In this video, we put two heavyweight contenders head-to-head: the Rode Podmic and the Shure SM7B. If you're in the market for a new microphone or just curious about how these popular dynamic mics compare, you've come to the right place.

We'll dive deep into every aspect of these microphones, from their design and build quality to their sound performance in various recording scenarios. Discover which mic shines in different vocal applications, whether it's podcasting, live streaming, or vocal recording.

BLIND TEST RESULTS
Mic 1: Shure SM7B
Mic 2: Rode PodMic

PRICING FOR EQUIPMENT FEATURED IN THIS VIDEO:
► Shure SM7B: https://currentprice.io/shure_sm7b
► Rode PodMic: https://currentprice.io/rode_podmic
► PodMic Foam: https://currentprice.io/podmic_foam
► Rode NTH-100 Headphones: https://currentprice.io/nth-100
► XLR Cable: https://currentprice.io/xlr_cable
► Mic Stand: https://currentprice.io/desk_stand
► Rode PSA1+ Boom Arm: http://currentprice.io/psa1_plus
► Quality Acoustic Treatment Panels: http://currentprice.io/soundpanels

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Introduction
0:25 - Microphone Setup
0:45 - Microphone Pricing
0:59 - Build Quality
2:34 - Microphone Specs
3:16 - Frequency Response
5:44 - Plosive Test
6:11 - Background Noise Test
6:33 - White Noise Test / Off-Axis Rejection
7:09 - Handling Noise
7:30 - Tap Test
7:51 - Audio Processing (EQ, Compression, Etc.)
8:40 - Blind Test
9:13 - Overview / Scoring
15:55 - Recommendation
17:16 - Final Thoughts

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Editing Computer: https://currentprice.io/16_mpb_m1max
Camera: https://currentprice.io/sony_a7iii
Lens: https://currentprice.io/sigma_24_70
Headphones: https://currentprice.io/nth-100
Studio Monitors: https://currentprice.io/adam_t5v
Studio Subwoofer: https://currentprice.io/adam_t10s
Video Recorder: https://currentprice.io/ninja_v
Key Light: https://currentprice.io/keylight
Fill Light: https://currentprice.io/keylight_air
Uplight: https://currentprice.io/astera_ax5
Truss: https://currentprice.io/truss_black

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Envato Elements: https://geni.us/ENFErA
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VidIQ: https://geni.us/dqUyD
Riverside FM Podcast Software: https://currentprice.io/riversidefm
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