The Shure SM7 is a professional cardioid dynamic microphone, commonly used in broadcasting applications since 1973. Designed by Shure, it has been described as an "iconic" industry standard microphone for its focused, directional sound and its widespread adoption in radio, television and recording studios.

6 天之前 · To summarize how old the SM7B is, we can break it down as follows: Original Release: SM7 was launched in 1973. SM7B Release: The improved SM7B model was introduced in 2001. As of 2023, the Shure SM7B microphone is 22 years old (since its release as the SM7B) but is rooted in a legacy that goes back 50 years to the initial SM7 model.

2023年6月5日 · The SM7 story really begins with the SM5 broadcast microphone – a unidirectional dynamic boom mic introduced in 1964 that was designed for television and film studios. It was a beast, measuring over 10” in length and weighing in at a hefty two pounds.

2013年6月27日 · A: The Shure SM7 dynamic mic was introduced in 1973; according to Shure, seven years of field research went into designing what was intended to be the finest unidirectional dynamic microphone ever. The SM7 uses the same Unidyne III acoustical principle as the venerable SM57 and SM58, but has a thinner and more flexible diaphragm .

Shure SM7B Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone SM7 B Mic -used *perfect & in-box!! ~shipping included! View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Watch this gear and we'll notify you if it becomes available again. This is so much better IMO than a standard modern SM7B. It has original capsule and transformer. Much more colourful.

2024年12月27日 · In 1973, the SM7 was born. It utilized the Unidyne III, and like the SM5 before, it quickly became a standard for broadcast. But it didn’t take long for recording engineers to discover how great it sounded at capturing vocals and instrumentation for music.

2023年6月27日 · First released in 1973, the SM7 was built to be the best professional broadcasting and voiceover microphone possible. Evolving into the SM7B, the dynamic microphone has come to dominate pro podcasting and streaming, while remaining indispensable in the world’s best recording and broadcast studios.

Today we compare the modern Shure SM7b to the original American Made 1973 Shure SM7. Is the updated version better than the version used to record Thriller (...

2012年12月21日 · While there are legions of true believers still hoping for Shure to bring back the original SM7, the SM7B has now achieved such a level of popularity and buzz that it has obtained its own (audio) urban legend status.

What was improved and what has changed between the models? SM7 - Introduced in 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. The mic element is based on the Unidyne III design and has not changed.