ReValver Microphones
SM7
Inspired by Shure® SM7
Model of: Shure SM7 (SM7/SM7B family)
type:
- dynamic
- cardioid
- designed for studio (broadcast + instruments)
SOUND CHARACTER
- low very full
- medium soft
- high smooth (never harsh)
- answer very controlled
in practice: fuller than the SM57, softer than the MD421, less bright than the 414
TIMBRIC PERSONALITY
it's a mic:
- heat
- very smooth
- full-bodied
- not very aggressive
perfect for: lead rock clean controlled sounds
leadsrocksoft sounds
Controls
Axis Interaction
- ON-axis → more presence
- OFF-axis → very smooth
here: OFF very useful ON by definition
Gain (dB)
be careful: more gain is often needed (“quiet” mic)
Mic Distance (inch)
- Distance 0–1”: very full
- Distance 1–2”: punch
- Distance 2–4”: natural
- Distance >4”: more open
Low (dB)
very present bass
use:
- 0 → natural
- 1 → tighter
High (dB)
tall soft
use:
- 0 → natural
- +1 → more presence
Delay (ms)
useful for: depth
Ambience (Y/N)
recommended ON for optional study for rock
Pro Tips
QUICK SUMMARY
- type: dynamic
- character: warm / smooth
- strength: control
- limit: less attack
ON DARK CAB (PPC, Orange)
risk: → too dark
solution:
- high +1
- axis ON
ON MODERN CABs (VHIII, 6505)
very controlled less harsh
ON VINTAGE CAB
excellent warm sound
ON HI-FI CAB (TVX, SW Giant)
useful softens
PRO
very musical zero harsh professional sound excellent for leads
AGAINST
the less defined the less the attack can be dark
Setup Examples
LEAD (TOP)
Dist2–3”
AxisOFF
Low0
High+1
AmbHon
- smooth and chunky
ROCK
Dist1–2”
AxisON
Low-1
High0
CLEAN
Dist3–5”
AxisOFF
High+1
AmbHon
FIX HARSH
Dist2”
AxisOFF
- smooth everything out