Shure

Shure’s classic mic celebrates a milestone birthday with the addition of a built‑in preamp. We test the new SM7dB and explore its fascinating history.

There’s something inspiring about stories of unexpected success, and by ensuring the quality is there, we can at least open up the possibility of success.

Does sending phantom power to a dynamic microphone cause any problems or affect the signal?

Is a Beta 87A hotter than an SM58? I know there’s a difference in response curve, but how many dB hotter is it?

Shure offer a very neat lateral‑thinking solution to mounting stereo microphone arrays quickly and accurately.

Poo Bear, the American two‑time Grammy Award‑nominated songwriter, producer and principal collaborator of pop megastar Justin Bieber, chooses his own favourite vocal on a track from Bieber’s Changes album.

Many classic electric guitar sounds have been captured using just one microphone. So when and why might you use more?

Shure have recently updated and augmented their 7-year old Beta microphone range. Paul White assesses the newcomers alongside the rest of the range.