HardwarePeripheralsI’d be willing to bet your favorite podcaster uses this microphone, and it’s discounted for Black FridayWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
HardwarePeripheralsI’d be willing to bet your favorite podcaster uses this microphone, and it’s discounted for Black FridayWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)
You don’t have to watch many podcasts before you see someone talking into Shure’s iconic SM7dB microphone. This black, classy, epic-sounding mic turns up in so much content these days, and for good reason. It’s versatile, it sounds great when you talk close to it, and it has a design that hides annoying cable clutter so it looks great on camera.
Since it’s so popular and has a high level of quality, it’s no surprise that it’s an expensive piece of kit. So much so that the majority of streamers, gamers, and podcasters don’t actually need to buy it. However, as someone who uses it every day, I can absolutely see the appeal, and thanks to Black Friday, it’s currently going a little cheaper at Amazon. Right now, it’s seeing a $50 discount, which brings itdown to $449. If you opt for Shure’s XLR cable bundle, you can get it with a connecting cable and additional windscreen for$459 at Amazon.
Shure SM7dB|$499$449 at AmazonSave $50- This is the first time Shure’s iconic SM7dB has dropped in price since its launch in September of 2023, and as such, this is its lowest-ever price at the retailer.Buy it if:✅ You want a premium microphone✅ Money is no object✅ You have an XLR audio mixerDon’t buy it if:❌ You only have a USB interface❌ You haven’t looked at enough USB mic optionsPrice check:$449 at B&H Photo VideoUK:£437 at AmazonView Deal
Shure SM7dB|$499$449 at AmazonSave $50- This is the first time Shure’s iconic SM7dB has dropped in price since its launch in September of 2023, and as such, this is its lowest-ever price at the retailer.Buy it if:✅ You want a premium microphone✅ Money is no object✅ You have an XLR audio mixerDon’t buy it if:❌ You only have a USB interface❌ You haven’t looked at enough USB mic optionsPrice check:$449 at B&H Photo VideoUK:£437 at AmazonView Deal
Shure SM7dB|$499$449 at AmazonSave $50- This is the first time Shure’s iconic SM7dB has dropped in price since its launch in September of 2023, and as such, this is its lowest-ever price at the retailer.Buy it if:✅ You want a premium microphone✅ Money is no object✅ You have an XLR audio mixerDon’t buy it if:❌ You only have a USB interface❌ You haven’t looked at enough USB mic optionsPrice check:$449 at B&H Photo VideoUK:£437 at AmazonView Deal
Shure SM7dB|$499$449 at AmazonSave $50- This is the first time Shure’s iconic SM7dB has dropped in price since its launch in September of 2023, and as such, this is its lowest-ever price at the retailer.Buy it if:✅ You want a premium microphone✅ Money is no object✅ You have an XLR audio mixerDon’t buy it if:❌ You only have a USB interface❌ You haven’t looked at enough USB mic optionsPrice check:$449 at B&H Photo VideoUK:£437 at Amazon
Shure SM7dB|$499$449 at AmazonSave $50- This is the first time Shure’s iconic SM7dB has dropped in price since its launch in September of 2023, and as such, this is its lowest-ever price at the retailer.Buy it if:✅ You want a premium microphone✅ Money is no object✅ You have an XLR audio mixerDon’t buy it if:❌ You only have a USB interface❌ You haven’t looked at enough USB mic optionsPrice check:$449 at B&H Photo VideoUK:£437 at Amazon
Shure SM7dB|$499$449 at AmazonSave $50- This is the first time Shure’s iconic SM7dB has dropped in price since its launch in September of 2023, and as such, this is its lowest-ever price at the retailer.
Buy it if:
✅ You want a premium microphone✅ Money is no object✅ You have an XLR audio mixer
Don’t buy it if:
❌ You only have a USB interface❌ You haven’t looked at enough USB mic options
Price check:$449 at B&H Photo Video
UK:£437 at Amazon
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Of course, I’d understand if Shure’s iconic mic was still too expensive for you, even with the discount applied. In truth, while this is thebest microphone for streaming and gamingin my opinion, there are so many cheaper alternatives that would be more than enough for the majority of content creators streaming on Twitch a few times a month.
Luckily, Shure’s Black Friday offerings don’t end there. Its MV7+ Podcast microphone is arguably even more versatile since it can be hooked up via XLR cable or USB-C, and it’s seeing a $30 reduction from $279down to $249at Amazon.
Should you buy the Shure SM7dB?
(Image credit: Future / Duncan Robertson)
If you’re going all in on a content creation setup, and you don’t have a tight budget for thebest gear for streaming, theShure SM7dBis one of the holy grails. You get extreme production quality here, and you can listen to the audio sample I recorded for my review down below to give you an idea of what it sounds like. That said, I wouldn’t argue this is the best mic for everyone.
This isn’t the easiest mic to use, because it’s an XLR option, first of all. So if you don’t have one of thebest streaming mixers, you’re going to struggle to control it. USB microphones have come a long way, and these days, you can get ones like theSteelSeries Aliasthat are easy to use for plug-and-play purposes but still have loads of software to help you hone their sound. That microphone is also on offer right now, with a $40 reduction bringing it down to$139 at Amazon.
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If you want the best production quality, but still use a USB setup, I’d recommend the likes ofRode’s Podmic USB, orShure’s MV7+, linked above. Both of those can connect via USB, and have amazing sound quality, but can also link up via XLR cable if you choose to upgrade your setup later.
Today’s best microphone dealsShure SM7dB$624$449ViewSee all pricesDeal endsSat, Jan 4, 2025Shure MV7+$249ViewSee all pricesBlue Yeti Nano$99.99$71.80ViewSee all pricesRODE PodMic USB$199ViewSee all pricesSteelSeries Alias$179.99$150ViewSee all pricesSteelSeries Alias Pro$329ViewSee all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Today’s best microphone dealsShure SM7dB$624$449ViewSee all pricesDeal endsSat, Jan 4, 2025Shure MV7+$249ViewSee all pricesBlue Yeti Nano$99.99$71.80ViewSee all pricesRODE PodMic USB$199ViewSee all pricesSteelSeries Alias$179.99$150ViewSee all pricesSteelSeries Alias Pro$329ViewSee all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Today’s best microphone dealsShure SM7dB$624$449ViewSee all pricesDeal endsSat, Jan 4, 2025Shure MV7+$249ViewSee all pricesBlue Yeti Nano$99.99$71.80ViewSee all pricesRODE PodMic USB$199ViewSee all pricesSteelSeries Alias$179.99$150ViewSee all pricesSteelSeries Alias Pro$329ViewSee all pricesWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
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Shure SM7dB$624$449ViewSee all pricesDeal endsSat, Jan 4, 2025Shure MV7+$249ViewSee all pricesBlue Yeti Nano$99.99$71.80ViewSee all pricesRODE PodMic USB$199ViewSee all pricesSteelSeries Alias$179.99$150ViewSee all pricesSteelSeries Alias Pro$329ViewSee all prices
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