The Shure SM7 is a professional cardioid dynamic microphone, commonly used in broadcasting applications since 1973. Designed by Shure, it has been described as an "iconic" industry standard microphone for its focused, directional sound and its widespread adoption in radio, television and recording studios. In 2007–2008, the SM7B model became popular for professional podcasting.
Shure SM7B microphone used in an interview with Marius Bear
Radio station WBNI-FM with four SM7s on boom arms
Fictional radio deejay Chris (John Corbett) uses an SM7 without the windscreen on the television show Northern Exposure
A Shure SM7 in a recording studio
Shure Incorporated is an audio products corporation headquartered in the USA. It was founded by Sidney N. Shure in Chicago, Illinois, in 1925 as a supplier of radio parts kits. The company became a consumer and professional audio-electronics manufacturer of microphones, wireless microphone systems, phonograph cartridges, discussion systems, mixers, and digital signal processing. The company also manufactures listening products, including headphones, high-end earphones, and personal monitor systems.
Shure 55S
Patti Smith singing into a Shure SM58 microphone
Shure Unisphere SM545 used at the Woodstock Music and Art Fair
Shure V-15VxMR
