Looking to buy a shockmount?

What sort of mic are you going to use?
Are you intending to use it just indoors or just out doors or both?
What are you mounting it to, a boom pole or mic stand or camera?
 
OzGizmo said:
What sort of mic are you going to use?
Are you intending to use it just indoors or just out doors or both?
What are you mounting it to, a boom pole or mic stand or camera?
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I haven't looked into mics yet because I just want to focus on the booming aspect for now.

I plan to use it for both indoors and outdoors.

It's gonna be mounted on a boompole.
 
Victor Nhat Nguyen said:
I haven't looked into mics yet because I just want to focus on the booming aspect for now.
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Which mic you're using will impact which Invision suspension you purchase. The clips have a range of mic diameters they can handle (given in mm on the INV specs). There are longer and shorter mounts, though the lyres are adjustable within the given space. The INV-6 is good for smaller, shorter mics.
 
Victor Nhat Nguyen said:
I'm planning to buy the Rycote invision 6.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554998-REG/Rycote_041106_INV_6_InVision_Indoor_Microphone.html

However, I don't have much experience in audio and don't know what lyres to buy. Can anybody explain to me what the numbers means. For example "43mm wide lyre with 20mm clip"

and are there anything crucial I need to know when buying shockmounts and lyres?
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They Lyre appears to just be their suspension system. The 19-25mm they are referencing is the mic diameters it will support I believe. If you are shooting outside you will most likely want wind protection such as a blimp (which has the mount also). This is what I have for my shotgun. I also have the Baby Ball Gag which I use with my Oktava MK-012 and a K-Tek mount. I am not an audio pro, just saying what I use.
 
Victor Nhat Nguyen said:
Rycote Invision 6
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The Rycote Invision 6 is designed for mics that are between 19-25mm in diameter and the Lyre mounts are spaced for mic barrels that are under 120mm long. I use this shockmount with my AT4053b mic which has a diameter of 21mm and a length of 155mm long. ( technically I should be using an Invision 7, but I find the 6 model works fine ) Different Rycote Invision model numbers are designed for different mic lengths and different diameters.

If you want something more flexible the Rycote Medium Hole Softie Lyre Mount & Pistol Grip is designed for 19-25mm mic diameters and barrel lengths between 50-300mm long. This pistol grip is also very handy when shooting in light winds outside if you add on a Rycote Softie windscreen. ( the whole thing sets up in 10 seconds )
 
Alex H. said:
Which mic you're using will impact which Invision suspension you purchase. The clips have a range of mic diameters they can handle (given in mm on the INV specs). There are longer and shorter mounts, though the lyres are adjustable within the given space. The INV-6 is good for smaller, shorter mics.
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Which means I probably will have to buy multiple mounts and lyres. However, I have heard that the INV-6 is good and most mics are 19mm-25mm. Should I just wait to buy my mics before I buy a shockmount?
 
Victor Nhat Nguyen said:
Should I just wait to buy my mics before I buy a shockmount?
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Yes. How can you buy accessories for something you don't yet have, especially if you have no idea what you're going to get? Depending on the mic, the Invision mount by itself may not be the best option anyway.
 
Victor Nhat Nguyen said:
I'm planning to buy the Rycote invision 6.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/554998-REG/Rycote_041106_INV_6_InVision_Indoor_Microphone.html

However, I don't have much experience in audio and don't know what lyres to buy. Can anybody explain to me what the numbers means. For example "43mm wide lyre with 20mm clip"

and are there anything crucial I need to know when buying shockmounts and lyres?
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The INV-6 will take short microphones between 19mm and 25mm in diameter.

HOWEVER

The INV-7 would be the better option for you as it is more universal (and the same price).

The Lyres on the INV-7 are adjustable so you can have them set to three different positions for different lengths - the INV-6 is only the smallest position.
 
Most mic manufacturers offer accessory shock mounts, wind-gags, etc. for their microphones. Why don't you determine what mic you need and look at the recommended mount for it? . . or possibly a 3rd party mount that meets the mic specs? Otherwise you are just looking for pretty toys.
 
I would get the mic, then.. get the appropriate shock mount and other accessories.
The Rycote Invision is a very good affordable mount, even works well with the problematic Oktava 012.
 
kennedymax said:
Most mic manufacturers offer accessory shock mounts, wind-gags, etc. for their microphones. Why don't you determine what mic you need and look at the recommended mount for it? . . or possibly a 3rd party mount that meets the mic specs? Otherwise you are just looking for pretty toys.
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No he isn't.

The Rycote INV-7 will fit any SDC on the market between 19mm and 25mm in diameter, including the square-sided Sennheiser MKH 20/30/40 series.

It's the best mount for the job and much better than most manufacturer ones.

I would not use anything else.
 
You might want to wait for the Beachtek KAMKIT

http://www.beachtek.com/products/accessories/kamkit/

I am scheduled to take delivery of one of these for the purpose of doing a review on it. I have been using a prototype for the past few months.

I bought the Beachtek 5D about a year ago and was pleased to see that the manufacturer incorporated some suggestions I made in the new product.
 
kwkeirstead said:
You might want to wait for the Beachtek KAMKIT

http://www.beachtek.com/products/accessories/kamkit/

I am scheduled to take delivery of one of these for the purpose of doing a review on it. I have been using a prototype for the past few months.

I bought the Beachtek 5D about a year ago and was pleased to see that the manufacturer incorporated some suggestions I made in the new product.
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Can this only be mounted on camera? Cause I'm looking to mount the mic on a boom. BTW, I have been here long enough to know that an on-camera mic is only a little bit better than no mic at all.
 
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