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Shure SM4 review: This musician’s microphone is perfect for beginners
Jan 17, 2025
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Tom's Guide Verdict
Shure SM4 review | Tom's Guide
The Shure SM4 microphone, released in 2024, is one of the best microphones for beginner home musicians who don’t want to skimp on quality. Seeing as some professional recording microphones from Shure hover around the $900 mark, this $199 mic is perfect for the beginner home musician or sound engineer.
With a 1-inch dual-diaphragm condenser capsule, which I’ll get into later, the SM4 is adept at picking up bass and treble evenly. I was super impressed with how the SM4 translated the nuance of an acoustic guitar — the recording made me feel as if I was in the room with the guitar.
But is it enough to justify its $199 price? Find out in this Shure SM4 microphone review.
Shure SM4 microphone review: Cheat sheet
What is it? A beginner-friendly home studio microphone designed for musicians
Who is it for? Predominantly musicians
What does it cost? From $199 / £195 — perfect for beginners
What do we like? The sonorous, feel-it-in-your-bones instrument recording and high-quality audio translation
What don’t we like? I wouldn’t use it as a podcast mic, and this is not a complaint, merely a warning: you’ll need an XLR converter if you haven’t got an audio interface or mixing desk.
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