SM7B
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_RiseInside_
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Hi Gain said:
it´s funny because i´m messing around with my sm7b for the first time and was asking myself the exact same question.
Only with full gain on the pre-amp does it work.
rather strange...
Andy Sneap
Metal Guru
Razorjack
Bass Behemoth
Does anyone know the difference between the SM7B and the older SM7's? I am looking to hire one for a session in a few weeks and my prefered hire company only have ones with no designating letter.
black sugar
The Burninator
I could be wrong, but I believe that the newer SM7's have a little more gain than the older ones, as it was a source of many complaints a few years ago for Shure. The gain is still real low, but it's useable on both models, so it shouldn't really matter.
The newer ones have improved mounting hardware and a humbucking coil added. I've heard they have slightly more gain, though Shure doesn't claim they're supposed to. I'm planning on getting a SM7b as soon as I upgrade my preamps.
tgs
Elder
I have an other question about the SM7B. I got mine a few days ago (finally!) and I will most certainly use it on my next recording. I used it when I did a production on USA earlier this year and fell in love with it completely.
Anyway, what I'm wondering about is the switch part. For you who use this mic: how do you usually put the switches when recording vocals? AFAIK I used the low-cut on the recording I did before, but the flat mid.
Another question: Do you use it on more than vocals? I'm curious to try it on snare and guitar too, is that a good idea? Same question in that case, how would you put the switches in that case?
Anyway, what I'm wondering about is the switch part. For you who use this mic: how do you usually put the switches when recording vocals? AFAIK I used the low-cut on the recording I did before, but the flat mid.
Another question: Do you use it on more than vocals? I'm curious to try it on snare and guitar too, is that a good idea? Same question in that case, how would you put the switches in that case?
Daunt
Member
Andy, could you give us some examples of albums where you have used this mic? How often do you prefer it over some more expensive LD condencers?
I would like to hear other people's opinions too.
I would like to hear other people's opinions too.
Razorjack
Bass Behemoth
I used an SM7 on a recent session and loved it, although you do need an extremely clean preamp with a lot of gain to get the best from it (the RNP works great with it, although I've gotten a great sound out of my Yamaha MG series mixers preamps in the past).
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Daunt
Member
Ok, I got one yesterday and I have a question. Do you use pop filter with it or the included A7WS windscreen?
