Shure SM7DB vs Rode NT1: Which Mic Should You Buy?

[@JayRah_Music]

Great review bro! My thoughts exactly with the comparison. With my ever decreasing space for recording, the SM7B comes in clutch because of less need for treatment and isolation. One other reason I like the SM7B is it can take a higher SPL before getting distorted, also has a natural compression when used right. Great for rap vocals! Love my NT1 as well, but haven't been able to use it as much because my lack of space and treatment. Great review, subscribed and liked!

[@homestudioacademy]

Thank you so much for your support 😊! Both are great mics and I’ll be keeping both. I truly hope this video helps people pick the right one based on their own recording needs.

[@gosampeinturemusique]

Great comparaison, thanks a lot 👍🏻

[@homestudioacademy]

You’re very welcome, glad to help! 😊

[@gosampeinturemusique]

@@homestudioacademy Thanks 🙂

[@RonitGAMES]

make a video on vocal mix for the ntta 😀😀

[@homestudioacademy]

Maybe in the future!

[@brutalpancho]

I just find the rhode more 'musical' and detailed straight out raw - and the shure more bassy - I have an NT1A and love it but see that so many people are using the shure's for vocals and getting great results post mix at least.... hmm

[@homestudioacademy]

@@brutalpancho both great mics! I think the rode is best for music production and voice acting while the Shure better for podcasting, live-streaming and content creators.

[@ChantallJohnson-uz7qk]

Definitely more low end in the Shure! Which can be altered when mixing!

[@subtonic24]

Loving that guitar lick man! That said, I still prefer the SM7DB for vocals over an NT1 even in your example. I've never like an SM7B on acoustic guitar so the NT1 did sound better on that, but for $30 more, I think the WA47jr is the way better bang for your buck option for overall sound quality on vocals and instruments, and the option of multiple polar patterns imo. Good reminder that acoustic treatment is important! Great vid man!

[@homestudioacademy]

Thank you so much for your support and for taking the time to share your thoughts! 😊

[@DeStroy109]

Hello Sir, As someone who wants to begin making music in his home, I am trying to purchase quality equipment without going top end professional grade (cost). Example of what I want to do is sample music. Record instrumentals. Record vocals. Viewing this video, due to the perceived instrumental recording superiority, I chose Rode NT1. What is the benefit of going with the one you mentioned?

[@exhaust4246]

How side of bypass is on? Left or right

[@homestudioacademy]

To bypass the built in booster on the Shure SM7DB, you leave the switch in the left side.

[@JacopoGianfreda]

Beautiful video! I have a big question, I am a voiceover artist who uses voice a lot for videos and voiceovers, I am treating my room and I am thinking of investing in a good microphone and sound card. I need good quality and very low noise floor. Searching a bit on the net, some people told me that for voiceover dubbing a condenser is best, but I'm afraid that despite the treatment (not very professional) some background noise will be heard. In your opinion, for voice dubbing, is a dynamic also okay? If a dynamic is fine, with a budget of 400 euros (including microphone and sound card) what do you recommend? As for the dynamic, I had been recommended the mv7x, but I don't know how to match it For the consensor I was recommended the lewitt lct 440 as well, because the NT1 was noisy and needed more treatment. In conclusion, I need a microphone that is quiet, not very sensitive and does not need expensive treatment, with natural sound to be used in everything (for example like warm audio 47jr if I am not mistaken) I don't know if this request is feasible... I hope I was clear, thank you in advance for your reply.

[@homestudioacademy]

Thank you so much for your support and for leaving a comment 😊! To answer your question, I wouldn’t recommend dynamic mics for voiceover. I think condensers do a much better job at picking up more detail out of your voice and the Rode NT1 has very low self noise (even lower than the LEWITT LCT440 Pure). The NT1 has a darker tone while the LEWITT has a brighter tone so it depends what kind of sound you think compliments your voice best. However if you’re not getting good results with your current acoustic treatment, you might want to look at a Small Diaphragm Shot Gun style mic like the Audio Technica AT875R amzn.to/3rZCpGD because they have a hyper cardioid polar patter which means they will reject more sound from the sides and will most likely do a better job at room noise rejection. When it comes to audio interfaces, I’ve tested a couple here on the channel and the best budget under $130 in my opinion is the Audient EVO4 amzn.to/48XzD5C and here is my review of it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2euqH-FaNJjfLM Hope it helps! (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small commission (at no additional cost to you) which helps me create more videos and review more products.

[@RNLafferty]

Hi! I thought I'd give my two cents as well. There are many interfaces worth buying in the budget range these days: The UAD Volt is great, the new Scarlett is nice, I have the SSL2 and love it, the Audient previously mentioned is great too! It's hard to go wrong with any of those options. As for microphone recommendations, most will do the trick, especially after post processing. The SM7B is extremely popular for podcasting and streaming, and would definitely work for voiceover. However, like @HomeStudioAcademy mentioned, condensors may be better for capturing detail. All of that being said, don't think too hard about it. Billy Eilish recorded Therefore I Am in a terrible acoustic environment holding a microphone meant to be cradled. In other words, the content matters more than the tools. Take care and good luck on your journey!

[@homestudioacademy]

@@RNLafferty thanks for taking the time to leave a such insightful comment and for sharing your thoughts 😊

[@JacopoGianfreda]

@@RNLafferty Wow! Thank you very much for spending my time with my comment!

[@LonelyStarOfficial]

They sound almost the same, but the sm7db has a more, fuller sound. But the go to is the room noise rejection with this mic

[@homestudioacademy]

Both great mics! The NT1 is more sensitive to room noise because it’s a condenser.

[@LonelyStarOfficial]

@@homestudioacademy could you pls make a Video how To fully Mix the sm7b in a big Pop song

[@homestudioacademy]

@@LonelyStarOfficial I already made a video on how to mix vocals on this mic. Here is the link to the tutorial: kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5WzdpKemtagqs0

[@homestudioacademy]

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[@exhaust4246]

The shure Sm58 would be appropriate comparison

[@homestudioacademy]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Maybe I’ll do a review of it in the future 😊

[@Xoiqi]

What db amount or whatever was the sm7db at for vocals? 18 or the 20 sum I forgot the 2nd amount

[@homestudioacademy]

I don’t remember the exact settings I used when recording however the goal is to have your level meters hitting mostly green and at most barely touching yellow. This will prevent any mic from clipping. So as a rule of thumb I like to keep the levels between -18db to -10db.

[@10MilliJay]

Buy Both

[@Nofamilly]

I love guitar on sm7db and vocal on rode nt1 ❤

[@homestudioacademy]

Thanks for leaving a comment and sharing your thoughts 😊

[@Aduder999]

I love my Rode mic

[@homestudioacademy]

The NT1 has become one my personal favorites here on the channel 😊

[@Aduder999]

@homestudioacademy I use it for voiceover, and it's been fantastic.

[@homestudioacademy]

@@Aduder999 for sure! 👍

[@sohmiJesuswithme]

Jesus love y’all all he can fill that empty spot in our lives he did for me and can do it for all of us ✝️❤️

[@AtomicArcherGuy]

With a microphone, right?

[@VicMorrowind]

Lets make this even quicker then 7 min. If you have a very well treated space get the Rode. If you dont get a Shure mic. Dont get the db, you'll waste the extra $100 for the built in preamp. Also dont get the 7b. Go for the sm57 at $99. Search youtube, sm57 vs sm7b. The money saved there will get you a really good interface and a more versatile setup.

[@homestudioacademy]

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