Shure SM7dB Dynamic Vocal Microphone and Broadcast Arm Kit

The recommended distance for optimal pickup for the Shure SM7dB Vocal Microphone with Built-In Preamp is 2 to 12".

The Shure SM7dB Vocal Microphone with Built-In Preamp requires the Shure MVX2U MOTIV XLR to USB-C Streaming Adapter for connection to a computer or smartphone.

To remove the foam windscreen from the Shure SM7dB Vocal Microphone with Built-In Preamp, squeeze the plastic ring on the bottom of the windscreen and twist it slightly from side to side while pulling it up and off of the microphone. It should be easy to remove.

No, the Shure SM7dB Vocal Microphone is not compatible for direct connection to the Canon EOS R5 C Mirrorless Camera. The mic requires phantom power, which the camera is unable to supply. However, you could use it with a separate phantom power supply or an XLR adapter/mixer like the TASCAM CA-XLR2d-C XLR Microphone Adapter Kit for Canon Cameras (B&H # TACAXLR2DC), the Beachtek DXA-MICRO-PRO Active XLR Compact Adapter (B&H # BEDXAMICROP), or the Saramonic SR-PAX1 Two-Channel Audio Mixer, Preamp, Microphone Adapter (B&H # SASRPAX1), which use a 3.5mm cable that will connect directly to the camera's mic input. If you want to use a separate phantom power supply, you could use the Xvive Audio P1 Portable Phantom Power Supply with Rechargeable Battery (B&H # XVP1), the Denecke PS-1A - Portable Single Channel 48V Phantom Power Supply (B&H # DEPS1A), the PSC 48 PHantom - Single Channel Battery Operated Phantom Power Supply (B&H # PS48PMPS), the Mackie M48 Single-Channel 48V Phantom Power Supply (B&H # MAM48), or the Rolls PB224 - 2-Channel Portable Battery Operated Phantom Power Supply (B&H # ROPB224), which can be connected to the camera's mic input using a cable like the Kopul XRSM 3-Pin XLR Female to 3.5mm RA Stereo Mini-Plug Cable - 6' (B&H # KOXRSM06B), in any length you prefer.

The Shure SM7dB Vocal Microphone, and other similar dynamic broadcast mics, are useful for scenarios in which acoustic isolation is not possible - either because the recording space cannot be acoustically treated, or because several people must speak in close proximity. Large diaphragm condenser microphones like the Rode NT2-A are more sensitive, and provide excellent definition and clarity for situations in which background noise and flutter echo are not a problem.

No, the Shure X2u XLR to USB Microphone Signal Adapter (B&H # SHX2UXLRUSB) will not supply enough gain for the Shure SM7B Vocal Microphone (B&H # SHSM7B), but a different USB audio interface with a higher input gain level of 60 dB or more definitely can. The Shure SM7dB Vocal Microphone with Built-In Preamp does have sufficient gain on its own, but it is an XLR microphone, so you would still need to use a USB audio interface for connection to your computer. As simple solution for direct connection to your computer via USB, you can use the Shure MV7+ Podcast XLR/USB Microphone (B&H # SHMV7PK), which has plenty of gain and can function as either a USB mic or it can connect via XLR.

The Shure SM7dB Vocal Microphone with Built-In Preamp requires an audio interface for connection to an iPhone. The recommended audio interface is the IK Multimedia iRig Pre HD Audio Interface with Mic Pre, B&H # IKIRIGPREHD.