I’m not sure about this. The sm7b is really round and smooth. To me, the appeal is that it’s easy to manipulate with eq; ie a high shelf and low cut. The sm7b brings out the natural bass of a deeper voice and compensates for voices that don’t have a lotta bass. That’s why Michael Jackson used it to record Thriller and also why Joe Rogan uses it just as often. ‘Mics that work best for your voice’ is more a condenser microphone type of thing.
Don't get me wrong, I think the sm7b is an amazing and versatile mic! More of the point of this is just making people think about what they actually need vs just spending a lot of money on the mic they know is popular.
@@just_kyashi This advice will never sink in for me I fear bahaha, I recently bought the WA-8000 which is like 1,200 USD! Though I will say it's very well suited for me and is a beautiful beast. But I can agree a streamer might not need a sm7b unless they wanna flex or smth.
Your voice sounds great on this mic, Kyashi. A little EQ and compression might make it sound even better. Have you tried an SM58? It is a little brighter than the SM7B and a lot cheaper (only $99).
Thanks! There should be some light EQing and compression on this but can't remember exactly. I use an SM58 Beta for live performance and actually don't find it to be much brighter, but definitely similar! I usually have to roll off everything below 200 hz on my voice with it or it sounds too muddy for me but definitely a great option for dynamic mics!
I mean your voice wouldn't only occupy those frequencies but as it sounds like you have a lower voice it depends what you want to sound like. As this mic doesn't have suuuper crazy low end it actually could be to your benefit because you wouldn't need to EQ it as much. Always test different mics if you can to find out what works for your voice best :)
@just_kyashi Thanks for the reply! I was thinking about getting the nt1,shureSM7B or the electrovoice re320. But I think that I will go for the shure Sm7b since my friend has one and it sounds great
@@WarDrinksCoffee What would you be using it for? the SM7b and the RE20 are awesome mics but honestly can be overkill depending on what you're using it for
@@Kikssune2 you can use a visualizer or sometimes EQ will be able to show the graph. Another good way to test is to bring the Q up on an EQ band and then bring the level up of that band and you'll be able to tell which frequencies are more present.
@just_kyashi shure mics are awesome all around along with Rode mics. I think fine tuning them is what makes them peak. People need to understand that most of these gammer mics are cheaply made and miss the point of a mic
@@ForeverHollowed I agree that share and rode mics are awesome. And while something can be said to "gamer" mics being cheaply made, there are some that do actually sound pretty good and most just need the right set up/placement/environment to sound decent. No one needs a 500$ mic to game with their friends!
Do not buy if you are just using for streaming/gaming because you aren't using it to it's full potential due to the limitations of broadcasting! Incredible mic (and a staple) for recording high-quality audio.
A microphone with a flat frequency response is compatible with pretty much all voices which the SM7B is capable of. Due to its ability to capture a wider range of frequencies But yes not all microphones will suit the individuals voice and the SM7B is fairly pricey so I wouldn’t recommend it for everyone.
Totally! Since everyone's voice is different for example a mic with a specific frequency response might be better for folks who dont want to do a lot of EQing
@@just_kyashi I personally use the Iconic Shure 55SH ii for my studio, it gets the job done with a nice crisp recording for $200. It’s the industry icon & the frequency response is specifically tuned for vocal frequencies.
The fact that misogyny is your response to factual advice over a MICROPHONE should tell you about how dumb you are, this is seriously the most immature and low comment I've seen in this entire section of this particular video
The background music is louder than your voice. Would've been better if it was reversed. And background music without lyrics as that really got in the way. Thanks for the info though!
If you're a musician, this mic is one of the best purchases you can make, imo. Off axis rejection is excellent, you can EQ it super easily, and it works on a lot of different sources.
Agreed! It’s a great mic to have as a musician. That’s why I have two 😂 but for someone who just streams on twitch or plays games with friends in discord it’s too expensive!
