Is there an aftermarket shockmount available for Audio Technica mics?

Blueser · 15th September 2005

I don't like the shockmount that came with my AT4050 and was wondering if anyone makes an aftermarket model that fits the Audio Technical AT40X models, that provides a better grip in the mic? It appears that the mic can easily fall out of the one that comes with it in the box.

Thanks,
B

squeegybug · 15th September 2005

I don't know for sure, maybe try something like these? --

http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp...ng_Accessories

or

http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp...ng_Accessories

I can definitely agree with you that the AT mounts are lousy. And yes your mic can fall out of them.

Steve

max cooper · 15th September 2005

That shockmount looks like the one that came with a Røde NT1A, and there's no way any of my A.T. mics will fit in it.

Just a guess.

nosebleedaudio · 15th September 2005

IM a big fan of AT mics, but that shock mount needs tweaking. What I did is put a 1/4" wide rubber belt on the top part of the mount putting far more tension on the Mic, not a big deal but made a huge difference. AT also makes a smaller mount for the 4050 part #AT-8430 that holds the mic very securely,it has a rubber insert but not a full shock mount. Makes placement in tight areas far easier. Not sure why but its cost more than the big shock mount. I have also done the same mod with the rubber belt to AKG mounts for better holding power... Whats interesting to me is the AT shock mount is a very nice mount, it just needs more tention on the mic, the NT-1 mount INHO is a real piece of crap, but what do you expect for $100.00...
Link for AT-8430 Mount:
http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wi...6b9/index.html
WWW.jmkaudio.com

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Blueser Gear Head Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 50 Thread Starter	Is there an aftermarket shockmount available for Audio Technica mics? I don't like the shockmount that came with my AT4050 and was wondering if anyone makes an aftermarket model that fits the Audio Technical AT40X models, that provides a better grip in the mic? It appears that the mic can easily fall out of the one that comes with it in the box. Thanks, B

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15th September 2005	#2
squeegybug Lives for gear Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: MO USA Posts: 2,152	I don't know for sure, maybe try something like these? -- http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp...ng_Accessories or http://www.8thstreet.com/product.asp...ng_Accessories I can definitely agree with you that the AT mounts are lousy. And yes your mic can fall out of them. Steve

15th September 2005	#3
max cooper Lives for gear Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: tx Posts: 8,802	That shockmount looks like the one that came with a Røde NT1A, and there's no way any of my A.T. mics will fit in it. Just a guess.

15th September 2005	#4
nosebleedaudio Lives for gear Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL USA Posts: 3,547	IM a big fan of AT mics, but that shock mount needs tweaking. What I did is put a 1/4" wide rubber belt on the top part of the mount putting far more tension on the Mic, not a big deal but made a huge difference. AT also makes a smaller mount for the 4050 part #AT-8430 that holds the mic very securely,it has a rubber insert but not a full shock mount. Makes placement in tight areas far easier. Not sure why but its cost more than the big shock mount. I have also done the same mod with the rubber belt to AKG mounts for better holding power... Whats interesting to me is the AT shock mount is a very nice mount, it just needs more tention on the mic, the NT-1 mount INHO is a real piece of crap, but what do you expect for $100.00... Link for AT-8430 Mount: http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wi...6b9/index.html WWW.jmkaudio.com