JOHNNYSWIM Reveal The Mic That Defines Their Sound | It Goes To 11
Husband-and-wife duo Abner Ramirez and Amanda Sudano Ramirez — known together as JOHNNYSWIM — share their favorite piece of gear: the Shure SM7 microphone. This versatile workhorse has become an integral part of their creative process, whether they're capturing scratch vocals in their home studio or recording polished tracks for their albums.
For JOHNNYSWIM and their genre-blending mix of folk, pop, and blues, the Shure SM7 epitomizes simplicity and reliability. "It sounds as good as a $50,000 mic," Abner shares, praising its ability to deliver studio-quality vocals anywhere — even in unconventional settings. From crafting melodies in their Burbank office studio to recording while Amanda was nine months pregnant, the SM7 has been there for every step of their journey. For more episodes of It Goes To 11, visit GRAMMY.com/videos.
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