How to Set Up the Shure SM7b for Beginners (FAQ Series)
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- Опубліковано 19 чер 2024
- Today I walkthrough setting up your Shure SM7b from attaching it to the stand, proper microphone technique, how to connect it to your interface and set your gain, which windscreen you should use, and when you should use the switches on the rear of the microphone.
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00:00 - Intro
00:11 - What's in the Box?
00:36 - Step 1: Attach it to a Stand
01:28 - Step 2: Position the Mic Properly
02:55 - Step 3: Connect the Mic & Set Your Gain
05:47 - Step 4.1: Windscreen Choice
07:33 - Step 4.2: Switches on the Mic
10:08 - Outro
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This is perfect. They should just include the UA-cam URL in the instruction manual.
Plus stickers.
thank you so much Tom
Bruh that would be the BEST plug lmao. It'd be dope to see Shure or Rhode or anyone really partner with him for real!
They have to pay him for that lol. Because this is actually useful.
I don’t think they’d like him throwing the box…
I'm really grateful that you answered every single question I could imagine with this video. Most videos leave a few details out that then keep bugging me forever (for example your comments on the pros and cons of the bigger filter). Masterful!
First you grant us your insight into why this mic is worth buying, plus the tip of using a mic activator with it for interfaces that don't have as much gain. So I bought it, and put it to use.
Now, with this video, you ensure that those of us who have followed your advice know exactly how to avoid the rookie mistakes one can make with the SM7b. Bandrew, I can't thank you enough!
Glad you’re getting use out of the mic and hopefully enjoying it a ton.
@@Podcastage - I'm a radio talk show host who had to bring his talk show home when the pandemic hit, and this microphone makes it sound like I'm back in the studio.
This is an incredible video. Lots of important fundamental stuff here that can be applied to lots of different mics. A great little Christmas gift!
Just got a Shure SM7b for Christmas and this tutorial was super helpful! Can’t wait to use this kickass mic.
I've had my SM7B for 5 years, and I legit just learned something. Thank you
I was experiencing clipping in my recent videos with my SM7B - cloudlifter - zoom h5n and came to youtube to figure out why. Used the visual audio meters on the Zoom to get my normal baseline voice to -18dB and voila! you're a genius, this was so helpful THANK YOU.
What clouldlifter are you using if you don't mind me asking
Do you have white noise problems? my zoom gives me a whole lot of white noise
@@haiziliy5252 I had this problem. I connected my SM7B to Zoom H5 directly, without cloudlifter. And if I turned the gain dial on Zoom H5 to 7 or higher, the I got the white noise. What I did was to turn the dial to 6.5 or 6. I can always boost the volume in post. The white noise may be caused by the pre-amp of H5.
The absolute best tutorial I have ever watched on this website. Thank you a ton for making this
Yet another extremely helpful piece. You manage the trick of explaining without either patronising or assuming people know more than they do. Nga mihi nui
very helpful! Especially when this mic is known to have a very low gain, it's nice to know that I'm not the only one who's turning up the gain so much on my Focusrite Scarlett. Thanks!
ขอบคุณครับ ผมใช้ set นี้ sm7b, focusrite 3 gen, fedhead มาเกือบ 3 ปี คุณภาพเสียงยอดเยี่ยมมาก ขอบคุณสำหรับคำแนะนำที่ยอดเยี่ยมทั้งคลิปก่อนหน้าและคลิปนี้ครับ
This is a highly educational video, very well done, Bandrew! And it's still entertaining at the same time,.which makes your videos and podcast even more outstanding 👏
This is one of the best explanations of mics in general, that's I've heard in a long time. Good on you mate.
This video was extremely helpful and insightful. You were straight to the point and did not talk for too long about each subject. Thanks for putting the video together!
Actually found this looking up "best audio interface for vocals" when I came across this. About to invest in a Shure SM7b, thanks to your review. Was intrigued on if you would talk more about your interface, but realize that's not the point of this video. Still watched it all, thanks for the insight!
Thanks, Bandrew, I bought the SM7B because of your video. I felt electrified as soon as I heard my mic connected to the Wave XLR.
this video made me change alot of things the way i had it setup, now its working alot better. thank you so much for posting such valuable content.
Such a timely video, just got my SM7B yesterday, thanks man!
Great video. I bought exactly the same equipment and after I watched this video, I see that my decision was right.
What a PERFECT introduction to this mic. This is now the official video.
We needed this tutorial like 1000 years ago. Thanks sir.
