Today we look at the new Rode SM3-R and SM4-R shotgun microphone shock mounts! Are these worth the upgrade?
Rode Shock Mounts
Here are the new shock mounts from Rode talked about in the video above.
Rode SM3-R
Designed for use on camera hot shoes but can be mounted via the 3/8″ mount under cold shoe.
Rode SM4-R
The Rode SM4-R is designed to be used on boom poles or mic stands by removing the adapter thread. That said, you can mount this shock mount to anything via the 3/8″ thread on the bottom.
Original Rode SM3
Here is the shock mount the new models are replacing.
Microphones Used
Here are the two shotgun microphones I used in the video to show off the different shock mounts.
Rode NTG4
The NTG4 is powered via 48v (phantom power) and makes for a nice small shotgun mic.
Rode NTG4+
The NTG4+ is the same microphone as the NTG4, but includes a built in battery for use without phantom power. This model can also be recharged/powered from a micro USB jack on the rear of the microphone.