How To Properly Set Up Shure SM7B Microphone

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@awalldigital Жыл бұрын

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@Zalidan Жыл бұрын

Hello mate, you should put the other affiliate links aswell... I bought a Cloudlifter + my XLR cables thanks to your video. I think some of the people coming here already have the microphone !

@houcinebensaid6897 10 ай бұрын

Can you give me the link where to buy rodecaster pro from? Thanks

@stuartpaul9211 3 ай бұрын

I thought the 7b has a built in preamp to solve the 5b issues?

@MarvelousAura Жыл бұрын

So basically buy the Mic + 100 accessories. Got it!

@Wali171 Жыл бұрын

Hahah

@TheRopenNetwork Жыл бұрын

Yes if you want that professional sound.

@jasongreen6826 Жыл бұрын

Welcome to premium audio recording

@itsthehumor95 Жыл бұрын

Loool exactly

@loganflowers400 Жыл бұрын

You really only need a audio interface, the mic, and the cloud lifter. The rest is preferences. Doesn't affect the sound much

@aBrotherMark Жыл бұрын

Great setup video. Links to items such as the XLR cable you recommend would have been helpful though. Thanks!

@integer9826 Жыл бұрын

this is best guide i have ever seen, thank you!

@tombeew Жыл бұрын

Great description of the value of the SM7B. I really like how you explain what is great and what is not useful. Thx lot

@Chicago_Clout Жыл бұрын

Glad you are posting again.

@TurtleMatey Жыл бұрын

Is there a specific extension cable you should use for the headphones, or will any work without reducing quality?

@LearnSpanishWorld Жыл бұрын

Nice video. Very informative....I heard you don't need a cloud lifter if you have a rodecaster pro 2. Is that correct? Thanks amigo

@jonathanlippe 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. Excellent job. A question i have though, is if i'm recording into software like Camtasia, it seems like my Rodecaster levels and recording software levels conflict at times and i get 'hot' sounds at times. When i record directly to the MicroSD card in the Rodecaster i have much better results.

@waggsish 5 ай бұрын

Great video, you just helped to set mine up for me.

@PierceJordan 6 ай бұрын

Hey Andrew, question for you: Do you think I could get the Focusrite Vocaster one or Elgato Wave XLR and be fine without the Cloud Lifter?

@ragem8884 12 күн бұрын

Man thanks for sharing I was just trying to figure out how all this works and everyone is either gate keeping or thinks you’re telepathic and should just know this

@m.sabir21 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial, please share the mode or link for sure pro ear bud headphones. Thank you

@jamalissa5867 Жыл бұрын

Great! Can you record another video to show proper setting of that mic in orignal rodecasterpro?

@TheMentalHealthToolbox Жыл бұрын

Another great tutorial! Thank you! I love my SM7B and seem to have it set up proper. I have been using the scarlett 2i2 with a cloudlifter, do you think changing my interface to the rodecaster pro would make a difference?

@nja1433 Жыл бұрын

Yes it would eliminate any type of hissing in your video and make it so infinitely better and it will save you time in post processing.

@LuisReyes-ul3ud 3 ай бұрын

I bought exactly the same set that he recommend here, including the rode caster 2, and I have the hissing noise

@KristNorsworthy 7 ай бұрын

So helpful, thanks!

@blankomog Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video! How do you have that animated background? Can you please show me?

@AymaneElhamdouchi Жыл бұрын

your explanation is amazing

@ChrisHeidlebaugh Жыл бұрын

Great video. I have noticed my SM7B transfers the sound when I touch it throughout my audio chain. So Mic to Cloudlifter, to DBX286s, to Scarlett 2. But when I type or I touch the microphone, I hear the room and even me touching the mic. Like say I scratch the back end of the mic. It never did that before. Any tip what it can be?

@Poopyturdsmcgee Жыл бұрын

Great video! I use a zoom F3 32 float recorder and I don’t use a cloud lifter, would it help ?

@LetsTalkNow73 Жыл бұрын

Which software should i use for my shure sm7b for recording on my mac plz

@danna1761 Жыл бұрын

hi sir what app/software do you use in pc for shure sm7b + alto mixer? if ever that is free... i wanna do some song covers but i dont know which app to use. thank you so much for your reply

@TimoRoseNDFilms 10 ай бұрын

Hi I gave the Sony A74 camera. I just got the Mv7x Shure mic. How do I connect to my camera without a mixer? Can I use a go wireless mic transmitter to bridge the gap between these two?

@Fuinhaa Жыл бұрын

What is the Recording Device Level that you have on the computer ? Cause I can set it to 25, and have to increase the gain on my scarlett, or else I can set it to 80 and decrease the gain on the scarlett, which one would give you a better result ?