I literally got one for Christmas. I'm planning on using it for vocal recordings but need to get an audio interface for it. Cheers my guy!
This was super helpful! thank you so much for such a clear and thorough tutorial! :D
Solid advice , will be watching this again once I get the mic
The title we all need! Thank you for the content!
You are a gifted teacher. Appreciate that slapping the end.
Great video man! really simply and explained everything clearly
Hey man I had to give you a follow. Of all the UA-camrs who explained setting up a Shure SM7B, this is hands down the best video. Thank you so much.
Absolutely loved your video! As a new streamer, I found it to be very helpful and straightforward.
Hi my name is Heather and I just joined the SM7B club! Thanks for the warm welcome and helpful getting started video!
Best sm7b introduction video I’ve seen! Good work!
Thanks! this is the most thorough & detailed review. It answered all my questions. Thank you.
This is a great intro to the SM7B. Wish I had this when I got mine! Great Tutorial!
Thanks so much Rod!
I was almost convinced i NEEDED a cloudlifter. Thanks for this! I was having so many issues with it, now i know it was me all along! LMAO! As soon as i get home, I'm implementing all of the steps you showed us. Thank you!
Hope to hear that it works out really well for you.
I am so grateful for this video! Saved the day! Thank you for your generosity sir!
A massively informative vid. Thanks Bandrew and Merry Christmas from Australia where it is hot and humid.
Hey, thanks for the tutorial😁
I didn't know that the sure SM7B had 2 Microphone heads. I really live that Microphone. I now know how to use it.
Thanks Podstage
You got me with the slaps, I flinched! Excellent video, you are the man for anything audio.. I've watched countless videos from you looking for the perfect setup for a newly affiliated Twitch streamer. You are funny, informative and very easy to follow along with. Keep it up, keep us informed! I'm torn between the Quadcast and the MV7B. I like the simplicity of the Quadcast, but I also want to feel more involved with my content and have a better presence interacting. It's been 3 days now and I still haven't decided. The FiFine K688 also seems like an excellent option, but I hate being cheap about a hobby that I enjoy. Your thoughts? XLR seems really expensive in my opinion because I'm not a full-time streamer and do it casually to share my gaming experience with others expecting really nothing in return.
I bought it two months a go. I learnt a lot from you. Thanks for tutorials. ✌️
extremely helpful thank you!
I got mine last year but I still watched this lol. I have the MOTU M2 though and have to ride the gain pretty damn near maxed but totally workable. Lovely to see people that dont shove fetheads and cloudlifters down your throat btw. Thank you for the video ^-^
Having that MOTU M2 nearly maxed can actually be a blessing in disguise. Julian Krause made an excellent video on amps performing better with signal-to-noise ratios when turned way up towards max.
If you're interested in the video, it's called USE YOUR GAIN! The TRUTH about maximum gain setting >>and it's just all around an interesting video :)
@@thexophros fantastic video, highly recommend that one too.
I also have a MotuM2 thanks to Julian, no issues with any microphone whatsoever, even 6$lav mics sound good on it :D incredible
I have the sm7b with a Motu M2 as well and I have to put the gain almost all the way up but I find I get so much room noise because of it :')
I got my Shure SM7B 6 days after this video came out haha.. Thank you (Also great way to end the year off lol)
Man I wish this video was there for me when I bought my first mic + interface, before I completely embarrassed myself by not knowing what boosting in post was or how gain worked. I thought my mic wasn't getting enough phantom power, funny cuz it was a dynamic mic.
We all have to start somewhere…
Thank you bro! I didn't even know i can remove the first layer of the microphone, as in the square filter and also didnt know about the switched in the back !
Great job...terrific video. Good solid info..what we all need. Thanks.
Useful and can be applied to many mics
You have great videos, thanks so much! Just purchased the SM7b. arrives in a few days. trying to hunt down a boom arm now have to hunt down whether you have a boom arm video. again, thanks so much.
Thanks Sir, have one I haven't opened yet. Helpful video!
Thank you so much! This got me all set up with my Shure :) Appreciate you!
Incredibly helpful video, thank you.
Great tutorial, helped a lot. Cheers!
Great video, I am looking forward to getting my microphone!
Very informative. good instruction. Thank you so much.
I love the quality of this mic
Merry Christmas to the review goat
✌😎✌
Excellent tutorial. Thanks!
Brillant. Just the video I needed. THANK YOU
I liked and subscribed simply because of how you ended the video by slapping and hitting the camera. Love it. The video was pretty helpful too.
