Shure Brothers Incorporated
222 Hartrey Avenue
Evanston IL 60202-3696 U.S.A.
Model SM7 User Guide
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
Dynamic
Frequency Response
40 to 16,000 Hz (see Figure 1)
MODEL SM7
UNIDIRECTIONAL DYNAMIC RECORDING MICROPHONE
The
flat,
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odel S
ide-range frequency response. It is meticulously designed
e most exacting music a d speech requirements in profes-
M7 is a dynamic microphone with a very smooth,
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sional audio applications.
Microphone Features:
• Flat, wide-range frequency response for exceptionally
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
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
FIGURE 1
Polar Pattern
• Internal “air suspension” shock isolation virtually eliminates
Cardioid (unidirectional)–uniform with frequency, sym-
metrical about axis (see Figure 2)
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
• Extremely good rejection of electromagnetic hum due to
built-in hum rejection system
• Bass rolloff and mid-range emphasis (presence boost)
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
• Rugged construction and excellent cartridge protection for
TYPICAL POLAR PATTERNS
outstanding reliability
FIGURE 2
Impedance
Microphone rating impedance is 150
Ω
(150
Ω
actual) for
APPLICATIONS
connection to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300 ohms.
The
Model SM7 was field-designed in major recording studios
Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)
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-
Open Circuit Voltage* . . . . . . . . . . . – 79.0 dB (.11 mV)
*0 dB = 1 volt per µbar
PowerLevel** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . –57.0 dB
**0 dB = 1 milliwatt per 10 µbars
tions
and features to extend t
h
e advantages of t
he SM7 to a wide
variety of critical professional audio applications.
E1995, Shure Brothers Inc.
Printed in U.S.A.
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