Shock mount???

[BradPaisleyFan]

Ust wondering what a shock mount for a condenser mic actually do???? Sorry for the newbie question but recording is all new to me

[vjf1968]

Originally Posted by BradPaisleyFan

Ust wondering what a shock mount for a condenser mic actually do???? Sorry for the newbie question but recording is all new to me

Shock mount keeps the microphone stable and safe from noise that can come from vibrations or bumping into the mic stand.

[woodman]

Originally Posted by vjf1968

Shock mount keeps the microphone stable and safe from noise that can come from vibrations or bumping into the mic stand.

Right — for instance, the amount of rumble (foot movement, toe-tapping, etc.) from a wooden floor can be surprising, although a concrete floor's not nearly as bad. ... The shock mount is basically to isolate the mike from any sound except what's coming from the singer or instrument being recorded.