Topic: Best Shockmounts/Clips for SDC's under $50

[John Willett]

Which model is the Shure donut mount everyone is talking about?

A55M?

Yes - the A53M and A55M.

[flicflac]

I purchased the inv-7's http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=inv-7&N=0&InitialSearch=yes and am very happy with them.
Although after having them for a few days I can see the potential for scuffing up the mics.
Now somebody posts a link for these http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/758980-REG/Rycote_041118_INV_HG_MKII_InVision_Indoor.html
and I seem to think they may be a better choice as they look like they may be more gentle on the mics..
I may just be on my way back to B&H for an exchange.
Any suggestions or input on this?

[flipp]

Addressing the OP's under $50 limitation I have to recommend the Avantone SSM mounts; and it just so happens there is a pair currently in the yard for $40 shipped. The one "negative" is their weight, which is substantial since they are all metal.

[John Willett]

Addressing the OP's under $50 limitation I have to recommend the Avantone SSM mounts; and it just so happens there is a pair currently in the yard for $40 shipped. The one "negative" is their weight, which is substantial since they are all metal.

But it's a pretty horrible mount compared to the Rycote "Lyre" design.  The Rubber O-rings need replacing now and again and the mic. can be prone to droop and bounce.

It depends if you want cheap or you want effective - in fact, the Rycote is both cheap and effective. 

[ts]

I use the Beyer shocks mentioned on page 1 of this thread. Very light weight and compact, but 55 each. The Rycote 7's are 62 each. Both of these choices can be qualified as effective, but not cheap. I think the original poster wants something under 50 for the pair. The Busmans or similar would be the way to go.

[John Willett]

I use the Beyer shocks mentioned on page 1 of this thread. Very light weight and compact, but 55 each. The Rycote 7's are 62 each. Both of these choices can be qualified as effective, but not cheap. I think the original poster wants something under 50 for the pair. The Busmans or similar would be the way to go.

The OP said that he did not want to pay more than $50 each.

[ts]

(preferably $25 if it is quality and not paying for a name) So we're both kinda right.

I always believed that shocks are primarily for isolation from bumps, etc. What effect can they have on sound if any?

[flipp]

John, are any of the Rycote's under $50 ea?  If not I stand by my recommendation of the Avantone SSM. With the pair in the yard @ $40/pr, I don't think anything else can beat them for what the OP wants to spend. They may not be the "best" but they are more than adequate.

[Fried Chicken Boy]

^^ Or the OP could buy the Tensimounts that are being offered in the same sale.  Probably just as effective as the Avantone and half the price.

[George2]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/301598-REG/PSC_FPSC0035_Universal_Microphone_Shock_Mount.html

[John Willett]

John, are any of the Rycote's under $50 ea? 

Yes - in the UK all the Rycote InVision range are under $50 - they are £30 each.

[flipp]

Lucky you. Here in the states I've always seen them in the $70 range and up, thus my disallowing them in options $50 and under.

[DigiGal]

John, are any of the Rycote's under $50 ea? 

Yes - in the UK all the Rycote InVision range are under $50 - they are £30 each.

Yeah, here in the USA they are selling for $62 universally everywhere which works out to only $24 per pair over budget, but it's worth saving and spending the extra dollars imho.  Rycote INV definitely meets the best sdc shockmounts portion of OP's request, there's not even a close second as far as I'm concerned.

£30 = $47.61 with current exchange rate which is under $50 so they apparently go for less across the pond where they are made and thus meet the full request over there.

[Chimney Top]

i've been using the shure donut mounts for about a week now, and while they are very durable and portable and a good price... i'm finding that Neumann 184's with the XLR connected is too heavy for them.  any solutions besides tilt them forward to compensate/balance?

[John Willett]

i've been using the shure donut mounts for about a week now, and while they are very durable and portable and a good price... i'm finding that Neumann 184's with the XLR connected is too heavy for them.  any solutions besides tilt them forward to compensate/balance?

The Shure donut is probably the second-best shockmount after the Rycote - it is really is very effective.

I would move the mic. so that the centre of gravity is in the centre of the donut - and use a short thin and flexible cable as the output so the weight of the cable won't pull the mic. off-centre.