RØDE SM4-R Suspension Shock Mount

You put the assembly together yourself, which is great because you can match it easily to your microphone’s length. I mounted a Sennheiser shotgun onto it no problem. However, one thing to bear in mind if you use a deadcat. You’ll want to place the mic further back so that the deadcat doesn’t appear in the picture. That means with a shotgun, you may want to use the front screw thread to hold the front of the mic and the very back one to suppprt the back end. The choices for the cold shoe mount are limited to 3. There are 5 positions for the mic but only 3 for the mount. So you could fit the mount in the front placement...... AS LONG AS YOU HAVEN’T ALREADY USED THAT PLACEMENT FOR THE MIC. The screw threads can’t be shared, so you then have to move the front mount back one notch in order to allow this and the cold shoe will then go into the front, bringing the mic position backwards, but not as well supported. Having said this, I did end up mounting the mic, deadcat and all so that it didn’t appear in shot by juggling this. I put the coldshoe mount on the front and attached the front mic holder to the second hole back instead. That meant there was less space between the front and back holder to support my mic but the mic was placed further back and well out of the way. The strength of the mounts is enough to hold the assembly without drooping so it did in fact fit well in the end and I’m able to use a superb mic with my camera more easily. The plate projects quite a way back from the camera in this position so using a DSLR viewfinder would be impossible, but using a screen makes it no problem at all. So it’s a good mount and sturdier than I first thought looking at it. I can also boom the mic with it because the ‘suspension’ isn’t too soft. I do think they’re a bit too pricey though.

If you want quality, there are some brands you can rely on. Rode is one of them. This is just well made and functional. The screw mount is a perfect fit for my Procaster mic, and it holds it securely without any shake or knock going through. Only tiny gripe is the bottom wing nut is a bit small and hard to tighten, but once tight, it doesn't let go. Other mounts can end up with you watching your mic slowly wilt in front of you.

Yep, these are rather expensive, but I trust them to work for me for many years to come baring stupid accidents. It takes a big of effort to get my mics into the cradle, but they will no way fall out or move once I've got them positioned. Very solidly built in Australia (hence the cost), yes the suspension parts are made from plastic, but they don't feel brittle. A good product.

Great Rode, as usual. Except, as someone already mentioned the locking thumb wheel is just too small. I don't have sausage fingers but it isn't easy to secure tightly. BUT, there is a remedy...I used a larger thumb wheel from an old fixing to replace the original, simples!!!! Unscrew the fixing, remove wheel do the same with the larger wheel and swap..!! Now I can easily tighten it up and it won't budge.

Looks expensive from the outset. However, after a physical inspection it is clearly the correct bit of kit to have with a 'shotgun' type microphone... Looking forward to using this. Can confirm it fits the Røde NT4+ / NT4 microphone snuggly.

Like all Rode products I've used the psm1 shock mount is well built and does the job well. If you've bought a Rode microphone I wouldn't recommend using a cheap shock mount. Instead, consider getting yourself a Rode boom arm and Rode shock mount to go with it as they're sturdy and will take the weight. I can't recommend it for other brands of mics although I have heard of others using this with Yeti mics and Audio Technica mics. You'll find reviews on YouTube if you need to see if it's compatible with your microphone. Also, if your mic hasn't got a built-in pop filter I'd recommend buying the Rode SM6 instead of this as it comes with a pop filter. I use this with the RØDE Podcaster microphone and the RØDE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm.

If you are going to spend lots of money on an expensive shotgun mic , don't skimp on the shock mount. This Rode shock mount does the job and does it with excellence. It keeps firm hold of your expensive mic but at the same time supports it well so not transmit any unnecessary handling noise from a boom pole . It is also less likely to fall out of the shock mount and damage your mic which is easily done with the rubber band style shock mount. Great addition to an audio kit if you are looking for professional audio. You won't be disappointed with Rode products

Most of the product is made of metal which means it should last a long time, the shock absorbing strings are think and feel pretty strong and shouldn't break anytime soon, overall its a good solid product. Currently using with my Rode NT-USB There are restrictions with the microphones functionality when in the shock mount and the headphone input is restricted however this can be solved by rotating the microphone but its still quite fiddly, though i dont use the microphone as my audio interface so its perfect! Great stand and a good quality company

What you would expect from Rode, good workmanship. robust. I would buy this again.

Valido supporto, pratico da utilizzare, ideale per microfoni shotgun, lo utilizzo con un RØDE NTG4+. Comodissima la vite che permette di regolare con precisione l’inclinazione. Unico neo il costo, l’avevo comprato usato ed era in ottime condizioni, nuovo, secondo me è troppo caro. Ben realizzati anche gli invogli per i vari cavi così da tenere più ordinato il supporto e ottimo sistema anti shock.

Great accessory to mount your shotgun microphone to your camera. It does a great job of securely holding the microphone while isolating it from vibrations that will affect sound quality.

Rode PSL1 support anti-choc que j'utilise avec le micro Rode NT-USB, il est de très bonne qualité. Je suis très content de mon achat.

Très bon produit utilisé sur AT875 et AT 4053 B je recommande l'achat ,un peu cher quand même !! Mais bon