Shure SM7 User manual

Model SM7 User Guide
Shure Brothers Incorporated
222 Hartrey A venue
Evanston IL 60202-3696 U.S.A.
MODEL SM7
UNIDIRECTIONAL DYNAMIC RECORDING MICROPHONE
The M ode l S M 7 i s a d ynami c m icrophon e w ith a v er y s mooth,
flat,
w ide-rang e f requenc y r esponse . I t i s m eticulousl y d esigned
for
t h e m os t e xactin g m usi c a n d s peec h r equirement s i n p rofes-
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
• Internal “air suspension” shock isolation virtually eliminates
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
outstanding reliability
APPLICATIONS
The M ode l S M 7 w a s f ield-designe d i n m ajo r r ecordin g s tudios
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-
tions
a n d f eature s t o e xten d t h e a dvantage s o f t h e S M 7 t o a w ide
variety of critical professional audio applications.
The e xceptiona l p erformanc e a n d u niqu e f eatures o f t h e S M7
make it the outstanding choice for such applications as:
• Recording Studio — Instrumental and Vocal
• Location Recording
• Motion Picture and T elevision 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)
TYPICAL FREQUENCY RESPONSE
FIGURE 1
Polar Pattern
Cardioid (unidirectional)–uniform with frequency, sym-
metrical about axis (see Figure 2)
TYPICAL POLAR P ATTERNS
FIGURE 2
Impedance
Microphone rating impedance is 150 Ω (150 Ω actual) for
connection to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300 ohms.
Output Level (at 1,000 Hz)
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
27A2634 (OJ)
Printed in U.S.A.
 1995, Shure Brothers Inc.

Hum Sensitivity (maximum)
13 dB equivalent SPL/millioersted
(1 mV/10 oersted)
Switches
Bass
Rollof f and Mid-Range Emphasis: Slotted response
selector switches. See Figure 1 for bass rolloff and
mid-range emphasis (presence boost) response. See
Figure 3 for location of switches.
Response Selector Switch Cover
Cover
plate (supplied) can be used to prevent accidental
change of response setting.
Cartridge Shock Mount
Internal air-suspension shock- and vibration- isolator
Microphone Connector
Three-pin professional audio connector designed to
mate
with Cannon XL series, Switchcraft A3 (Q-G) series
or equivalent connector.
Swivel Assembly
Integral part of microphone with captive nut for ease of
attachment
to stand, suitable for mounting on stand with
5/8in–27 thread.
Case
Dark gray enamel aluminum and steel case with dark
gray foam windscreen
Dimensions
See Figure 3
OVERALL DIMENSIONS
FIGURE 3
Net Weight
764 grams (1 lb, 11 oz)
INTERNAL CONNECTIONS
FIGURE 4
FURNISHED ACCESSORY
Switch Cover Plate
53A1884 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
DeskStand S37A, S39A
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cable and Plug Assembly (7.6m – 25 ft) C20F. . . . . .
For additional service or parts information, please
contact Shure’s Service department at 1-800-516-2525.
Outside the United States, please contact your authorized
Shure Service Center.
ARCHITECTS’ SPECIFICATIONS
The microphone shall be a moving coil (dynamic) type
with
a frequency response of 40 to 16,000 Hz. The unit shall
have a cardioid polar characteristic. The cancellation at the
sides shall be approximately 6 dB and the cancellation at
the
rear shall be 15 to 20 dB. The microphone shall be low
impedance with a rated impedance of 150 ohms for
connection to microphone inputs rated at 19 to 300 ohms.
The microphone output shall be –57.0 dB where 0 dB = 1
milliwatt per 10 microbars.
The microphone shall have two switches for controlling
the frequency response. The first switch is a Bass Rolloff
selector switch. One position of this switch provides a flat
low frequency response and the second position provides
a gradual–low frequency rolloff. The second switch is the
Mid–Range Emphasis (presence boost) switch. One posi-
tion of this switch provides a flat mid–range frequency
response and the second position raises the level of the
mid–range frequency response. The microphone shall be
equipped with an integral swivel assembly suitable for
mounting on a stand with a 5/8in–27 thread.
The overall dimensions shall be 191 mm (7–17/32 in.) in
length,
148 mm (5–
13/16
in.) in height, and 96 mm (3–
25/32
in.) in width.
The microphone shall be the Shure Model SM7 or
equivalent.
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Shure Brothers Incorporated
222 Hartrey A venue, Evanston IL 60202-3696