need for external preamps.
• World-class sound: Retains the legendary wide, flat frequency response, optimized for vocals and speech.
• Internal isolation: "Air Suspension" pneumatic shock isolation virtually eliminates the transmission of mechanical noise.
• Humbucking Coil: Effectively suppresses electromagnetic hum from monitors or computers.
• Adjustable EQ filters: Switchable Bass Roll-Off and Presence Boost filters allow customization of the microphone's response for various voices and applications.
• Cardioid polar pattern: Uniform off-axis sound rejection, minimizing background noise.

Technical Specifications

• Type: Dynamic
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 20,000 Hz
• Output Connector: 3-pin XLR
• Integrated Preamp Gain: Switchable (+18 dB or +28 dB)
• Power Requirement: 48 V DC phantom power (required only to activate the preamp)
• Impedance: 150 Ω (passive mode) / 27 Ω (active mode)
• Casing: Robust aluminum and steel body

What's in the box?

• 1 x Shure SM7DB dynamic microphone
• 1 x Microphone Yoke mount (pre-installed)
• 1 x Protective pop filter (removable)

Who is it for?

The Shure SM7DB is perfect for:

• Podcasters and broadcasters
• Radio and television hosts
• Vocal recordings requiring warmth and detail
• Studio engineers seeking the SM7B sound without an additional external amplifier