Podcast Studio Setup: Building a Room Around a Shure SM7B
Producing a professional podcast of high quality is not a matter of having costly equipment from the very beginning; rather, it is about creating the right environment. You essentially upgrade your sound quality when you arrange your room for the Shure SM7B because the microphone is a great little fella, and it responds beautifully to good podcast room acoustics. So, whether you are starting your journey or simply making a better home studio, this Web 2.0 tutorial helps you figure out a creator-friendly, room-designing approach that not only enhances the sound of your mic but also your voice. 1. Start With the Room, Not the Gear How to get the best out of your SM7B studio setting basically revolves around what size and shape of room you pick first. You should not use a square room because that kind of room creates reflections that bounce unevenly. Use spaces with soft furniture—beds, curtains, sofas—as they not only look nice but also ab...