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Shure SM7B vs RØDE PodMic: which do creators use?
Who uses each, who switched, and the manufacturer’s key facts. Every creator row links to its source and date.
Short answer
8 of the creators we track use the Shure SM7B and 2 use the RØDE PodMic, each confirmed by a dated source. None of them uses both.
Counts: GearTube data, confirmed items only. Facts: manufacturer pages.
| Shure SM7B | RØDE PodMic | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | dynamic XLR vocal microphone | dynamic XLR podcast microphone |
| Key fact (manufacturer) | Shure says it needs more than 60 dB of preamp gain, or an inline booster Source ↗ | RØDE lists it as a dynamic podcast microphone; a separate PodMic USB adds USB Source ↗ |
| Creators using it | 8 confirmed | 2 confirmed |
| Newest source | 2025-11-22 | 2026-08-21 |
| Check it | Check price at Amazon | Check price at Amazon |
Who uses the Shure SM7B 8 confirmed, newest first
| Creator | What they use it for | Source date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
 Reysu | Named in his desk setup tour | 2025-11-22 | 20+ underrated workstation upgrades that improved my life first-party video · 5:36 |
 Mattia Di Lisio | Named in his desk setup tour | 2025-07-29 | Building The ULTIMATE Desk Setup | 2025 Home Office Makeover first-party video |
 The Joe Rogan Experience | Studio mic, per JRE Library | 2024-02-22 | JRE Library: JRE podcast equipment & studio setup (updated) article |
 Mark Ellis Reviews | Named in their own video | 2023-12-20 | Revealing the tech I use to run my YouTube channel! first-party video |
 The Diary of a CEO | Studio mic in a 2022 article | 2022-10-18 | FEED: The Diary of a CEO studio breakdown article |
 Jeff Su | Named in their own video | 2022-07-19 | Clean Modern Desk Tour | Dual Monitor Setup first-party video |
 Thomas Frank | Named in their own video | 2019-11-30 | My (Much Improved) Desk and Workspace first-party video |
 Matt D'Avella | Named in their own video | 2018-10-08 | How I make my videos first-party video · 7:25 |
Who uses the RØDE PodMic 2 confirmed, newest first
| Creator | What they use it for | Source date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
 Will Hall | Named in their own video | 2026-08-21 | The Desk Setup I Actually Use Every Day in 2026 first-party video |
 iJustine | Named in their own video | 2024-01-01 | New Year, New Office Upgrade! White Rode Accessories! first-party video |
FAQ
| Which do more creators use, Shure SM7B or RØDE PodMic? | Shure SM7B (8 confirmed creators) vs RØDE PodMic (2), among the creators GearTube tracks. |
| Who uses both Shure SM7B and RØDE PodMic? | None of the creators we track has both confirmed. |
| Has anyone switched between Shure SM7B and RØDE PodMic? | Not in the sources we cite. |
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