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In this week’s episode we compare two classic microphones from SHURE: the SM7B and the SM58. These cardioid dynamic mics have proven themselves to be staples amongst podcasters and vocalists, respectively, but why exactly is that? In this episode we listen to some sound samples from each mic, discuss their features and histories, and walk through how you might incorporate one or the other (or both!) into your audio recording workflow. Let’s take a closer look and listen!
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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, Trew Audio or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:
- Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Perfect Circuit, Amazon geni.us/GYU7dHy
- Shure SM58 Dynamic Vocal Microphone - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/c2pxTM4
- Shure A7WS foam cover, what we used on the SM58 to record this episode - B&H, Sweetwater geni.us/WFpwz
- Sound Devices MixPre-3 II audio recorder - B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon, Trew Audio geni.us/O8e0
- Desk stand for microphone - B&H, Amazon geni.us/cJUHuw
- Cloudlifter CL-1 in-line preamplifier - B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon geni.us/AUDx0
- Triton Audio FETHead in-line preamplifier - B&H, Amazon geni.us/zRbtL
- MOTU M2 USB audio interface - B&H, Amazon geni.us/uSL4fR
- Aputure P300C LED used as key light - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store geni.us/TFVUy
- Aputure LS 300X used for background light - Aputure, B&H, Amazon geni.us/LBXWV
- Aputure Spotlight Mount - Aputure, B&H, DVE Store. Amazon geni.us/kfAj
- Rosco Gobo creates the pattern on the back wall - B&H geni.us/Yqzw
- Canon C70 cinema camera - B&H geni.us/ABYB
- Canon RF 24-70 f/2.8L lens - B&H, Amazon geni.us/qwsEs
- Schneider Radiant Soft diffusion filter - B&H geni.us/VFScD
- Panasonic GH5 camera - B&H, Amazon geni.us/InspOl
- Panasonic 12-35mm f/2.8 II lens - B&H, Amazon geni.us/gr47
Index
00:00 Start
00:15 Summary
00:25 Intro
01:48 The Big Question
01:58 Sound samples
02:55 History of the SM58 and SM7B
06:17 A few noteworthy features
09:54 The Verdict
12:23 Please buy my courses
The intro and outro music for this episode is from Musicbed - “Dynamo” by Virgil Arles. Take your films to the next level with music from Musicbed. Sign up for a free account to listen for yourself: geni.us/G7by
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