From Michael Jackson to Bob Dylan – the Shure SM7B has become a studio staple and industry standard

Having Thriller on your resume isn’t such a bad thing. The Shure SM7B has been a staple of recording since, and has continued to be the pinnacle of industry standard.

Over time, the SM7B has become the industry workhorse, partly because it’s a $350 microphone that compares – and occasionally bests – other studio microphones that can cost hundreds of dollars more. The recent rise in podcasting has helped the SM7B too, as demand has increased for high-quality voice-over mics at an affordable price.

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