+Frank Bowers The PSA1 comes with a 3/8-inch male connector. The Shure has a 5/8" female connector. I think either the mic or PSA1 came with an adapter. If not, something like this might help you (amzn.to/2znZWjg)
I had the same issue. I've had the PSA1 for a while, and I can't find any adapters for it...So, either I lost it or didn't get one. Thanks Hermit for the great video, and the link for the mod.
I just wanted to say that you did a fantastic job dude! Not only was this the best review of the Shure SM7B, this was one of the best mic reviews I've found. I've been researching tons of different mics after running into huge disappointments with my Blue Bluebird. You covered a lot of information that most reviewers don't take into account (such as time spent with post production), so it was great to hear a review from a fellow content creator. Thanks brah :D
Thanks +Scythe Plays. I appreciate your feedback. The mic has been around for a while and there are plenty of reviews for it, but none answered the questions I had like what hardware do I need in addition to the mic, how is it all connected, what does it sounds like "unprocessed", etc. Once I figured it all out I did the video. Glad you had similar questions and I was able to answer them. :)
Thanks so much for this video! My college gave me one of these mics for recording my classes for remote delivery during the current crisis, but they left me on my own to figure it all out! This video answered all my questions!
Thank you for recording this in a horrible recording environment, with lots of buzzing. I was just looking for a a test like this, since I'd love to have AC in my room as I record. Thank you so much for this!!
I actually just upgraded from the AT2020+ to the SM7B. Great review. I upgraded for a lot of the same reasons. And like you, was extremely happy with my AT2020+ for the 7 or 8 years or so that I used it as an affordable entry level mic.
I have been looking around for a video like this for awhile and haven't found anything that was really that helpful. This video was extremely informative and helpful and left me with no questions unanswered. He explains everything about the microphone and tells you why you need certain things, as well as telling you what he uses, which pretty much everyone fails to address. Liked and subscribed (:
I appreciate the feedback +Anthomnia. BTW, what is your favorite Dinosaur game? I enjoyed ARK a lot. Can't imagine anyone making anything better. Also, have you played Overwatch? If you liked Rocket League I would give Overwatch a shot. Has the same, quick, competitive feel to it.
Thank you! Very helpful, just purchased these mics for my upcoming podcast. I like this set up and also agree with you best to gain prestige sound from the jump rather than fiddling to much in post.
"I'm lazy & I don't want to post-process audio ever if I can avoid it". This! Thanks for the review especially when you showed the room was not even treated.
This is probably the best review of the Shure SM7B on RU-vid. You deserve far more likes than this brother! This video helped me set mine up. Both the rear settings and the Cloudlifter helped me clean up my audio big time! Thank you.
Wow, this video was way better and more informative over the things I wanted to know before making the purchase compared to other reviews I saw from you tubers with more subscribers. Hope your channel grows quickly buddy. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for the kind words. Please checkout this video as I use a dbx286s these days instead of the Cloudlifter (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FEaivtPrBe0.html). It is similarly priced and better in my opinion. Then check out this video which is more up-to-date and shows how I have everything connected. (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bdpgqrFLDxs.html).
Hi and thanks so much for making this short guide. I have just bought and am setting up a SM7B - yours is the perfect intro to help me with a quick overview and get me on the way! Cheers!!
Thanks for taking the time to make this excellent review - just what I needed - clear and concise and waffle free!! Shame the user manual tells you everything you don't need to know and nothing that you do,
Great review! I'm producing audio books and need a better setup, this is perfect and answered all my questions. Sending a list to my boss immediately. Thanks!
i'm definitely not, but it's a worthy investment if you sing, do voice-overs, or even want to talk as a podcast or stream. I say go for it! It will last way longer than your 400 can reach
Great review and totally agree on the point about avoiding post-processing. I want a fast route to publish, so prefer not to spend time on processing, so I rushed out and bought one! Thanks
You are welcome! I would pick-up a dbx286s instead of the Cloudlifter. It is comparably-priced, provides a ton of gain and has a host of signal processing options. It's what I am currently using. See what it brings to the table here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FEaivtPrBe0.html and how I have it all connected here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bdpgqrFLDxs.html
+Nick Eh 30 Unfortunately options don't seem to come cheaper. The Grace M101 (amzn.to/1RVmVJ9) is recommended by Shure but it only has a single XLR input and no USB output and clocks in at $765 US.
just got one we today..so far I love it..i have 5 kids and while live streaming you cant even here them in the back ground..i plan on getting the cloud lifter but was able to open the gain about 3/4 on my focusrite and seems to work really well but I def. want to get the cloud lifter to get the most out of this mic..very clean sound. A+
Thank you for the video, my man. I can now FINALLY push that purchase button on the SM7B and feel soundly that my Scarlett can handle it with the Cloudlifter.
