The SM7B might be the podcaster’s microphone of choice, but you’ll need plenty of gain to get that legendary sound. ANDREW ANDERSON explains how to optimize your Shure SM7B setup and who might benefit from the new SM7dB instead.

The MIKED UP – LIVESTREAMING handbook from Shure has miking techniques, tips, tricks, and mic basics for all kinds of streamers: gamers, vloggers, DJs and everyone else creating content on Twitch, YouTube and elsewhere online.

Join LAURA DAVIDSON to learn how proper mic placement can help you avoid plosives and other unwanted sounds in the latest installment of the practical Shure video series HOW DO YOU DO THAT?