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Shure SM4

Current price · Amazon US
$299
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Overall Rating & value for money
7.2/ 10
7.2
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A 7.2 puts its overall rating in the bottom 10% of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 20 of the 136 we've cataloged.

7/ 10
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A 7 puts its value for money in the bottom quarter of microphones we've measured.

Measured on 20 of the 136 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Connection Type
XlrMost common
Xlr34%Wired-usb-c32%Wired-3.5mm11%2.4GHZ10%

Xlr is the most common — on 34% of the 152 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Polar Pattern
CardioidMost common
Cardioid43%Omnidirectional27%Bidirectional11%Supercardioid10%

Cardioid is the most common — on 43% of the 180 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Form Factor
Usb desktop podcast31%Large-diaphragm condenser17%Lavalier wireless17%Dynamic handheld vocal10%

Large-diaphragm condenser appears on 17% of the 115 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Use Case
Streaming16%Podcasting15%Content creation15%Vocal recording13%

Instrument recording appears on 7% of the 340 microphones we've cataloged (of 136).

Connectivity

Connection Type
Xlr

Microphone

Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Form Factor
Large-diaphragm condenser
Use Case
Vocal recording, instrument recording, podcasting, voice-over
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Capsule Type
Condenser
Count
2
Diaphragm Category
Large-diaphragm
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
20 Hz
High Pass Filter
No
Pad Switch
No
Max Spl
140 dB SPL
Output Impedance
150 Ω
Power Required
Phantom 48V
Self Noise
17 dBA
Sensitivity
-38 dBV/Pa

Build

Material Chassis Primary
Aluminum

Design

Dimensions Depth
104 mm
Dimensions Height
203 mm
Dimensions Width
255 mm
Includes Pop Filter
Yes
Includes Shock Mount
Yes
Includes Stand
No
Mount Thread
5/8"-27
Weight
63 g

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating
7.2/ 10
Recommended
Dave Carr
Reviewed byDave CarrVideo Producer/WriterReviewed January 2025
Design7.0
Portability8.0
Features6.0
Value7.0
The verdict

If you're in the market for a large diaphragm condenser microphone for your home studio, consider the Shure SM4. While you won't find any pads or highpass filters on this simple, straight-ahead microphone, sometimes less is more. This sleek and lightweight microphone has what it takes to get a decent recording in your home studio, no matter how modest or fancy your recording setup may be.

✓What we like
✓Flat frequency response
✓All metal construction
✓Low profile design
✓Kit includes shockmount, magnetic windscreen and carrying case.
✕What could be better
✕No attenuator pad
✕No High or Low pass filters
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