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Robert Bobson · November 18th, 2006, 07:46 AM

A little info on shock mounts please.

are there different basic types/designs? do they all use "rubber bands" to isolate the mic?

is there one brand/type that's regarded as "the best"?

I'm looking to mount a shotgun on-camera.

thanks.
bb

David Ennis · November 19th, 2006, 08:36 AM

Yes, you have the basic idea, as illustrated in this $30 consumer grade unit:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search
Notice that it's designed to mount in the cam's accessory shoe. But a hefty mic tends to flop around in rubber bands.

So if you have a good mic, plan on paying more like $60 and get K-tek suspenders rather than simple rubber bands. This is a popular pro model, and is what I have:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

You'll need a camera shoe adapter for the one above:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search

As you can see, B&H's online catalog is like an encyclopedia of product info. Also, they have good sales people so you can call and make sure your mic with fit the shock mount.

Robert Bobson · November 19th, 2006, 08:55 AM

Thanks for the reply.

Can you tell me what the difference is between the $30 consumer grade unit and the more expensive model? does the higher priced one isolate the mic better? or is it just more durable?

Thanks.

David Ennis · November 19th, 2006, 09:08 AM

The Audio Technica kit that I pointed to comes with the standard rubber bands but adds a package of K-Tek suspenders.

The mount structure itself is better because of metal construction and adjustable height. Sound isolation is probably about the same with either type of suspender, but a mic will droop and flop around in rubberbands, and is subject to slipping out. K-Teks hold the mic securely and keep it pointing level and straight.

November 18th, 2006, 07:46 AM	#1
Robert Bobson Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 585	shock mounts A little info on shock mounts please. are there different basic types/designs? do they all use "rubber bands" to isolate the mic? is there one brand/type that's regarded as "the best"? I'm looking to mount a shotgun on-camera. thanks. bb

November 19th, 2006, 08:36 AM	#2
David Ennis Fred Retread Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,227	Yes, you have the basic idea, as illustrated in this $30 consumer grade unit: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search Notice that it's designed to mount in the cam's accessory shoe. But a hefty mic tends to flop around in rubber bands. So if you have a good mic, plan on paying more like $60 and get K-tek suspenders rather than simple rubber bands. This is a popular pro model, and is what I have: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search You'll need a camera shoe adapter for the one above: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...ughType=search As you can see, B&H's online catalog is like an encyclopedia of product info. Also, they have good sales people so you can call and make sure your mic with fit the shock mount. __________________ "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence..." - Calvin Coolidge "My brain is wired to want to know how other things are wired." - Me

November 19th, 2006, 09:08 AM	#4
David Ennis Fred Retread Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hartford, CT Posts: 1,227	The Audio Technica kit that I pointed to comes with the standard rubber bands but adds a package of K-Tek suspenders. The mount structure itself is better because of metal construction and adjustable height. Sound isolation is probably about the same with either type of suspender, but a mic will droop and flop around in rubberbands, and is subject to slipping out. K-Teks hold the mic securely and keep it pointing level and straight. __________________ "Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence..." - Calvin Coolidge "My brain is wired to want to know how other things are wired." - Me

November 19th, 2006, 08:55 AM	#3
Robert Bobson Major Player Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bay City, Michigan Posts: 585	Thanks for the reply. Can you tell me what the difference is between the $30 consumer grade unit and the more expensive model? does the higher priced one isolate the mic better? or is it just more durable? Thanks.