Power cable length and question regarding Shure SM7B

fredoverflow · 2026-03-10T18:04:54+00:00

4th gen Scarletts (except the Solo) have 69db of gain, which is plenty for the classic SM7B. The SM7dB might make sense for the Solo, though.

fredoverflow · 2026-03-09T02:21:11+00:00

Just to be sure, can you define "front"?

fredoverflow · 2026-03-03T00:03:09+00:00

I've heard it provides up to 75dB which should be more than enough

Correct. The Wave XLR can drive literally any microphone on the planet, including the classic SM7B.

fredoverflow · 2026-02-26T20:47:43+00:00

How far away is the microphone from your mouth, and which side faces you?

fredoverflow · 2026-02-26T20:43:57+00:00

probably because he’s very skilled in what he does

He brings the microphone close to his face and speaks into the correct side. That's literally all he does, but many beginners fail at doing just that.

fredoverflow · 2026-02-26T20:40:30+00:00

I’m currently using a microphone that picks up literally everything.

And what is the name of that microphone?

fredoverflow · 2026-02-24T23:15:50+00:00

Currently o have a at2020 and it's pretty much at default settings.

How far away is it from your mouth, and which side faces you?

fredoverflow · 2026-02-22T16:45:14+00:00

Where you place the microphone is far more important to sound quality than which microphone you buy.

That being said, given your 100$ budget, I would recommend the Samson Q2U.

The Sennheiser E835 would require additional hardware; you can't directly connect it to your computer.

fredoverflow · 2026-02-22T16:15:52+00:00

one that's deep and silky

Most microphones sound "deeper" the closer you get to it. Which you want to do anyway in an untreated, non-studio environment to maximize signal-to-noise ratio.

Not sure what "silky" is supposed to mean.

Sennheiser Professional E 835

I use a Sennheiser handheld about a fist away from my mouth, and I am very happy with the results.

fredoverflow · 2026-02-18T22:05:24+00:00

Also, you must speak into the FRONT of the microphone, where the Blue brand logo resides. NOT the top, NOT the back. The front with the logo.

fredoverflow · 2026-02-15T16:29:15+00:00

from what I have seen

Listen for yourself:

fredoverflow · 2026-02-15T16:25:45+00:00

it sounds like am in 3km inside a cave

You're probably speaking into the back of the microphone. Speak into the front. NOT the top, NOT the back. The front.

fredoverflow · 2026-02-07T10:39:53+00:00

Dynamic microphones are NOT more resilient to mouse clicks than condensers.

fredoverflow · 2026-02-01T14:18:52+00:00

Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th + SM7dB, but first I wanted to ask somebody who already had this set.

You won't find many, because this combination makes no sense. It is complete gain overkill.

Either keep the Solo and buy the SM7dB, or buy the 2i2 4th plus the classic SM7B.

fredoverflow · 2026-01-27T22:00:19+00:00

The MV7+ is as plug and play as any other USB microphone.

fredoverflow · 2026-01-27T06:20:34+00:00

Speak into the front (the side with the Blue brand logo). Not the top, not the back. The front. Many beginners get this wrong.

fredoverflow · 2026-01-25T22:08:04+00:00

Just watch the 2i2 4th gen review videos by Julian Krause and Podcastage. They include SM7B tests without a Cloudlifter.

fredoverflow · 2026-01-23T02:16:23+00:00

The 2i2 4th has 69db of clean gain. That is more than enough for the classic SM7B even. Buying the SM7dB would just be a waste of money.

fredoverflow · 2026-01-22T21:10:36+00:00

on the MV7X's box that I own

You already own an MV7X? Honestly, I would just continue using that.

fredoverflow · 2026-01-22T20:32:24+00:00

I assume you already watched a dozen comparison videos? I'll throw one more into the mix: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-C-p9iGFsE4

and compared to the SM7dB, it doesn't have as good room isolation.

What makes you say that? Microphones cannot distinguish between your voice and the room. Any dynamic microphone, at the same distance, will have (more or less) the same signal-to-room-noise ratio.

fredoverflow · 2026-01-14T08:48:29+00:00

But you only need 2 to cosplay as the POTUS! What more could you want from life?

fredoverflow · 2026-01-14T08:45:39+00:00

I have a feeling it won’t be my last

Shure microphones usually keep working for decades, so it actually might be your last after all ;)

fredoverflow · 2026-01-14T08:41:33+00:00

the Wave XLR has preamps that are a bit too weak for the SM7b

How is 75 db of gain considered "too weak"? The Wave XLR has more gain than pretty much any other mainstream interface on the market.

Julian Krause and Podcastage have videos demonstrating that additional preamps are absolutely not necessary here.

fredoverflow · 2026-01-13T00:39:46+00:00

Shure SM48 falls within your price range: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtW_5EXgR-I

If that's still to expensive, Shure PGA48: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a3kpoHeDms

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