@ckeanna Жыл бұрын

Can you post a link to the Shure earphone monitors, please?

@Antonio-wd3ok Жыл бұрын

What's a good low noise xlr cable? Mine is quite cheap and im looking to upgrade

@KAUFFYTALK 4 ай бұрын

Looks like I have to buy some more stuff thanks for making this video

@TheProdProd 5 ай бұрын

love your cable management, like mine. Could you do a tuto ?

@britthardy4013 2 ай бұрын

What options do you have this mic (the different notches on the bottom or back of the microphone?

@snubdawg1386 Ай бұрын

i built a square booth with molton curtains in a noisy environment but i want to just cover 3 sides ....which side should i leave uncovered? front, side or back of the sm7b?

@dougamigo 5 ай бұрын

are you ultimately recording right into Final Cut ProX or another editing program....or...recording onto a card?

@Hugecannonballs Жыл бұрын

Could you us a zoom h5 with it? If so does this replace the Rode caster pro mixer?

@Rose-oh6uk 8 ай бұрын

hey would u recommend the cloudlifter with Rode caster Duo? I watched a video they recommended the *Rode caster duo should is not recommended with cloudlifter *due to hissing noise. so without Cloudlifter it makes the mic sound more cleaner.

@unique-unesi Жыл бұрын

Plz sir,do shure SM 7b mic work well with focusrite 2in2 out well,I'm a singer trying to setup a home studio,I have bought the focusrite 2in2out already, going to get my mic tomorrow, and I'm choosing either shure sm7b and rode nt2a?

@randogeek 8 ай бұрын

where can i get that big windscreen you have?

@bechillin1234 5 ай бұрын

Is the cloud lifter needed with the gen 4 focusrites? They boosted the gain on them

@abdelhadiprof436 Жыл бұрын

Please is it good mic for voice over ?

@plantazabanana 11 ай бұрын

Can anyone tell me what is the name of that purple XLR cable, i want it, it would perfectly match my setup, thanks...

@LuisReyes-ul3ud 3 ай бұрын

Hello, thank you for making this video. I bought exactly the same set that you recommend here, including the rode cast 2, and I have a Ssssss noise that remains even when setting the DB to 35 34. What else can I do to improve it? I invested more than 2 thousand dollars in the two sm7B microphones, two cloudlifters, the Rode caster console, 2 microphone bases and cables. Does anyone have any advice?

@Champdontplay_ 9 ай бұрын

So i got the mic, cloud lifter, XLR cables, & stand. Do i need anything else?? The mixer?

@thisiskpalm 8 ай бұрын

I still have line noise with a cloud lifter... any idea why that is?

@powderedwater4742 Жыл бұрын

I have the Harmoney 224 interface, it goes up to 60db of gain and runs my sm7b with no cloud lifter very well with absolutely no audible noise at normal volume levels. obviously if you crank everything up to max you get some noise but you are never going to do that while recording so it makes no difference.

@via_negativa6183 6 ай бұрын

Yeah not sure if this guy is sponsored for this but needing a cloudlifter is out dated at this point and if you are getting this mic it's serious business so you should be treating the audio any way.

@SuperMaxGaming Жыл бұрын

Is the fethead still a good alternative to cloudlifter?

@Bobstern 11 ай бұрын

Just picked up the mic and Cloudlifter or in your vernacular..I “got it”. Great sound running into my Scarlett 2i2. Don’t need a mixer yet. I run into Audition. Just figuring out what settings to use on the mike. Going to start with flat. Thoughts?

@bechillin1234 5 ай бұрын

Which gen focusrite do u have?

@dayteam 7 ай бұрын

What model of rode mixer was it in the video?

@zomlien_studio Жыл бұрын

How to operate what's on the backside of the Shure SM7B?

@xibition1120 6 ай бұрын

What’s a good low voice xlr cable ?

@jpg334 5 ай бұрын

I have an Elgato Wave DX with the Wave XLR right now for my vtuber gaming channel and I'm wondering if there would be any point in upgrading to the Shure SM7B in the future and maybe a Bridgecast XLR interface what would you recommend

@JorgeEscobarMX Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@technicommedia 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for creating this video, Andrew; question - Would this be a good mic to use to drown out vehicles passing within 500ft of the Studio?

@synthsploration9523 22 күн бұрын

Note: phantom power is for the cloud lifter. Dymanic mics normally do not use phantom power, so this may be a point of confusion in this set up.

@hautcouture2928 4 ай бұрын

thanks for the video but why dont you link the products?

