Alright podcasters and vocalists alike, it's time to settle a score! Today, we're throwing down in a microphone brawl between two titans: the legendary Shure SM7B and the lesser-known but highly regarded sE Dynacaster DCM8.
By the end of this rumble, you'll know which microphone I prefer for females with similar vocal tones to my own, as well as vocalists looking for that extra bit of sparkle.
To set the scene, we’ve recorded this battle at Gasworks studio in Fortitude Valley with both mics plugged into a top-notch John Hardy M2 preamp. We're keeping things raw with no post-production on the sound, so you hear exactly how these microphones perform. All we’ve done is boosted the levels to ensure they’re the same.
CHAPTER MARKERS:
00:00 IMic Battle - Shure SM7B vs. SE Dynacaster DCM8
00:32 Use Cases & Testing Methods (Sibilance, Plosives, Vocals, Male Voice)
01:13 Setting the Stage: Dead Studio vs. Home Studio Considerations
01:50 Gain Levels: SM7B (57 dB) vs. DCM8 (30 dB)
02:25 Sibilance Test: "If Moses Supposes..."
03:18 Plosive Test: "Popping the Popcorn"
03:49 Vocal Test: "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"
05:06 Male Voice Test: Alex Orders Lunch ("Red Curry Tofu")
05:31 Why the SE Dynacaster DCM8 Wins (Briana's Opinion)
06:01 Sound Signature Analysis: Warmth, Clarity, Sibilance Control
06:39 Gain Requirements & Boost Differences (Internal vs. External)
07:30 Shure SM7DB: Addressing the Gain Issue
07:55 Price Point Comparison: DCM8 ($450) vs. SM7B ($850)
08:00 Aesthetics: DCM8's Sleek Design vs. SM7B's Exposed Cable
08:44 Conclusion: DCM8 Wins on Sound Quality, Price, and Looks
09:05 Build Quality: Both Mics Are Solid XLR Options
09:15 Final Thoughts & Considerations (Budget, Preamp Capabilities)
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GEAR WE USE TO PRODUCE THIS PODCAST:
Shure SM7B
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SE Dyncaster DCM8
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Rode SC19 Cable:
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Satechi Hub:
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Rode Boom Arm:
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XLR Cables:
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Focusrite Clarett+:
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Sony ZV E10:
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Elgato Camlink:
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Aputure Amaran 200d LED Video Light:
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Aputure Light Box Mini:
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