Product detailsTop highlights Recommended Uses For ProductStreaming, Podcast, & RecordingBrandShureModel NameSM7dBConnectivity TechnologyXLRConnector TypeXLRSpecial FeatureBuilt in PreampICONIC SOUND, SIMPLIFIED: Built on the same dynamic cartridge and frequency response as the SM7B, the SM7dB delivers the same warm, natural vocal character with a built-in preamp that eliminates the need for external gain boostersFOCUSED VOCAL ISOLATION: A precision cardioid pickup pattern pairs with air suspension shock isolation to reject background noise, room reflections and handling vibrations to keep your voice clean and centered for podcasting, streaming, or recording.BUILT-IN PREAMP CONTROL: Selectable +18 dB or +28 dB of clean onboard gain lets you drive virtually any XLR interface without a separate inline preamp, reducing your signal chain to just the mic, a cable, and your interface.SHAPE YOUR TONE: Rear-panel EQ switches for bass-roll off and mid-range presence boost let you tailor the SM7dB to any voice or instrument, giving you studio-level tone shaping without reaching for outboard gear or software pluginsSTUDIO-GRADE BUILD: Rugged all-metal construction with advanced electromagnetic shielding blocks hum and interference, while the included detachable windscreen and switch cover plate keep your setup clean, protected, and road-ready.XLR Connector Type XLR Special Feature Built in Preamp Compatible Devices Amplifier, Laptop, Personal Computer, Speaker, Tablet Polar Pattern Unidirectional Microphone Form Factor Handheld Power Source Corded Electric Signal-to-Noise Ratio 60 db Number of Channels 1 Frequency Response 20000 hertz Maximum Frequency 20000 hertz Minimum Frequency 50 hertz Audible Noise 28 db.