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Shure SM7B Dynamic Vocal Microphone!

The SM7B is a dynamic vocal microphone with a cardioid pattern. It’s especially suited for sound engineers capturing voices in radio or recording studios. It’s also popular with singers. Many successful albums have been recorded with it.

How Does the SM7B Sound?

The core sound of the SM7B is extremely clear yet present and warm. It has a very wide frequency range that can be switched as needed. You can either engage the high-boost for more presence or the low-cut to filter out low-frequency noise.

Fully Equipped for the Studio

The SM7B comes fully equipped for professional studios or demanding home studios. The integrated swivel mount allows precise positioning with secure hold. The air-sprung shock absorber nearly eliminates all mechanical noise transmission. The two included windshields can be easily swapped as needed.

Is the SM7B Also Suitable for Instruments?

Although designed for vocals, it’s very popular on certain instruments, especially on amplified guitars and basses, as well as bass drum and snare.

Big Knob Studio

Mackie’s Big Knob Studio combines premium Onyx preamps and 192 kHz/24-bit converters with flexible source selection and monitor switching from the classic original. With smart features like built-in talkback and an extra input for smartphones, the Big Knob Studio is the perfect compact solution for your studio.

Premium Onyx Recording / Playback

Both the Big Knob Studio and Big Knob Studio + offer a high-resolution USB interface with up to 96 kHz resolution. They feature two Onyx mic preamps delivering an extremely wide gain range of 60 dB and award-winning sound quality.

Pro Source and Monitor Selection

The Mackie Big Knob has been the "go-to monitor" solution for project and professional studios for over a decade. The brand-new Big Knob family takes the best of this classic workflow and delivers the right solution for the modern studio.

Flexible Integration

The expanded Big Knob model range offers unique feature sets and I/O for a variety of applications. Features like two headphone outputs, a dedicated amp-controlled studio output, a true cue mix, and more ensure the Big Knob fits perfectly into your studio or workspace.

Headphones

The Pronomic KH-900 is a professional stereo headphone that combines excellent sound characteristics with maximum wearing comfort at a budget-friendly price. The soft, wide faux leather headband automatically adjusts to head size, ensuring a comfortable fit. The KH-900 covers a wide frequency range from 15 to 25,000 Hz, delivering balanced, nuanced sound with brilliant, clear highs and precise, rich bass. Thanks to the low impedance of only 32 ohms, the KH-900 performs impressively even on very low-power headphone outputs like MP3 players or smartphones, providing powerful sound and sufficient headroom. The 3.5 mm stereo jack plug ensures excellent transmission quality. A 6.3 mm stereo jack adapter is also included.

Microphone Arm

Made entirely of metal, the McGrey microphone arm offers stable handling at a reasonable price. The arm fits into the robust desk clamp and can be secured against twisting. The foam rubber insert in the clamp protects the desk surface from unsightly scratches. Four springs reliably hold your microphone in place while allowing individual adjustments. This way, you can rely on consistent vocal quality while enjoying full flexibility in mic positioning. The 3/8" thread fits all standard microphone clips and shock mounts; a reducer thread and a mic clip are included for immediate use.

XLR Cable

Stage Pro-Line cables use only oxygen-free copper, ensuring durable, consistent quality and corrosion protection. The connectors are hand-soldered and feature strain relief clamps, so the solder joints are free from mechanical stress. A high-density copper shield effectively protects the audio signal from handling noise and electromagnetic interference, such as from power supplies and power cables. This guarantees low conductor capacitance and crystal-clear audio transmission.

Extremely Warm Sound for Speakers and Singers!