Shure SM7B vs Rode NT1 Comparison | Which Is Better?

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In this video, we compare the Shure SM7B dynamic microphone to the Rode NT1 condenser microphone. These are two microphone from very different neighbourhoods, but are often in the same discussion as to which microphone someone should buy.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:38 - Audio Interface & Testing
1:03 - Pricing
1:32 - Specifications
2:27 - Build Quality & Physical Features
3:20 - Pop Filter & Plosive Protection
4:00 - Built In EQ
4:36 - Background Noise Test
5:22 - Proximity Effect Test
5:54 - Frequency Response
6:25 - Recommendation & Review
9:53 - Final Thoughts
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Комментарии : 80

@DavidWhispers 2 года назад

Hey I appreciate the job you did here, man. Very very cool. I'm switching to the SM7B from the NT1A as a result of your comparisons. That warmth from the Shure is evident. Thanks again 👊

@johnw9177 Год назад

After a lot of research, I purchased the SM7B for my girlfriend. She’s getting into voice over stuff. Her room isn’t treated, so the SM7B seemed a better choice. I hope I got everything she needs to get started!

@AlvinSWongMusic 3 года назад

Got the NT1A and the SM7B recently and everything you mentioned is 100% my experience too! 👍

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Great to hear!

@briangardner3418 2 года назад

I just got the nt1a & still wanting the shure..which one do you like better?

@alvins1979 2 года назад

@@briangardner3418 I like the Shure SM7B for untreated rooms and more spoken word podcast type of work. The NT1A for more clarity and transparency picking up instruments and full breathy voice details. HTH!

@massimodemajo 3 года назад

Great video. You made a major point I hadn't thought about. Thanks!

@quentinmckay8658 3 года назад

Excellent comparison. Thank you!

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@ronmircab69 Год назад

So nice of you sharing this information, so helpful. 💖

@neilcox1911 2 года назад

Fantastic review as always ✨✨💚

@MaddyColes 3 года назад

i definitely appreciate how helpful this video is

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@landgren9690 3 года назад

Its a lovely video dude! Currently have the rode NT1 and i really agree with you here🙌

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Nice, glad you liked it.

@Muus11c44 3 года назад

Great video really like the editing, is unique and very helpful.

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Much appreciated!

@userfriendly9535 Год назад

As someone that is new and still learning and gathering information before making a purchase I would like to say thank you for this informative video. These both seem to be very common and popular microphones. I realize that microphones can be used in many different ways, but generally speaking though for the mics in this video, would it be fair to say that the SM7B is more geared towards in studio talking/recording and the NT1 more for in studio singing/music recording?

@mohamedmidomido 3 года назад

Thanks .. you really know what you are talking about.. outstanding comparison

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

I appreciate that!

@cresshead 3 года назад

shore sm7b plus pre amp booster is about 2x the cost of the rode nt1.. keep that in mind also.

@somedude8604 Год назад

You don't necessarily need a in line preamp.

@NicholasPaulFranks 3 года назад

Thanks so much - this is very clear and helpful. I'm currently using the NT1A for extensive podcasting and wondering if you would consider an upgrade to the Shure to be wise? Many thanks, Nick

@Muus11c44 3 года назад

Im in the same boat dude

@DoctorHazy 2 года назад

Good perspective I haven't heard this point of view yet.

@kettnercreative 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@GelecekBilimde 10 месяцев назад

Especially for RU-vid Video editing, podcasts and live broadcasts, which one do you think gives a cleaner and fuller sound?

@okamientertainment5267 Год назад

Well Explained🤝

@kettnercreative Год назад

Glad you liked it

@dtyusufceylan 2 года назад

great video thanks

@briangardner3418 2 года назад

I cant seem to insulate my larger walk in closet enough for my nt1a. Do you think the shure will ne more forgiving?

