Shure SM7B and GoXLR Mini, the ultimate audio combo
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- This is a video on the Shure SM7B and the GoXLR Mini. Two devices, that combined make for some seriously satisfying audio.
The Shure SM7B is a VERY expensive mic. But for good reason as it's a studio quality microphone that's been used the world over by musicians and professional recording artists. As you'll see though, it delivers incredible sound, especially when paired with the GoXLR Mini pre-amp.
I've been using this setup for my recent video voice overs and for Twitch Streaming and it's been magnificent.
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Dynamic microphone with Cardioid polar pattern
50Hz-20kHz frequency response
150 ohms output impendace
XLR connection
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The GoXLR Mini is a pre-amp that allows you to control the mic. It's essential because this mic needs power as it's not USB and is known for needing a lot of gain in order to work properly.
What makes it interesting though is the control it gives you when streaming, as you can route audio into it and output through your OBS Streamlabs audio as a single source, giving you full control of levels and more.
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These are my Go XLR settings with the Shure SM7B. Hopefully they help with anyone unsure what settings to use. Please note, these are full size GoXLR Settings, so they're not all available on the mini:
Mic Type Dynamic - 65dB gain
Gate settings:
Threshold -47dB
Attenuation 100%
Attack 10ms
Release 200ms
Equaliser:
Bass 1
Mid 0
Treble -1
Compressor:
Threshold -10dB
Ratio 4:1
Attack 2ms
Release 100ms
Make up gain 1dB
De-esser 50
But you just made a video about the XLR Mini, can you give your settings with the mini ? I read a lo tof stuff about the xlr mini is bad with sm7B
@@Nuages21 most of the settings are the same. And that's nonsense tbh. The mini works fine. I only swapped because I wanted the sample pad.
@@TheProvokedPrawn Ok thank's very much for your quick response, someone who knows pretty well the sound told me " The GoXLR Mini is severely lacking in adjustment bands" what do you think about this ?
@@Nuages21 Well, just listen to my videos and hear the sound for yourself :) I don't know about what they've said, but I've not had an issue with it and it's the best mic setup I've had (I've seen a fair few as you can imagine).
Only thing which is not available on the GOXLR mini is the De Esser 😅
Right now I am using the shure sm7b mic, focusrite scarlett 2i2 and cloudlifter and Adobe audition for recording and editing audio for voice over work and audio recordings for my channel. Would the GO XLR mini replace the focusrite and cloudlifter? And would i still be able to use adobe audition for recording my audio using the GO XLR with my shure mic as the set up? I dont do any gaming live stream. This would be strictly be for voice over work.
I don't know what the focusrite does but I do know the cloudlifter isn't necessary. I use mine for both live streaming and voice over things for these RUclips videos with just the Shure mic and the GoXLR. No problems.
I have this exact same question. Basically trying to understand if I could use the GoXLR mini as a solid audio interface for recording a VO project into Logic for example. Or if for recording (not streaming) a professional audio project, if it is better to go with something like the 2i2.
I would keep the CL in the chain, it will be cleaner. The GoXLR in my opinion is not worth it. (Both versions) there are many other things but this is expensive because of its streaming capabilities that people might need it for but other then that I would not get it.
I am sure once you get a GOXLR mini you won't need a Cloudlifter or a Scarlett Focusrite
@@CaptainLooks yeah another thing is, they are using a Shure SM7b and for voice over that personally would not be my go to for VO.
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I'm not fluent in English but I understood everything you said because you're voice is clear. I appreciate that. Nice video, I have GOXLR + Shure SM7B but the mini it is more than enough.
I have been looking for good setting all day! Best video out there and these settings work amazing for me! Cannot thank you enough.
Glad to be of assistance.
I was so confused about how to connect them this helped so much
Glad to help!
Full GoXLR came a couple of weeks ago and I love it.
Currently using a Blue Yeti USB mic plugged in via 3.5mm but the Shure SM7B is coming tomorrow and I CANT WAIT :D
Oh boy, you're in for a treat.
Just got this combo. Can't wait for them to get here next week!
You won't be disappointed!
I personally have a baby bottle SL with the goxlr. Love it , my second setup has the sm7b with a goxlr mini both are great choices.
Do u use a cloudlifter?
This video has much more value than the title entails. Thank you sir.
Good to know! Thanks
Amazing video! I also like the great background with the red mushroom!
