GoXLR Mini & Shure SM7B Setup | Best Microphone Settings

[@Craig-ib7gk]

I have no idea why on earth you're not seeing deep five figures on hits on your content. Your presentation is *outstanding* , and your explanations and walk-thru content is absolutely top-notch. You're one of the few hardware guys whose affiliate links I've actually triggered for purchases. You're worth it. Thanks so very much. I ultimately went with an SM7B/Cloudlifter/Scarlett2i2 config (in no small part because of your presentation on that exact setup) and have been just thrilled with the results. Thanks again!

[@aloiiron3032]

i have a idea its probably because hes in such a niche audience

[@Airblazer]

@@aloiiron3032 exactly...I only across his channel as I was researching the scarlett 2i2 and microphones.....his content is fantastic and really helpful.

[@Squishiiy]

Had to reset my pc & lost my go xlr files had to redo everything & I instantly remembered your video from the first time I set it up & you've helped me yet AGAIN & I just had to let you know how useful this video is. It makes my mic sound SO GOOD. I'll always recommend this video to my homies setting up their XLR.

[@AdmiralE]

I was looking for a decent tutorial all day long. And it was hidden in plain sight. Your video was the first to be suggested by KZbin, but I was stupid enough to think: Oh, it "only" has like 3k views this video can't be that good and watched other ones with 30k+ views. This just shows me that many views =/= good knowledge. Thanks for your video, it really deserves more attention!

[@dirrtypurpz]

Bro same boat except I saw the Shure and I was like "I could only afford a Rode Podmic" lol and didn't check it out but the tutorial worked exactly the same lol

[@FabulasArt]

I love this explaination. Especially because you do not simply say 'do this' or 'do that'. You explain what stuff means and that makes it so much more logical and understandable. And it enables me to adjust the settings to my needs and wishes. Thank you!

[@Liv3_fps]

3 years later and this helped me - Thank you!

[@TheMirandalorian]

as a female, this video is SO helpful because you actually address what it would be like for our vocal ranges! thank you so much for explaining everything so well for someone like me who has NO idea about most audio terminology!!!! this is the BEST video on the internet for this kind of thing!

[@AAhab1967]

WOW someone who takes the time to really walk through and explain setup. Great video.

[@kettnercreative]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KnownR3ason]

My setup sounded pretty good even though my settings were god awful (thank you SM7B). After following your instructions I've had 2 people this past week go buy a SM7B/GoXLR combo because of how I good I sound now. Thank you so much. I know you don't recommend it, but I still got a preamp just to help the GoXLR Mini. I'm sure the Cloudlifter is well worth the money for a more intense environment, but I've had fantastic results with the "Klark Teknik CM-1". Bought it on sale for $35 via Guitar Center. It does the same +25db gain. For a desktop inside of a home, it's much more reasonable vs the $150 Cloudlifter (for me personally)

[@janiecee_]

thank you so much for this comment. im looking into buying this combo but didnt want to spend 150 on the cloudlifter for at home streaming. i will look into that preamp :)

[@stevetheweeb8685]

I used this video over a year ago and just recently had to reset my PC, thank goodness I found it again. great video

[@crushkilldestroy4784]

I've been using a samson q2u now for a year and it's been great but I decided today to treat myself with a sm7b. Your videos have been great to help me plan it's setup. Thanks dude!

[@undeadmage8386]

This video was so helpful. Finally made the switch to a mini GoXLR and this made the setup so much easier. Coming from a Soundblaster AE-9 with a AT2020 mic this was a huuuuuge game changer. Don't get me wrong, the AE-9 is a fantastic unit, but its real purpose is to be used in a studio setting, not gaming or livestreaming. Thank you so much!

[@DeadP47]

I will try those settings right now.

[@kettnercreative]

Let me know how you like them!

[@oRonni]

This actually helped me so much, i set up my shure mic and couldnt hear myself thinking that i messed up my entire mic and wasted like 700$

[@MasterBlud]

I just got the Shure SM7B yesterday and had the mini, this video is right in time!

[@Nuages21]

is the result good ? I heard XLR Mini + Shure SM7B is bad

[@MasterBlud]

@@Nuages21 works fine for me. I have limited desk space and I already have voice changer mod and a streamdeck. No need for the right side of the big GoXLR. They operate the same.