@@Elsolocup if you use neumann mics i dont really see a reason for a sm7b unless you need a dynamic mic with high rejection for an untreated room but if you're using high end mics like that i feel like you have a well treated room!
Only that's basically a FLAT frequency response, a lot of other mic's have a roll off on the bass frequencies. It's not really a 'bump' it's more an extension down into the low's. The basic setting's frequency response is relatively flat.
@@just_kyashi yea a high pass will fix it, but yea by default not for everyone, based on a lot of factors i hear ya - cost being one of ‘em, and different mics for different voices for sure :)
@@RAISING_WOLVES totally! Don't get me wrong I love how my SM7B sounds - wouldn't trade it for the world. But I tried out 5 different mics before making the purchase haha
I went from a mxl v67, sure sm58, Lewitt 440 and now i want a sm7b I love the sound of dynamic microphones, condensers are too detailed in the high end for my voice.
That is great that you were able to test all those different mics to find what you like! So many people just by the SM7B first without knowing what kind of mic is best for their voice. I also love dynamic mics on my voice!
Hey I was wondering what Mic did you end up with. I have the MXL v67 but I am thinking of selling it and get the Shure smb7. Also I only have the EVo 4 and currently no cloud lifter. I want to get a Shure smb7 as I don’t have a treated bedroom either.
Thanks so much! I have a full video on my settings for the SM7b you can check out but for the most part I have a 4:1 compressor with a threshold around -10db on it and EQ with a hi pass filter cutting below 150hz, mid scoop around 300hz by like -3db and a hi shelf about +3db around 5k!
I actually think this microphone is the absolute best microphone for most mid to low range voices. If you have a high pitched voice or you just want something a bit brighter sounding, try out something like the SD-1. The UA microphone comes with hemisphere which can essentially emulate different kinds of microphones and boost certain frequencies. That being said, it still has some limitations in my opinion if you are trying to get a deep vocal sound in the lower range like the Freq spectrum in this video illustrates for the SM7B.
Even to most basic amature producer knows that you eq your recordings to make it sound the best, nevermind the mic used. Music production aplies for all streamers and content creators so learn some. The knowledge is free, the techniques are amazing and will make everything better. The SM7B is quite flat in its freq response and that i what you want for a vocal mic. It's amazing. Some high end, vintage tube mics might have an freq curve that makes Celine Dion sound even more amazing or breathy but any character given from a mic with more character is almost impossible to eq out and that goes for both the good and the bad and to much of "a good thing" can ruin the mix of a song. An important rule of thumb with sound and EQ is that you don't add freqs to a sound source, only take away. You can get a away with it if you use the right thinking and techniques but the lesson is that you can't add something that isn't there to begin with. Stop giving bad advice and learn the techniques instead. Here's a first free trick. I your voice sounds to boomy, don't add treble, reduce the low mids to make the other freqs cut through more. If your song is lacking energy and umph in the kick drum, don't raise the level but try and reduce the bass guitar which uses the same freqs as the kick drum. Music or sound production is science of sound and it's alot of fun and you'll learn som much that is useful in other fields aswell.
If you're serious about audio you may want to just buy it so you don't spend money along the way. You can eq it. You'll probably want one later. You need to have an interface that can drive it though but many options for interfaces on the market are getting enough clean gain these days. Maybe if youre just a hobbyist or arent able to afford to drive it properly at the moment you may want to settle on cheaper options which will still get you amazing clean sound yes.
@just_kyashi Yes, you are right. You can get away with less expense. It's more expensive than people realize. You need a cloud lifter and a really good mixer to get the best quality. It will run you closer to 1k. The MV7 works perfectly fine. All you need to do us replace the mv7 windscreen for the sm7b windscreen, and you're good to go.
This is EXACTLY why I got the Sm7b. When I was in school for audio I couldn't treat my apartment so I needed something that wouldn't pick up a lot of room tone. Since the sm7b is a dynamic mic with a cardioid polar pattern, it doesn't pick up a lot of sounds besides what is directly in front of the capsule!
this person watched a few too many “how to get more clicks on youtube” tutorials. step one: lie or over exaggerate in the title. step two: refer to step one.