Thanks so much for this excellent video! Fantastic quality and execution! I have one question. I had been using the Blue Yeti for the last few years but have recently gotten into some semi-professional narration. I decided to pick up the Shure SM7b and Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd gen. I didn't know about the Cloudlifter until afterwards so that'll likely be the next thing as I'm definitely not getting satisfactory results and it now makes sense why that is. That being said, is the Scarlett solo sufficient enough or would I need to go with the Scarlett 2I4? I'm feeling slightly overwhelmed by all of this and would appreciate some help, thank you!
Thank you! Hope it helps. Keep in mind I am using the dbx286s (amzn.to/1VKt8Zg) now instead of the Cloudlifter which I like more. In this video I show you what I like about it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FEaivtPrBe0.html
Thank You thank You Thank You Thank You! Ive been doing research for ver a month on what microphone to get, and this video is just so perfect, thank you so much
Excellent presentation. It's been suggested to me that instead of using a Cloud Lifter, that I use a DMI Dynamite 1 Channel to boost gain and reduce hiss. Any opinon ?
Thanks for your kind words. I prefer the dbx286s over the Cloud Lifter. I did a video on it and have been using it for years now. This video shows you what I like about it: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FEaivtPrBe0.html
Good stuff! I am using a very inefficient USB type mic to learn Logic Pro X and I've come to learn that the equipment you use greatly affects the product outcome. I appreciate the breakdown of the dynamics for the mic itself. Thank you!
So why does the Shure SM7B have its input wiring coming out of the mic body, soldered to an XLR input jack attached to the external mounting hardware? Most pro mics have the XLR screwed into the end of the mic body. Additionally, this section of wire is very vulnerable to picking up stray RF, transformer hum, or AC line current noise. This mic looks like the Shure Brothers wired it together from loose spare parts in their garage after tipping down more than a few beers.
Thanks +Thomas Ballatore. Make sure to check out my other video (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FEaivtPrBe0.html) where I use a dbx286s instead of the CloudLifter for even better results.
+McSkillet do you mean the "Puffy" windshield? If so, that is up to you. I seem to be getting along fine without it but it's always nice to have options. :)
We use the "fat" foam cover in all of our studios at my radio stations. For "normal" use at home, or for a lot of regular speech, I think the foam cover in this video is just fine. For use with deejays who really like to get up on the mic and basically eat it, the fatter cover works better. (Some people even choose to go the opposite way, removing the foam completely, using a pop filter, for an even clearer sound.) That's the cool thing about this mic...it is capable of SO many variations simply based on what covers you use, in addition to the frequency switches on the back. Oh, and it takes EQ fabulously!
This is Great!!! Thank you so much! i just bought the Shure SM7B, Scarlett 212 and Cloudlifter. I plan to record my 2nd album with this. I used the “Yeti” microphone before. So this is definitely a step up for me. So excited to record with it. I thought your video was very helpful. I totally agree, the audio should sound pristine before the post production. Glad to hear someone agrees with me. (:
It appears as if you did not mount the mic properly. The swivel bracket should be inverted so that the XLR connector faces the rear of the mic. The connector faces the front of the mic, and as a result, the wire awkwardly crosses the bracket in a stretched manner.
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Hey love the review I yell allot would this still be a good microphone for me thanks??
Ha! The most frequently asked question. I give you a beautiful present and you want to play with the box. :) The company I bought mine from doesn't make it anymore but this one looks identical to the one I use: amzn.to/2RHX0tG
Thanks for the advice. I'm not sure what to do with the CL1. I might do some comparisons of different setups before considering the return. The DBX works pretty good on its own as you've said. On the other hand, using the CL1 gives you some overhead on the DBX so you don't have to max it out. I'll play it by ear
Great video! I came here from your amazon review and pic. I'll be getting the sm7b very soon, but what really stood out for me is your headphone hook on your psa-1 (amazing mic stand; I love mine). Can you link that in the description? Looks like just the thing I need.
