Topic: Recommend me some new shock mounts for my AKG 480s

[davepeck]

i've been using the AT8410a shock mounts forever now, and they're pretty much shot.

i'd like to try something new. preferably something with a lower profile and not too expensive.

anyone got any recommendations?

[grayp]

i've tried a few things but it seems that the ATs work the best i've found.    i wish they were not so big and bulky.   i got some a20s's a while back and while i could get the 480s in them, it felt like i was going to snap them everytime.    i also tried those shure donuts a53s i think.   i also thought those were a little snug.   i bought some cheapos at one point (don't remember what kind) and they did not hold up.

i've stuck with the ATs but would love to know what better options people are using.

gray

[flipp]

Built like a tank, all metal; only drawback is the weight.
I find it easier to get the mics in if I use two bands on each end rather than the four they ship with, If you remove two bands from each end, then you have two complete sets for spares (they ship with four extra bands per mount).
Available from many online retailers as well as an authorized ebay merchant.

http://www.avantelectronics.com/SSM.htm


< edit: to see a set of 460s in them, see the first two pics in this thread http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,92489.0.html >

[davepeck]

Built like a tank, all metal; only drawback is the weight.
I find it easier to get the mics in if I use two bands on each end rather than the four they ship with, If you remove two bands from each end, then you have two complete sets for spares (they ship with four extra bands per mount).
Available from many online retailers as well as an authorized ebay merchant.

http://www.avantelectronics.com/SSM.htm


< edit: to see a set of 460s in them, see the first two pics in this thread http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,92489.0.html >

SOLD!

 

once again, flipp, you rock! +t

[willndmb]

i use windtech "rubber band" mounts that are like $5 each
they are a snug fit but work great
also worked good with 39x\
http://www.fullcompass.com/product/340811.html 30 isn't the right size but it shows you what they look like
they come in 20, 25, 30 and ui think the 480s are 22 so i use the 20s

[NOLAfishwater]

Cool design! for $8 you can't go wrong. Have you ever had any problems with them sagging?



I use Rode SM4 shockmounts but they were like $50 a piece. Nice snug fit with 460/480 bodies. Wish I would have seen the ones above and saved myself some cheese.

[OFOTD]

Built like a tank, all metal; only drawback is the weight.
I find it easier to get the mics in if I use two bands on each end rather than the four they ship with, If you remove two bands from each end, then you have two complete sets for spares (they ship with four extra bands per mount).
Available from many online retailers as well as an authorized ebay merchant.

http://www.avantelectronics.com/SSM.htm


< edit: to see a set of 460s in them, see the first two pics in this thread http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,92489.0.html >

I'd like to second the Avantone mounts.  Best tip I got with them was to remove the two extra bands per side.  Flipp knows what he's talking about.

[willndmb]

Cool design! for $8 you can't go wrong. Have you ever had any problems with them sagging?



I use Rode SM4 shockmounts but they were like $50 a piece. Nice snug fit with 460/480 bodies. Wish I would have seen the ones above and saved myself some cheese.

nope, no probs ever
the only thing i ever thought of was because they are tight, that i might mark the body sliding it in or out
not that most bodies don't get marked up in the field at some point, but i know some people are concerned more then other on it

i got mine at Sweetwater and have seen them at B+H and ebay too
sometimes called windtech sometimes olsen audio sometimes just a genaric name

[kbergend]

I was using the Peluso shock mounts that came with the CEMC6s until I sold them.  Now I'm using Shure A53s and I'm very happy with them -- they are a little snug but they're very compact, provide good isolation, are reasonably priced, and the torque required to get the 480s settled into them has definitely enhanced my upper body strength. 

[Gordon]

many of us use the superlux hm32.  they aren't built like a tank but I'm still on my first pair





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

damn looks like they are about $17 each now!  I think they were like $8-10 each when I got them.  looks like the hm 30 is $9.  never used them though.

those Avantone mounts look real nice though!

[davepeck]

got the Avantone mounts yesterday and i love them. they're great, especially for the price.

only problem is that they don't seem to go ALL the way vertical (i've got some a61 swivels on the way). not a huge deal though, since i can just make the adjustment on the mics.

great tip on taking off the extra elastics, too! the mics are plenty snug (even vertical) with just the bottom 2 in there.

thanks again everyone! +t's all around.

[T.J.]

i too am sick of the AT8410a.

how heavy are we talking here? i'm affraid with the shocks and shure vert i could be dealing with some serious weight.

[sygdwm]

i too am sick of the AT8410a.

how heavy are we talking here? i'm affraid with the shocks and shure vert i could be dealing with some serious weight.

2 480's, 2 avantones, and a shure bar is kinda heavy for clamping, but not at the top of your stand.

[willndmb]

i have clamped a akg tbar, 480s and the windtech mounts with no probs

the vert bar and at mounts are much heavier then a lot of stuff you can use
the only plus imo to a vert bar is the ease of changing setups
the mounts the only real plus imo is taking them in and out fast and easy whereas the windtech you could scuff them up easier, but shock protection - i think they do a great job

[Gordon]

yea I've clamped with the 480's in superlux on a vert bar no problem.  as long as it's a beefy stand.  I wouldn't do it on my mini bogen.