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Description
Unleash your inner music maestro with the Shure SM7, a dynamic cardioid microphone that has etched its place in the annals of music history. Renowned for its usage by Michael Jackson on the iconic "Thriller," this mic stands as a testament to its superior sound quality. Without a humbucking coil, the Shure SM7 provides a brighter sound, often preferred by musicians over the SM7A and SM7B models. It's a piece of gear that doesn't just record music, it crafts an authentic sonic experience.
Key Features:
- Dynamic cardioid microphone
- No humbucking coil for brighter sound
- Used by Michael Jackson on "Thriller"
- Preferred by many over the SM7A and SM7B models
- Ideal for studio recording and live performances
Product specs
| Brand | Shure |
| Model | SM7 Cardioid Dynamic Microphone |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 1980s |
| Categories | Microphones |
| Electronics | Passive |
| Microphone Type | Dynamic |
| Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Wired/Wireless | Wired |
FAQs
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What is the primary application for the Shure SM7 microphone?
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The Shure SM7 is primarily used for vocals and speech, providing a warm, smooth tone ideal for broadcasting, studio recording, and voiceovers.
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How does the Shure SM7 reduce unwanted noise during recordings?
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The Shure SM7 features an internal shockmount to reduce vibrations and a built-in pop filter to eliminate plosives, ensuring clean, professional-grade recordings.
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What is the polar pattern of the Shure SM7, and how does it affect recording?
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The Shure SM7 has a cardioid polar pattern, which isolates sound by focusing on the source directly in front of the microphone while minimizing background noise.
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Is the Shure SM7 suitable for recording loud instruments?
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Yes, the Shure SM7 can handle high sound pressure levels up to 180dB, making it suitable for recording loud sources without distortion.
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Does the Shure SM7 require an external pop filter?
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No, the Shure SM7 includes an integrated pop filter that effectively eliminates plosives, so an external pop filter is not necessary.
Videos
Obscure Mics
Original Shure SM7 Dynamic Microphone Demo - Vintage Shure Mic
Original Shure SM7 Dynamic Microphone Demo - Vintage Shure Mic
Obscure Mics
Reviews
PROS
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Original design offers more high-end fidelity for sung vocals
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Provides a unique sound with more low-mid presence
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Legendary status as Michael Jackson's preferred mic adds unique appeal
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Versatile for both screaming and alternative vocals
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Offers excellent sound rejection for studio use
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Performs well on amplifiers and various instruments
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Comparable to a condenser mic in aggression and clarity
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Superior to SM57 and SM58 in cleanliness and size
CONS
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Requires significant gain, potentially needing additional equipment like a CloudLifter
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The SM7b may have a slightly bigger bottom end and sound more open
Critic Reviews
5.0 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 6 Ratings
1824
Best Dynamic Vocal Mic All Rounder
Best Dynamic Vocal Mic All Rounder
Needs a lot of Gain but I only use the Best PreAmps with plenty Gain so no issue for me - but you might want a CloudLifter if you on a cheap interface...
Want a Dynamic Mic that sounds like a Condenser?
Yeah its Aggressive & Not a Soft Mic like a U47 but are you Rap Rock Hard Pop or Voiceover? Are you a Man (Screeching Banshee Woman) or a Mouse?
This is your Mic! - You know? - The one Michael Jackson used on Lead Vocals on Billie Jean, Beat It, Thriller, The Way You Make Me Feel & Bad (Bruce Swedien my Mentor RIP)
Excellent Rejection you can have it on in the Studio in front of your Monitors doing a Scratch Vocal
Works well on Amps & other stuff
Clean as a SM57 & Bigger & Cleaner than a SM58 on Acid!
Stop reading this silly review & get this MOFO in front of your Talent! - If you've got any?
Artist usage
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In this article, Rage Against the Machine producer Garth Richardson states "...I use a Shure SM7 or SM58—that was the mic I used on the first Rage Against the Machine record with Zack de la Rocha.".
"All the vocals on Core, our first album, were recorded with an SM7."
