Shure SM7b vs AKG p220 | Voiceover and Podcast Microphone Comparison

We compare The Shure SM7b and the AKG p220 on male and female voiceover. The AKG p220 is a popular large-diaphragm condenser microphone that many voice over talent use, partly due to its budget-friendly price of $149. That's hard for any beginning voice talent to resist.

While at the cost of $399, the Shure SM7b, a microphone purpose-built for speech and dialog, is a favorite among broadcasters and podcasters alike. It's also been used on numerous hit records, including Michael Jackson's Thriller.

How do they differ on voiceover? Does the budget-friendly AKG p220 sound better than the purpose-built Shure SM7b? Finally, which do you think would work best on your voiceover performances? Take a listen and discover for yourself.
A BIG THANKS to our voice over talent in this video!
Female Talent: Maryann Sullivan (http://www.maryannsullivanvoice.com)
Male Talent: Jim Anglo (https://www.jimanglo.com)

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Things to consider while listening:
Frequency Response - Does it have a broad and balanced frequency response? Are the highs broken up? Are the low frequencies muddy and tubby?
Dynamic Response - How responsive is it handling dynamics? Is there a break-up on particular frequencies?
Plosives - How well does the built-in pop screen and diaphragm handle sudden rushes of air?
Sibilance - Does it have overly harsh "SSS" and "Chh" sounds
Looking for a voice over microphone? Listen to a few of our other voiceover mic comparisons:

AKG P220 vs. Audio Technica 2020 - https://youtu.be/CP8n_PWKNNQ
Blue Yeti vs. Audio-Technica AT2020 - https://youtu.be/uLpFMKAoto8
Blue Kiwi vs. Neumann U87 - https://youtu.be/KZX0etu6m3c

Keep in mind that these voiceover microphone comparisons are best when listened to in a quality set of headphones or studio monitors. It can be hard to hear the difference when listening on a laptop or phone.

Also, remember that every microphone will sound different on your voice and in your recording environment. The room where we record these comparison videos has been professionally built and acoustically treated, so these mics are likely to sound different in a different space.

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