Shure SM7A User Manual download pdf (Page 1)

GENERAL

The Model SM7A is a dynamic microphone with a very smooth,

flat, wide-range frequency response. It is meticulously designed

for the most exacting music and speech requirements in profes-

sional audio applications. The cartridge has been updated from

the original SM7 with improved shielding against electromagnetic

hum generated by computer monitors, neon lights, and other

electrical devices.

Features

•

Flat, wide-range frequency response for exceptionally

clean and natural reproduction of both music and speech

•

Bass rolloff and mid-range emphasis (presence boost)

controls with graphic display of response setting (see

figure 3)

•

Improved rejection of electromagnetic hum, optimized for

shielding against broadband interference emitted by com-

puter monitors

•

Internal “air suspension” shock isolation virtually eliminates

mechanical noise transmission

•

Highly effective pop filter eliminates need for any add-on

protection against explosive breath sounds, even for

close-up vocals or narration

•

Yoke mounting with captive stand nut for easy mounting

and dismounting provides precise control of microphone

position

•

Cardioid polar pattern, uniform with frequency and symmet-

rical about axis, to provide maximum rejection and mini-

mum coloration of off-axis sound

•

Rugged construction and excellent cartridge protection for

outstanding reliability

APPLICATIONS

The Model SM7A was field-designed in major recording stu-

dios and scoring stages to be the finest dynamic microphone

available for music recording and reproduction. Exacting labora-

tory development programs augmented the field-derived specifi-

cations and features to extend the advantages of the SM7A to

a wide variety of critical professional audio applications.

The exceptional performance and unique features of the SM7A

make it the outstanding choice for such applications as:

•

Recording Studio

—

Instrumental and Vocal

•

Location Recording

•

Motion Picture and Television Scoring

•

Television Talk Shows and News Desks

•

Radio Announcing and Production

•

Narration

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS

The SM7A can be mounted on a microphone stand or hung

from a boom. It is shipped in the boom mounting configuration

(see figure 1). To set up the SM7A in the microphone stand

mounting configuration (see figure 2), proceed as follows:

1. Remove tightening nuts on the sides (see figure 7).

2. Remove the fitted washers, the lock washers, the outer

brass washers, and the brass sleeves.

3. Slide the bracket off the microphone. Be careful not to lose

the washers still on the microphone.

4. Invert and rotate the bracket. Slide it back onto the bolts

over the brass and plastic washers still on the microphone.

The bracket should fit so the XLR connector faces the rear

of the microphone, and the Shure logo on the back of the

microphone is right-side up.

5. Replace the brass sleeves. Be sure they are seated proper-

ly within the inner washers.

6. Replace the outer brass washers, the lock washers and the

fitted washers.

7. Replace the tightening nuts and tighten the microphone at

the desired angle.

NOTE: If the tightening nuts do not hold the microphone

in position, one or both of the brass sleeves may not be

properly seated within all the washers.

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

REAR VIEW

BOOM MOUNTING CONFIGURATION

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Model SM7A User Guide

27B3076 (TF)

2000, Shure Incorporated

Printed in U.S.A.

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Model SM7A User Guide

GENERALThe Model SM7A is a dynamic microphone with a very smooth,flat, wide-range frequency response. It is meticulously designedfor the most exactin

Page 2 - FIGURE 2

10MODELLO SM7AMICROFONO DA REGISTRAZIONE A CARDIOIDEUNIDIREZIONALEIl modello SM7A è un microfono dinamico con una risposta infrequenza ad ampia banda,

Page 3 - FIGURE 7

11Connettore del microfonoConnettore audio professionale a tre piedini appositamenterealizzato per l’adattamento con connettori Cannon serieXL, Switch

Page 4 - MODÈLE SM7A

12SHURE Incorporated Web Address: http://www.shure.com222 Hartrey Avenue, Evanston, IL 60202–3696, U.S.A.Phone: 847-866–2200 Fax: 847-866-2279In Eur

Page 5 - HOMOLOGATION

2RIGHT SIDE VIEW REAR VIEWXLR CONNECTORMICROPHONE STAND MOUNTING CONFIGURATIONFIGURE 2SPECIFICATIONSTypeDynamicFrequency Response50 to 20,000 Hz (see

Page 6 - MODELL SM7A

3REPLACEMENT PARTCartridge RPM106. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Windscreen RK345. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 7 - ZERTIFIZIERUNG

4MODÈLE SM7AMICROPHONE D’ENREGISTREMENTÉLECTRODYNAMIQUE MONODIRECTIONNEL ÀCONFIGURATION CARDIOÏDELe modèle SM7A est un microphone électrodynamique dot

Page 8 - MODEL SM7A

5Connecteur du microphoneConnecteur audio professionnel à trois broches conçu pours’adapter à un connecteur de série Cannon XL, SwitchcraftA3 (Q-G) ou

Page 9 - CERTIFICACIONES

6MODELL SM7AUNIDIREKTIONALES, DYNAMISCHES NIERENMIKROFON FÜR AUFNAHMEZWECKEDas Modell SM7A ist ein dynamisches Mikrofon mit einemsehr ausgeglichenen,

Page 10 - MODELLO SM7A

7MikrofonsteckerDreipoliger Profi-Audiostecker, dessen Bauart mit der Can-non XL Serie, der Switchcraft A3 (Q-G) Serie oder gleich-wertigen Steckern k

Page 11 - CERTIFICAZIONI

8MODEL SM7AMICROFONO DINAMICO DE CARDIOIDE UNIDIRECCIONALEl modelo SM7A es un micrófono dinámico con una res-puesta de frecuencia muy uniforme, plana

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9Conector del micrófonoConector de tres clavijas tipo profesional diseñado parausarse con conectores Cannon serie XL, Switchcraft serieA3 (Q-G) o uno