@williamgatti8243 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. I like the Rode NT1. This is where I am at and hope you can help. I going to be doing a 30 minute radio show. I will be recording it ahead of time and sending in an MP3. There are so many recording apps, mixers etc out there that it is very confusing. I do want to be very creative with my program, adding music, sounds, recordings etc. I will have guests at times, so I will need more than one mic. I was looking at the Rodecaster PRO and possibly protools. I may be way off on my choices. That's why I need help. I really appreciate any help you can give me to get started. I don't want to start off with low end equipment. I want it to be sharp from the start.

@ed.carden 3 года назад

Thank you, for this!

@purpleheart69420 3 года назад

yeah so from what Ive seen a Dynamic mic is the best option for a regular home studio that doesnt have acoustic treatment and soundproofing right?

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

Yes

@Phober 2 года назад

@@kettnercreative between sm7b and mv7?

@EckertAndras 2 года назад

for padcast SM7B for vocals NT1 i think

@andresvalenzuelakeller8793 2 года назад

Friends, i'm using a Rode Nt 1000. Can you tell me whitch mic i need for best performance? i record voz off and live program (podcast).

@res6148 Год назад

The only reason I’m thinking of getting the Røde NT1 over the SM7b is the pricing on the SM7b. I may not have a soundproof environment but I can get a full NT1 kit and buy an arm with it for about 370$ while an SM7b with an arm and a cloudlifter would be 660$+ a little too much for me. Do you think it’s worth saving up for the SM7b as I don’t have a soundproof environment or is it not that trivial. Note: I would use my mic for instruments, vocals and live streams.

@thegrimreaper270 Год назад

I think the rode does better with instruments but do more research

@leivafllow 3 года назад

I tend to rap hard at mics in vocal booth. Seems Shure would be better for this? When I use Rode NT1 with the “air” setting on on Scarlett while I rap it seems to distort rap (even if gain is at good level) and lessens rap punch. What do you recc for better energetic rap vocals?

@dfredankey 2 года назад

What song of yours did you use the rode on?

@dfredankey 2 года назад

He said it’s not a good idea (in his head) to use the air settings

@christinamorris1594 2 года назад

Thanks for your review. Which would better for vocal singing from a woman? (Me)

@DakRath_PoE 2 года назад

NT1 for me... no cloud booster needed and not hard to get a quiet room to record. sm7b really doesnt offer enough price wise + booster

@amanshrestha2147 Год назад

I have ssl2 I don't think I need cloud lifter Or do I?

@TheWanderingPaddyAKAJamie Год назад

I'm currently using the NT1A and hate the sibilance with it... I'm looking at SM7B vs Rode NT1. Which would be a better option for a person with a slight lisp?

@kettnercreative Год назад

If you hate the sibilance of the NT1A, you're not going to be happy with the NT1. SM7B would certainly resolve the sibilance issue.

@KohlerMusic 3 года назад

I don't understand so much english but I need your opinion, I think you talk about for podcasting but in the case of recording voice for a song (latin songs) Do you prefer SM57 or Rode NT1? I ask beacouse I bought the Rode NT1 a few days ago and now Im curios for my decission hahaha xD

@ny7musictv344 2 года назад

El NT1 es mas Claro. El SM7B tiene un color mas oscuro. lo bueno del SM7B es mas para lugares que no esten insulado.

@ny7musictv344 2 года назад

El NT1 es mas flexible

@earthsruby 3 года назад

is there a certain audio interface you'd recommend for the SM7B (pre amp already installed on the mic)?

@kettnercreative 3 года назад

The SSL2+ is my favourite.

@earthsruby 3 года назад

@@kettnercreative uuh that's on the more expensive site...😅 I was recently comparing the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen and the Steinberg UR22 MKII, but I really wasn't able to figure out, which one is more suitable...

@djcook 3 года назад

@@earthsruby goxlr

@alxexp 2 года назад

@@earthsruby not sure if you’re still looking, but the Auduent ID4 Mk II has a great preamp for the SM7B

@Tonyplat98 2 года назад

like how you have to turn the gain all the way up to hear anything on the Shure... Why would anyone pick that over the Nt1 I have no clue... Unless there's Bulldozers outside your window and noises all around do yourself a favor and get the better mic lol.

@thebebeats2527 3 года назад

what about at4040

@MizukiClap Год назад

Hi, do you still recommend the SM7B for voice recording in 2022?

@kettnercreative Год назад

Yes

@xXSeak 2 года назад

Hey guys, I tend to buy the Rode NT1 for home office and gaming, but I worry about the sensitivity. Because of the heat, I run an 18-inch fan 2m away from me and I worry that the microphone is taking all that noise/wind as well. Any recommendations? I'm planning to get my computer move to another room using extension cables, with that I should be able to run only AC in my office without a fan.

@klm_ 2 года назад

Add a noise Gate on obs should do the trick.. or a dbx286s if you don't want to do it in software

@apostolicbible1 Год назад

Rode NT1 by far

@ty2bougie784 Год назад

Is the nt1 Better for us rappers?

@ty2bougie784 Год назад

Which Mike would be better for us rappers?

@kettnercreative Год назад

Both are good choices.

@RatBallz69 2 года назад

1:48 You can't claim a 50Hz to 20kHz frequency response and have the graph right next to it that says completely otherwise.

@kettnercreative 2 года назад

1) The graph does show frequency response 50-20k. It's close to -15dB at 50Hz and 20kHz (if this High Pass Filter is turned on (dotted line)), but there is still frequency response in those frequencies. 2) I'm not claiming anything, I'm literally reading the specs from the manufacturer.

@RatBallz69 2 года назад

@@kettnercreative fair enough

@mikehammer983 3 года назад

Justement j’ai le nt1 et je viens d’acheter le smb7 ,hâte de tester avec ssl2+

@WarLooch 3 года назад

06:15 - that’s a low pass filter. Not a high pass filter. btw, I own both of these microphones and love them both. I use them both daily for two different uses (each on a different system).

@WarLooch 3 года назад

@@jottahreal The SM7B is recommended by Shure themselves to be used for both vocals and instrumentals (they even showed us live demos of them pointing a SM7B right at amp heads). As always, if you know how to EQ then make sure to set both switches on the back of the mic to flat. If you're not familiar with EQ'ing, then maybe use the high pass filter switch on the back of the mic (if not mic'ing a bass guitar). Personally I prefer a good old fashioned SM57 for mic'ing a guitar (what Shure calls the SM7B's predecessor), but if you're looking to do studio recording, then there are far better choices out there - just not budget-friendly, however the studio sound engineer should hopefully offer a good selection to use.

@Zoloxer 3 года назад

Thats a high pass filter because it is letting the high frequencies pass through and eliminate low freqz. High pass filter = remove low end Low pass filter = remove top end

@RomaniaFaraFiltru 3 года назад

Using a condenser like the NT-1 for live voice application like podcast, streaming etc is like tryina butcher a pig with a scalpel...It's a high precision tool made to work well in specialized environments that allows it to shine, like a studio! It's got almost ZERO noise rejection, picks up every single hum, buzz, squeak, breath around it EVEN in well treated rooms. On the other hand, dynamics like the SM7b, are designed for loud surroundings, that's why they're the exclusive choice for concerts, live events etc, because they are really good at rejecting everything that's more than a few inches or feet away from them. Condensers are designed to sound FLAT, clean, honest, for leverage in post production, whereas dynamics tend to warm up and enhance the sound from the get go because they are used LIVE, where post processing ain't always an option. I've been dealing with lots of mics over the years and always came to the same conclusion: DYNAMICS = LIVE VOICE, CONDENSERS = RECORDED VOICE...no other way around it. That being said, the SM7b, in my experience, is just an overpriced, overrated, gain hungry asset. It will NOT work with just a regular USB powered interface, for live broadcast, it needs shit loads of gain and without a good pre amp, you'll get some nasty hiss if you software boost it. Go for the newer MV7 or the highly proven SM58 and save yarself about $500!