[@MasterBlud]

@@Nuages21 I do happen to use a cloud lifter. It gives me more wiggle room to add gain to my mic.

[@RobertLewis-cy5no]

@@MasterBlud hey I have a question. So I plugged my shure sm7b into the goxlr mini but I’m not getting any feedback. Any tips please

[@MasterBlud]

@@RobertLewis-cy5no As in feedback do you mean being able to monitor the mic? If so, go to Routing Tab>Headphones X Mic on the inputs/outputs.

[@dynamlllilte4230]

Sir this videos about the sm7b pairing with different amps and arms etc are absolutely AMAZING thanks so much for the EXTRAORDINARY videos that are so in depth and that you explain to us with simpler words when theres technical names. Thanks so much and lots of success to you!

[@kettnercreative]

Glad you liked it!

[@quahogconvo]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm using this as a base to change my settings for a Shure MV7 connected via XLR.

[@kettnercreative]

Nice, I think you'll like the settings with your MV7 as well.

[@MingoPlays]

Thank you so much for helping me understand how to set this mic up, I just bought one and needed proper guidance so I get the best audio🙏

[@aes210]

perfect, thank you! I may add a cloudlifter to mine, I have a lot of background noise and want to reduce the amount of interface gain I have to use.

[@kettnercreative]

Proper mic positioning will help more than a cloudlifter

[@aes210]

@@kettnercreative i have proper positioning (fist length away, very similar to your setup in the video) but I can still hear the background noise when I talk. I guess I'm being really picky, but I'm currently using 54 db of gain and can hear the buzz/fuzzy background behind my voice.

[@jacintdavid5333]

Hi@@kettnercreative, I have burning desire to find out the answer to my question and wasn't successful by Googling nor asking so far. I need an audio interface/mixer for my xlr mic and I really like the little brother of the goxlr, which is called the goxlr mini. (Fits well within my budget and takes up less space, etc) but the manual of it does state that the phantom power only provides a 24 volt punch as it draws power from the USB of the PC. Knowing that I have a safety belt of gain with a cloudlifter like the CL1 would make me feel at ease, but I'm unsure right now whether the 24 volts would actually be able to power it, also unsure whether a pluged in monitoring mic would further cause issues or any performance decrease when it comes to the performance of the cl. Would you be so kind to confirm the validity of my fears or dismiss them?

[@piercetheprofessional2278]

Would love to see a video on your favorite Re20/GoXLR mini settings. Great Video btw

[@TobiCreates]

Great tutorial ! Cant believe this hasnt more views! Thanks for the clear instrutions helped me a lot!

[@iRogueRenegade]

great to see this info I hope your channel gets a rocket to the moon!

[@legolator]

Excellent information and presentation, this channel deserves so much more attention. Nevertheless I've been considering getting a microphone for the longest time but I also want to get my moneys worth, and getting an expensive USB or XLR mic and then not knowing how to use it makes me not pull the trigger on something like that. This particular setup has been show cased in so many videos but no one really took the time to just explain what the heck is going on with what, and I appreciate you putting this out there for us all to soak up. I hope your business is doing well despite these hard times, I'm gonna go buy that setup now.

[@killrfox916]

Thank you for creating this setup tutorial! It's one of the best ones out there!

[@scotnelson7422]

Thanks for the video! I am still new to this and these helped a ton for chat style, what might you recommend for venturing into the singing side of these with both of these items together? I was browsing your channel for a video on that but was a little lost finding. Thanks a ton my friend!

[@litirl]

Thank you so much for your effort and professionalism. Highly appreciated!

[@kettnercreative]

Much appreciated!

[@princekittipon6510]

do you need cloud lifter for this setup sir ?@@kettnercreative

[@ezzel-bendary8762]

First of all I would like to mention that I am one of your big fans as I am interested in the way that you’re giving technical details that we won’t find it on other channels so I have a question if you please…I already have the DBX 286s but I would like something similar(with the same quality)for traveling(smaller one)and also a recommended traveling sound card(it doesn’t matter if it’s expensive) but I need those two things for traveling(small) ones for traveling, will you kindly help me with any recommendations? P.s” I need it for voice over and podcasting work only”. Thank you so much and I wish you all the best 🙏

[@contageouse1691]

its good to know that i dont need a cloud lifter for the mini as well! thanks!

