Shure SM7B vs Rode PodMic: used prices compared
UK used prices side by side, what each one tends to need fixing, and which keeps more of its value. Updated October 2026.
Quick answer: Used, the Rode PodMic is the cheaper of the two: £45 to £70 against £150 to £230 for the Shure SM7B, usually about £130 apart. The ranges do not overlap, so the cheaper model is cheaper in any condition.
| Model | Shure SM7B | Rode PodMic |
|---|---|---|
| Used, working order | £150 - £230 | £45 - £70 |
| How fast it sells | Sells very fast | Sells very fast |
| Usual faults listed | 2 (costs on its price page) | 2 (costs on its price page) |
The difference
Both are dynamic vocal mics on the same shortlist for podcasts, streaming and voiceover. The SM7B is the broadcast standard and it is quiet: it needs real gain from the interface, and often an inline booster, to reach a working level. The PodMic costs a fraction as much, is heavier than it needs to be, and is easier to drive. Neither needs batteries, and neither forgives a weak preamp.
Which to buy
- The Shure SM7B if you have the gain to drive it and want the voice people recognise.
- The Rode PodMic if you want a broadcast-style vocal mic for the least money.
What each one tends to need
Shure SM7B
- No / partial audio output: usually £5-£80 to put right (Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide).
- Intermittent signal / loose connection: usually £3-£25 to put right (Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide).
Rode PodMic
- No / partial audio output: usually £5-£80 to put right (Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide).
- Intermittent signal / loose connection: usually £3-£25 to put right (Medium - soldering / disassembly / YouTube guide).
Those are the first three in the guide for each. The full list, with the cost of putting each right, is on the model pages and in the faults table.
Before you buy either
Each price page lists what to check, the usual faults and rough repair costs: Shure SM7B and Rode PodMic. Then see how to tell if a listing is a good price.
On Marketplace, the flipper extension prices both against real sold prices and flags faults the seller mentions. It is free while in testing. Join the testers.