Shure has released the SM4 Home Recording Microphone, a large-diaphragm condenser microphone engineered for at-home and studio recording of vocals and instruments.
‘The SM4 is designed to reflect the modern workflows of musicians, engineers, and creators who are serious about their craft, helping them overcome the issues that make engineers cringe: plosives, harsh high-frequency response, undefined low-end, and RF interference,’ says Shure Associate Manager of Product Management, Steve Marek. ‘If you’re a musician, you want to stay in the creative flow, rather than chasing down problems in your audio set-up. No matter what you are recording with the SM4, you need your tracks to be professional quality. If you’re an engineer receiving those tracks, you’ll appreciate how seamlessly they fit into a mix, and the time saved from not having to fix a variety of problems surgically.’
The SM4 uses a brass one-inch dual-diaphragm capsule and features multiple layers of plosive protection and integrated components, including patent-pending Interference Shielding Technology. The dual-diaphragm capsule reduces popping noises and keeps sound quality consistent with reduced proximity effect.
The SM4’s controlled low-end response enables EQ adjustments without introducing unwanted elements, making it easier to achieve a ‘big radio voice’ and full-sounding instrument tracks. The magnetic pop filter helps diffuse air blasts while the shock mount reduces handling noise and rumble. The microphone’s cardioid polar pattern provides a forgiving and large ‘sweet spot’.:
Equipped with a, the SM4 condenser mic captures clean, controlled low-end and smooth, detailed highs. The uniform cardioid polar pattern provides strong off-axis rejection of unwanted noise, and the large ‘sweet spot’ reduces proximity effect. The proprietary system features an integrated pop-filter and woven mesh Faraday cage that shields the microphone capsule for clean audio capture.
The mic is optimised to capture a wide range of sound sources, from soft vocals to loud instruments, including drums, guitar amps, and horns, with exceptionally high sound pressure level (SPL) handling capability of 140dB.
The SM4 Microphone is available for £195/€229/US$199, with a swivel-mount microphone clamp and zippered carrying bag. Additionally, a bundle option is available –, priced at £249/€289/US$269, the Home Recording Kit option includes a shock mount, magnetic pop filter, and premium carrying case.
More: www.shure.com/sm4
