I just purchased an AT4073a mic & Oktava MK012 (w/hyper cap of course) to begin to address my DVX sound needs (thanks to many of the informative posts on this site BTW). Now I need a shock mount -- is there a good one that will work for both mics or do I need to go solo for each?
Question about shock mounts?
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jlames
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I can second Dave's recommendation first hand. I use these exact mics and, in fact, they're going on location with me all next week as my two primary mics and these are the shockmounts to have. They're easy to use, stable, control vibration and the rubber band replacement elements are cheap.
Briand,
I've got the same mics that you do. I have a Gitzo graphite boom pole and a K-Tek K-SSM mount. The KSSM seems to fit both mics well. I have a Lightwave Miniscreen for the AT4073a and a Rycote Baby Ball Gag for the Oktava. I also have a Windjammer for the BBG that also fits over the Lightwave. I've only used them a few times, but so far they work great. The K-SSM seems to droop just a little with the torque from the 4073a with the Miniscreen. It holds up, but I'll have to see how it keeps up over time. The K-SSM works great with the Oktava and the BBG. I ordered the mounts and windscreens from EVS. I don't have the prices on me, but they were competitive.
Mike
I've got the same mics that you do. I have a Gitzo graphite boom pole and a K-Tek K-SSM mount. The KSSM seems to fit both mics well. I have a Lightwave Miniscreen for the AT4073a and a Rycote Baby Ball Gag for the Oktava. I also have a Windjammer for the BBG that also fits over the Lightwave. I've only used them a few times, but so far they work great. The K-SSM seems to droop just a little with the torque from the 4073a with the Miniscreen. It holds up, but I'll have to see how it keeps up over time. The K-SSM works great with the Oktava and the BBG. I ordered the mounts and windscreens from EVS. I don't have the prices on me, but they were competitive.
Mike