The Shure SM7 has earned its legendary reputation, but getting the very best performance from it has traditionally required plenty of gain, careful EQ, and hours of tweaking. The Angry Audio SMooth takes a different approach. Instead of trying to make every microphone sound acceptable, SMooth is purpose-built to bring out the best in the iconic Shure SM7. Designed exclusively for the SM7 and other SM-series microphones, it combines a high-performance preamp with custom DSP processing that makes achieving a polished, professional sound remarkably simple.
Purpose-Built for the SM7
SMooth was developed after months of measuring, analyzing, and listening to every characteristic of the Shure SM7. The result is a suite of low-latency DSP algorithms precisely tailored to complement the microphone's natural voice. Carefully tuned EQ, compression, de-essing, and processing controls provide exactly the adjustment range needed to fine-tune your sound without the complexity of traditional microphone processors. The result is a processor that's easy to dial-in and almost impossible to make sound bad.
Powerful Processing without the Complexity
At the heart of SMooth is an ultralow-noise microphone preamp capable of delivering up to 70 dB of clean gain, eliminating the need for an external microphone booster. Innovative processing features include the unique Room control, which smoothly balances room ambience and background suppression without the abrupt artifacts of conventional noise gates. A dedicated Sparkle function lets you preserve the darker character of the SM7 or emulate the brighter sound of the original SM7 and legendary SM5. Optimized compression and transparent de-essing complete the package, delivering a warmer, punchier, more articulate, and more consistent sound.
Designed for Professional Studios
SMooth combines professional connectivity with practical studio features. Standard XLR and StudioHub+ connections integrate easily into broadcast and production environments, while a removable security panel conceals advanced controls for a clean, tamper-resistant installation. Switchable metering displays either gain reduction or room activity, with selectable input and output level monitoring. A dedicated remote control connector also provides convenient on, off, and cough functionality, making SMooth an ideal companion for professional broadcast, podcast, and voice production workflows.