How to Set Up the Shure SM7b for Beginners (FAQ Series)

Today I walkthrough setting up your Shure SM7b from attaching it to the stand, proper microphone technique, how to connect it to your interface and set your gain, which windscreen you should use, and when you should use the switches on the rear of the microphone. How To Set Your Gain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l86SOlxyps OBS Microphone Setup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXphHY4AqAA As an Amazon, Sweetwater, & Thomann affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Buy the Shure SM7b (Affiliate Link) Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/sm7b B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3qrIZVp Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/shure_sm_7b_studiomikro.htm?offid=1&affid=2060 Amazon: https://geni.us/shuresm7b Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen) (Affiliate Link) Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/k6g4d B&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/42lcWDF Thomann: https://www.thomann.de/intl/focusrite_scarlett_2i2_3rd_gen.htm?offid=1&affid=2060 Amazon: https://geni.us/2i32rd 00:00 - Intro 00:11 - What's in the Box? 00:36 - Step 1: Attach it to a Stand 01:28 - Step 2: Position the Mic Properly 02:55 - Step 3: Connect the Mic & Set Your Gain 05:47 - Step 4.1: Windscreen Choice 07:33 - Step 4.2: Switches on the Mic 10:08 - Outro #HowTo #SetUp #ShureSM7b Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/podcastage Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvOU-zTlankT-JjN3ZzvuKA/join Subscribe For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/podcastage?sub_confirmation=1 My YouTube Setup: https://podcastage.com/studio My Favorite XLR Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favxlr My Favorite USB Mics: https://podcastage.com/rev/favusb Check the Frequently Asked Questions: https://podcastage.com/faq Vote For What You Want Reviewed: https://podcastage.com/vote NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using an affiliate link, it provides me a small referral fee. As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: https://www.podcastage.com Giveaways: https://podcastage.com/giveaways Discord: https://www.podcastage.com/discord Merch: https://podcastage.com/store Company Relationship Disclosure: https://podcastage.com/disclosure Personal: https://www.bandrewscott.com