Shure SM7 Leaflet
Model SM7 User Guide
Shure Brothers Incorporated
222 Hartrey Avenue
Evanston IL 60202-3696 U.S.A.
222 Hartrey Avenue
Evanston IL 60202-3696 U.S.A.
MODEL SM7
UNIDIRECTIONAL DYNAMIC RECORDING MICROPHONE
The Model SM7 is a dynamic microphone with a very smooth,
flat, wide-range frequency response. It is meticulously designed
for the most exacting music and speech requirements in profes-
sional audio applications.
for the most exacting music and speech requirements in profes-
sional audio applications.
Microphone Features:
•
Flat, wide-range frequency response for exceptionally
clean and natural reproduction of both music and speech
clean and natural reproduction of both music and speech
•
Classic cardioid polar pattern, uniform with frequency and
symmetrical about axis, to provide maximum rejection and
minimum coloration of off-axis sound
symmetrical about axis, to provide maximum rejection and
minimum coloration of off-axis sound
•
Internal “air suspension” shock isolation virtually eliminates
mechanical noise transmission
mechanical noise transmission
•
Highly effective pop filter eliminates need for any add-on
protection against explosive breath sounds, even for
close-up vocals or narration
protection against explosive breath sounds, even for
close-up vocals or narration
•
Extremely good rejection of electromagnetic hum due to
built-in hum rejection system
built-in hum rejection system
•
Bass rolloff and mid-range emphasis (presence boost)
controls with graphic display of response setting. (See
Figure 1)
controls with graphic display of response setting. (See
Figure 1)
•
Yoke mounting with captive stand nut for easy mounting
and dismounting provides precise control of microphone
position
and dismounting provides precise control of microphone
position
•
Rugged construction and excellent cartridge protection for
outstanding reliability
outstanding reliability
APPLICATIONS
The Model SM7 was field-designed in major recording studios
and scoring stages to be the finest dynamic microphone avail-
able for music recording and reproduction. Exacting laboratory
development programs augmented the field-derived specifica-
tions and features to extend the advantages of the SM7 to a wide
variety of critical professional audio applications.
able for music recording and reproduction. Exacting laboratory
development programs augmented the field-derived specifica-
tions and features to extend the advantages of the SM7 to a wide
variety of critical professional audio applications.
The exceptional performance and unique features of the SM7
make it the outstanding choice for such applications as:
•
Recording Studio — Instrumental and Vocal
•
Location Recording
•
Motion Picture and Television Scoring
•
Television Talk Shows and News Desks
•
Radio Announcing and Production
•
Narration
•
Fishpole
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response
40 to 16,000 Hz (see Figure 1)
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
FIGURE 1
Polar Pattern
Cardioid (unidirectional)–uniform with frequency, sym-
metrical about axis (see Figure 2)
metrical about axis (see Figure 2)
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS
FIGURE 2
Impedance
Microphone rating impedance is 150
Ω
(150
Ω
actual) for
connection to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300 ohms.
Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)
Open Circuit Voltage*
– 79.0 dB (.11 mV)
. . . . . . . . . . .
*0 dB = 1 volt per
µ
bar
PowerLevel**
–57.0 dB
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
**0 dB = 1 milliwatt per 10
µ
bars
27A2634 (OJ)
Printed in U.S.A.
1995, Shure Brothers Inc.