Is the SM7 still cool? Found one for a decent price.
Am I going to be pissed that it's a 7 and not a 7b?
Am I going to be pissed that it's a 7 and not a 7b?
SM7 vs SM7b
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Sloan
Sounds like shit!
damn, that link sorta confirms that the sm7 is basically an sm57. i guess we pay for the shock mount deal
JeffTD
Senhor Testiculo
I mean I can personally hear the difference between my 57s and SM7b but sure, they're similar. That said, my Unidyne III sounds different from my newer 57s.
Clockwork
Bass playing guy.
When did the SM57 enter the conversation?
I'm talking about a SM7... just minus the B.
That link from shure says the sm7 is based on the unidyne III but so is the 57 so I think sloan was just saying that it kinda confirms the similarities between the two.
egan.
daylightdies.com
I've never heard the original 7 but Bruce Swedien has implied it sounds better than the revisions in interviews.
As far as Unidyne 3 relation between the 57 and 7, it's sort of like saying a new beetle and a 911 are the same car b/c they're both based on the original beetle isn't it?
As far as Unidyne 3 relation between the 57 and 7, it's sort of like saying a new beetle and a 911 are the same car b/c they're both based on the original beetle isn't it?
mva801
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Yeah if anything people "think" the 7 sounds better. We have a 7 at the big studio I work at, and a 7B at the other. They're pretty much the same, just the B has the better mounting. Just buy the one in the best condition. They'll both be workhorses.
And yea the capsule is BASED on the the unidyne iii design, as are the 57 and the 58. But everything else about it is different. They explain it a bit here http://blog.shure.com/shure-notes/sm57-on-steroids-the-shure-sm7-b-story/ if anyone cares.
The SM7's capsule has been changed from the standard unidyne to alter the low end response, and the body was made much larger to tailor the low end response as well. It sounds different for sure from the 57, but has a kind of similar sonic character.
It also has a completely different grill, mounting system, and uses like 4 times more material. That's why it's more $$$ than the 57/58
And yea the capsule is BASED on the the unidyne iii design, as are the 57 and the 58. But everything else about it is different. They explain it a bit here http://blog.shure.com/shure-notes/sm57-on-steroids-the-shure-sm7-b-story/ if anyone cares.
The SM7's capsule has been changed from the standard unidyne to alter the low end response, and the body was made much larger to tailor the low end response as well. It sounds different for sure from the 57, but has a kind of similar sonic character.
It also has a completely different grill, mounting system, and uses like 4 times more material. That's why it's more $$$ than the 57/58
xTomx
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On vocals I can sort of hear how you might thick the 57 and SM7B sound similar but on every source (guitars, snares etc) they are wildly different animals.
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