Episode 63
Do You Need to Use a Shock Mount With Your Mic?
When it comes to recording, you might hear other podcasters tell you to use a shock mount with your mic. So what is a shock mount, and do you need to use one?
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Speaker:And now, this week's episode.
Speaker:When it comes to your microphone,
Speaker:you might ask yourself if you need a shock mount or not,
Speaker:and really it comes down to your style.
Speaker:But first, what is a shock mount?
Speaker:Well, a shock mount absorbs the shock
Speaker:when you accidentally knock your mic,
Speaker:desk or boom arm, et cetera.
Speaker:You can get shock mounts in different shapes and sizes,
Speaker:including specialist ones for certain mics.
Speaker:But generally, they follow the design
Speaker:of a round piece of metal or plastic that the mic sits in.
Speaker:And this is usually protected by elastic suspensions.
Speaker:And it's these suspensions that absorbs the bumps.
Speaker:So who should use a shock mount?
Speaker:Well, shock mounts are great for podcasters and creators
Speaker:that like to be active and move the mic around while talking.
Speaker:This movement can cause bumps,
Speaker:and it's these bumps that give that reverberation sound you can hear on live streams or non-edited audio.
Speaker:However, you don't necessarily need a shock mount if you have good mic technique and control,
Speaker:where you're sitting relatively still during recording and ignoring the urge to touch your mic or move it around.
Speaker:So it's really down to your style.
Speaker:If you're active, shock mounts are great.
Speaker:If you're more restrained in your approach though, you might not need one at all.
Speaker:And if you do need one, the good news is a lot of shock mounts are generic and will fit multiple mics.
Speaker:So you won't have to spend a lot of money on getting one for your microphone.
Speaker:Until the next time, happy podcasting.
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