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Title: Semi low pro shockmounts
Post by: twoodruff on April 08, 2013, 11:39:42 PM: Hoping to get some lower profile shockmounts to go with the 84s. Suggestions?
Title: Re: Semi low pro shockmounts
Post by: Todd R on April 08, 2013, 11:57:41 PM: Shure A53M.

Nice shocks, good low pro option. Pretty inexpensive, compared to say the schoeps A20S or Rycotes, which acouple other of my favorite shocks, though the Rycotes aren't very low pro.
Title: Re: Semi low pro shockmounts
Post by: John Willett on April 09, 2013, 06:03:46 AM: Quote from: Todd R on April 08, 2013, 11:57:41 PM
Shure A53M.

Nice shocks, good low pro option. Pretty inexpensive, compared to say the schoeps A20S or Rycotes, which acouple other of my favorite shocks, though the Rycotes aren't very low pro.

The Shure "donut" is a very good shockmount, as is also the similar Gefell version - technically, almost as good as a Rycote "Lyre".

The Rycote INV-3 is pretty low profile compared to the larger ones. The INV-1, 2 and 3 are all smaller and designed for studio use - the INV-4 onwards are larger and are designed more for waving around on a fishpole.

So, for an SDC like the Neumann KM84, KM184, Sennheiser 8000 series and Gefell M300, the INV-3 would be fine.
Title: Re: Semi low pro shockmounts
Post by: tgakidis on April 09, 2013, 08:33:08 AM: The shure donut has not performed well for me with my AKG 460/480's. They do not support the bodies well enough and sag/droop. I do how ever low them for my actives ;D
Title: Re: Semi low pro shockmounts
Post by: acidjack on April 09, 2013, 12:45:41 PM: Rycote INV-3 would be your friend. Easy to fit in the bag, good construction, 3/8 or 5/8 adaptable threading, best shock mounting. Not the cheapest out there but worth it.
Title: Re: Semi low pro shockmounts
Post by: page on April 09, 2013, 02:14:39 PM: having owned both rycote and donuts, I think the donut has the smallest profile, but the rycote has the best shock protection. They both trounce anything else though (in either category). There isn't a good reason to use the schoeps A20 clone anymore as I see it.
Title: Re: Semi low pro shockmounts
Post by: twoodruff on April 09, 2013, 02:39:15 PM: I ordered the INV-3 from Justin at pro-sound. Did you know you get free shipping just for being a member here?
Title: Re: Semi low pro shockmounts
Post by: page on April 09, 2013, 02:52:50 PM: Quote from: twoodruff on April 09, 2013, 02:39:15 PM
I ordered the INV-3 from Justin at pro-sound. Did you know you get free shipping just for being a member here?

I've mooched it many a time. ;D
Title: Re: Semi low pro shockmounts
Post by: twoodruff on April 15, 2013, 07:07:37 PM: Got them today. The lyre says 20mm, is a 21mm microphone going to cause issues?
Title: Re: Semi low pro shockmounts
Post by: pohaku on April 15, 2013, 10:11:53 PM: Quote from: page on April 09, 2013, 02:52:50 PM
Quote from: twoodruff on April 09, 2013, 02:39:15 PM
I ordered the INV-3 from Justin at pro-sound. Did you know you get free shipping just for being a member here?

I've mooched it many a time. ;D

That's good to know. I've been meaning to order a pair of those and I'd be happy to order from Justin for the free shippimg since the price is the same everywhere.
Title: Re: Semi low pro shockmounts
Post by: John Willett on April 16, 2013, 07:18:15 AM: Quote from: twoodruff on April 15, 2013, 07:07:37 PM
Got them today. The lyre says 20mm, is a 21mm microphone going to cause issues?

No, not at all, it's designed for microphones from 19mm to 21mm (and I think a 22mm would also fit).
Title: Re: Semi low pro shockmounts
Post by: twoodruff on April 16, 2013, 08:42:07 AM: Quote from: John Willett on April 16, 2013, 07:18:15 AM
Quote from: twoodruff on April 15, 2013, 07:07:37 PM
Got them today. The lyre says 20mm, is a 21mm microphone going to cause issues?

No, not at all, it's designed for microphones from 19mm to 21mm (and I think a 22mm would also fit).

Thanks John