Shure Microphone SM7 User Manual

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,  
for  
M
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  
(150  
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.  
27A2634 (OJ)  
 

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