Summary of Shure SM7b with and without Cloudlifter CL-1 and Preamp Comparison
The video compares the Shure SM7b microphone with and without the Cloudlifter CL-1 mic activator and various preamps and devices. The speaker discusses self-noise in devices, the importance of not overloading preamps, and the need for a clean signal. The methodology used in the video includes connecting the microphone to devices like the Zoom H4n and H6, Avid Mbox 3, Yamaha mixer MGX 12, Avalon VT 737 SP, and FX 230, testing the signal quality, noise levels, and the need for the CL-1 mic activator. The results show that the CL-1 mic activator provides clean gain and improves the signal quality for most devices, with some devices requiring it more than others.
### Methodology
- Test the Shure SM7b microphone with and without the Cloudlifter CL-1 mic activator and various preamps and devices.
- Connect the microphone to devices like the Zoom H4n and H6, Avid Mbox 3, Yamaha mixer MGX 12, Avalon VT 737 SP, and FX 230.
- Test signal quality, noise levels, and the need for the CL-1 mic activator.
### Speakers
- Lo (host)
Notable Quotes
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02:08
— « "I can hear it clearly in my headphones. I am getting nothing but static and hiss from the ant preamps because the preamps are being overloaded at this point."
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04:54
— « "The noise to signal level ratio, whatever it is, is very minimal right now and I can deal with this."
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07:56
— « "Even though it's maxed out, I feel like I'm still getting a nice, good clean signal."
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12:30
— « "And maybe that cord itself is having issues because let me give you a little real quick test."
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16:51
— « "This preamp is doing an amazing job just powering this microphone." »