Shure SM7B Broadcast Voice Set – The Classic Radio Chain, Done Right

The SM7B needs a lot of clean gain, and that is where most home setups go wrong. This set puts a Cloudlifter CL-1 between the mic and a Scarlett 2i2, mounts everything on Shure's own low-profile arm and adds closed DT 770 Pro X headphones. One order for the voice you hear on radio and podcasts.

In This Setup

• Shure SM7B – dynamic cardioid broadcast mic, 50 Hz-20 kHz, bass roll-off and presence boost switches, internal air-suspension shock isolation.
• Cloudlifter CL-1 – +25 dB of clean JFET gain powered by phantom, which it never passes on to the mic.
• Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 4th Gen – 2-in/2-out USB-C interface with 69 dB gain preamps, Auto Gain, Clip Safe, two Air modes and 120 dB dynamic range converters.
• Shure SH-BROADCAST2 – low-profile desk arm with 84 cm reach, up to 2 kg load and a magnetic cable channel.
• Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X – closed-back, STELLAR.45 drivers, 48 ohm, 5 Hz-40 kHz, detachable cable; built in Germany.

Why This Combination

• Enough gain: +25 dB from the CL-1 means the preamp is never at its noisy limit.
• Tuned for voice: bass roll-off and presence switches on the SM7B.
• Camera-friendly: the SH-BROADCAST2 stays below shoulder level.

Set price includes all five products; XLR cables sold separately.