I know....seems like 100 bucks a pop is a little bit much. I've run them 3 or 4 times without shockmounts and a) it looks awkward to me and b) I don't like how the stand connector is attached to the mic itself...the connection is really loose and the mic tends to move around during the show. anywho...know of any place or anyone who has a pair that would be willing to part with?