Shock mounts for mics

Aaron Koolen · February 27th, 2004, 01:37 AM

Hey Frank, this is all I have Here

I don't have a lot of experience with shockmounts so it probably doesn't take a lot to impress me but the things to think about between the two are.

1) The at8415 doesn't have hotshoe mount, you'll need adapter for that.
2) The EA86 doesn't tilt, it's fixed, so limited on a boom.
3) AT8415 is quite big, and I don't think it would work for very small mics, like the Oktava (I think Matt and Bryan discovered this)

Cheers
Aaron

Bryan Beasleigh · February 27th, 2004, 01:56 AM

The AT is a great shock mount and requires a $9 hotshoe adapter
to fit on the camera. By crossing all of the bands you get a very secure hold eeeven on small diameter mics.

Douglas Spotted Eagle · February 27th, 2004, 08:35 AM

You can also pick up a heavier band from AT in their service dept, but moreover, you can cut them from a bicycle innertube and have a stiffer hold for heavier mics. Just watch the width to get them in the slots provided by AT. I've also successfully used Blak hair bands for tighter hold, but they didn't last as long.

Dennis Kane · February 27th, 2004, 12:22 PM

Hi Bryan
Thank you for your assistance the other day with microphones and I am glad that I can possibly return the favor. Over at Global DVCDigital (http://www.global-dvc.org/default.asp) they have a very interesting shock mount called the DVC Suspension. They have a rather interesting comparison with photos comparing many commonly used mounts and this unit looks superior. I plan to buy one ($55) , the price is certainly right.
Regards
Dennis Kane

Marty Wein · February 27th, 2004, 12:52 PM

Dennis,

The DVC Suspension is actually a Shure A55HM. However, instead of going with extra adapters to turn it into a shoe mount I would choose the Audio Technica adapter that Bryan mentiond before.

Bryan Harley · March 8th, 2004, 09:38 PM

I was just gonna ask a question about that DVC Suspension/Shure A55HM. It's also called a ASG shock mount, and it's much much cheaper than 55 bucks on eBay. More like 10 bucks.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=15198

February 27th, 2004, 01:37 AM	#31
Aaron Koolen Trustee Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,727	Hey Frank, this is all I have Here I don't have a lot of experience with shockmounts so it probably doesn't take a lot to impress me but the things to think about between the two are. 1) The at8415 doesn't have hotshoe mount, you'll need adapter for that. 2) The EA86 doesn't tilt, it's fixed, so limited on a boom. 3) AT8415 is quite big, and I don't think it would work for very small mics, like the Oktava (I think Matt and Bryan discovered this) Cheers Aaron __________________ My Website Meat Free Media

February 27th, 2004, 08:35 AM	#33
Douglas Spotted Eagle VASST Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stockton, UT Posts: 5,648	You can also pick up a heavier band from AT in their service dept, but moreover, you can cut them from a bicycle innertube and have a stiffer hold for heavier mics. Just watch the width to get them in the slots provided by AT. I've also successfully used Blak hair bands for tighter hold, but they didn't last as long. __________________ Douglas Spotted Eagle/Spot Author, producer, composer Certified Sony Vegas Trainer http://www.vasst.com

February 27th, 2004, 12:22 PM	#34
Dennis Kane Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: san francisco, ca Posts: 106	DVC-Suspension Hi Bryan Thank you for your assistance the other day with microphones and I am glad that I can possibly return the favor. Over at Global DVCDigital (http://www.global-dvc.org/default.asp) they have a very interesting shock mount called the DVC Suspension. They have a rather interesting comparison with photos comparing many commonly used mounts and this unit looks superior. I plan to buy one ($55) , the price is certainly right. Regards Dennis Kane

March 8th, 2004, 09:38 PM	#36
Bryan Harley Regular Crew Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 99	I was just gonna ask a question about that DVC Suspension/Shure A55HM. It's also called a ASG shock mount, and it's much much cheaper than 55 bucks on eBay. More like 10 bucks. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=15198 __________________ "Who's scruffy lookin'?" http://www.amfproductions.com

February 27th, 2004, 01:56 AM	#32
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	The AT is a great shock mount and requires a $9 hotshoe adapter to fit on the camera. By crossing all of the bands you get a very secure hold eeeven on small diameter mics.

February 27th, 2004, 12:52 PM	#35
Marty Wein Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 229	Dennis, The DVC Suspension is actually a Shure A55HM. However, instead of going with extra adapters to turn it into a shoe mount I would choose the Audio Technica adapter that Bryan mentiond before.