Microphone Shock Mount with Pop Filter, Mic Anti-Vibration Suspension Shock Mount Holder Clip for Diameter 46mm-51mm Microphone

I bought this for my Audio Technica AT-4033 microphone as the elastic bands from its original shock mount had lost all of their ability to hold the mic upright. I was a bit concerned that it might not fit because this microphone is an XLR, not USB -powered mic and, as such, is slightly thicker (only by a millimeter or 2, but still thicker) than the microphones that most of these universal shock mounts are designed for. But, because of its expandable clips that allow the cylinder to open and close, I was able to get it in there without much trouble. And, because the spring tension on those is so strong, it really holds the mic very firmly in place so I have no fears about mounting it upside down as is my preferred position to use it in while it's in the boom stand. The pop filter is also a nice addition, although, if push comes to shove, I probably prefer the kind that attaches to the mount itself, not the microphone, and holds the filter a bit farther from the diaphragm than this one does. But on the other hand, those can be awkward to adjust and can get in the way, so this probably will work fine and certainly looks neat and tidy. I also liked the fact that this shock mount is made of metal instead of plastic, except for the part where it screws on to arm of the boom stand which is plastic with a metal insert.All in all, it does the job it's intended to do well, fits my slightly thicker mic, seems solid, and is reasonably priced. Definitely a great value for the money.

Works great, I have a big chunky no name brand microphone, I had no confidence would be supported. Turns out it fits perfectly, good tension system in the design if your microphone is the proper type. Attached to my rode mic arm beautifully. I use it everyday.

I bought this unit is in affordable alternative to the rather expensive shock mount for the Rode NT1. For $14 I set my expectations low so here’s the lowdown:1. The unit seems OK in regards to construction but there are no teeth in the tightening mechanism so expect that eventually it will get stripped out as most older design shock mounts invariably do.2. You have to squeeze extremely hard to get the mechanism open enough to except a microphone of the diameter of the Rode. Since this is a universal shock mount if you have a thinner microphone it will be easier. I would not recommend this for anybody without good hand strength and definitely not for anybody with arthritis or any other condition that makes it difficult to squeeze things with a large amount of pressure.3. As I mentioned in the title of this posting, the pop shield is fairly useless. Not only is it tricky to get on the microphone but mine came covered with a little bit of sticky glue all over the mesh of the pop filter. I understand that the pop filter is more of a bonus when buying this shockmount but I would’ve almost liked to not receive it at all then to be so disappointed with how poorly it’s designed and made. The whole thing is made of plastic and the pop filter area is something that resembles mosquito netting. They did include two extra rubber rings to mount it with so At least that was a nice addition for when the ones already on the pop filter break.4. UPSTORE was very responsive and kind enough to replace the unit with another unit they offer http://a.co/5OPhEBR but that one did not fit my Rode NT1. If the UPSTORE people are reading this please update your listing because the new unit you sent me doesn't fit the The Rode NT1. This mic has a very unique and small thread, somewhere in the range of 18-19mm so none of the 21mm shockmounts will work with it. So...that leaves you with this as the ONLY low cost option unless you want to shell out $55-$75 for the Rode sanctioned units.

I was motivated to buy a new shock mount because I have an AT4040 and found that it was a major hassle moving it from my vocal mic stand to an angled desktop stand I use for recording acoustic guitar because I only have one mic. Anyone who has used the native AT4040's shock mount can attest to the fact that getting it in and out of the mount with any regularity quickly becomes an exercise in frustration.I'll give you both the good and bad.I do suspect that over time, inserting and removing my mic from the mounting clamp will result in cosmetic wear and scratches to its coated black finish. I certainly wouldn't put a thousand dollar mic in there for that reason. The AT4040 is low-mid range in price and I will likely never sell it. Even the native mount leaves some wear on the body. I treat all my music equipment as a working tool and eventually, they will show signs of use. I personally love it when great guitarists play instruments covered in well earned scars but felt this should be noted in case that's important to you.Also, I suspect the isolation properties of the AT4040's native mount's additional rubber band suspension WITHIN the outer shock mount adds additional isolation not offered by this cheaper mount. However, at least so far, it just doesn't seem to have impacted me. I guess I just don't make a great deal of contact with the mic stands I use.I can't speak to durability. Frankly, given the price, I would be shocked if it lasted for more than a year or so, but if you aren't hard on your stuff and you handle things gently, I suspect this will do fine for some time. The one area that I think may be weak is the angled wing fastener which just doesn't seem to tighten as much as I'd want before reaching its maximum torqued position. If anything gives over time, it will likely be that connection.What I really love with this item is the pinch-and-release mechanism because it's so much easier to use than the AT4040's native isolation mount which is deeply gripped by rubber bands that are difficult to reinsert back into. No question, the native one is also made of slightly higher quality materials but it isn't really designed for that kind of regular in-out access.I like that for such a low price - about the same as a cocktail or a bottle of wine - I also get a pop filter which seems to be working for me. I used to use a much larger circular flexi-arm-mounted pop-filter and just found it so distracting and 'in my face'. It would also need constant adjusting as it would droop over time. I much prefer the compact nature of the mic mounted one that comes with this kit.In the end, I bought a second so that both my mic stands use this mount and I can very quickly move between the two.FINAL IMPORTANT WARNING for AT4040 Owners:If you have an AT4040 remember that there are a couple of raised switches (for engaging dB attenuation and high pass filter) at the bottom of the back of the microphone. You may want to make sure you seat the mic deep enough into the clamp so that the slightly raised switches are BELOW the bottom of the clamp to ensure it doesn't put unnecessary pressure on those switches. That said, it means a wider part of the mic will be in the midst of the clamp which means more pressure on the body. To alleviate this I stretched the clips out to a wide position to try and lesson the tension on the mic I was putting in it. (The AT4040 is definitely at the upper range of this mounts capacity.)