[@Merlin6000]

Thank u Michael Scofield that was very helpfull ❤

[@NicariGG]

this was incredibly helpful wow. thank you so much.

[@AntonShields]

Jordan, I can’t thank you enough for all the aid and advice you and your content have given me sir. I now know enough to be dangerous..😂 They’re definitely were worth the membership. And don’t worry, I’ll be back to subscribe the following month. 🤘✌️

[@Ryan_the_Impaler]

What a great video. this is exactly what i needed and how i needed it outlined

[@PS-xu7wj]

Thank you, this was well structured and informative about every step. Do you think enabling the bass rolloff switch on the SM7B could free up the lower frequencies in the EQ to have a bit more control over other frequencies? I have no idea about audio so pardon my ignorance if this is stupid to ask.

[@moocifer16]

Thanks for this, super helpful! I'm a streamer but also a singer, so I have these settings for when I'm streaming, will they need to change at all for singing? (I have quite a low voice, if that makes a difference).

[@WickedBinge]

Great info - thank you!

[@ryaneb1370]

Great video! This setup is so frustrating for me to use. It feels like I can hear myself more than anything. The keyboard clicks are so loud in my IEM’s it’s driving me insane.

[@cocognz]

What should I do if my p's pop as well as my s's. Would really love your help!

[@kettnercreative]

If your P's pop. Try a different mic position.

[@CTroX_]

Thank you for the awesome settings!!

[@noobalott_tv]

Thanks a bunch for the detailed walkthrough!

[@kettnercreative]

You bet!

[@lukaslhg]

Hello cool video, I have an important question, I also want to buy the go xlr mini and someone told me that you have to connect the headphones to the mixer, is that correct? I have a Bluetooth headset, but that's not the problem. The question is, do you really have to connect the headset to the go xlr mini? or can I leave my headphones connected to the pc all over again? Thanks for your help :)

[@JrLove]

such an amazing video helped alot! thank you my guy

[@kettnercreative]

Glad it helped!

[@merjaymermanph]

Sir. I hope youll respond. Is the Yamaha AG06 enough to power shure SM7B?

[@chikasole]

At this point I'm literally clicking anything that's recommended to me by Kettner Creative

[@kettnercreative]

Aha, thank you.

[@chikasole]

@@kettnercreative and now I'm fangirling... But seriously please keep it up, you make incredible content and we're here for it 🥺

[@muhdamirullah2835]

hi , can you do best setup and eq settings for beacn mic ? i hope you consider it thanks ❤

[@RoninNYC]

THIS IS THE BEST THANK YOU

[@schrammx6577]

Warum ist mein Shure Sm7b wenn ich bei dem GoXLR mini den Mic test mache lauter und wenn ich den test beende ist es schlagartig zu leise? habe nen fethead angeschlossen und mache den test in der condensator 48V katgeorie.

[@xGigglypuff]

This was helpful, thank you! I would love to see a video on how the settings might differ for a quieter, softer woman's voice, especially if you think it would vary quite a bit!

[@FPSVISION]

awesome vid man - subbed

[@kettnercreative]

Thanks for the sub!

[@FPSVISION]

@@kettnercreative you got it man

[@JoeZaccardelli]

I use mac and dont want to set up bootcamp. What audio interface is similar to the goxlr mini that will get me the eq functionality on my computer to change all the levels like this one?

[@WarfareShorts]

is there a way you can listen to your mic while doing these settings

[@bryanenglish7841]

Awesome vid thanks!

[@sanztos4595]

So which settings would you use if you wasn't streaming? I tried to find in your video but couldn't find it

[@Gabbishh]

You sir are a God amoung Men.

[@ttbirds1082]

Excellent tutorial.

[@AlbyCervitaur]

Should I let the microphone volume at the max on the goxlr mini physical lever?

[@StevoStaple]

hI are you going to make a video on the RE20 with the GOXLR Mini? or would you say this is close enough as SM7B is its rival?