Glad you liked it.
I just ordered the GoXLR and sm7b oh yeah
ENJOY!
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How to make voice more warm and full like yours?
These are my GoXLR (full size) settings
GoXLR Settings
Mic Type Dynamic - 65dB gain
Gate settings:
Threshold -47dB
Attenuation 100%
Attack 10ms
Release 200ms
Equaliser:
Bass 1
Mid 0
Treble -1
Compressor:
Threshold -10dB
Ratio 4:1
Attack 2ms
Release 100ms
Make up gain 1dB
De-esser 50
Not sure they'll help as it depends on your environment, setup and voice, but you could try :)
sup dj cook
Just ordered my mini. Can't wait to get it hooked up. Great video!
Awesome! Thank you! hope you enjoy the setup and the video enough to sub.
@@TheProvokedPrawn Absolutely!
Love your video man and good to have guides like this on youtube
Thank you.
always have amazing videos, just as im about to upgrade my microphone to the SM7B and get the GoXLR Mini you have a video for just that! thank you!
Glad to help. Thanks for watching.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO
No problem 😊 Hope you enjoyed enough to sub!
@@TheProvokedPrawn I might lol you answered a lot of my questions
This video was fantastic!❤️ Super informative for how to set it up! Passing it along to my gf as she's looking to get better audio for twitch streaming (and I've been left in charge of researching haha). I was looking at the audient evo 4 with the shure sm7b but I dont believe the pre-amps are that amazing on the evo 4 so you would need a cloudlifter/dynamite. The XLR mini seems to eliminate that problem 😁
Yeah. It's great.
This was the perfect video mate!
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I know I’m late but I enjoy the review
A REALLY GOOD REVIEW THANK YOUUUU
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Would you prefer this or Wave XLR?
Quality 💯💯💯
My SM7B just arrived and the xlrgo arrives tomorrow. yay! Question: I've watched a lot of videos about the sm7b and most of them sound very flat and muffled. Yours sounds very bright and clear. Is that a post processing thing or something to do with the equalizer in the goxlr?
no post processing sir, just the settings I showed in the video.
@@TheProvokedPrawn Awesome. Thank you!!
Appreciate the video and have been running these settings for a year. Recently ive been gaming with friends and they are able to hear my ingame audio through my IEMs. Is there anything specific you refommend me changing so it doesnt pick up on these audio sounds and only off of my voice. Thanks in advance!
Hey Provoked Prawn I'm back. If I put the Shure SM7B on a stand how with the XLR cable go to behind instead of in front if I want it in my face and up close? BTW with the mic on the Blue Compass buy the Shure A26X so that the fat part of the XLR cable going into the mic isn't bumping into the top of the boom arm. Thanks so much mate.
What was the music playing in the background? It was so chill. I loved it!
Hi @The Provoked Prawn - would you mind sharing your settings?
I can, but it might not help as it's going to depend on your voice, environment and setup:
Gain 62db
Gate:
Threshold -48db
Attenuation 100%
Attack 10ms
Release 200ms
Equaliser:
Bass 1
Mid -1
Treble 0
Compressor 25
Treshold -10db
Ratio 4:1
Attack 2ms
Release 100ms
Make up gain 0db
De-esser 47
@@TheProvokedPrawn thanks mate, do you use bass roll off or presence boost at all (bottom of mic behind plate I think!)
No
@@TheProvokedPrawn thanks again for replying, greatly appreciated! Love the channel btw!
@@SpoonyPizzas no problems and thank you too.
I see Audeze, what you using? Penrose?
Where did you see that? At the time it was probably Mobius
With those GoXLR settings, did you still add more gain in post or are you just really speaking at higher levels? I wanna speak in a much quieter normal speaking voice because our walls are so paper thin. I'm just having a lot of trouble fine-tuning it without introducing a lot of hiss but also having me as clear sounding as you. It still picks up a lot of my mouse and keyboard too. Having the gate anywhere lower that -51db, I just cut off a lot more. I have the mic gain in the app at 58db gain. My compressor is at -20db with a 12 make up gain. Thanks
Tbh it's hard to recommend settings for others as it'll vary massively depending on your voice and environment. Take a look at this ruclips.net/video/AxAJuoGdSoU/видео.html
Could you run through your settings one day? Are you using presence boost or bass roll-off?
Hmm. I didn't because that sort of thing would vary from person to person. I could if there was enough interest I guess.
