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Title: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: airbladder on October 03, 2005, 12:02:57 PM
So far I have not used shock mounts for these mics and didn't think I needed them.  However, I recently recorded a quiet show clamped to a metal balcony rail, and I can hear when people bang on it.  I record from this spot a lot and would rather spend the cash than stress out when people have a good time and express it through contact with the railing.  I would consider spending the cash on the Neumann mounts but they don't seem like a portable solution and may their size may hinder some stereo configurations.  Was looking at the Rode shock mounts but don't know if the sm1 will fit the u89's diameter.  Put an email into the rode peps and waiting to hear back.  According to Neumann the 89 is 46mm in diameter.  Anyone out there have any personal experience with a shock mount that will fit the u89?  Any help would be great, thanks, Ed
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: nic on October 03, 2005, 12:11:51 PM
I believe the standard shocks that ADK uses for the TLs will work fine with the U89
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: CQBert on October 03, 2005, 05:55:37 PM
I owned the TL's for a while and now have U89's...  I agree - the ADK mount should work...  do you not have the Neumann mounts?  they are big suckas but great mounts...

CQBert
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: airbladder on October 04, 2005, 10:21:44 AM
I don't have shock mounts for the mics.  Looks like the rode mic in question is 6mm larger in diameter.  So it seems reasonable that the rode shock would work.  I will take a look at the ADK's.  Thanks for the info, Ed
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: CQBert on October 04, 2005, 10:29:25 AM
Good luck..

CQBert
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: twoodruff on October 04, 2005, 10:31:58 AM
they are internally shockmounted, I use the small mounts that run about $100 a pop and take up way less room
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: CQBert on October 04, 2005, 10:39:37 AM
Yes they are but when you are dealing with a lot of vibration like a metal rail on a balcony and a lot of base the shock mount is a nice extra precaution..  IMO

Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: twoodruff on October 04, 2005, 11:54:12 AM
if shockmounts are a requirement, the adk tl mounts do not work, should have said that earlier. Additionally, I should have used a caveat to say that it really depends on the application of the microphones regarding not using the shockmounts.

Trey
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: airbladder on October 04, 2005, 01:10:39 PM
What is the issue with the ADK shocks?  And fwiw I have had great luck with the internal shocks in the 89's. 
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: twoodruff on October 04, 2005, 02:37:21 PM
What is the issue with the ADK shocks?  And fwiw I have had great luck with the internal shocks in the 89's. 

the mics do not fit
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: airbladder on October 19, 2005, 10:50:07 AM
Just got a pair of On-Stage Stands shock mounts that work with the 89's.  Got them on Ebay>>> http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7355078299&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7355078299&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1) >>> The pair cost me 50$ shipped to my door.  They they look and feel solid, they are all metal, and cost about 600$ less than the neumann mounts ;D
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: nic on October 19, 2005, 11:00:59 AM
What is the issue with the ADK shocks?  And fwiw I have had great luck with the internal shocks in the 89's. 

the mics do not fit

I could have sworn Tim used them when he ran U89s...
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: CQBert on October 19, 2005, 11:13:56 AM
Great find... Congrats..  I would have most likely been in the same boat had I not gone with the full set...

CQBert
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: baustin on November 06, 2005, 03:59:37 AM
Anybody know what kind of shockmounts Jason B was using?

http://homepage.mac.com/gottajiboo40/PhotoAlbum11.html

-B
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: d5 on November 06, 2005, 10:45:55 PM
I don't see mounts for u89's listed on Peluso's site, but wouldn't be surprised if he makes a set. I'd give him a call,

http://www.pelusomicrophonelab.com/mounts.html (http://www.pelusomicrophonelab.com/mounts.html)
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: TNJazz on January 10, 2006, 10:39:45 AM
The ADK "LE" shock mounts fit the U89 perfectly.  They are the only ADK mounts that work though.

Dirk
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: RebelRebel on January 10, 2006, 05:55:02 PM
www.shockmount.com

works on every mic i own from SDC to LDC
Title: Re: Shock Mounts for Neumann U89???
Post by: bconnolly on January 10, 2006, 07:52:28 PM
www.shockmount.com

works on every mic i own from SDC to LDC

Wish I'd have known about these before I got my 8415s.  These look a lot easier to mount the mics and are a lot cheaper too.  Nice find.