[@ahpoiseheh]

Do you recommend a mixer or an audio interface for live streaming and video conferences? The go xlr doesn’t work on MacOS…

[@ee1yd]

either could do, just depends on what your use case is. my first thought was mixer though

[@eska375]

Thank You for the explaination! My Mic Sound 100% better ! Greets from Germany :)

[@MissBombomzithaa]

Can you upload a video with the shure MV7 and the goxlr mini or is the same thing has the shure SM7B?

[@IsaacMejia-tw9fz]

Can you do one for the sm7dB?

[@spennshell]

I got a focusrite cloud lifter set up with the shure and I get bad cut outs wish I could have you look over it with me

[@FloppySwordGaming]

Gold, thank you

[@spwn8603]

Hello ! Is there going to have any static noise/hiss if you dont use the noise gate? And if you use noise gate will it mess the mic "quality"? Or will it sound the same but with static hiss removed? Hope you can understand my question, thank you and keep up!

[@kettnercreative]

Good question. I can see what you're trying to ask. If you have the gain too high on the GoXLR (more than 65DB), you will be able to hear the noise/hiss that you describe. The best way to solve this would be with better mic placement so you don't need as much gain. Another way to solve it is with a gentle noise gate as described in this video (maybe set to -50 or so) to mute the mic completely while you're not speaking. This will get rid of the background noise/hiss when you're not speaking.

[@itsUrisec]

do you have a go XLR mini mixer and lightning setup?

[@MrBardakson]

Can u do a video with yamah mg12xu with sm7b pls. EQ and compression settings and so on. I wanna do a voice over for educational videos

[@Stak0]

A guy just convinced me to spend $700 on something to talk into in 10 minutes. If that’s not worthy of a sub idk what is

[@Ishimuro]

Lovely Stuff

[@dimitritahoulas1122]

does the goxlr mini and a shure sm7b need a cloud lifter or can I go with out a clould lifter

[@nathanhoskins438]

It doesn't need the cloudlifter, no.

[@lahtenci]

can you mute the shure sm7b with go xlr ? or how can u mute ? thanks

[@TheLilPorkChop]

fantastic video!!!!

[@kettnercreative]

Glad you liked it.

[@Slumpo]

Hey I love these settings! I do have a question however my pc runs an i9900k so it can get pretty loud when I am gaming, I have tried many things to try to cut out the noise of pc when i talk but i cant seem to supress it. Do you have any idea what I could possibly try to stop the loud noise of the processor?

[@Cute_Nerdy]

You use the boxed cooler from the 9900k? So you can buy a better air cooler = quiet pc. I can help you :)

[@HugoVanArt]

is there a possibility to book you for some live support? :D I am really at the end of my nerves and keep going back and forth with seetings, but just can't find the sweet spot. Thanks in advance. P.s: love the evolution you made so far. Thank you for all

[@kettnercreative]

Hi Hugo. Thanks for the comment. Unfortunately we don't offer any private consulting at this time.

[@HugoVanArt]

@@kettnercreative Hi Jordan, thank you for the quick response. Keep up the great job. Best wishes

[@a0lse]

my shure sm7b sounds shitty either with or without the cloudlifter and with this settings, and i have adjust and tried plenty different settings. think there is something wrong with my goxlr and sm7b

[@madalinporumb]

Thx man!

[@kettnercreative]

You're welcome.

[@LoLo-vh2hn]

So is the mini better than the bigger size??

[@itzzdaa.]

what program are you using to setup shure SM7B audio? cause i have the go xlr mini and shure but idk how to setup audio

[@OuijaSTi]

He's using the software from the manufacturer of the Go XLR Mini, TC Helicon. If you go to the Go XLR Mini product page on their website, you will see a "Softare" link on the right side of the page, and you can just click on that to download the software. I believe it comes as a .zip file, so just unzip it, and then install. Hope that helps.

[@hxrgreaves9406]

what software are u using for the mic

[@spenddollarzent]

Hey Kitt , so if I use all your settings and I go into OBS should I add audio filters in OBS as well or just use these settings and not add anything else in OBS ? I use OBS to record videos I just wanted the go xlr mini because my Shure Sm7b sounds too low even with a cloud lifter and focusrite 2i2.