+NW Thanks! Someone just asked that recently so I will repeat what I said to them. The headphone clip I have is from Sennheiser: amzn.to/2ejxkDs Unfortunately it looks like they stopped making them. :( There are alternatives. Scroll down and look at the "Products Related To This Item" section.
I use almost the same signal chain, but with one addition: a dbx 286s vocal processor. It's 200 bucks, but it alone can drive the SM7b, but paired with the CloudLifter? It's magic. A de-esser, a noise gate, a compressor, and frequency sweeps (I don't use 'em myself but they're nice to have) make it a nice compliment. The only post-processing I have to do is omitting silences between what's been said; easy enough to do with the "truncate silence" feature in Audacity. It's wonderful.
+Susan White If you are getting along fine without it then there is no need to get it. If however, you do need the gain, I recommend the dbx286s (amzn.to/1VKt8Zg) over the CloudLifter. For the same price it gives you more gain and has additional audio processing controls so you can tweak your voice overs in real-time to get the sound you are after. I did a video of that here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FEaivtPrBe0.html&lc
This was VERY helpful. Thank you. I’m new to this stuff but I figured in 2021, I could plug a mic into a USB and download some software to make it go. It seems like an awful lot of stuff to have to buy. I guess it is what it is.
Sounds like a nice step up from my blue yeti. The only thing is the Blue Yeti is so simple; just plug into a usb port, and it works. What other things do I need to buy with this so I can record on my computer? Can this be used with Audacity? Thanks for sharing!
My current understanding is the best way to connect the mic if you want to bypass the preamp on the Focusrite is via XLR on the mic side and 1/4" male TRS on the focusrite side.
*Question:* I have the sm7b with a cloudlifter. Now i also have the DBX 266XS compressor/gate. I haven't used the DBX yet. Do I plug into the cloudlifter first, then the DBX? Wondering how to hook this all up. I'm trying to add compressor and noise gate to the mic to get a cleaner sound live on my podcast. Thanks in advance for any help you may provide.
Great information. I currently do RU-vid videos and record narration with a Blue Snowball USB mic. It gets the job done but I'm looking to get into voice recording for jobs such as narration, podcast intros, commercials, etc. and need to up my game. I appreciate the info on the Audio Interface and Cloudlifter, just what I needed from this video.
Great vid, thanks! Was adding the items you used to my amazon cart but noticed this was back in 2016! Can you update us with similar/better/cheaper products one might buy today in 2021? :)
I LOVE this mic, after seeing Andrew Huang use it I’ve always wanted one. But I can’t convince myself to drop 400 dollars (PLUS another 150 for the Cloud Lifter) because all I do with it is talk to my friends while gaming. I also don’t have enough space for the CL-1 on my desk so...
Hey great video really informative. I have the exact same set up you are running an sm7b with a focusrite 2i4 with a cl1 cloudfilter. When I plug in the mic the gain light flashes only sometimes and also the output level doesn't change for me with or without the cloudfilter on. I am hoping to record vocal tracks on pro tools however with this exact set up and after double checking all of my input outputs and restarting my computer, the same results happened. The microphone works on other interfaces as well. Lastly like I said the gain level light flashes upon inserting the xlr cable in, however even when I turned up the gain all the way and talked into the sm7b I got no clipping or response at all besides a higher hissing sound. Thanks
I was actually thinking of picking up the Shure SM7B and (after your suggestion) the DBX 286s. I already got a Line6 ux2 with a Audio techinca AT-2020. Kind of looking to upgrade it a bit :p
Great review. I just picked this puppy up and have been running it through my ISA One and Apogee Duet. I thought the ISA would be able to provide enough boost...but the hiss is intolerable. Any idea? Thanks!
+Noble Son Not sure what is going on with your configuration but check out the video I recently posted that talks about the dbx286s (amzn.to/1VKt8Zg). This $199 preamp and audio processor helped me eliminate all my background noise problems. Hear the improvement for yourself here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FEaivtPrBe0.html
@@TheMadHermit thin outer ring? you mean on the rode or mic I mean my rode golden thread doesn't go in all the way into the sm7b but yours in the video is not showing at all. Unless UK rode ps1a got a different thread i'm not sure
I was referring to the silver ring on the rode swivel arm. I don't recall if the "golden" one you are referring to came with the Shure SM7B, The Rode PSA1 or if it was just something I had laying around.
