This is perfect. They should just include the KZfaq URL in the instruction manual.

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!

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.

Just got a Shure SM7b for Christmas and this tutorial was super helpful! Can’t wait to use this kickass mic.

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!

I've had my SM7B for 5 years, and I legit just learned something. Thank you

A cable-tie without any cable in the box makes so much sense to me. 😂 But hey, you also get a fancy sticker... Wohoo!

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 ^-^

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!

This is a great intro to the SM7B. Wish I had this when I got mine! Great Tutorial!

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.

This is one of the best explanations of mics in general, that's I've heard in a long time. Good on you mate.

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!

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.

This is the best mic I've ever used. My favorite setting is the presence boost.

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!

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 👏

The absolute best tutorial I have ever watched on this website. Thank you a ton for making this

Thank you soooooo much I swear every other KZfaqr 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

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

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!

I really love the Shure SM7B mic for my podcasts. It great great sound and very happy with it. I do run mine with the cloudlifter CL1 activator and it is a great combo. I really love the video on your channel. I love all the detailed demos showing how things sound in various configurations. TY for all you do my friend.

The title we all need! Thank you for the content!

What a PERFECT introduction to this mic. This is now the official video.

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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

The USA made cloud lifter is awesome. As a pro audio salesman I sell one with every interface when using the SM7B.

Hi my name is Heather and I just joined the SM7B club! Thanks for the warm welcome and helpful getting started video!

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.

Talking about people wanting the mic out of the way while having it zero inches away from the camera is comedic gold.

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

Great video. I just got thus bad boy in the mail and I'm super excited to start tracking vocals on it.

Such a timely video, just got my SM7B yesterday, thanks man!

I'm amazed at how quiet this mic is. My gain is almost at max on the Focusrite 2I2.

For beginners, you should also mention turning off their speakers or monitors before turning up their mic gain.

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!

Solid advice , will be watching this again once I get the mic

I was surprised to see you connect without a Cloudlifter booster, as opposed to nearly every other tutorial out there.

We needed this tutorial like 1000 years ago. Thanks sir.

i don't even have the SM7b but i just love your videos B] is strange to say to others that i see videos about microphones as entertainment i speak spanish, sorry if i said something wrong i learn English just by watching videos so i can't really speak it

a lot of people needs to watch this, even famous streamers lol

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.

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.

Great video. I bought exactly the same equipment and after I watched this video, I see that my decision was right.

the vibe completely changed when he asked for a like on the video lol. Very informative, thanks!

You should also do a video on how to actually record audio and what software to use. Would've loved to have that at the end of this video. Great content though.

I knew it was a pretty good Mic. I’ve been wanting to get one, but I needed confirmation that I could plug directly into my focusrite and get the gain that I needed without getting a high noise floor. I didn’t want to have to buy an additional phantom powered preamp. And I see that I probably won’t have to. Thank you for the review. Update: bought the mic. Didn’t sound any different than an old hundred dollar mic that I’ve been using. I mean I literally could not hear the difference. Certainly not worth $400. I returned it today.

You are a gifted teacher. Appreciate that slapping the end.

Excellent video, wasn’t ready for the punch and smack at the end 😂😂😂

As a Shure SM7B owner, I Shure SM7B!

Absolutely loved your video! As a new streamer, I found it to be very helpful and straightforward.

Hey man I had to give you a follow. Of all the KZfaqrs who explained setting up a Shure SM7B, this is hands down the best video. Thank you so much.

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.

A little late but if your to quiet I’d recommend a cloud lifter. They do wonders

Thanks for the tips

This was super helpful! thank you so much for such a clear and thorough tutorial! :D

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 video is AMAZING. Bless you!

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 know it's not a Focusrite review per se, but I wish you would've covered the "AIR" button on the Focusrite (my Solo has that and even tho I'm using it I'm not sure if it's hurting my setup or not). Also as a note to anyone wondering, on my Focusrite solo with a Cloudlifter and presence booster on I need to set my gain to 1:30 in order to hit -18db so it DOES make a difference (speaking 4 fingers away from microphone on an angle [as showed])

Danke!

Smart of you to realize that many people were probably gifted/bought themselves one of these for Christmas. I see you

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.

This was awesome and very informative. Thank you very much.

i need an entire class with you sir... i have NO idea how to use my dang sm7b and focusrite hahaha CLUEEEEELSSSS

Thank you, this is exactly what I needed.

A massively informative vid. Thanks Bandrew and Merry Christmas from Australia where it is hot and humid.

Thanks! this is the most thorough & detailed review. It answered all my questions. Thank you.

extremely helpful thank you!

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.

I love the quality of this mic

Merry Christmas to the review goat ✌😎✌

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 !

“Please bring pizza pronto” this is me fr fr

Amazing commentary and useful tips. Any other cheap alternatives for audio interface?

I got my Shure SM7B 6 days after this video came out haha.. Thank you (Also great way to end the year off lol)

Great video man! really simply and explained everything clearly

U are a very funny guy. I think you should try stand up or something like that. Great video!

Hey so if i have a cloudlifter, do i connect the cable from my mic into it, then another cable from the cloud lifter to the audio interface?

Excellent video dude, thank you!

Thank you so much! This got me all set up with my Shure :) Appreciate you!

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

I got mine SM7B just a week ago, and did the same thing that described here because im watching your videos. And now i confident that i did it right! Thank you so much Bandrew! Also im afraid of eq this mic, and leave as it is with only slight compression. Because i dont want it to sound less than 400$ after i mess with eq, haha

Forgot to tell us how to rotate and flip the mic by removing the screws and flipping it. It's super useful.

Merry Christmas Bandrew! I’m waiting for the annual box throwing video!

A white noise test, in the Box of Doom, to show the change in microphone tone, would be nice to see and visually appreciate.

Excellent guide. If you ever get tired of this mic, I can take it off your hands.....

that ending made my slap tf out that lik-a-roonie boutonnn

This is great! However I am also a beginner in the USB audio interfaces... do you have a video on that?

quick psa: This video is not necessarily a recommendation for the Focusrite 2i2! Even though it is a decent xlr-usb hub for the price, I have heard way too many stories about the windows drivers being abysmal to recommend it (unless you're on a Mac which I've heard is a different story). When the product was launched some years ago it was one of the first "cheaper" desk hubs that could provide 48+ volts phantom power. But now, the market has a lot of these hubs, that I would argue are better for either the same price or just a little extra!

ha this is perfect, im getting this microphone in like 2 days for my 18th birthday, I'm so excited. this video was very helpful. i just have one question; u need a pre amp for this mic, right? what are some good cheap pre amps?

Thanks Sir, have one I haven't opened yet. Helpful video!

Great tutorial, helped a lot. Cheers!

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.

My SM7b is en route, thanks for the tips, good Sir - I'll be a bit more knowledgeable when putting it all together.

Great video, I am looking forward to getting my microphone!

I am so grateful for this video! Saved the day! Thank you for your generosity sir!

actually helped me alot i got your exact setup

Many people always get the distance wrong. This is where most people tend to dislike the mic because they don't like it near their face. But the fact is, the SM7B is not a boom mic, so don't treat it as one.

I know that this mic sounds so amazing, but as a KZfaqr, I can't place such big thing in my view. It is just too large. I am going to try sm57 instead. Thank you for your video. Always learn something new.