RYCOTE USM SHOCKMOUNT, UNIVERSAL SHOCK MOUNT

A SHOCK MOUNT FOR THE REST OF US

by Mark King for proworkshop.com

Rycote mounting Audio Technica AT-2035 LDC microphone

A lot of microphones come with shock mounts, we've seen some for as low as $10 each but in actual testing we've found these cheap models to not be so hot.

AKG 414 in Rycote mount

Our 414B-ULS microphones use a proprietary AKG shock mount which has been discontinued. The new one does not function with our older microphone models very well and they cost $120 each.

Enter Rycote USM. I first became aware of these from reading on microphone-parts.com, these are recommended as an alternative to the inexpensive chinese mounts that come with so many microphones.

Top view of T-12 microphone in Rycote USM 

When the Rycote models were first introduced they were double the current price. Currently they are $79 on Amazon Prime. We've added two of them so far and will probably get some more because they mount and isolate so many of the microphones we're using in the Proworkshop Recording studio.

In our testing the Rycote beat out every other shock mount in our inventory for getting rid of low frequency rumble.

NOT JUST FOR ROUND MICROPHONES
Our old AKG 414 microphones are not round but the Rycote mounts them without a problem. We adjust the tension carefully and the 414 mic's are very securely mounted.

Two very different shaped microphones using the same mount

The Rycote uses a unique suspension system, it's not rubber bands or anything that can rot after years of exposure to air.

We're totally impressed by these mounts and recommend them highly.

HERE IS A LINK TO THEM ON AMAZON

Good music to you!