When it comes to microphones there ain’t nothing better than a Shure thing.
Shure products have brought the gold standard for microphones, something which musicians have known for decades. Now, with the fast-tracked evolution of home recording in recent years content creators and podcasters are also revelling in the capabilities of Shure microphones.
From hobbyists to professionals – in music and content creation – Shure has a range of home recording microphones that provide accessible yet professional audio quality.
Take the Shure SM4 microphone, as essential as it is affordable. The good vibes begin immediately as you open the rather robust protective zipper bag and arm yourself with the mic. The SM4 just feels great in your hands, its sleek all-metal design is reassuringly heavy (but by no means overweight) and Shure’s logo in classic bronze sets it all off, making it an attractive addition to any home studio.
The SM4 rocks a 1″ brass dual-diaphragm capsule for precise, low-frequency control, mix-ready audio, and features an impressive internal pop filter that ensures there’s not too many ‘Ps’ in your pod. It presents a super crisp and clear wide sound and with patent-pending Interference Shielding Technology you’ll effortlessly block unwanted RF noise from other wireless devices that may be nearby. It’s an excellent tool for high-quality home recording at a good price.
The MV7+ Podcast Microphone is an upgrade on its trusty MV7 predecessor and the forward steps provide great news for devotees of podcasting, streaming, and music recording. Its redesigned LED touch panel allows you to instantly mute or unmute your mic. Combining creativity and functionalist in one, the rainbow-like touch panel is completely customisable in the Shure Motiv Mix app.
This deep, clear-sounding mic has great reverb effects, powerful DSP, and improved Auto Level Mode along with new digital popper stopper and real-time Denoiser that really does the hard yards for you.
The solid matte black MV7+ also features dual USB-C and XLR outputs. Those wanting a simple direct connection to a computer can do so via the USB-C, while those wanting to connect to more advanced audio equipment such as mixers and interfaces can utilise the XLR output. This point alone makes the case that the MV7+ is a mic for both beginners and experts.
The Shure SM7 Series was created in 1978 and has become as historic as it is legendary. (Michael Jackson used an SM7 on much of his iconic 1983 album, Thriller, and it has also been used on albums by Iron Maiden and Metallica.) In 2024 the SM7B Studio Microphone follows in that tradition, it is the industry standard for voice and spoken word and an amazing mic for all instrumental requirements.
Image: Shure SM7dB
It really is the go-to for large-scale broadcasting, professional podcasts, and high-end studio recordings. To utilise the SM7B to its optimum, Shure recommends using preamps capable of +60dB of gain and suggests pairing with SM7dB for setups requiring a built-in preamp solution.
Speaking of which, the legend does indeed continue with the SM7dB which now includes a custom designed built-in preamp. This technology is delivered under a license from Cloud Microphones and tuned by Shure engineers specifically for this mic to provide ample gain, and as a result is ideal for real world podcasters and musicians who want reliability but also ease across various recording setups. The SM7 (r)evolution continues and the SM7dB is already a future classic.
Shure microphones have driven the audio on Rolling Stone AU/NZ’s ‘Behind The Rolling Stone Cover’ podcast series over the last year and we can attest to their usability and precision. Whether you’re interested in podcasting, streaming, or any type of high-quality home recording, there’s a Shure microphone to rock your world.
