I recently "upgraded" my audio setup to a Shure SM7B from a Blue Yeti. Figured it was time to "go pro."
The Shure SM7B looks great on paper. It's dynamic instead of a condensor, so it should pick up less background noise. Many studio professionals swear by it, and some of my favorite podcasters use it. I mean, even Michael Jackson used it to record "Thriller."
But I miss my Blue Yeti. Somehow the SM7B makes me sound a little nasal, while the Blue Yeti delivered more warmth.
Using a SM7B means also buying a "CloudLifter" device to boost its signal levels, and some sort of mixing board or pre-amp to convert the XLR input into a USB input you can feed into your computer. The Blue Yeti, as a system, was only a fraction of the cost.
Yet I think the Yeti actually sounded better.
Anyone else using a SM7B here? Would love to hear other impressions of it, or tips on how to get the best sound from it.