Shure focused on creativity, not post-production

Shure presents the SM4, a versatile condenser microphone designed for recording vocals and instruments, both at home and in the studio.

With a meticulously designed dual diaphragm capsule and an RF shielding system (patent pending), the SM4 enables artists to create professional-quality recordings regardless of their setup, environment, or level of experience.

The SM4 is designed to support the workflow of musicians, engineers, and creators who take their craft seriously, helping them overcome the issues that make engineers cringe: unwanted sounds, harsh high-frequency response, undefined low end, and RF interference. If you’re a musician, you’ll want to keep the creative flow going rather than troubleshooting your audio setup. No matter what you’re recording with the SM4, you’ll achieve professional-quality tracks. If you’re an engineer receiving those tracks, you’ll appreciate how well they fit into a mix and the time saved by not having to surgically fix various issues, shares Steve Marek, Associate Product Management Manager at Shure.

Every element of the SM4 has been meticulously designed to streamline the recording experience, providing the details users want while leaving behind the problems. This microphone features multiple layers of pop protection and integrated components. The dual diaphragm capsule reduces unwanted noise and maintains sound quality with minimal proximity effect. Thanks to its interference shielding technology (patent pending), users need not worry about RF interference from common wireless devices found in home recording environments, such as smartphones, laptops, and Wi-Fi routers.

The integrated features of the SM4 make achieving professional-quality recordings with minimal effort easy. The controlled low-end response allows for EQ adjustments without introducing unwanted elements, making it easier to achieve a great radio voice and full-sounding instrument tracks. The built-in Pop Filter helps diffuse air bursts, while the shock mount reduces handling noise and thump. The microphone's cardioid polar pattern provides a wide "sweet spot," allowing vocalists to move freely without compromising sound quality.

With the SM4, users can focus on staying creative and spend less time on post-production.

Key features and benefits

• - Equipped with a 1-inch dual diaphragm capsule, the SM4 captures clean, controlled lows and smooth, detailed highs. The uniform cardioid polar pattern provides superior off-axis noise rejection and reduces proximity effect.
• - Blocks unwanted RF noise from common wireless devices, such as cell phones, laptops, and Wi-Fi routers. The patented system features an integrated pop filter and a mesh that protects the microphone capsule for clean audio capture.
• - The internal pop filter allows for clean, noise-free recordings to facilitate post-production work. Compress or equalize without generating unwanted elements that could affect recordings and mixes. Additionally, the SM4 works with any interface to achieve professional-quality recordings, regardless of the environment.
• - Exceptional flexibility for vocal and instrument recordings: Optimized to capture a wide range of sound sources, from soft vocals to loud instruments, including drums and guitar amplifiers, with exceptional SPL handling (max SPL of 140dB).
• - Legendary durability and camera-ready design: Robust metal construction from a brand with nearly a century of experience in producing reliable equipment for stage and studio. Its sleek and discreet design won’t distract the artist or the environment.