Shure SM57 vs. SM7B: A Dynamic Duo?

It’s no secret that the Shure SM7B is an incredible mic for voice recording, but what about the Shure SM57 that sells for 1/3 the price? Even though it’s usually intended for instruments, the SM57 can make a great companion to the SM7b, especially with the addition of a pop filter. This video gives a side by side comparison of both mics, so you can be Shure which one is right for you! •Shure SM57: https://geni.us/27ggcq (Amazon) https://geni.us/swsm57 (Sweetwater) •Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) https://geni.us/swsm7b (Sweetwater) •Official SM57 Windscreen on Amazon: https://geni.us/VqcNy •Bigger Windscreen for SM57 on Amazon (looser fit): https://geni.us/B065PpW •Tall Mic Stand on Amazon: https://geni.us/cQJr66u •Short Mic Stand on Amazon: https://geni.us/SEBpF » Ready to start your own podcast? Check out The Podcaster Playbook, my step-by-step DIY course to help you launch your show! https://podcasterplaybook.com •Time Markers- 0:00 - Microphone Match UP 1:15 - Mic Design Differences 2:18 - Comparison Setup w/ Rodecaster Pro 3:11 - Sound Comparison 3:51 - SM57 Wind Screen Test 4:30 - Who is This Test For? 5:43 - A Dynamic Duo 6:12 - No Wrong Answers 6:47 - Wind Screens to the Extreme (Pop Test)! 8:41 - Distance Comparison 9:33 - Decide What Works for You 11:12 - More Mic Comparisons! ——————————— CONNECT ——————————— 🎯 Subscribe! http://bit.ly/TEPsub Instagram & Twitter: @sodarntom Main Site: https://himynameistom.com My Podcasts: https://himynameistom.com/podcasts Patreon:   / tombuck   Become a Channel Member: https://geni.us/joinchannel ——————————— MUSIC ——————————— •Artlist.io (2 Extra Months Free): http://bit.ly/enthusiasmartlist •Epidemic Sound (30 Day Free Trial): http://share.epidemicsound.com/enthus... ——————————— VIDEO GEAR ——————————— •Canon EOS R (main camera): https://geni.us/0jnes1y (Amazon) •Sigma 24 1.4 Art (main lens): https://geni.us/uvi3Fy (Amazon) •Canon RF 50 1.8: https://geni.us/Zw30tt5 (Amazon) •Canon 16-35 f4 IS: https://geni.us/h1Ys (Amazon) •Canon 24-105 f4 IS: https://geni.us/ecnKnN (Amazon) •DJI Mavic Mini: https://geni.us/Eh92 (Amazon) •ATEM Mini Video Switcher: https://geni.us/YDcRX (Amazon) •ATEM Mini Extreme ISO: https://geni.us/CCj5xl (Amazon) •Elgato CamLink 4K: https://geni.us/vddHN (Amazon) •Ecamm Live for Streaming: https://geni.us/ecammtom ——————————— AUDIO GEAR ——————————— •Rodecaster Pro (for podcasts): https://geni.us/9MKJ (Amazon) •Rode PodMic: https://geni.us/EHeTTM (Amazon) •Rode Videomic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon) •Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon) •Rode Wireless Go: https://geni.us/LvzUSM (Amazon) •Shure MV7 USB/XLR Mic: https://geni.us/shuremv (Amazon) •Shure Super 55 Mic: https://geni.us/ulcA (Amazon) •Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon) •Cloudlifter Signal Booster: https://geni.us/b26l (Amazon) ——————————— LIGHTS, TRIPODS, & GRIP GEAR ——————————— •Nanlite Forza 200 (Key Light): https://geni.us/9Ofr (Amazon) •Aputure Light Dome Mini (for key light): https://geni.us/vf5O (B&H) •Falconeyes Flexible LED Light: https://geni.us/j4ENw (Amazon) •Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon) •Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nTwBU (Amazon) •Aputure MC RGB Light: https://geni.us/IuE4 (Amazon) •Impact C-Stand for Lights: https://geni.us/k97w66m (Amazon) •Manfrotto Tripod Head: https://geni.us/tGhCPR (Amazon) •Manfrotto 055x Tripod Legs: https://geni.us/qMO2 (Amazon) •Motorized Slider: https://geni.us/mQXB7BB (Amazon) •Overhead Camera Rig: https://geni.us/grpT (Amazon) •GlideGear Prompter: https://geni.us/7K04A (Amazon) ——————————————————————— – Who Am I? – Hi! My name is Tom Buck. As a lifelong A/V nerd, I’m here to help you level up the audio and video quality of your streams, podcasts, puns, and videos. I was a high school Digital Media teacher for 11 years, and I started this channel in 2017 as a project to share my enthusiasm for digital media and teaching others while having fun along the way. New videos are uploaded every Thursday morning, and more often when possible! •Read my Ethics Statement about objective reviews, sponsored content, and brand partnerships: https://himynameistom.com/ethics Episode 203: Shure Sm57 vs. SM7B: A Dynamic Duo? ——————————————————————— #Shure #Microphones #Audio #Podcasting ———————————————————————