@@TheProvokedPrawn Late reply but I'd also be interested in something like this. Ok ignore - I see you posted them below. Freakin' sweet, thanks.
Hello i’m late ! I’ve got a question for you. Did you use the go XLR or the go XLR mini to record this video ? I still used a Bird-UMI and i don’t know if the go XLR is much better than the go XLR. Is there big difference in sound quality between both ?
Thx you from a French viewer !
The Mini for this video. I've since upgraded to the full size.
You’re fast !
Thanks you for answering me ! Can you hear a real difference between XLR and XLR mini ? I don’t know if it really worth for a beginner streamer !
@@paulo7237 no. The difference is just the addition of the sample pad really and the De-esser. The mini is perfectly fine
Thanks Sir ! Have nice day
I wonder if it's because the mini doesn't have a de-esser but the 's' sound is quite strong and it's like stabbing me
I ordered the SM7B. I will use it for live broadcasts. I'm using SSL 2+, do you think I should buy Cloudlifter??
I've no idea I'm afraid. I don't need a Cloudlifter with the GoXLR. Maybe try it without first?
Hi, I also have the shure sm7b but when I want to operate it on this mixer, I have strange electronic noises in the audio. do you know why it cannot be due to the cable and device. I tested it with different microphones.
are you XLR cables running over any sort of power source? This can interfere. It's worth looking at ferrite cores as an option to reduce it or move cables away from power sources that might cause interference.
I’m not very experienced with audio… stuff, so I know with an Audio Interface like the Focusrige Scarlet 2i2 you need a Cloudlifter to really get any real use out of the mic. Do you need anything else with the GoXLR Mini and the mic itself?
Nope. Nothing extra.
@@TheProvokedPrawn Well that’s -$700! :D
Are these settings good for gaming
Yes
I have a question the link to the go xlr cable link does the work can you send me another one
Looked in your description couldnt find the xrl links. So I would need a regular xrl cable for the mic to goxrl mini. Then I would need an xrl to usb cable for the goxrl mini to my laptop correct?
The mini has a usb cable that goes to your laptop. You only need an XLR cable for the mic to connect to the GoXLR
Do you get hissing on your audio when your gain is set to 50db?
Is this go XLR mini good as a Dac/Amp for headphones as well?
i wonder too
@@CaptainLooks thanks
so i have bought this mic do you need cloudlifter or no and also can i plug my headset into the goxlr mini
No you don't need a cloudlifter and yes you can plug your headset in
@@TheProvokedPrawn alright thank you man
i bought the wave 3 do you think it was worth it? i wanted to get a sm7b but its expensive with the goxlr
It's a good mic combined with the software.
@@TheProvokedPrawn ah ok thank you one last question what the best gain % 31?
I know im really late but I was wondering if I could get your microphone settings for the goxlr mini because your mic sounds so rich and nice and I cant get mine to sound like that
These might not work exactly for you. But there are my settings
65db gain
-47 threshold/-34?
20 gate
25 compressor
35% attenuation (or 100%?)
10ms attack
200ms release
25 compressor
-10 threshold/-20
4:! ratio
2ms attack
100ms release
@@TheProvokedPrawn ty they didn't work exactly but there getting me closer
@@Sjiconcerts there's an Alpha Gaming video on it that's worth watching. I think I linked to it in the description
Would this work with the Shure SM7B AND a beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO 250 ohm headset?
As far as I know. It works with the DT700 Pros
When I listen to myself or record myself on audacity I hear a humming almost shaking noise in the background, any ideas how to fix?
You're using 3.5mm for mic monitoring? Do you hear it then too. If so it could be electronic interference. Ferrite cores help.
@@TheProvokedPrawn yeah im using 3.5mm headphones.
I just bought myself the Shure SM7B with a cloudlifter and Scarlett 2i2, my friend told me I made a mistake in buying the cloudlifter/2i2 and I should've gotten the goXLR, is this true? Should I return what I bought and swap it out with this?? Thank you for any help, I literally can't find any solutions online lmfaooooo
Yes you don't need the cloud
Question is it an amp or a dac or both ?
Whatever happened to Sandra?
Do you need a cloudlifter for the the GoXLR mini?
I don't use one.
How is the GO XLR for powering headphones?
