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Rode SM4-R Rycote Lyre Microphone Shockmount

★★★★★4.6 (358 reviews)
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The dual Rycote Lyre design kills handling noise at the source, keeping your signal chain clean from studio floor to live stage.

$59.00*
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Overview

The Rode SM4-R earns its place in the signal chain by solving one of the most common sources of low-frequency contamination: mechanical vibration traveling from stand to capsule. In tracking sessions where a shotgun or small-diaphragm condenser is positioned near HVAC systems, noisy stages, or anywhere floor rumble finds its way up a boom pole, the dual Rycote Lyre configuration provides genuine mechanical decoupling — the kind you actually hear when you compare a take with and without it. The noise floor stays where it belongs, and the transient response from the capsule comes through clean rather than embedded in a low-end wash from the stand beneath it.

Build quality is solid for a plastic-bodied shockmount — the Lyre elastomers are the same architecture Rycote has refined in professional broadcast mounts, and they hold their tension reliably across both climate-controlled studios and the temperature swings of outdoor production. The lockable angle adjustment is a practical asset on live stages and field rigs, where a mic pointed correctly at setup needs to stay that way at showtime. The integrated cable clip is a small detail that matters over a long session: it keeps cable weight off the capsule and reduces the chance of a stray tug transmitting noise directly through the mount and into your recording.

Key Features

A suspension shock mount for mounting various RODE microphones onto a mic stand or boom pole with 3/8" or 5/8" thread

Equipped with dual Rycote Lyre mounts to ensure maximum isolation from any handling vibrations

Integrated cable management clip

The stand mount is angle adjustable and can be locked into position to ensure sturdy and reliable mic positioning

For shotgun and small-diaphragm condenser microphones

Specifications

Mount Type
Dual Rycote Lyre Suspension
Thread Compatibility
3/8" and 5/8"
Angle Adjustment
Lockable
Cable Management
Integrated clip
Compatible Mic Types
Shotgun and small-diaphragm condenser
Weight
5.3 oz (0.15 kg)
Dimensions
5 x 3 x 3 inches
Color
Black

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Dual Lyre mounts deliver noticeably better low-frequency isolation than single-elastomer designs, audibly reducing stand-borne rumble on sensitive condensers
  • Lockable angle adjustment holds the mic position under boom pole movement and vibration without creeping
  • Integrated cable clip keeps cable weight off the capsule, reducing the chance of a stray tug transmitting mechanical noise directly into the mount
  • Compatible with both 3/8" and 5/8" threaded stands and boom poles without needing a separate thread adapter
  • Rycote Lyre elastomers outlast traditional rubber bands in both durability and consistency across temperature swings

👎 Cons

  • Designed specifically for Rode microphones — compatibility with non-Rode capsules is limited and not guaranteed
  • Lyre elastomers will eventually lose tension with years of heavy use, requiring replacement to maintain isolation performance
  • At 5.3 oz, adds measurable weight to a boom pole rig, which compounds over long location shoots
  • No visual indicator confirms the angle lock is engaged — you have to physically test the position before relying on it
  • Plastic body construction, while functional, lacks the premium feel of metal shockmounts at higher price points

Frequently Asked Questions

The dual Lyre configuration mechanically decouples the microphone from the stand across a wide frequency range — including the low-frequency rumble that single-elastomer mounts struggle with. You'll hear the difference most clearly on sensitive small-diaphragm condensers in rooms with HVAC noise, foot traffic, or stage vibration traveling up the stand.
The SM4-R is built for Rode's shotgun and small-diaphragm condenser microphones. If you're running a VideoMic Pro, NTG series, or NT5 into this mount, it fits as intended. Compatibility with non-Rode microphones of similar form factor is possible but not guaranteed — check your capsule's diameter against the mount opening.
Yes — both thread sizes are supported natively. Whether you're on a standard 5/8" studio stand, a 3/8" boom pole, or a smaller desktop stand, you won't need a thread adapter rattling around in your kit.
Once locked, the angle holds through normal session movement and boom repositioning. For location work where the boom is constantly repositioning, verify the lock before each take — it's a manual mechanism and shouldn't be assumed latched if the mount was recently adjusted.
Lyre elastomers are more durable than traditional rubber band mounts and resist UV and temperature cycling better, but they will lose tension over years of heavy use. Replacement Lyres are available separately, extending the mount's service life well past a typical rubber band shockmount.

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