Do You Need to Use a Shock Mount With Your Mic?

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And now, this week's episode.

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When it comes to your microphone,

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you might ask yourself if you need a shock mount or not,

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and really it comes down to your style.

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But first, what is a shock mount?

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Well, a shock mount absorbs the shock

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when you accidentally knock your mic,

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desk or boom arm, et cetera.

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You can get shock mounts in different shapes and sizes,

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including specialist ones for certain mics.

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But generally, they follow the design

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of a round piece of metal or plastic that the mic sits in.

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And this is usually protected by elastic suspensions.

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And it's these suspensions that absorbs the bumps.

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So who should use a shock mount?

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Well, shock mounts are great for podcasters and creators

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that like to be active and move the mic around while talking.

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This movement can cause bumps,

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and it's these bumps that give that reverberation sound you can hear on live streams or non-edited audio.

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However, you don't necessarily need a shock mount if you have good mic technique and control,

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where you're sitting relatively still during recording and ignoring the urge to touch your mic or move it around.

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So it's really down to your style.

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If you're active, shock mounts are great.

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If you're more restrained in your approach though, you might not need one at all.

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And if you do need one, the good news is a lot of shock mounts are generic and will fit multiple mics.

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So you won't have to spend a lot of money on getting one for your microphone.

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Until the next time, happy podcasting.

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