I got the DT 900 pro x which I don’t think is to power hungry
I'm using the DT770 Pro X at the moment with no issues. In fact they are really loud
@@TheProvokedPrawn I just picked some up and setting up it up now. How do you plug your headphones in? When I plug into the rear line out am getting quiet sound but when I plug into the front headphones port they sound super driven and loud like they should ? I was wanting to plug into the rear for cable management
@@cryptok9185 I'd use the headphone jack but you can adjust line out level in the software.
@@TheProvokedPrawn yeah nah see they only go up to like 60% of the volume of when you plug them into the front, I think maybe the headphones are given the power through the front port and not the rear ?
It’s a shame really because it’s ugly having the cable in the front and annoying for cable management
Which xlr cable do I need, sadly the link is updated.
Xlr male to xlr male?
Male to female. Like amzn.to/3fenb6M
@@TheProvokedPrawn Thanks!
Hi bro I like your video and your channel but I need help
I bought the same microphone this microphone, but until now I do not know which sound card is suitable for him. I also learned that this mic needs a cloud activator because it needs gain. Can I get a gian up to 100 through goxlr
It doesn't need a cloud lifter. That's nonsense. You can get more than enough out of the GoXLR to use it. Remember you need to be close to the mic to get the best results. A boom arm is important. (Btw when I say "it's nonsense" I don't mean to insult you, just the people who say you "need" it are incorrect. I don't have one.)
@@TheProvokedPrawn Because of the high price for goxlr Can you help me with choosing a sound card? You can search for me about m-Audio air 192 6 if If bought this car sound I need clodlifter or not plese help me abut that
excellent review but when you peeled off the protective plastic without removing faders knobs I cried for the satisfaction you didn't get :'(
Lol. Sorry!
@@TheProvokedPrawn no worries bro erm quick question how does the shire sm7b perform did you need any additional hardware for example cloudlifter/preamp/fethead or does the goxlr mini do the job just fine with the gain turned up? I’m worried about getting a dynamic mic and having to buy extra hardware also worried I will have static/noise to deal with if I don’t I was thinking about the ride podmic
@@GodAzura no extra hardware. Just the SM7B and the GoXLR.
@@TheProvokedPrawn absolutely amazing what the goxlr mini is capable of
@@GodAzura yup
Was wondering if this would work with the Astro A50s (Gen 4)?
I used them with the A50s yes. Plug the 3.5mm into line out and into the basestation and you can hear yourself.
so... lets say i want to lower the game volume on stream without lowering it from my headset how can i do that?
As far as I know, unfortunately, that's not possible.
It is now… but only on beta goxlr
does anyone know if he was using a cloud lifter, I am looking into getting this combo and people tell me a cloud lifter is day and night difference..
I was not. Look for videos on this by EposVox and you'll see you don't need one.
@@TheProvokedPrawn Thanks!
How can i monitor my own voice through the goxlr mini?
It has a headphone out. Plug you headphones into that?
Do I need the cloudlifter for this combination?
I don't use one
@@TheProvokedPrawn Ok, it still sounds fantastic! ;)
@@NezukoAMV yeah. You don't need one
coud you share the GoXLR settings you used for the smb7b? I am using a podmic with the mini and can't seem to get it right.
That'll likely not work for you anyway. It varies depending on your mic and your environment
What XLR cable do I need to get ?
Any will do I believe. I went for these www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00LOQD0TC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_KCDC4SV8JHT0EJ5ZXH25 various sizes and colours are available.
Well never been this early
Do u need anything specific for your headset or?
3.5mm jack
@@TheProvokedPrawn so just one in the mixer and one in my headsetbox ( i have a wireless headset)
What headset?
@@TheProvokedPrawn Steelseries Arctis Pro Wireless
@@DavidTR1337 ah that's easy then. Plug the line out from the GoXLR into the line in on the SteelSeries box. Switch the box to aux mode. Switch your windows settings to system for output and chat mic for input. Job done.
how you get this nice sound
Checkout the videos in the description. They show how to set these up. I've still not got mine quite right, as I'm sure an expert would tell you, but it's really rich sounding.
hey can u talk about xlr cables
I don't know much about them, just bought this one and it works fine smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00LOQBY04/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_a86kFbY866Z5D
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can anyone ttell me wat is the sand name please
Blue Compass
@@TheProvokedPrawn thx
please your mic is so overly warm adjust it it's very distracting
Your levels are certainly boosted too high
Overpriced and overpriced
Quality comes at a price.