Enhanced Audio M600 mic mount - Audio Samples

[matt thomas]

Originally Posted by elambo

Here's a terribly stupid question:

How is this device different from mounts that simply lock solid onto the mic and onto the mic stand? It's trying to make a very firm connection, right... If you remove the function of the suspending elastic bands of the typical condenser mount, isn't that what you're left with - a firm hold?

So the unique magic of this mount is what exactly? The screw-in clamps? Seems that such a device would be common, and much less expensive. UNLESS there's more to this equation. Not being a smart ass - genuinely interested and willing to buy if convinced.

i was wondering the same thing, how is this different from not using a shock mount at all?

narco

[Hane]

Maybe the principal behind the M600 is, if you rigidly couple the mic to the stand, the mic in effect now weighs the same as the mic stand so it's less likely to vibrate. It may be a way of reducing energy storage at subsonic frequencies.

When a sprung shock mount is exited, the springs might still vibrate with decreasing energy long after the inital cause of the vibrations already gone. With rigid coupling, there's no springs to vibrate so if the mic picks up any vibration, there's less chance of energy storage. Thats my theory though i could be wrong.

[wildpark]

just cheap marketing better pay jules some cash too offer your gear

like other dealers do on this site

everybody know that one over 50 dollar will fit all your requirements

for 150 dollar plus shipping i can buy some nicer looking ones

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[daxliniere]

I heard about this mic mount a while ago and my first thought (before reading Brad's excellent explanation) is that maybe it's damping the resonance of the mic body itself.

If that were true, then a hybrid mount could be conjured that was basically an M600 with a shockmount apound the outside.

Hmmm....seems like I need to build one...

David, could you test this out? I am concerned about losing foot-tapping resistance.

[androne]

Read about the problem with the m600 here:
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/remot...cheaply-2.html

Footstep shocks are clearly noticeable and other things

[ElevenShadows]

I have some concerns about that, actually.

I have a home studio with wood floors (raised floor), and record the usual: drums, vocals, guitar cabinets, acoustic guitars, bass cabinets, etc. Would the M600 be effective given that my floor obviously would resonate?

Also, I'm pretty sure it fits an Audio-Technica AT4060. Would there be any sonic improvement with a Lawson L251?