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Best shockmounts for 460/480's and Shure vert bar
« on: May 12, 2006, 03:36:06 PM »
I just bought a vert bar and will be using it with 460/480's. What are people using for shockmounts for this setup? I don't want to run the superlux mounts cuz they keep breaking on me. Also, the AT mounts are a little too bulky... the Shure A53M mounts look good but I've heard they're a tight fit for AKGs...

Any thoughts/recommendations? Thanks!

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Re: Best shockmounts for 460/480's and Shure vert bar
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2006, 03:43:56 PM »
I have been using the older style Studio Projects C-4 shocks. They are a bit too big for the C-4's, so Studio Projects sent folks with the old style mounts new mounts with tighter cradles. I find the old cradles to be about perfect for my C-480's. I have heard that the Shure mount you mentioned is a real tight fit.
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Re: Best shockmounts for 460/480's and Shure vert bar
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2006, 03:47:13 PM »
I have been using the older style Studio Projects C-4 shocks. They are a bit too big for the C-4's, so Studio Projects sent folks with the old style mounts new mounts with tighter cradles. I find the old cradles to be about perfect for my C-480's. I have heard that the Shure mount you mentioned is a real tight fit.

I'll have to check out the studio projects mounts. Are the newer ones too small for 480s then?

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Re: Best shockmounts for 460/480's and Shure vert bar
« Reply #3 on: May 12, 2006, 03:49:02 PM »
I use the AT 4010s when I need a lot of suspension, ie I know it will be a rowdy crowd and low-pro isn't an issue. I have been using the Superlux HK-32 mounts for the past several months with the shure bar. I keep them mounted to the Vert bar and just lign them up end to end and they store nicely. They are kinda cheap but if you are somewhat careful with them IME they will maintain. I just ordered another pair actually, $20 shipped, can't beat the price, and IMO there isn't too much else out there that is very low-pro and still provides some isolation.

I think the newer ones were a couple mm smaller than the older style, but should probably still fit. Check out the Joe Meek mounts and look at the size specs. They are essentially the same mount as the SP ones.
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Re: Best shockmounts for 460/480's and Shure vert bar
« Reply #4 on: May 12, 2006, 03:54:13 PM »
I use the AT 4010s when I need a lot of suspension, ie I know it will be a rowdy crowd and low-pro isn't an issue. I have been using the Superlux HK-32 mounts for the past several months with the shure bar. I keep them mounted to the Vert bar and just lign them up end to end and they store nicely. They are kinda cheap but if you are somewhat careful with them IME they will maintain. I just ordered another pair actually, $20 shipped, can't beat the price, and IMO there isn't too much else out there that is very low-pro and still provides some isolation.

I think the newer ones were a couple mm smaller than the older style, but should probably still fit. Check out the Joe Meek mounts and look at the size specs. They are essentially the same mount as the SP ones.

I'm having trouble finding the specs for those JM mounts... as for Superlux, I've owned several pairs already, and I don't like them. They just keep breaking even when I'm careful with them.

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Re: Best shockmounts for 460/480's and Shure vert bar
« Reply #6 on: May 12, 2006, 04:03:41 PM »
I use these:

http://cgi.ebay.com/SHOCKPROOF-RUBBER-CONDENSER-MICROPHONE-CLIPS_W0QQitemZ7403163363QQcategoryZ29948QQssPageNameZWD1VQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


Dirt cheap and do a great job.  All rubber.

Now that's what I'm talkin' about Dan, Thanks man! +T

How's the threading on these? Metal? Solid?

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Re: Best shockmounts for 460/480's and Shure vert bar
« Reply #7 on: May 12, 2006, 04:05:12 PM »
Ah, I see now... brass-plated thread. These looks great and low-profile... perfect for the vert bar! Sweet! Cheaper than the lux mounts too...

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Re: Best shockmounts for 460/480's and Shure vert bar
« Reply #8 on: May 12, 2006, 04:07:56 PM »
And they don't hog up space in your bag.   ;)

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Re: Best shockmounts for 460/480's and Shure vert bar
« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2006, 04:08:59 PM »
Only one problem....

"Please no International orders."

Any kind soul want to help me out here and be an intermediary for the shipping to Canada?

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Re: Best shockmounts for 460/480's and Shure vert bar
« Reply #10 on: May 12, 2006, 04:09:17 PM »
I have been using the older style Studio Projects C-4 shocks. They are a bit too big for the C-4's, so Studio Projects sent folks with the old style mounts new mounts with tighter cradles. I find the old cradles to be about perfect for my C-480's. I have heard that the Shure mount you mentioned is a real tight fit.

I'll have to check out the studio projects mounts. Are the newer ones too small for 480s then?

The newer ones work, but I find them to be a bit too tight.
Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.

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Re: Best shockmounts for 460/480's and Shure vert bar
« Reply #11 on: May 12, 2006, 04:10:41 PM »
gotta love that auction...


Available in any color desired*



(*...as long as it's Black)

may have to check a pair of these out as well - Andrew PM me your address, I'll order two pairs
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Re: Best shockmounts for 460/480's and Shure vert bar
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2006, 04:11:22 PM »
I used the AT 8410's when I had my 460's and Shure vert bar. I always just left the vert bar and shocks attached to my stand which made for easier set up and less room taken in my bag.
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Re: Best shockmounts for 460/480's and Shure vert bar
« Reply #13 on: May 12, 2006, 04:20:15 PM »
Dan, you should take some pics of your 480s in that vertbar + ebay mount setup... I'd love to see that!

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Re: Best shockmounts for 460/480's and Shure vert bar
« Reply #14 on: May 12, 2006, 04:25:27 PM »
I use a T-bar.   ???

 

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