mutech.media’s editorial director Andy Stewart compares the classic SM7B to the SM7dB, which comes with an inbuilt preamp providing an extra +28dB of gain. While legendary in broadcast and ubiquitous on YouTube videos, these mics are workhorses in the studio. Andy compares both, argues passionately for the SM7dB, and records kick, guitars and vocals to demonstrate their flexibility. Hear for yourself!