The Shure SM4 - A New Condenser Microphone For Your Home Studio

[@ClayAlanRaw]

Sounds excellent! Crisp and clear! I listened in the car on the highway with the passengers side window halfway down and could hear it great!

[@ObscureMics]

The best way to listen to audio! The wind blowing through our hair (thank god we still have some)

[@ClayAlanRaw]

@@ObscureMics 😂 you just made me laugh and think of that clip with Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal in the car from “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent”

[@ObscureMics]

God that movie was great

[@ClayAlanRaw]

@@ObscureMics I still haven’t watched it yet….🤦‍♂️

[@ObscureMics]

@ClayAlan2024 oh man….highly recommend

[@SmokeDaJitt]

I'm actually really hype about this! Looks like a slight AT2020 look lol. I love the clear sound it has! Especially since a lot of mics (especially dynamic) make me sound muddy due to my low end prominent bass. Another great video! It's an honor to be mutual on Flip!

[@ObscureMics]

Ahhhh smoke! Connection made! Yeah my voice can be a little low sandy on a lot of mics and I like the balance this one gives me

[@SmokeDaJitt]

@@ObscureMics Yessir! I agree I tend to lean more towards deeper voice reviews just so I know if I’m talking normal and not Pitching my voice up for enthusiasm in content it’ll still sound alright.

[@itscarlosreally]

That's one sexy mic, for Shure. Also, that Bark Hogan impression is so accurate, it should be running wild, brother.

[@ObscureMics]

I just ripped my shirt off Dad bod mania is running wild

[@djcuda]

Clear and bright! Not loosing the undertones but good miss! This might be a voice over or audiobook voice actors dream mic!

[@ObscureMics]

I dig the hell out of it. Great to see you in the comments!

[@michaelchristolear4182]

I wish I could get Shure to send me a mic before it's released!! But what I know about mics is that Shure simply work and sound great right out of the box. Worth every cent. Another great video Bark!!

[@ObscureMics]

I’m definitely grateful that I’m in a position to share it with you. Thank you ❤️

[@thatailor_]

Your Onyx chorus was classic 😂 glad to know you have great taste in music❤💯

[@ObscureMics]

90s greatness!! Thank you ❤️

[@AskMrScience]

I'd have to get the full kit, too. Looking forward to more reviews when it's released. Like most side address mics, it would be too distracting on camera, but a dream for a podcast.

[@ObscureMics]

I kinda like the on camera look myself. But mics are beautiful to me

[@VincentLangevin]

Shure makes great stuff. Such quality!

[@ObscureMics]

Definitely . That heft inspires confidence

[@BacktotheRetroReview]

Great review as always. I like the sound of this condenser

[@ObscureMics]

Thanks K Dawg!

[@dannylightning-audio-reviews]

Sounds clean and clear, maybe not super detailed on the high end but definitely has a nice overall sound to it

[@ObscureMics]

It’s what I would hope for when seeing the price. Thanks for checking out the video

[@theglobalzrecordingproject]

Extremely cool design for that kit. A good sounding and unoffensive sounding mic. Cool. A comparison with the sE 2200 kit would be a great bake-off. The 2200 kit comes in at $299. Hey congrats! Over a thousand views in 10 hours!

[@ObscureMics]

That’s a really solid comp idea Thanks for the support as always Bill!

[@oskarwroniewicz]

I second that! Great idea!

[@HankDavis]

That mic sounds pretty nice. I'm glad they kept the price down.

[@ObscureMics]

Me too. Definitely part of what makes it a really good option

[@IvanSergio1984]

I think this microphone sounds really good.

[@ObscureMics]

Agreed!

[@knowyourjoe8826]

I believe one would use what is referred to as a "spanner wrench" for the notches. Think of a handle attached to a letter C with Pins sticking down at each opening. The pins fit down into the notches. ----------C

[@ObscureMics]

I gotta get one lol

[@knowyourjoe8826]

​@@ObscureMics Look up Harbor Freight - Adjustable Pin Spanner Wrenches - SKU: 36554 - IDK if these pins are the correct size but it is a start.

[@michaelbower85]

Greatest podcasting voice of all time, no contest

[@ObscureMics]

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

[@ShaneT5S]

I was worried it would have a darker sound like their Dynamic mics are, which I’ve never really been a fan of, but the SM4 sounds really darn nice. And the headphones, I completely agree, I love the Sennheiser sounds, been using the same Sennheiser headphones for the last 15 years almost daily for work and play, Audio Technica for work as well, but I’m not the biggest fan of Shure’s headphones

[@brianpayne5773]

I can see that being a good radio or podcast mic.

