Shure SM4: Amazing Sound, But Is It Worth the Price?

The Shure SM4 is a super solid, great sounding condenser microphone and this review dives into how it sounds and how it stacks up against other popular dynamic and condenser mics.

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•Shure SM4: https://geni.us/shuresm4 (Amazon)

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•Rode NT1 Signature Series: https://geni.us/rgjRyH
•Shure SM7B: https://geni.us/tepsm7b (Amazon)
•Blue Sona / Yeti Studio: https://geni.us/sonamic (Amazon)
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•Lewitt LCT 440 Pure: https://geni.us/ygRb95l (Amazon)
•Lewitt LCT 240 Pro: https://geni.us/MKxf7Ts (Amazon)
•Se Electronics X1 A: https://geni.us/LRLD3Z4 (Amazon)
•MXL 990: https://geni.us/LWiqJ (Amazon)
•Rode Mic Stand: https://geni.us/ULx4l (Amazon)
•Audio Technica Mic Mount: https://geni.us/EVwpUG1 (Amazon)
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•XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr
•Colorful Wind Screens: reporterstore.com

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⏱️Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Is the SM4 4U?
0:39 - Features & Price
2:53 - Condenser vs. Dynamic Mics
5:08 - SM4 vs. SM7B
8:00 - vs. Rode NT1 Signature Series
10:32 - Desktop Stands & Adapters
11:18 - vs. Blue Sona / Yeti Studio
12:42 - vs. Earthworks ETHOS
14:07 - vs. Lewitt LCT 440 Pure
15:56 - vs. Lewitt LCT 240 Pro
16:55 - vs. Se Electronics X1 A
19:58 - How To Choose The Right Microphone
20:43 - Conclusion

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Episode 426: Shure SM4: Amazing Sound, But Is It Worth the Price?