In the video of Daytrotter Session where '68 plays, we can see Josh wall amp behind him with a Shure SM7. It can be seen on the left side of the gig, in front of the top left corner 4x12 amp, with a better view when camera do closeups. The microphone is standing on a black stand (Millenium ?).
(The SM7 is circled with a red circle on the picture i've submitted).
At 0:24 in this video, Glenn Fricker can be seen using a Shure SM7 for the voice-over.
In this interview, Ian Kirkpatrick says "I also usually do the vocal recording and production. Dua tends to record at my place, using my Telefunken [ELA M] 251, or sometimes my Shure SM7. Many of the vocals here are recorded on the SM7, handheld. I do of course get vocal recordings and comps made by others, and however great they are, I always ask for the other takes, so I can tweak the vocal production. I like to have options."
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Visible in this April 14, 2021 Instagram post by Tim Hanseroth.
In the "Keane - I’m Not Leaving (Lockdown Version)" video on YouTube by KeaneVEVO, Tim Rice-Oxley uses the Shure SM7 microphone during his home recording session.
In this reddit post, Sebastien answers a question about a new song he had just released, "Socrates Nightmare" by listing all of the gear he used to make it, the Shure SM7 included.
Courtney can be seen using a shure sm7 mic in this post
Used for vocals on Superwolves, as stated by engineer Sean Sullivan in this May 21, 2021 Mix article.
Oldham sang into a Shure SM7, through a Daking Mic Pre/EQ. “I don’t remember if I used any of the EQ while tracking,” Sullivan says. “But I like using something with an option of a little EQ just in case it’s a little dark or muffled.
In this interview he talks about using Shure SM7’s.
Album Usage
The Shure SM7 has been featured on the following albums:
Madvillainy Demos
Madvillain & Madlib & MF Doom & King Geedorah (2025)
Pray For Rain (20th Anniversary Steve Albini Remix)
The Ergs! & Steve Albini (2023)
Letter To You
Bruce Springsteen (2020)
Socrates Nightmare
Sebastien Grainger (2020)
Xoxo
Jayhawks (2020)
Fu Chronicles
Antibalas (2020)
Black Pumas
Black Pumas (2019)
Don't Start Now
Dua Lipa (2019)
Two Parts Viper
'68 (2018)
Black Labyrinth
Jonathan Davis (2018)
Lust For Life
Lana Del Rey (2017)
Soul of a Woman
Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings (2017)
Pictures In My Head
MJ Cole (2017)
22, A Million
Bon Iver (2016)
Oh No
Jessy Lanza (2016)
Hasta la Raíz (Edición Especial)
Natalia Lafourcade (2015)
The Endless River
Pink Floyd (2014)
Lazaretto
Jack White & Jack White (2014)
40 Acres and a Mule
Superwolf (2013)
Helplessness Blues
Fleet Foxes (2011)
No Line On The Horizon
U2 (2009)
Seeing Things
Jakob Dylan (2008)
Sleep Through The Static
Jack Johnson (2008)
Only By The Night
Kings of Leon (2008)
Because Of The Times
Kings of Leon (2007)
Straight To Hell
Hank Williams III (2006)
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor
Arctic Monkeys (2005)
Madvillainy
Madvillain & Madlib & MF Doom & King Geedorah (2004)
Champion Sound
Jaylib & Madlib & J Dilla (2003)
Siamese Dream (Deluxe Edition)
The Smashing Pumpkins (1993)
Rage Against The Machine
Rage Against the Machine (1992)
Core (Super Deluxe Edition)
Stone Temple Pilots (1992)
Reckoning - Deluxe Edition
R.E.M. (1984)
Ride The Lightning (Remastered)
Metallica (1984)
Genre Usage
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Produced for only two years, the SM7A was the successor of the SM7: https://service.shure.com/s/article/sm7-sm7a-sm7b-differences
SM7 - Introduced 1973 with a U.S. retail price of $256.80.
SM7A - Humbucking coil improved; design of the mic mounting yoke also improved. Introduced 1999.
SM7B - Larger foam windscreen added. Introduced 2001.
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