[@ObscureMics]

Yeah me too. I’ve used it quite a bit since the video

[@TheArrows101]

Nice video mate and review as always. I was about to get a new mic but gave me 2nd thoughts and I will wait til it becomes available here in the Philippines. Keep safe mate.

[@ObscureMics]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and for the kind words

[@chadontheroad1]

Nice review. I do like the sound of that SM4.

[@ObscureMics]

Thank you! Yeah it’s pretty dang solid

[@ScottGrammer]

Sounds really nice. I like that you can get the mic alone. IF I could have done that with my NT1 Signatures I would have, as I don't use the supplied shock mounts or windscreens - I have smaller ones I like better.

[@ObscureMics]

Same in the rode. Too bulky

[@jeremythornton433]

Cool! Don't need another mic right now though. Still in love with my Lewett 240.

[@ObscureMics]

Lct240 is a good one for sure!

[@MusicChannel-rf5zz]

If it sounds even close to the sm beta I would grab it ! Waiting for some comparison videos.

[@ObscureMics]

I really need to get that mic don’t I?

[@patrickdudgeon9315]

Nice! Just saw the press release and then your video popped up!

[@ObscureMics]

I’m pretty happy I was able to get it out in unison with that

[@OlivierBrisson]

wonderful review! Thank you!

[@ObscureMics]

Thanks for watching!

[@Mr.MinerAL]

The pop resistance is impressive. Great sound. Compare it to a Rode NT1 Gen5 next!

[@ObscureMics]

I have that one on hand!

[@clarenceewe]

@@ObscureMics Which do you like better? NT1 or SM4?

[@Z3Chosen1]

@@ObscureMics Lol he never responded

[@ObscureMics]

Sm4 …just a little more lively. Sorry for late reply. Notifications of a comment ON a comment are not great on KZbin

[@ObscureMics]

Got it

[@jmclane27]

I liked the nex on your voice much more personally

[@ObscureMics]

I like it too. I’m a fan of all 3 mics that I used. Different flavors…all go down easy

[@Emet.V]

I really like it ❤

[@ObscureMics]

Meeeee too

[@knowyourjoe8826]

Oh, Forgot to ask... which do you like better this or the LS-208? I do REALLY like this Shure SM-4 and the plosive reject with their dual pop screens, one right in front of the capsule built into the mic itself and the other on the mount really appear to do a greta job. The looks kinda seem a cross between the Lewitt 440 Pure and the Fifine K669D. Looks like Shure is upping the home studio / podcast audio game with a more affordable and ... gasp... possibly, dare I say "better" solution to the SM-7b for the intended market. I like it. A lot.

[@ObscureMics]

Man…putting me in the spot The ls208 is my favorite end address and maybe my favorite mic period More testing must be done before I go too much farther into the sm4 opinion

[@scooba789]

I actually thought the SM58 sounded better on you, more full but still a decent high end. Only problem with that mic is you gotta have it practically glued to your mouth.

[@ObscureMics]

The sm58 is absolutely hard to beat

[@7171jay]

@scooba. Along as you have enough gain there is no reason why one would need to be "glued" to the 58 for it to work well. I've used 58s for corporate live sound presenters for years and with anyone who has a decent voice never had an issue with them even a couple feet away. The SM57 is pretty much the same mic as the SM58 and you will see all the Presidents of the United States since Johnson (except for one) use the 57 on the podium nowhere near their mouth. Similarly for recorded sound, it is not a "must" to be right up on these mics unless you are trying to minimize room sound or background noise. Condensers are just as bad or even worse in a situation where you are not right up on the mic and have either a bad sounding room or a lot of outside noise.

[@RealHomeRecording]

Yeeeeeeah!

[@ObscureMics]

Boiiieeeeeee

[@RealHomeRecording]

@@ObscureMics 🤣

[@MaxySnake]

This sounds good! Did you find information about the self noise?

[@ObscureMics]

Sadly no. I emailed my shure rep….hopefully I’ll know soon

[@MaxySnake]

​@@ObscureMics Awesome! That's an important specification for a condenser to know what noise floor you can expect. Maybe they missed it. Thank you for the review

[@ObscureMics]

Thanks for watching! And agree 100%….a strange omission for sure

[@MaxySnake]

​@@ObscureMicshave you review/ tried the BETA 58A? I been rocking a SM58 and want to try this condenser qne the beta58 but unsure what to try first

[@ObscureMics]

@MaxySnake no on the beta….i probably need to at some point

[@antoineinniss5586]

im sold on that kit Bark. but give it honestly, can you recommend that Shure for voice over work?

[@ObscureMics]

For me yes...when i hear plosives on a VO its super cringe

[@Mbee16]

Hi there thank you for another detailed review. How does this compare to a Rode NT1 (4th gen)

[@ObscureMics]

I plan on throwing it up with the nt1 4th and 5th soon. Thank you!