@@TheMadHermit The microphone can't go on the arm unless it uses the golden tread/conversation thing that included with the Rode psa1. Maybe I should look for a different tread 3/8 or whatever it actual called :P Okay I found that the Shure SM7B came with an additional tread in the box.....will be checking it now
Nice review. Thanks for your insights! How much of a difference does the DBX 286s make compared to the Cloudlifter? I'm a professor and primarily record screencasts/tutorial videos for my statistics class. I typically record these in my office so I don't have a lot of extra space for larger equipment. I like the space-saving size of the Cloudlifter, but also don't want to sacrifice audio quality. What are your thoughts?
+Aaron Baggett Understood. The dbx286s is preferred for me because for $50 more you get all the gain you need to power the SM7B (up to +60db) AND a host of audio signal processing controls. My favorite of which is the expander/gate which I demo here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FEaivtPrBe0.html Also, the Cloudlifter would intermittently pick-up local radio station RF interference that I could not eliminate. If I amplified the signal of my noise floor I could literally hear the radio station broadcast in my recording. I even purchased a new replacement Cloudlifter, tried swapping out cables and the only way to remove that noise was by removing the Cloudlifter from my signal chain. My experience with RF noise seems to be uncommon as I don't see many people discussing that online but it's another reason why I prefer the dbx286s.
+HD Geek Review Thanks! I watched your nice demo of the dbx286s. I'm impressed. I have a Focusrite Solo that I connect via USB to my iMac. With the dbx would I even need the Solo? If so, what's the best connection method? Mic to dbx, dbx to solo, solo to computer?
a quick question, my sm7b came with a brass insert where you screw it into the psa1. I could screw it in with the included adapter, but only about half the silver screw fits into the mic, since there is some sort of secondary brass insert in the connector. Did you remove this or how did you fit the connector from the shure to the psa1 all the way in?
I don't recall if I removed it, but mine doesn't fit all the way either. That's OK. There is an outer ring that you twist to get things nice and tight and prevent it from spinning or coming loose.
Thanks for the awesome video! I wanted to purchase the mic stand as I just bought this microphone but what are you using to connect the mic stand to the microphone? Which mount?
would you agree that the DBX is not needed if I can use my Apollo Twin Duo + Cloudlifter instead? I have all the same functionality as the DBX by using the dual-core processor in the Apollo Twin Dup to apply processing with zero-latency.. just asking before I decide if I need the DBX unit or not.. thank you for your help and your opinion!
Hi! I enjoyed your video a lot! I'm considering buying one of these but I'm still unsure. Would this be a good mic for me that'll last awhile if I'm interested in doing voiceover work? I really like this mic, but as someone who's not the best at judging the quality of sound, I'm not sure if this is a right fit for me or not. And is there another microphone that may better than this one in the long run for me? I hope you can help me!
Thanks for your kind words. As far as if this microphone is good for you, that's a question you will have to answer for yourself. After extensive research it is what I like and use to create my videos because I like the crisp and professional sound quality I can get from it. Keep in mind, I no longer use the Cloudlifter as part of my signal chain, and instead use a dbx286s. Watch this video to see what the dbx286s brings to the table (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FEaivtPrBe0.html). Also, this video shows how I have it currently connected together (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-bdpgqrFLDxs.html).
Hi +Jacob G. I am using the Rode PSA1(www.amazon.com/dp/B001D7UYBo?tag=hdgeekreview-video-20) in the video. It's decent but suffers from handling noise so if you intend to reposition the articulation during a live broadcast you will hear the creaking of the springs that act as the counter balance. Hope that helps.
So, I just connected my new SM7B to the very same Scarlet and thought to test if I needed any "boost" or a "Cloudlifter". On the internet, I have read that this is a must at some places, while not a must at others. A music producer I know say that it doesn't require anything extra with the Scarlet. And as far as I can tell, the latter appears to be true, that being said, I am no expert and would like some input if anybody would be so kind. With the knob at 75% on the Scarlet, I get clean vocals with good volume that doesn't peak, and if I turn it up to 90-100%, I get massive clipping and distortions. But then again, I am literally "screaming into the mic". I am curious if a device like the Cloud Lifter does anything to boost quality? If it's only affecting signal volume, I see no need for an additional amplifier.
If you are singing/screaming into the mic you probably can get away without additional amplification. If you are talking into the mic, you will need to bring the signal to line level or you will regret your life choices. ;)