I tend to have that low pleasing voice people told me about, so i want yo really play to that, i already bought a mic that feels right to me for now, which is the FiFine dynamic mic
My voice is not thick and i want to get result more like thick and beefy voice so Is shure mv7 premium suit for me? (I said mv7 premium becuase of usb output easy for me)
@@unknown001w nt1a is a condenser mic so definitely picks up a lot of noise. Any dynamic mic with a cardioid polar pattern will be pretty good at not picking up noise. Best to try and make your room not noisy though first!
@@just_kyashi I’m quiet so I think the DB version would suit me better. I’ll be using it with a black lion audio interface, MacBook Pro, ableton, standard use. Haaaate the idea of a cloudlifter too haha
It is! but people should buy products because they work for them not because they're popular! I have two and use them all the time but thats after doing lots of testing of other mics first and realizing this was best for my application :)
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"do not buy" in the most clear voice possible
lol its an amazing mic! Just too much for most people's needs.
clarity is not everything there are lot's of mic that it objectively "clear"
@@just_kyashi I can see that, yes.
Which interface did you use in that video? Still sounds great :D
@@VirtuelleWeltenMitKhan For the SM7B it was either plugged into the Universal Audio Arrow or the Elgato Wave XLR!
@@just_kyashi sounds great
thank you
don't let this person cook again
huh
@@just_kyashijust kinda weird advice
@@barncat7943How is it weird advice to tell people about microphone tones?
@@josku5 no the weird part is telling people not to buy the sm7b
@@barncat7943 How so? Not everyone needs it, and as said in the video, it might not suite everyones voice/tone
I’m not sure about this. The sm7b is really round and smooth. To me, the appeal is that it’s easy to manipulate with eq; ie a high shelf and low cut.
The sm7b brings out the natural bass of a deeper voice and compensates for voices that don’t have a lotta bass. That’s why Michael Jackson used it to record Thriller and also why Joe Rogan uses it just as often.
‘Mics that work best for your voice’ is more a condenser microphone type of thing.
Don't get me wrong, I think the sm7b is an amazing and versatile mic! More of the point of this is just making people think about what they actually need vs just spending a lot of money on the mic they know is popular.
@@just_kyashi This advice will never sink in for me I fear bahaha, I recently bought the WA-8000 which is like 1,200 USD!
Though I will say it's very well suited for me and is a beautiful beast. But I can agree a streamer might not need a sm7b unless they wanna flex or smth.
@@ThePrymal yeah you're not the target audience this is for xD If you're recording music that gear is necessary!
Your voice sounds great on this mic, Kyashi. A little EQ and compression might make it sound even better. Have you tried an SM58? It is a little brighter than the SM7B and a lot cheaper (only $99).
Thanks! There should be some light EQing and compression on this but can't remember exactly. I use an SM58 Beta for live performance and actually don't find it to be much brighter, but definitely similar! I usually have to roll off everything below 200 hz on my voice with it or it sounds too muddy for me but definitely a great option for dynamic mics!
@@just_kyashi Are you using eq in this video? What switches on the back are you using here?
Flat response on the mic, a little bit of EQ to cut lows below 150ish, mid scoop and bit of high shelf@@kycrax7789
I just bought it because of this video.
nice!
I have as high pitched voice as a man, wouldn’t the sm7b help by adding some bass/deeper levels?
I mean it can’t add frequencies that are not there but definitely might be able to help balance your voice out
What music shops let you "rent" microphones to try out?
In Canada Long and McQuade lets you!
Local music shop? What local muaic shop 😂 😢
I go to Long & McQuade in Canada! Guitar Centre or Sweetwater in the US probably, not sure where else.
My voice is at 70 - 95 hz is this a good mic for me?
