Twenty Thousand Hertz

SM7: The mic that shaped sound and culture

Apr 28, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Ben Bower's Microphone Genius

  • Ben Bower revolutionized microphones with daily inventions and over 100 patents.
  • His innovation led to the creation of the uniphase acoustical network in microphones.
INSIGHT

Directional Mikes and Unidyne Impact

  • Directional microphones reduce unwanted sounds by focusing on specific directions.
  • The Shure Unidyne microphone was groundbreaking enough to earn an IEEE Milestone Award.
INSIGHT

SM7's Tuned Frequency Advantage

  • The SM7 emphasizes 2,000-7,000 Hz frequencies, enhancing clarity and speech intelligibility.
  • This frequency boost makes it ideal for voice recording despite not having a flat frequency response.
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