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

[Chimney Top]

BHphotovideo website is overwhelming, so I thought I would ask for some input.  I don't want to spend more than $50 for a single mount/clip (preferably $25 if it is quality and not paying for a name).  I use Neumann KM184's.

Thanks!

[Chimney Top]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/108255-REG/Beyerdynamic_AMS_EA_19_25_Shock_Mount_and_MKV_11.html


thinking about this one, or something similar.

[vanark]

I would contact Busman.  I think he sells his for about $35.  He has both 20mm and 22mm versions.  They work great for me.

http://www.busmanaudio.com/microphones.html  his email is at the bottom.

[DigiGal]

Rycote INV's are only a little more but the best shocks going imho...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=inv7&N=0&InitialSearch=yes

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=2457.0


This video give a good demonstration of the Rycote's durability...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03eQKtftojE&feature=relmfu

[achalsey]

I would contact Busman.  I think he sells his for about $35.  He has both 20mm and 22mm versions.  They work great for me.

http://www.busmanaudio.com/microphones.html  his email is at the bottom.

Seconded.  I got my first pair for $40 about a year ago, not sure if prices have gone up.

[Chimney Top]

I would contact Busman.  I think he sells his for about $35.  He has both 20mm and 22mm versions.  They work great for me.

http://www.busmanaudio.com/microphones.html  his email is at the bottom.

Seconded.  I got my first pair for $40 about a year ago, not sure if prices have gone up.

could one of ya'll post a pic?  they are for neumann km184's- they are 22mm.

thanks



edit) nevermind, i found his website. 

I would go for that one, but kinda liking these smaller clips for carrying around...  my Audio Technica mounts require alot of attention/care when taking them in the field.

[vanark]

Here are some AKG 460's in them...  I think they are 21 or 22 mm.

[page]

Rycote INV's are only a little more but the best shocks going imho...

+1

If the objective is reducing bump sound as it hits your mics, I think the rycote's nearest competition is the shure donut. There was a magazine that did a comparison a while ago (and I've repeated it at home) and I think both work well with the rycote invision line being the top spot. My rycote is my daily driver since I really think it is an excellent mount and I keep a donut handy in case I had to really reduce the visual footprint.

This video give a good demonstration of the Rycote's durability...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03eQKtftojE&feature=relmfu

I've assaulted mine before and it just keeps right on going. Periodically I tighten the screws on it, but thats it. You get what you pay for IMHO.

[vanark]

I would go for that one, but kinda liking these smaller clips for carrying around...  my Audio Technica mounts require alot of attention/care when taking them in the field.

I don't treat mine gingerly - they are pretty durable.

[ScoobieKW]

I would go for that one, but kinda liking these smaller clips for carrying around...  my Audio Technica mounts require alot of attention/care when taking them in the field.

I don't treat mine gingerly - they are pretty durable.

Saw these in another thread, anyone else have experience with them?
http://www.tensimount.com/

[vanark]

I would go for that one, but kinda liking these smaller clips for carrying around...  my Audio Technica mounts require alot of attention/care when taking them in the field.

I don't treat mine gingerly - they are pretty durable.

Saw these in another thread, anyone else have experience with them?
http://www.tensimount.com/

These were my first mounts.  Okay and servicable.  Certainly flexible to use with many different mics - used mine with both CA-11's and Octava MK-012's.  The Busmans are a better fit for me and not much more.

[ScoobieKW]

Picked up some KAM i3s in the Yard Sale, 22mm. I've considered the Busman mounts, will email him.

[John Willett]

The best shockmounts for SDCs are, without doubt, the Rycote InVision series - just £30 each in the UK.  There use the patented "Lyre" mount that is extremely effective and is rugged and unbreakable.

The only others that come close are the Cinela Osix at a higher price and the Shure donut mount.

Personally, I have now moved over to the Rycote series of mounts for all my microphones.

THIS pdf makes good reading - "Keeping Microphones Quiet".

[Chimney Top]

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

A55M?

[kirk97132]

Got a Pair of these for $15 using the make an offer option:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290447633395?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
I have since put a little beefier O-ring on it and it supports a set of Nak 300's with ease now.  It worked ok with the stock rubbers but had a tiny bit of sag with a set of Zaolla cables on the mics.

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=151087.0