I mean your voice wouldn't only occupy those frequencies but as it sounds like you have a lower voice it depends what you want to sound like. As this mic doesn't have suuuper crazy low end it actually could be to your benefit because you wouldn't need to EQ it as much. Always test different mics if you can to find out what works for your voice best :)
@just_kyashi Thanks for the reply! I was thinking about getting the nt1,shureSM7B or the electrovoice re320. But I think that I will go for the shure Sm7b since my friend has one and it sounds great
@@WarDrinksCoffee What would you be using it for? the SM7b and the RE20 are awesome mics but honestly can be overkill depending on what you're using it for
How do you know your voice tone and frequency?
@@Kikssune2 you can use a visualizer or sometimes EQ will be able to show the graph. Another good way to test is to bring the Q up on an EQ band and then bring the level up of that band and you'll be able to tell which frequencies are more present.
The shure is not good with Ps so move your mic a little to the side so air dosnt hit so hard
most mics are like this! I agree, going a bit off axis helps. I explain this in my full comparison of the sm7b and the razor seiren mini!
@just_kyashi shure mics are awesome all around along with Rode mics. I think fine tuning them is what makes them peak. People need to understand that most of these gammer mics are cheaply made and miss the point of a mic
@@ForeverHollowed I agree that share and rode mics are awesome. And while something can be said to "gamer" mics being cheaply made, there are some that do actually sound pretty good and most just need the right set up/placement/environment to sound decent. No one needs a 500$ mic to game with their friends!
shure sm7b are so good
Do not buy, but she buys it. I'm going to buy one now
Do not buy if you are just using for streaming/gaming because you aren't using it to it's full potential due to the limitations of broadcasting! Incredible mic (and a staple) for recording high-quality audio.
Your not the boss of me
Tru
i have a sm7b
nice!
Oke
By the way kreekcraft uses a sm7b
@@pavlinapeeva5837 no idea who that is
Kreek is a popular streamer
What are you talking about
A microphone with a flat frequency response is compatible with pretty much all voices which the SM7B is capable of.
Due to its ability to capture a wider range of frequencies
But yes not all microphones will suit the individuals voice and the SM7B is fairly pricey so I wouldn’t recommend it for everyone.
Totally! Since everyone's voice is different for example a mic with a specific frequency response might be better for folks who dont want to do a lot of EQing
@@just_kyashi I personally use the Iconic Shure 55SH ii for my studio, it gets the job done with a nice crisp recording for $200. It’s the industry icon & the frequency response is specifically tuned for vocal frequencies.
You're too late, I've had one for years now hehe
hahaha
Do you like it? I want to upgrade to this
you have a fake judging by the placement of the SM7B logo
Shit can I have it?
Women ☕️
what
The fact that misogyny is your response to factual advice over a MICROPHONE should tell you about how dumb you are, this is seriously the most immature and low comment I've seen in this entire section of this particular video
oh go eq and bye jajaj
The background music is louder than your voice. Would've been better if it was reversed. And background music without lyrics as that really got in the way. Thanks for the info though!
Thanks for the feedback
If you're a musician, this mic is one of the best purchases you can make, imo. Off axis rejection is excellent, you can EQ it super easily, and it works on a lot of different sources.
Agreed! It’s a great mic to have as a musician. That’s why I have two 😂 but for someone who just streams on twitch or plays games with friends in discord it’s too expensive!
I've been looking for a reason to get one..... I got a bunch of Neumann n such, what's ur use for the sm7b?
@@Elsolocup if you use neumann mics i dont really see a reason for a sm7b unless you need a dynamic mic with high rejection for an untreated room but if you're using high end mics like that i feel like you have a well treated room!
@just_kyashi ah so i guess thats the use case.
@@Elsolocup yep pretty much
Only that's basically a FLAT frequency response, a lot of other mic's have a roll off on the bass frequencies. It's not really a 'bump' it's more an extension down into the low's. The basic setting's frequency response is relatively flat.