@ItsDuskBaby 2 ай бұрын

Question, when I hit record on FL Studio it sounds like static and my voice sounds deep and robotic. It only happens when I hit record and I don’t know why it’s happening. I’ve been searching videos and nothing helps

@philracks 7 ай бұрын

Thanks man!

@user-dx4cc8sn1e 9 ай бұрын

Hey i have cloudlifter, shure headphone, sm7b mic, and focusrite. It seems like the sound comes out either the headphones or laptop instead of my mic 🤦🏾‍♀️ what im doing wrong? Also, it doesn’t gives a professional sound, just my normal voice

@scottsoriero9827 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for that. I just purchased the SM7B with the Cloudlifter attached to a Scarlett 2i2 3r gen. It sounds amazing! There are many versions of the Shure Earbuds but the one I picked has the 3.5mm adapter plug for the Scarlett. Even with the gain knob at 3/4 turn, my mic is still a bit low. I place the mic as you did about 2" from my face too. I had to add some gain in OBS Studio to get the sound at a good level. I hate using gain because I know it derogates from the sound quality, but I had no choice. Thank you!

@houcinebensaid6897 10 ай бұрын

Does2i2 / 2nd edition works?

@vishavguru 8 ай бұрын

Your studio speakers' name please..

@jordan17bliss 3 ай бұрын

This is a great video. Wish he had mentioned the back settings of the microphone.

@Grasseatereu 5 ай бұрын

what cloudlifter should one pick? - i see the CL-1 and CL-Z has a huge price difference.

@kNoCKs 10 ай бұрын

I love everything, but i dont like to monitor my mic. It messes me up when im talking and I hear myself back. But good video, i love everything!

@justjuju3933 Жыл бұрын

me dropping over 1300 on a mic and all of its needed parts, yeahhh. am I just a basic gamer who never streams and the most I'll use this mic for is talking to friends and sometimes doing VA work, yeahhh. Was this a good buy, fuck yeah I love audio and it matters alot to me when doing anything and its a big interest of mine thanks for the amazing advice and everything

@Suleei Жыл бұрын

Hi. Did you get the whole set?

@Jozie88 11 ай бұрын

Why a cloudlifter instead of a better and much cheaper inline preamp like triton fethead?

@keoniyadao5441 Жыл бұрын

Video deserves more likes tbh

@putinismaffiotstatec8725 Жыл бұрын

The setup is very good, but too expensive. What about MV7?

@livingfortheplot 2 ай бұрын

You said not to cheap out on the mic cord but idk in what way a more expensive cord differs from a less expensive cord. Can you explain? Thanks.

@synthsploration9523 22 күн бұрын

Noise in the signal

@juliuswilliams2360 4 ай бұрын

Personally, if you want to monitor your own audio while in game or at all times like a audio junkie like myself. I recommend voicemod audio software. an added bonus is the voice changer that you can use or leave.

@jacksongosnell Жыл бұрын

What software do you recommend recording in?

@mtbboy1993 Жыл бұрын

He uses Open Broadcasting Software to screen record, record audio. It's free. Most video editing software will let you record audio too.

@PlaymakinYella 27 күн бұрын

This is why I got the SM7dB

@Brandnewflix Жыл бұрын

i have this mic plugged into -> scarlett SOLO -> into my windows pc and cant seem to turn on / see any db levels go up on my mic what am i doing wrong?

@MaxSchmooze Жыл бұрын

not sure about the scarlett solo per se, but you might need a preamp such as a cloudlifter

@jeremiahpc5412 Жыл бұрын

You have a Scarlett Solo so you will need a Cloudlifter for that

@Brandnewflix Жыл бұрын

@@jeremiahpc5412 didnt need it its working fine but ty

@lucas_bazilio 7 ай бұрын

OBS filters?

@lakendraeubanks5691 4 ай бұрын

thank you

@orc_legends 8 ай бұрын

Thanks

@VIDSInsight 6 ай бұрын

I am a huge fan of the "a forever setup" idea. A lot of KZfaqrs who promote cheaper mics really do people a deservice - why waste money on cheaper stuff only to keep dreaming of the golden standard. Why not get the good stuff from the start? It's cheaper too, in the long run. It's not as if you have to buy SM7Bs or CloudLifters every month or week. And with the RTX Voice you can also get rid of background noise.💙

@STAYPROPER 2 ай бұрын

The sm7b is a dynamic mic though so you don't even need phantom power to get it to work

@synthsploration9523 22 күн бұрын

The phantom power is for the cloudlifter.

@BeautifulTangledMess 11 ай бұрын

what is the purple cable called?

@codaddict25 2 ай бұрын

XLR CABLE

@SynchroDiaries Жыл бұрын

Thank goodness your video popped up. You just saved me from a lot of aggravation! Thanks for all the essential info.

