Topic: Shockmounts

[DMBprez]

Anywhere that I can get the shockmounts that come with the Superlux SMK set for cheap?


Also... Anywhere I can get something to run these bad boys XY?  Thanks a ton in advance for any help.



Cheers.

[J.T.L]

shocks:
http://www.superlux.us/smalldiaphragm.html

vertbar:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/68616-REG/Shure_A27M_A27M_Stereo_Stand_Adapter.html

[willndmb]

you can also run xy much cheaper by using a tbar and a riser
that will cost you approx $25 if you don't have a tbar already

[DMBprez]

you can also run xy much cheaper by using a tbar and a riser
that will cost you approx $25 if you don't have a tbar already

Link to anything?  Thanks!

[J.T.L]

you can also run xy much cheaper by using a tbar and a riser
that will cost you approx $25 if you don't have a tbar already

...true, but I always liked a vert bar better imo.

riser:
http://www.atlassound.com/products/partNumber.cfm?pn=AD-7B

stereo bar:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/286149-REG/AKG_KM235_1_KM235_1_Stereo_Microphone_Bar.html

shocks like the superlux but stronger:
http://www.frontendaudio.com/Avant_Electronics_SSM_Metal_Shock_Mount_for_Small_p/9680.htm

[dean]

I like the vert bar if I'm going to get into a fight after the gig.  But getting a riser for my t-bar allowed me to drop that 8 lb. vert bar out of my bag for 90% of all occasions.

Seriously, if you hit someone with a vert bar, you'd kill 'em.  That's a serious hunk of metal!  I'm really pleased with my riser as an alternative.

[bgalizio]

Here's the Atlas riser, with free shipping too:
http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/AD7B/

[rowjimmy]

Speaking of hunks of metal...

Those Avant shocks are not light BUT the superlux ones are crap. Mine began literally falling apart in my hands last show I tried to use them.

[DMBprez]

Yeah, I taped Revision the other night, and I wound up MASKING TAPING my mics to a half shockmount.

I was less than pleased.

[612]

Hey +Ts all around for the riser links. I need to get me one.

[NOLAfishwater]

I think I might buy a pair of the Avantone shockmounts and get rid of the heavy AT's that I have.  All noobs should check out these suggestions before buying shockmounts.

+T J.T.L. for the great links.

[F.O.Bean]

avatone shocks SUCK. I used them for 2 shows before selling them

1. theyre WAY TOO HEAVY

2. the rubber bands come off VERY EASILY.....

[jkbyram]

I think I might buy a pair of the Avantone shockmounts and get rid of the heavy AT's that I have.  All noobs should check out these suggestions before buying shockmounts.

+T J.T.L. for the great links.

i use the avantones and agree with bean, they are very heavy. they weigh more than the AT's so if you are planning on moving to them to cut weight look at other options. they work well for me though. as far as the bands coming off, they do come off easily but i use mine with only 4 bands per mount and have no problems anymore. they ship them with extra bands on there that are not needed. using them with my vert bar is heavy, thank goodness i have a sturdy stand.

[NOLAfishwater]

Thanks for the quick feed back. Guess I will be staying with my AT's.

[jkbyram]

one good thing about the avantone mounts is that you WILL NOT break them. lose bands maybe, but you will not break them. i thought about drilling out some of the metal to lighten them. they are one solid hunk of metal.