Microphone Battle: Shure SM7B vs Electro-Voice RE20

As a content creator and producer in the podcasting space, I am always on the hunt for the best microphones to make my voice and our client’s voices sound super fancy.

There are two heavyweights in the podcast industry that I was eager to pin against each other in a battle to the death.

Well, maybe not death. No microphones were harmed in the making of this episode.

Introducing into the ring, the Electro-Voice RE20 and the Shure SM7B. Both microphones are similar in cost (around AU$800) and they are probably the microphones that you see used the most in podcasting and radio.

But are they the best?

Who is the winner?

Would I even choose one of these microphones for my clients or our personal podcasting projects?

In this battle, I aimed to compare the audio quality, sibilance, plosives, suitability for vocalists and overall sound. I also had our Lead Videographer and Designer, Alex join me so that we could hear how these microphones performed with both male and female voices.

Choosing the right microphone for podcasting is a personal decision that depends on individual preferences, recording environments, and vocal characteristics. As always, these opinions are my own and are based on the tests I’ve performed with my voice.

This particular battle was conducted at a high-end studio in a controlled environment, so it’s important to be aware that if your studio setup is different, the results will vary.


GEAR WE USE:
Electro Voice RE20
https://amzn.to/3TUEbmo

Shure SM7B
https://amzn.to/3TVu68G

SE Dyncaster DCM8
https://amzn.to/3Oqy5ID

Rode SC19 Cable:
https://www.rode.com/accessories/sc19

Satechi Hub:
https://amzn.to/4bhuDtD

Rode Boom Arm:
https://amzn.to/3ucZSW9

XLR Cables:
https://amzn.to/3SJyIje

Focusrite Clarett+:
https://amzn.to/3UpqrSM

Sony ZV E10:
https://amzn.to/483Gfxw

Elgato Camlink:
https://amzn.to/4bjgYCe

Aputure Amaran 200d LED Video Light:
https://amzn.to/4bhFXGe

Aputure Light Box Mini:
https://amzn.to/3u55T7m


FILMING LOCATION:
https://gasworksrecordingstudio.com/


CHAPTER MARKERS:

00:00 Microphone Battle Royale: Shure SM7B vs. Electro-Voice RE20

01:21 Diving Deep into Sibilance Tests

03:12 Testing Plosives on SM7B vs RE20

04:14 Singing Test for Female Vocalists

06:04 Male Voice Test: Alex's Breakfast

06:58 Final Verdict: Crowning the Microphone Champion

07:45 Gain Management and Preamp Requirements

12:50 Conclusion and Future Battles



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