Microphone Battle: Shure SM7B vs Electro-Voice RE20

As a content creator and producer in the podcasting space, I am always on the hunt for the best microphones to make my voice and our client’s voices sound super fancy.There are two heavyweights in the podcast industry that I was eager to pin against each other in a battle to the death.Well, maybe not death. No microphones were harmed in the making of this episode.Introducing into the ring, the Electro-Voice RE20 and the Shure SM7B. Both microphones are similar in cost (around AU$800) and they are probably the microphones that you see used the most in podcasting and radio.But are they the best? Who is the winner?Would I even choose one of these microphones for my clients or our personal podcasting projects?In this battle, I aimed to compare the audio quality, sibilance, plosives, suitability for vocalists and overall sound. I also had our Lead Videographer and Designer, Alex join me so that we could hear how these microphones performed with both male and female voices.Choosing the right microphone for podcasting is a personal decision that depends on individual preferences, recording environments, and vocal characteristics. As always, these opinions are my own and are based on the tests I’ve performed with my voice. This particular battle was conducted at a high-end studio in a controlled environment, so it’s important to be aware that if your studio setup is different, the results will vary. BAMBY MEDIA LINKS:Free Podcast Audit ServicePodCoach ServiceBamby Media ServicesYouTube ChannelGEAR WE USE HERE AT BAMBY MEDIA:Shure SM7BElectro-Voice RE20SE Dyncaster DCM8Rode Boom ArmXLR CablesSony ZV E10Elgato CamlinkAputure Amaran 200d LED Video LightAputure Light Box MinPre-Amp/Mixers we recommendFocusrite Clarett+Rode Streamer XRodecaster Pro IIRodecaster Pro Duo