Thanks for the tips
This is such an amazing tutorial for this mic! Thank you so much!
You're welcome. Thank you for watching and for the nice comment.
Hello from Japan.
After watching your video I decided to buy the SM7B after struggling with the Telefunken M80.
I think you hate the sticker too much, but thanks for all your meticulous work! I will keep watching your videos.
Merry Christmas Bandrew! I’m waiting for the annual box throwing video!
I needed this video for the future 🔥🔥♥️
Perfect introduction!
This was awesome and very informative. Thank you very much.
This video is AMAZING. Bless you!
That's very kind of you to say. Thank you very much for the kind words.
From what ive be seeing this is the go to mic for metal vocals as well and i was just watching this to see how and what i need to set it up. Thanks for the info and the video after the first few minutes i was able to get all i needed. So expensive though!! Hopefully i can get a decent deal on ebay for one
Your Vids are awesome and really helpful as usual
Hey, thanks for the video. Could you make another video on how to use the McBoost with the SM7b? Or the McBoost alone?
As he described, just plug it in and go. Either way, you should aim for the same volume levels in your computer. The boost just lets you use a lower setting on your gain control.
Very useful - thank you!
Great video. Thanks for your insights. Cheers!
Great tutorial, amazing, keep up the great work!
Excellent video and informative 👍
Thank you so much brother, this is really helpfull.
Excellent work bro 🙌🏾
Thank you soooooo much I swear every other UA-camr won’t tell you nothing he’s the best I’m subscribing instantly ‼️I was gonna cry bro this the mannnnn !!!
Sorry guys I’m venting but bro I love this dude
That’s very kind of you to say. Thank you very much for watching, I hope you have an awesome day.
Great video, I have learned something new!!
just what I was looking for thank you for this.
Hey mate, watching this video and a few of your others I can’t see any mention of cloud lifters, but everyone else videos says yes to it. I’m about to get a Shure SM7B and can get a discount on buying a cloudlifter at the same time but don’t really want to if I don’t need it. I’ll be using it for recording (for podcast). Cheers mate!
I bought an SM7b, it took me 3 hours to figure out it was totally out of function. I was so frustrated and returned the SM7b, then I watched this guy's video, I found that as a beginner, shure SM58 fits me more. So I bought the new mic with only half the price and perform very well.
Glad you were able to find the right mic for you.
SM58 isn't bad. I use an SM57, which is almost the same thing, for instruments and vocals.
Thanks for the tips!
Fantastic video, thanks 👍👍👍
I like the presence boost
I was surprised to see you connect without a Cloudlifter booster, as opposed to nearly every other tutorial out there.
actually helped me alot i got your exact setup
Glad the video helped. Happy recording!
very useful video thanks!
Good information. Thanks
Love your videos dude.
THESE ARE GREAT! THANK YOU!
Thanks so much for this video. I'm just about to get my SM7b and this was very helpful. Do you have specific recommendations for singers for specific settings while using the 2i2?
Thanks I needed that!
Seriously thinking about getting this mic. Cheers for the help. Quite expensive, but why not.
If you choose to get it, I hope it works out for you, just understand what you're buying and how it works and what it's good at. Happy recording Dickie.
Understood, and thank you :)@@Podcastage
I know I'm a year late on this one but I just bought the sm7b and I'd love to get a similar sound signature to the Lex Fridman podcast, I just love the low/warm/high presence in their voices, not even for podcast purposes, I just really like the way it sounds, my sm7b and yours sound way brighter in comparison (even when really close to the mic) and I'd love to tweak that
Ihaven't listened to that podcast so I don't know how it sounds. Most podcasts have a bit of compression on it which will give it more of that podcast sound. Try adding some compression to your vocal recordings to see if that helps you achieve the sound.
@@Podcastage thank you!
Thank you for this!
So thankful. God bless you!
Thank you so much for this!
My SM7b is en route, thanks for the tips, good Sir - I'll be a bit more knowledgeable when putting it all together.
Dude, I was so excited when you got to the scarlett, I could not wait to see what the scarlett hooks up to, whether it be my laptop with Premiere Pro, or whether directtly to the camera, but you left that a mystery and switched to a video on pop filters. How am I ever going to figure out how to get this damn m7B to the final place that sound is being recorded. I've been trying for over a month.
Great tutorial. Thanks 🙏🏾
Thank you very much for the kind words! Have a wonderful day.
What about using Audacity for this plus should you use compressor, EQ and other effects with this mic and if so what do those settings look like.