The SM7B is one of the most legendary microphones ever made. The SM7dB is what happens when Shure takes everything that makes the SM7B great and solves its one well known limitation. The SM7dB has a built in active preamp that delivers up to 28dB of additional clean gain right inside the microphone. That means you can plug it directly into virtually any audio interface or mixer and get a full professional signal without needing a Cloudlifter, a FetHead, or a high end preamp to boost the output. The signal chain gets shorter. The setup gets simpler. The sound stays exceptional.

The cardioid polar pattern isolates your vocal performance while minimizing room noise and feedback. The presence peak enhances vocal clarity and articulation in dense mixes the same way the SM7B does. The rugged construction and XLR connectivity are built for countless sessions and live events. The built in preamp has a switchable gain boost so you can choose between standard output and the boosted signal depending on your interface and your needs. This is the microphone for podcasters, broadcasters, vocalists, and content creators who want SM7 quality without the gain headroom challenges that come with the standard SM7B.

If you are deciding between the SM7B and the SM7dB here is the honest answer. If you already have a high quality preamp with plenty of clean gain the SM7B is a proven classic. If you want a simpler signal chain, more flexibility with your interface, and the convenience of built in gain the SM7dB is the smarter choice and worth every dollar of the price difference.

At 549 dollars this is a serious professional microphone from the most trusted name in broadcast and recording. Available at both of our locations. Stop in at The Pied Piper of Charleston in Charleston West Virginia or at The Pied Piper of New Albany in New Albany Ohio. We serve podcasters, broadcasters, vocalists, and content creators across the Columbus metro area including Westerville, Dublin, Gahanna, Powell, Pickerington, Reynoldsburg, Pataskala, Johnstown, and all of central Ohio. Come in and we will help you decide which Shure microphone is right for your setup.

SM7 quality. Built in preamp. No excuses. This is the SM7dB.