I guess the point I was just trying to get across was that the SM7B naturally has more low end than a lot of other mics.
@@just_kyashi yea a high pass will fix it, but yea by default not for everyone, based on a lot of factors i hear ya - cost being one of ‘em, and different mics for different voices for sure :)
@@RAISING_WOLVES totally! Don't get me wrong I love how my SM7B sounds - wouldn't trade it for the world. But I tried out 5 different mics before making the purchase haha
I went from a mxl v67, sure sm58, Lewitt 440 and now i want a sm7b I love the sound of dynamic microphones, condensers are too detailed in the high end for my voice.
That is great that you were able to test all those different mics to find what you like! So many people just by the SM7B first without knowing what kind of mic is best for their voice. I also love dynamic mics on my voice!
Hey I was wondering what Mic did you end up with. I have the MXL v67 but I am thinking of selling it and get the Shure smb7. Also I only have the EVo 4 and currently no cloud lifter. I want to get a Shure smb7 as I don’t have a treated bedroom either.
*there are switches on the back for you to alter the frequency response...*
No idea what this video is about
I love how the sm7b sounds on your voice. It sounds super natural! Would you mind sharing tips or the eq you have for similar results
Thanks so much! I have a full video on my settings for the SM7b you can check out but for the most part I have a 4:1 compressor with a threshold around -10db on it and EQ with a hi pass filter cutting below 150hz, mid scoop around 300hz by like -3db and a hi shelf about +3db around 5k!
I actually think this microphone is the absolute best microphone for most mid to low range voices. If you have a high pitched voice or you just want something a bit brighter sounding, try out something like the SD-1. The UA microphone comes with hemisphere which can essentially emulate different kinds of microphones and boost certain frequencies. That being said, it still has some limitations in my opinion if you are trying to get a deep vocal sound in the lower range like the Freq spectrum in this video illustrates for the SM7B.
Clickbait title and a non-committal answer 🙄
Even to most basic amature producer knows that you eq your recordings to make it sound the best, nevermind the mic used. Music production aplies for all streamers and content creators so learn some. The knowledge is free, the techniques are amazing and will make everything better. The SM7B is quite flat in its freq response and that i what you want for a vocal mic. It's amazing. Some high end, vintage tube mics might have an freq curve that makes Celine Dion sound even more amazing or breathy but any character given from a mic with more character is almost impossible to eq out and that goes for both the good and the bad and to much of "a good thing" can ruin the mix of a song. An important rule of thumb with sound and EQ is that you don't add freqs to a sound source, only take away. You can get a away with it if you use the right thinking and techniques but the lesson is that you can't add something that isn't there to begin with. Stop giving bad advice and learn the techniques instead.
Here's a first free trick. I your voice sounds to boomy, don't add treble, reduce the low mids to make the other freqs cut through more. If your song is lacking energy and umph in the kick drum, don't raise the level but try and reduce the bass guitar which uses the same freqs as the kick drum.
Music or sound production is science of sound and it's alot of fun and you'll learn som much that is useful in other fields aswell.
we love sound science
Thanks for the advice I had no ideo
Do not buy? But you're using the same mic😂😂 funny
If you're serious about audio you may want to just buy it so you don't spend money along the way. You can eq it. You'll probably want one later. You need to have an interface that can drive it though but many options for interfaces on the market are getting enough clean gain these days. Maybe if youre just a hobbyist or arent able to afford to drive it properly at the moment you may want to settle on cheaper options which will still get you amazing clean sound yes.
the point I'm trying to make is that even with EQ it's not the perfect mic for everyone and to try other options first! I did before I bought mine :)
buy the universal audio sd, its very similar, and sounds simillar. is the perfect alternative
I've heard its good!
