SMALLRIG Microphone Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles - 1859

They may be cheaper shock-mounts than this one, so why pay the extra?.When you start using microphones that cost hundreds of pounds, you want to know that they are secure and not likely to take a fall, also higher quality mics tend to be heavier and need stronger elastic support.The SmallRig ticks both boxes and the plastic is much higher quality than similar mounts, but trust me, for less than £10 this is a good quality support that feels like it is going to last, and also has a tight grip on the microphone, I also like the hand tightening knob at the side for angle adjustment.Not all pencil mics come with shock-mounts, but it does make a big difference isolating the microphone from mechanical shocks whether mounted on a mic stand or it’s part of your camera rig, so it’s worth it’s weight in gold by giving you cleaner recordings, also I see no reason why it can’t be used in a live performance as these mic shock-mounts are very compact in size, a good feature is the hand tightening knob at the side for angle adjustment.The shock-mount comes with spare elastics and has both 5/8” and 3/8” threads (with a plastic cold shoe mount), but not the ¼” that is commonly used on camera systems, but you can get adapters if that is your only means of mounting.If your stands have the larger 5/8” thread, I always recommend using this as not only is it a more secure fit but the smaller 3/8” along with slim locking nut either stay loose or can become stuck and difficult to remove, I use 2 compact plumbers pipe wrenches to loosen any nuts that become stuck.Pros; Feels well made and durable Has a side knob tension adjuster for angle Elastic grips the mic tight and comes with 2 extra ones Compact for a shock-mount, so could even be used live Brass 5/8” thread Metal 3/8” thread and cold shoe mountCons; On 1st use the 3/8” thread did get stuck and needed a wrench to release it (a common problem with this thread size)As yet I have only done a very basic test, but in the near future I will update this review as I will be doing extensive testing of all my mics and their supports.

I was looking for a reasonable priced, well-made microphone holder and this SMALLRIG Shock Mount caught my eye. I am using this with my shotgun mic that I use with my JVC camcorder and it does the job well - amazing to think its basically four ‘O’ rings criss-crossed in a plastic tube/cage but it does work as its so, so simple! As well as the holder you get a spare set of ‘O’ rings but assuming you wanted any more replacements, although I think these should last quite a while, they would be quite easy to obtain easy enough. In use this really does work well plus the base of the cold shoe mount has a standard 3/8 thread - see photos - so quite handy if required to be mounted on a stand or a boom arm plus can be used with a 3/8 to 1/4 adaptor. I can’t think of anything negative to say about this mount as it does the job as required plus is reasonably priced

Mostly Plastic build, it does the job, holds the mic well enough. Light weight which is important, the bit where you angle it doesn’t tighten enough in my opinion and I wish that bit alone had a metal build. I like the fact it’s both a shoe mount, and can attach to a boom, nice bit of metal there.

Acceptable quality for the price. Works well.

I didn't buy this to mount a microphone on the camera's hotshoe but to mount a torch. I use a UV torch to photograph bioluminescence which is a glow from fungi etc that is revealed in the dark by UV light. The torch is about 20mm in diameter and is held firmly by the elasticated mounts. (A couple of spare elastics come with the mount.) The mount itself can be tilted up or down by a locking knob so the light can be directed onto the subject. It can hold a much larger and heavier ordinary torch (35mm diameter) too. If it holds a torch it will hold a microphone. I'm really pleased with the shock mount even if I'm re-purposing it.

Not cheap and no carry case but it does what it needs and nice to have spares.

Handy item for boompoles and other mounting options for a microphone I have (Rode NTG2). A lot cheaper than other options, maybe it's not the most durable unit ever (time will tell) but this does the job for now

Great fitting for shortcut or pencil microphones. Used this recently on a documentary shoot with a boom pole, worked perfectly. Great value for money. Also comes with bag of spare support bands.

Spot on, and with spare rubbers.

Top Halterung fürs Mikro unabhängig vom Mikrohersteller. Geeignet für alle Geräte mit Standard-Einschub. Ich nutze ihn für meinen Camcorder AX53 von Sony. Bei Verwendung des Originaleinschubs wäre der Windfellschutz im Blickfeld der Aufnahme zu sehen gewesen. Erhöht durch diese Halterung ist alles top. Befestigung des Mikros zwischen den Gummis ist bombenfest möglich. Kunststoffteile sind hochwertig verarbeitet. Achtung! Bei meinem Mikro konnte ich den Halter des Befestigungseinschubs abschrauben. Wäre das nicht möglich gewesen, wäre das Mikro mittig zu hoch für die Verwendung des SMALLRIG gewesen.

Va muy bien para aportar una luz continua si grabas vídeo, y también para foto. Lleva unas gomas que hacen adaptables linternas de varias medidas, es un "apaño" muy bien pensado, sencillo y útil

Il portamicrofono é arrivato con due giorni di anticipo, in una anonima scatolina nera. Al suo interno, il reggi microfono, l'adattatore per hot shoe, onde poter montare il reggi microfono (o clip) sulla vostra DSLR, o su un'asta da 3/8. La clip ha una sua filettatura in 5/8. É quindi possibile il montaggio sia su DSLR che su qualsiasi asta o treppiede audio video.Troviamo inoltre dei elastici di ricambio.CostruzioneLa clip é solida e ben costruita. La filettatura per il montaggio su staffa/HOT SHOE, é riportata in Ottone, cosî come le filettature per il porta filtri antipop. Insomma sembra fatto per durare a lungo.UsoHo preso questa clip per il mio S ennheiser mke600, che ha un diametro di 20 mm. E devo dire che ci sta perfettamente. Se si tenta di orientare il microfono, gli elastici consentono una certa mobilitá. Il fissaggio statico é tuttavia perfetto.In assetto dinamico, in caso di forti urti il microfono oscilla ammortizzando per poi ritornare in assa. Ma di sicuro il microfononon si sfila. Insomma, ottimo in tutti i contesti.SintesiPerfetto su staffa, rimane solo da testare la durata degli elastici, ma per ora, sono ultrà soddisfatto.

Le support a porté entre le 7 mai et ce jour le 28 mai un petit micro RÖDE, mince, étroit et léger.Ce matin 3 des tendurs étaient cassés, le micro tenu par son fil.En enlevant le 4ième tendeur j'ai remarqué que ces 4 caoutchoucs sont secs et cuits donc très vieux. Un vieux stock ne se vendant que peu ?Pourtant tout est TRÈS bien conçu : TAILLE, POIDS, FORME, idéeauxJ'ai fait ensuite un test en tirant très fort sur les tendeurs brisés SANS les casser à nouveau : moulages avec zone de faiblesse ? fadu