[@brandonvargas5925]

Just in case you haven’t figured it out yet, the focus 2i2 actually does not provide enough gain for the Sm7b even with the cloud lifter. It’s just not a good enough pairing. You should see instant improvement with either the GOXLR or GOXLR Mini. Hope this helps

[@spenddollarzent]

@@brandonvargas5925 thanks

[@brandonvargas5925]

@@spenddollarzent Also I forgot to mention, you should definitely look into adding some filters in obs. They help me fine tune some small things the Goxlr couldn’t

[@tonesnaps]

should I use fethead?

[@kevinrussell9203]

where did you get that custom jacket done? :D

[@kettnercreative]

A local embroidery shop put it together for me :)

[@SwedishHitman]

does it work well gaming? not streaming not recording?

[@kettnercreative]

Yes, it does. I use my mini for gaming.

[@bradleylee9713]

Do you need a cloudlifter?

[@Alfa123T]

Should I use the goxlr and the Shure sm7b with the cloudlifter?

[@avatahr7547]

I have the mini with the sm7b and it can power it completely without the cloud lifter

[@ee1yd]

if you MUST get a amp, get the fethead

[@NoDice187]

I have the regular goxlr I dont have khz as an option in my EQ and I cant go to 400 hz with the fine tune........wth have you done or have I done?

[@Gabbishh]

Hey, not sure if you're still having this issue, but hz to khz is a 1 to 0.001. So to achieve the 400khz you would set the khz to 0.4.

[@NoDice187]

@@Gabbishh the top of the eq says different base hz like some peoples starts at 31.5hz and then 63hz etc

[@ensue_]

Everything is connected and I've downloaded the driver for the Go XLR Mini, but my PC isn't picking up the Shure SM7B? Can anyone help?

[@kettnercreative]

We always had weird errors when first installing the software. Make sure you reboot your computer after installing everything. Sounds simple, but it fixed all of our issues.

[@xxxsammehxxx3155]

Thank you!!

[@kettnercreative]

You're welcome!

[@erinsaviation1964]

Will I need a cloudlifter for the sm7b and goxlr mini?

[@AbuD7o]

YES you need I use SE Dynamite DM1 with sm7b and goxlr mini

[@FreddieDK]

You don't need at cloudlifter no

[@liedog9416]

go xlr or id4 mark 2?

[@jamesporter8919]

Can you do a blue yeti to Go Xlr mini setup?

[@Wyn3e]

Nope

[@jamesporter8919]

@@Wyn3e I already figured it out

[@purpledreamz264]

🔥

[@lilroopie]

I really need help, the mic is picking up sounds from the kitchen in next room 🤔 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@bradleylee9713]

At the end of the video I head a lot of hissing how can you stop that ?

[@zylo9531]

Are these settings good for RE20 too?

[@kettnercreative]

Yes!

[@zylo9531]

@@kettnercreative Cool! Thanks man!

[@EJayWalker]

What happens if no matter what gain I'm at I am not in the "good" section? I can't seem to get my mic settings right to save my life.

[@kettnercreative]

You need to move your mic closer

[@EJayWalker]

@@kettnercreative I’ve had it right up next to my face and it barely gets into the end of the low section.. I tried doing the fist away and even closer and it still doesn’t. Not sure what’s up with it.

[@KeyFlowLoco]

why does my mic sound like a robot then. I have shure m7b and go xlr mini

[@Lemen_]

ummm why is this on X's vods archive???? nvm its for streaming

[@xrpgaxbeats]

👍👍👍👍

[@djn0nam374]

It’s not allowing me to select dynamic and I have the shure sm7b

[@kettnercreative]

Try restarting your computer. Sometimes after a fresh install it has a couple bugs.

[@djn0nam374]

@@kettnercreative I have the cloud lifter, so I can’t use dynamic. I should have just kept watching as you did address it. My mic sounds great with the cloud lifter

[@3jackdaw168]

There really isn't any way to get rid of that white hiss? no matter what preamp the sm7b uses...sad.

[@dxrkzzfn]

WHY CASN i hear myself in m,y mic with these exact setrtinghs]#

[@modelotime2456]

I don’t wanna stream just wanna have nice crispy audio quality