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Shure

SM7dB

Variant: Single model; bundles with boom arm and with boom arm plus SRH440A headphones are listed separately

Dynamic XLR vocal microphone with a built-in preamp that needs +48 V phantom power from the interface.

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Documented facts

Type
Dynamic vocal microphone with built-in preamp
Polar pattern
Cardioid
Frequency range hz
50 to 20,000
Preamp gain
Selectable +18 dB or +28 dB; bypass switch for original SM7B behaviour
Phantom power
+48V phantom power required from the interface or mixer to run the preamp
Eq switches
Bass roll-off and mid-range emphasis (presence boost)
Mounting
Yoke mount with captive stand nut

Source: www.shure.com · checked 2026-10-12

In the box and what it needs

In the box (manufacturer)

  • SM7dB
  • Close-talk windscreen
  • 3/8 inch thread adapter

Required to use it (documented)

  • Audio interface or mixer with XLR input and +48V phantom power
  • XLR cable (not listed in the box)
  • Boom arm or stand (not included in the base product)

Often missing from used listings

  • Windscreen
  • 3/8 inch thread adapter
  • XLR cable (never included)

Compatibility notes (documented)

  • Works with any XLR interface; the built-in preamp needs +48V phantom power. source
  • No USB output; a computer connection requires an interface. source

Variant note

Do not confuse with SM7B (no built-in preamp) or MV7X. The page did not state the output connector by name; it refers to XLR interfaces.

Still unknown

  • Impedance, sensitivity, phantom current draw and weight not shown on the page captured
  • Whether an XLR cable is included: not listed, treat as not included

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