[@ea-zkillofficial2217]

I just bought my sm4 and it doesn’t work on my focusrite scarlett 2i2, even i chan the XLR cable😢 gimme a tip please🤦🏽‍♂️

[@ObscureMics]

Send it back. Has to be broken. Unless you haven’t turned on phantom power

[@enriquekahn9405]

3:50 pin wrench?

[@ObscureMics]

If that’s what’s it’s called….im looking now lol

[@knowyourjoe8826]

Look up Harbor Freight - Adjustable Pin Spanner Wrenches - SKU: 36554 - IDK if these pins are the correct size but it is a start.

[@theglobalzrecordingproject]

@@knowyourjoe8826 Yup, that would be a spanner wrench

[@zuhairamauk7907]

Nice mic I like your reviews. What's the SM58 shockmount (mic clip) you're using?.

[@ObscureMics]

Highly appreciated! That’s a sterling sm5 …love it

[@rickonmic]

The Shure SRH 840a headphones are my favorites.

[@ObscureMics]

Well now i wanna try those lol

[@gaz1549]

I really want to know how this compares to an AT2035. I have an AT2020 at the moment and I was looking to change it up but struggling to choose. Other than cost, any wisdom? 🤔

[@ObscureMics]

I have not personally used the AT2035…so I can only go off of videos I have watched and while it sounds pretty solid, I really think this shure mic punches pretty hard. That being said…the sE 4100 is currently my best “upgrade” choice

[@alexxie9804]

what webcam you using for recording?

[@ObscureMics]

insta 360 Link

[@ParadoxOficial]

Hey! Do you thing this one is better than a rode nt1a? Thanks!

[@ObscureMics]

I like it more myself

[@chinguunamarsanaa7491]

Is it better than Rode Nt1a 5th gen? Shure SM4 vs Rode NT1a 5th gen

[@ObscureMics]

We shall find out

[@nofacetway2hard]

😂😂😂shure did it again, lol this just feel like an upgrade to the shure pga27

[@ObscureMics]

Good take

[@dpinskey]

What’s the preamp level compared to the SM7B

[@ObscureMics]

Bout half like most condensers

[@zawadtahmid9076]

Still waiting for the opa alice review

[@ObscureMics]

Time is the enemy

[@gggvg-f5s]

Hi! should I take this microphone to replace the Rode nt 1? I have a pretty low-pitched voice and a lot of sibilants in the upper frequencies, and Rode nt 1 emphasizes them, is it worth switching to Shure sm4?

[@ObscureMics]

I gotta say yes. If you arent happy with the rode...I think this is a great option

[@Unknownuser10116]

How does this compare to the Lewitt LCT 440 PURE?

[@ObscureMics]

I have not used that mic. But from videos and regarding the total package. I think they are about as close as it gets and I want to do a vs video

[@Unknownuser10116]

@@ObscureMics Great thank you! I’ll be looking forward to the vs video!

[@mitchelmaverick718]

Looks like the AT2020

[@ObscureMics]

Yep, very typical look without the kit...but man its BUILT WELL

[@7171jay]

@mitchell. The SM4 is a bit nicer sounding then the AT2020 however. Whether or not that slightly better smoothness of the SM4 in the upper mids matters enough to you and what your budget might be would obviously be the determining factors of which to go with.

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

hi, can you tell me what that piece of gear is holding your mic.... big silver mic mount?

[@ObscureMics]

Sterling sm5

[@YesItsReallyKeith]

@@ObscureMics thank you!!

[@ObscureMics]

@YesItsReallyKeith thanks for watching!

[@LuisLang-dv4mp]

The mic sounds great but the video is definitely out of sync with your sound.

[@ObscureMics]

I caught that...not sure what changed on my setup

[@LuisLang-dv4mp]

@@ObscureMics good luck.

[@ScalerWave]

meh, doesn't sound much different than the 58

[@ObscureMics]

What are you listening on?

[@ScalerWave]

@@ObscureMics Kali UNF's

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

Sounds oddly boxy on your voice

[@ObscureMics]

Hmm, i dont get that at all

[@Mjo742]

Sounds a bit bright and artificial. Not bad for the price point, though.

[@ObscureMics]

Tad bright yes….i don’t think it sounds artificial at all. But of course we all hear things a little differently. Highly appreciate you watching and commenting!

[@PressRecord777]

Sounds a bit throaty, IMO.

[@ObscureMics]

😳😳😳

[@knowyourjoe8826]

WOW... video dropped 59 seconds ago and no views yet... WTHeck!!! LOL

[@ObscureMics]

😢