Thoughts on the Shure SM7b for Vocals??

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Hey guys, I've pretty much decided I'm gonna go for an SM7b to record my main vocals for my album. I'll be using the mic in conjunction with a Apogee Duet and Macbook Pro with Logic 9.

I'm a Rapper with a mid tone/reasonably deep voice. The room I will be recording in is my bedroom that isn't sound treated which why I feel a condenser mic might not be the best choice. I'm quite happy if the vocals aren't pristine and quite raw. Just seeing what everyone's thoughts are on this.
 
I think you're probably in good shape. Be sure to get close to the mic.
 
I personally had best results with the windscreen off. I think a lot of the professionals like this also.

In general I liked the mic very much for the vocals I used it for...
 
Cheers peeps, from what you guys have said as well as numerous others, it seems like it's the way to go!
 
Right up on it for starters, then adjust if you have to.
 
if you take the foam off and then remove the slip-screen you can see the long-metal housing thats about 2" from the diaphram...so as they say you can eat the mic and it will take it. i really like the durability of it too, one of my best purchases. the long line of pro's who've used it gives it a pedigree of sorts. i wish i had money to try a 100 mic pre's and find a match....

edit> the pre-amp the Apogee Quartet... interesting not many Apogees in the for sale used section at gc...
 
The SM7b is second only to my EV RE20 but with each recording there is always a new hero that comes out from my microphone collection. It always depends on the vocalist that your working with.
In your case - so far - I believe you only have to contend with your own voice. If I were you I would see if you could hit a store like GC and see if you can audition a few microphones before making your decision.
 
I have an sm7b. It needs a lot of gain from your pre, around 65db. For the price, you really can't go wrong with it. In my experience it sounds good, if not at least decent, on most all male voices. Wouldn't be my first choice for a female vocalist though. If you buy it and end up hating it, it holds its value really well if decide you want to sell it.
 
I dont understand how you plug anything into that Duet? Will it have the gain to do a SM7b.? I dont know.

The breakout cable looks like 1/4"...?? Are you running a mixer into it?
 
I believe the duet and ensemble pres will go up to 75dB which is more
than enough for the the sm7b.
 
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