Joe Rogan Mic: What Model Does He Use on the JRE Podcast?

Why Is the Shure SM7B So Popular for Online Broadcasting?

Having debuted way back in 2004, the Shure SM7B is an extremely popular microphone for many reasons. While it has clout from massive influencers like Joe Rogan (probably recommended to him by colleague young Jamie), the performance of the SM7B is one of the driving factors that keep these big name online media personalities using the device long term, and I'll touch on some of them below.

Wide & Flat Frequency Response

For most people who just want to record their voice and upload that audio with some kind of video, the most important recording characteristic is usually getting a relatively flat frequency response as well as a wide range frequency response. This is especially important for those who have a naturally deep voice as boosting the low frequencies can result in an overall muddy and distorted sound.

The Shure SM7B has a rather wide and flat frequency response across all of its pickup patterns so that you don't have to worry about any distortion when speaking into the mic or when mixing in any instrumentals or music. The wide dynamic range is another important aspect of the Shure SM7B that allows it to be used in a variety of different recording scenarios.

Whether you're speaking very quietly or screaming into the mic, the SM7B will be able to capture the audio with a high degree of clarity and without any clipping. With an extensive range of unique guests that appear on the Joe Rogan Experience, this dynamic microphone can capture all of their voices sharing information, telling stories and having a laugh without hitting any audio hiccups.

Built-in Pop Filter & Shock Mount

Pop filters help to cut out certain unintended mouth sounds like “p”, “t” and “k” and other harsh noises, which is one of the reasons that the audio from the Joe Rogan Experience podcast sounds so clean. The SM7B has a built-in pop filter, so you don't need to worry about capturing these when speaking into the microphone.

Shock mounts help to reduce the amount of noise and vibration that is transferred from the mic stand to the microphone itself. The SM7B offers built-in shock mounts which are helpful in preventing any extra sounds or noises from being captured in the recording.

Cardioid Pattern for Recording

Offering a cardioid polar pattern for sound recording, the SM7B does a great job capturing a speaker's voice while not capturing any ambient noise or extraneous noise as well as prevent any audio leaks that may be going on within the podcast studio or same room.

While this is great for recording the vocal presence boost for a single speaker, thus making it a great podcast microphone, it is not geared for a two-person speaking environment. This is why a professional podcast recording studio like Joe Rogan uses will offer multiple SM7B microphones for each guest.

Does Not Require Phantom Power

Unlike many professional condenser mics, the Shure SM7B does not require phantom power, so it can be used on most setups. However, depending on the pre-amp within the audio interface that you are using with the SM7B, it might require phantom power to properly use the pre-amp. To use this microphone properly, you'll need at least 60dB of gain for the warm and balanced tone that the SM7B is known for.