This is actually a great original point I've never heard anyone make
Just get the TLM 103. Lol You won't need another mic unless you get the Neumann u87.
both great condenser mics for recording but this is geared more towards streamers who dont need those kinds of mics :)
@just_kyashi Yes, you are right. You can get away with less expense. It's more expensive than people realize. You need a cloud lifter and a really good mixer to get the best quality. It will run you closer to 1k. The MV7 works perfectly fine. All you need to do us replace the mv7 windscreen for the sm7b windscreen, and you're good to go.
@@josephl6727 yep. 7b is too much for what most people need.
but she owns the mic L O L
I sure do! After trialing other mics FIRST - this was the best one for me :)
Are you using CapCut?
nope I use Final Cut Pro x
@@just_kyashi thank you, the quality is 🔥
It has been my dream mic for ages now. Would you recommend it for a home musical recording studio which has not been given acoustic treatment though?
This is EXACTLY why I got the Sm7b. When I was in school for audio I couldn't treat my apartment so I needed something that wouldn't pick up a lot of room tone. Since the sm7b is a dynamic mic with a cardioid polar pattern, it doesn't pick up a lot of sounds besides what is directly in front of the capsule!
@@just_kyashi thanks for the feedback. It means a lot ☺
anytime! @@chrisboss3757
Pop Pop Pop Pop Sounds getting on my nerves.
Same. Dang OBS 😭😭😭😭
this person watched a few too many “how to get more clicks on youtube” tutorials. step one: lie or over exaggerate in the title. step two: refer to step one.
Simplemente compren un shure sm57 😂
The blue Sona is an better alternative with an built in preamp
Useless advice really
EQ exists
I tend to have that low pleasing voice people told me about, so i want yo really play to that, i already bought a mic that feels right to me for now, which is the FiFine dynamic mic
nice!
do not but ???? why not using eq in low frequencies
My voice is not thick and i want to get result more like thick and beefy voice so Is shure mv7 premium suit for me? (I said mv7 premium becuase of usb output easy for me)
Mv7 would be good as it’s similar to the sm7b and cheaper! Adding compression and EQ will benefit you more to get the sound you’re looking for
Says the one who has it💀
Soooo clickbaity
Moral of the story don’t buy the best sounding mic if you can’t afford a mixer as well for almost twice the price
i have rode nt1a but my roam is noisy af im thinking of buy dynamic mic . i think this mic dont capture noise beside your voice
@@unknown001w nt1a is a condenser mic so definitely picks up a lot of noise. Any dynamic mic with a cardioid polar pattern will be pretty good at not picking up noise. Best to try and make your room not noisy though first!
Is the sm7b good for deep voices?
since it already has a lot of low end it could make deep voices sound too boomy or could be good. best to have EQ on hand to tweak to your liking!
@@just_kyashi Good to know! Thanks
@@just_kyashiWell I just bought one because most other mics make my voice sound a little nasally; hopefully my voice will sound better on the sm7b.
@@SpilledBeans nice!
Fighting between this and the DB version. I need to make a decision
What other hardware will you be using with it? The dB version will definitely eliminate the need for more gain/cloud lifter so I'd go with that!
@@just_kyashi I’m quiet so I think the DB version would suit me better. I’ll be using it with a black lion audio interface, MacBook Pro, ableton, standard use. Haaaate the idea of a cloudlifter too haha
dB def seems a better option then!@@user-mb8rf7qk5q
Women ☕☕☕😅😅😅
excuse me????
try bumping the gain, it opens up the headroom of the mic. also depends on what sort of voicing mode your audio interface is on
Whole internet is bait n switch algorithm interaction farmers. I swear I'm about to start reading fucking books at this rate.
You didn’t really give a good reason not to buy it
Do not buy the shure sm7b using it right now
brokies
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WDYM? It’s popular and it’s sounds good.
It is! but people should buy products because they work for them not because they're popular! I have two and use them all the time but thats after doing lots of testing of other mics first and realizing this was best for my application :)
Um, OK.
Yet she bought it
Cause I went to audio school lol
@@just_kyashi yeeeey i got a reply. ❤️❤️❤️
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