SM 7b Question
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Razorjack
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Razorjack
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Razorjack
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what were you going to do if he was serious???? go threw the internet and beat him upRazorjack said:
It does seem to have a natural low end roll-off, even with the bass roll-off switch off:
http://www.shure.com/stellent/group...ts/web_resource/site_img_us_rc_sm7b_large.gif
This could be a problem, and moreover the frequency response seems somewhat wavy in the high end, which could be a problem in regards to getting a good recording of the kick "slap".
But then again, haven't tried it.. so I have no idea if this is of any importance (wouldn't be my first choice from that frequency response though).
/Michael Hansen
Btw.. hello to all you guys, first post - been following discussions here for some time now, learned a lot
http://www.shure.com/stellent/group...ts/web_resource/site_img_us_rc_sm7b_large.gif
This could be a problem, and moreover the frequency response seems somewhat wavy in the high end, which could be a problem in regards to getting a good recording of the kick "slap".
But then again, haven't tried it.. so I have no idea if this is of any importance (wouldn't be my first choice from that frequency response though).
/Michael Hansen
Btw.. hello to all you guys, first post - been following discussions here for some time now, learned a lot
are you suggesting the SM7b has a dynamically shifting frequency response curve? how would they even do that, lol?? little motors that move different filters in and out of the capsule? ha ha.. sorry to give you a hard time, that just seems odd to me. i've used the SM7b for over a year now and never heard any such phenomenon... just a static frequency response that doeesn't change unless you engage a manual roll off, pad, or pickup pattern switch.... just like ever other mic in the world. maybe you are hitting it with a too high SPL when you notice this phenomenon, such that the diaphragm is overstressed?Mindmare said:
edit... yes, i know the SM7b does not have a selectable pickup pattern switch
James Murphy said:
No, actually there's a pack of santas-little-helpers alike guys that tweaks the filters..not motors (dooh)
Nah, I was referring to the (static) high end "look" of the frequency response curve, as you see, it is not exactly linear in the high end, not even close to. As I haven't tried using the mic for recording a kickdrum, I have no idea if this nonlinearity actually poses a problem, I guess it depends on lots of other things (the actual drum, the drummer, the sound goals etc. etc.).
haven't used the sm 7 on bassdrum but i will do it in the near future.
but, what sound are you looking for: klick, klick metal kick? - then the sm7 won't be that great, i guess. for rock and natural sounding drumkits it might be killer, but as i said, i haven't tried it - that is just what i read about!
cheers,
alex
but, what sound are you looking for: klick, klick metal kick? - then the sm7 won't be that great, i guess. for rock and natural sounding drumkits it might be killer, but as i said, i haven't tried it - that is just what i read about!
cheers,
alex
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My name is Damage
Nah it wont hurt it, lots of people use them on the kick
isn't the SPL like 145db? unless your tracking bonham or a jet engine you should be aiight
isn't the SPL like 145db? unless your tracking bonham or a jet engine you should be aiight
Glenn Fricker
Very Metal &Very Bad News
theblackmoon
Casa Negra
theblackmoon said:
well, i have a sm 7, not a 'b' version and i tried it on a cab and i really liked it!
but maybe for metal not strong or straight enough.i compared it to the sm57 i recorded with as well and the sm 7 was a bit friendlier or nicer, i would say - just try it!!