@npfitnesstx Жыл бұрын

what brand of xlr cable is best for this set up?

@julisa3100 Жыл бұрын

Just get any cable.

@julisa3100 Жыл бұрын

But Sweetwater sells them as well if you’re worried about where it’s coming from

@Viscte Жыл бұрын

Mogami brand

@hectorarroyoburgos848 7 ай бұрын

Brother but you have a Rodecaster Pro, why you use the cloudlifter?

@Vagrant1PSN 3 ай бұрын

exactly, I'm running wave xlr with 75db. I'm not buying a cloudlifter

@mikeburke1993 9 ай бұрын

I am with you on the Shure Bud Headphones. I love my Sony Headphones, but after a couple years. Yeah. no feeling it.

@nathansmith8183 Жыл бұрын

My cloudlifter turns my SM7B into a hissing noisy mess through my Zoom LiveTrak L8. Ugh.

@mblackman1170 10 ай бұрын

I been dealing with this for damn near a year. Have you been able to fix this?

@floor.mp3 10 ай бұрын

love how after every important point you go "Got it?!" yes sir i got it 😅

@suzikynz2765 Ай бұрын

whats the stand called anyone know?

@BizzaCatto Ай бұрын

It looks like the Rode PSA1

@TonyStackzz Жыл бұрын

all those wires will drive me crazy

@theneification 11 ай бұрын

Disclaimer: if you’re a beginner and on a budget, this video isn’t for you.

@crazycaptain9787 Ай бұрын

dude, bought the mic thinking i could use it like any other mic i've used...boy was i wrong. IT DOESNT EVEN COME WITH ITS OWN CABLE. ridiculous.

@JLer_OT5 27 күн бұрын

So.. it's hang five?

@freshfalcon3996 Жыл бұрын

Note to self: self, you don’t need this mic.

@ryanbenson3421 Жыл бұрын

got it?

@xavcast Жыл бұрын

Why do you have phantom power on?

@awalldigital Жыл бұрын

I am using a cloudlifter

@xavcast Жыл бұрын

@@awalldigital Ahh didn't know you needed to juice the CL . Thanks for the reply and the useful video

@15kinhnguyenmackhaithongie24 14 күн бұрын

🔴❤️Hi Brother Thank you for the great video I would like to purchase MS7B for my my six and KZfaq Which accessory that I need to connect the mic to iPhone 4 years old Thank you I’m looking for your reply May God bless you I poor channel that I am spreading the Bible

@CJ2K Жыл бұрын

Man I thought I was going to get everything I needed with the mic 😒

@ShinobiMarq 9 ай бұрын

It’s the shaka 🤙🏾

@articreator Жыл бұрын

💪

@beardedcueball 9 күн бұрын

You don't need a cloudlifter with this microphone..I have it with a GoXLR and it sounds just fine...my gain is not high, I have zero line noise...If you want to listen to what people say online and waste money then do what you want I guess. As far as the shure earbuds go..there's many other IEM's out there that provide way higher quality sound for gaming compared to these..not saying they are bad though

@dublinguy27 Жыл бұрын

I just can’t handle that „ GOT iT „ !!! I just can’t more then 5 min is enough

@McCartneyLS Жыл бұрын

seriously its like he's threatening the audience lol

@myuniquestylez 3 ай бұрын

To be honest you save more money getting a preamp shure mic .I still use a mixer to control sound but its way cheaper then getting the cloud and xlr ...just saying ..

@Kryptiical 4 ай бұрын

If you're running this with a Go XLR mini or full version you don't need a cloudlifter

@kaeptn 8 ай бұрын

Phantom power only if ur using a cloudlifter!

@synthsploration9523 22 күн бұрын

Yeah, and if you are going to live stream, you need to boost the sm7b's signal unless you don't care about your audio quality. If that be the case, why did you buy the legendry sm7b? Even if you are going to remix or master your recording, why eff around with filtering line noise when you can just not induce it in the 1st place. Cloudlifter. Or equivalent (there really isn't one. At least for the sm7b, in my opinion. ) Don't listen to the people who say you don't need to signal boost it. I didn't use a cloudlifter with the sm7b I broadcasted with for 5 years, but I was in a friggin AM radio broadcasting studio. Not in a home studio, which is what this excellent setup video is about. The only thing I disagree with Andrew about is the headphone thing. I like wearing my DT 990 pros while live streaming. But that's probably because I was a radio broadcaster. I do admit Rogan looks a bit goofy with those Sennheiser HD 280s on his bald head, but his views don't seem to suffer much because of it.