Shure SM7dB Review / Test (vs. Dynacaster, Sona, & More)

HQ Audio Of Review: https://podcastage.com/rev/sm7db Video:    • Shure SM7dB Review / Test (vs. Dynacaster,...   Today I review new Shure SM7dB. Does this improve the noise floor of your recordings? Is it worth the money? Should you buy it? In this review I compare it to the SM7b as well as a bunch of other microphones so you can hear it. Other than that it sounds like an SM7b just with a hotter output, so if that's something that sounds appealing it may work for you, but keep your expecations on low noise recording in check. RECORDING SETTINGS: Mic: No EQ Switches, Preamp Mode +28dB Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 2nd Gen Conversion: 24-bit / 48kHz Gain: ~12:00 Boosted in Post: +6dB SPECS: Polar Pattern: Cardioid Freq Response : 50Hz - 20khz Sensitivity: -59dB / -41dB / -31dB Impedance: 150 Ohms (27 Ohs in Preamp Mode) Power Requirement: 48V DC Phantom Power Buy the Shure SM7dB? (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/sm7dB Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/sm7db B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/46bNDH5 Thomann: https://www.thomannmusic.com/shure_sm... Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDF Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite... NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. 00:00 - Intro / Setup 00:27 - What’s in the Box 00:49 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 01:48 - Specifications 02:00 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation) 02:17 - Plosive Test 02:33 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 02:56 - Background Noise Test 03:11 - Untreated Room Test 03:30 - Shock Rejection Test 03:45 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 03:59 - EQ Switch Demo 05:00 - Does the SM7dB Have a Quieter Noise Floor? 07:01 - Intro to Comparison 07:32 - Shure SM58 Comparison 07:58 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison 08:26 - Rode Podmic Comparison 08:55 - sE Electronics DCM6 Comparison 09:36 - Shure MV7x Comparison 10:05 - Rode Procaster Comparison 10:33 - sE Electronics Dynacaster Comparison 11:08 - Audio Technica BP40 Comparison 11:33 - Logitech Blue Sona Comparison 12:04 - Beyerdynamic M201tg Comparison 12:34 - Electro Voice RE20 Comparison 13:16 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison 14:00 - Music Test 15:28 - Pros & Cons 17:53 - Overall Thoughts 19:22 - Is the SM7dB Better Than the SM7b? 20:50 - Recommendation 23:20 - Conclusion #Sm7dB #Podcast #MicReview Become a Patreon:   / podcastage   Become a Member:    / @podcastage   Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: https://www.podcastage.com Giveaways: https://podcastage.com/giveaways Discord: https://www.podcastage.com/discord Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Company Relationship Disclosure: https://podcastage.com/disclosure Personal: https://www.bandrewscott.com My YouTube Setup: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb