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Amazon Business Account Only: Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone for Broadcast, Podcast & Recording $249.71

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249.71 for Amazon Business accounts only.

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The SM7B dynamic microphone has a smooth, flat, wide-range frequency response appropriate for music and speech in all professional audio applications. It features excellent shielding against electromagnetic hum generated by computer monitors, neon lights, and other electrical devices. The SM7B has been updated from earlier models with an improved bracket design that offers greater stability. In addition to its standard windscreen, it also includes the A7WS windscreen for close-talk applications. Popular radio and TV mic features excellent shielding against electromagnetic hum. Plus mounting bracket. Impedance: 150 ohms for connection to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300 ohms.

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249.71 for Amazon Business accounts only.

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The SM7B dynamic microphone has a smooth, flat, wide-range frequency response appropriate for music and speech in all professional audio applications. It features excellent shielding against electromagnetic hum generated by computer monitors, neon lights, and other electrical devices. The SM7B has been updated from earlier models with an improved bracket design that offers greater stability. In addition to its standard windscreen, it also includes the A7WS windscreen for close-talk applications. Popular radio and TV mic features excellent shielding against electromagnetic hum. Plus mounting bracket. Impedance: 150 ohms for connection to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300 ohms.

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May 7, 2023 10:42 PM
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shopfordaysMay 7, 2023 10:42 PM
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Wow! This mic is normally $400. I've never seen it this cheap.
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May 7, 2023 11:48 PM
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brollpixel
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May 7, 2023 11:48 PM
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Quote from daysdrive View quoted comment :
Wow! This mic is normally $400. I've never seen it this cheap.
Indeed. This is the lowest that I have ever seen.
May 8, 2023 12:00 AM
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odie5533May 8, 2023 12:00 AM
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Signed up for a Business account just for this deal. In for one, thanks OP!
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May 8, 2023 2:13 AM
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brollpixel
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May 8, 2023 2:13 AM
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Quote from odie5533 View quoted comment :
Signed up for a Business account just for this deal. In for one, thanks OP!
Nice! Glad my post helped you.
May 8, 2023 4:34 AM
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JeppyMay 8, 2023 4:34 AM
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I have a business account but have three very nice mics as it is. I really didn't need another one. I have always wanted a Sure SM7B and could not pass this price / deal up at all. It is just too good to pass up. Thank you OP for posting this.
May 8, 2023 5:52 AM
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LavenderPickle7682May 8, 2023 5:52 AM
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The Shure SM7B is the "gold standard" mic for most non-professional/non-specialized use -- think podcasts, remote voice-overs, youtube, twitch, etc. A direct competitor to this would be the Audio Technica AT4040.

This is by far the cheapest price I've ever seen for this mic -- the previous lowest was $350.

Let me be frank -- there's a lot of debate when it comes to mics, as to what's subjectively the "best" -- best quality, best value, etc. This is absolutely a top-tier mic for the average person, night and day over those "snowball" style mics or anything connected to an inexpensive headset. But it comes at a cost -- it's an XLR mic, so you'll need to have an interface to properly use the mic. It's not plug-and-play like a USB-based mic.

It picks up an amazing dynamic range, which is awesome for capturing details -- like bass-response from your voice....or the shuffling of your feet under your desk or some random person blathering loudly while walking down the street outside your window. So...pros and cons.

Inexpensive options that use XLR ($100 or less, depending on the promotion):
- Shure SM57 (this is the mic the President of the USA uses at his podium)
- Shure SM58 (this is the gold standard musician mic -- great directional isolation in noisy environments)
- Audio Technica AT2020 (a very inexpensive little cousin of the SM7B, a great starter mic)

If you're looking for something that's plug and play -- and something that's a massive improvement over a VOIP headset or the built-in mic on a laptop, look at the Audio Technica AT2020usb or AT2020usb+ (the only difference is the + has a headphone monitor 3.5mm jack on the mic for realtime monitoring -- not a critical feature if you're just using it for VOIP calls). This mic is also in the $100 range.

Remember, for XLR mics, you'll need an interface (which I'll leave as an exercise for you, dear reader) -- and for all of these, you'll need a microphone mount of some sort -- desk stand, arm, etc. Anything without a foam windscreen like the SM7B will also need a foam screen or pop filter to prevent possible 'plosives.

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What do I have? I have an AT2020usb, AT2020, AT2035, SM58, Behringer XM8500 (SM58-clone that's sub-$20).

What do I like to use? It depends. The AT2020usb is easy to setup and use. The AT2035 is my "best" quality mic, and it's pretty dang solid -- it's a step up from the AT2020, though personally, I find it challenging to hear a difference. The SM58 is great for noisier environments -- you have to be almost gargling the mic or else it won't pick you up.

Did I get this SM7B? Oh heck yes. It'll replace everything but the SM58 and XM8500. This will become my daily driver.
Last edited by LavenderPickle7682 May 7, 2023 at 11:27 PM.
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May 8, 2023 6:07 AM
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Quote from LavenderPickle7682 View quoted comment :
The Shure SM7B is the "gold standard" mic for most non-professional/non-specialized use -- think podcasts, remote voice-overs, youtube, twitch, etc. A direct competitor to this would be the Audio Technica AT4040.

This is by far the cheapest price I've ever seen for this mic -- the previous lowest was $350.

Let me be frank -- there's a lot of debate when it comes to mics, as to what's subjectively the "best" -- best quality, best value, etc. This is absolutely a top-tier mic for the average person, night and day over those "snowball" style mics or anything connected to an inexpensive headset. But it comes at a cost -- it's an XLR mic, so you'll need to have an interface to properly use the mic. It's not plug-and-play like a USB-based mic.

It picks up an amazing dynamic range, which is awesome for capturing details -- like bass-response from your voice....or the shuffling of your feet under your desk or some random person blathering loudly while walking down the street outside your window. So...pros and cons.

Inexpensive options that use XLR ($100 or less, depending on the promotion):
- Shure SM57 (this is the mic the President of the USA uses at his podium)
- Shure SM58 (this is the gold standard musician mic -- great directional isolation in noisy environments)
- Audio Technica AT2020 (a very inexpensive little cousin of the SM7B, a great starter mic)

If you're looking for something that's plug and play, look at the Audio Technica AT2020usb or AT2020usb+ (the only difference is the + has a headphone monitor 3.5mm jack on the mic for realtime monitoring -- not a critical feature if you're just using it for VOIP calls). This mic is also in the $100 range.

Remember, for XLR mics, you'll need an interface (which I'll leave as an exercise for you, dear reader) -- and for all of these, you'll need a microphone mount of some sort -- desk stand, arm, etc. Anything without a foam windscreen like the SM7B will also need a foam screen or pop filter to prevent possible 'plosives.

--------

What do I have? I have an AT2020usb, AT2020, AT2035, SM58, Behringer XM8500 (SM58-clone that's sub-$20).

What do I like to use? It depends. The AT2020usb is easy to setup and use. The AT2035 is my "best" quality mic, and it's pretty dang solid -- it's a step up from the AT2020, though personally, I find it challenging to hear a difference. The SM58 is great for noisier environments -- you have to be almost gargling the mic or else it won't pick you up.

Did I get this SM7B? Oh heck yes. It'll replace everything but the SM58 and XM8500. This will become my daily driver.
I bought my first one for $360 before tax with a $60 off $300 gift card promotion, I thought that's a great deal, this is even greater!

I highly recommend Fethead as a companion for it as well!
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May 8, 2023 6:46 AM
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logoMANNYgerMay 8, 2023 6:46 AM
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Is this dead? I don't see the Business price option.
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May 8, 2023 8:21 AM
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Quote from logoMANNYger View quoted comment :
Is this dead? I don't see the Business price option.
Still available and even cheaper at $248.
May 8, 2023 8:59 AM
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ThriftyHalibut921May 8, 2023 8:59 AM
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Quote from brollpixel View quoted comment :
I bought my first one for $360 before tax with a $60 off $300 gift card promotion, I thought that's a great deal, this is even greater!

I highly recommend Fethead as a companion for it as well!
A Fethead what?
May 8, 2023 11:55 AM
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EVERYOKMay 8, 2023 11:55 AM
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Quote from ThriftyHalibut921 View quoted comment :
A Fethead what?
Fetbead like Triton fetbead, use for microphone pre-amp. Increasing the dB of your microphone up to 27dB.
May 8, 2023 12:36 PM
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ShrewdLocket7225May 8, 2023 12:36 PM
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I'll say the same thing I did in the other deal. I work for Shure and we get great discounts. This is probably even cheaper then we could get it for. Highly recommend this.
May 8, 2023 1:06 PM
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UpbeatSquirrel1768May 8, 2023 1:06 PM
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Finally upgraded from my years-old AT2020, thanks!
May 8, 2023 1:23 PM
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Amuse-BoucheMay 8, 2023 1:23 PM
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Where do you guys see the price? I'm still seeing $399.

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May 8, 2023 1:23 PM
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XiviaMay 8, 2023 1:23 PM
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For the life of me I can not find this price. I hope it's not dead yet and it's just me lol

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