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Shure SM7B vs RØDE NT1 5th Generation

Compared on price, editorial scores, specs, pros, and cons. Highlights use only our stored scoring data.

CompareShureShure SM7BRØDERØDE NT1 5th Generation
Price
₹38,800
₹21,340
Lowest
Editor score
7.5
8.1
Best overall
Quality9.5Best9.2
Value7.58.5Best
Build9.5Best9.0
Beginner friendly6.08.0Best
Portability5.06.0Best
Highlights
Better valueBetter for beginnersBetter overall
Polar PatternCardioidCardioid
ConnectivityXLRXLR + USB-C
Frequency Response50 Hz – 20 kHz
Weight765 g
Max SPL142 dB
Self-Noise4 dBA
Diaphragm1-inch gold-sputtered
Pros
  • Broadcast-quality tone
  • Great room-noise rejection
  • Built like a tank
  • Extremely low self-noise
  • Dual XLR/USB connectivity
  • Excellent build quality
Cons
  • Requires strong preamp
  • Expensive
  • Heavy
  • No onboard gain control
  • Needs phantom power for XLR
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