Headrush Microphones
DYN 7
Inspired by Shure® SM7
The DYN 7 is a virtual dynamic microphone based on the famous Shure SM7, a studio and broadcast standard
Main features:
- Sound full, warm and controlled
- High soft (never aggressive)
- Excellent management of low frequencies
- Very response smooth and natural
It is one of the most “musical” microphones in the HeadRush library.
Frequencies
- Low → full and round
- Medium → natural, slightly soft
- High → blunt, never sharp
Compared to the Dyn57: less attack, more body
Dynamic response
- Very controlled and linear
- He doesn't overemphasize the pick attack
- Perfect for sounds smooth and naturally compressed
Natural compression
- Light compression felt
- More "glued" sound in the mix
- Less harsh than aggressive dynamics
BEHAVIOR IN THE MIX
- It doesn't pierce too much → I sound more "study"
- It fills well without being intrusive
- Great for leads and cleans
Ideal when: the Dyn57 sounds too aggressive the sound is too bright
BluesJazzCleanSoft leadsAmbient
Controls
Axis Interaction
Axis = Y (On-axis)
- More definition
- More presence on the highs
- More direct sound
Axis = N (Off-axis)
- Warmer
- Softer
- Vintage sound
With DYN7: Off-axis = perfect blues/jazz sound
Pro Tips
WHEN TO USE IT (QUICK RULE)
Use DYN7 when:
- The sound is too bright
- You want more body
- You want a “study” feeling
NOT use it when:
- You have to pierce the mix
- Strong attack is needed
PRO TIP
Killer Combos:
- DYN7 + Axis N + Breakup 30%
Warm, three-dimensional and mix-ready sound
Setup Examples
Clean warm
AxisN
Breakups10–20%
Round and natural sound
Lead blues
AxisN
Breakups25–35%
Soft and musical sustain
Vintage crunch
AxisY
Breakup30–40%
More definition but still smooth