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DIY Microphone Shock Mount

A microphone shock mount is a useful tool for isolating a microphone from any vibrations that may disrupt the audio quality. Shock mounts work by suspending a microphone, giving it "sway room." These types of mounts are invaluable to film and television productions, because they can be mounted on the end of a boom and will not pick up vibrations when the production's sound mixer moves around the set.

Things You'll Need

  • 3-inch ABS straight pipe fitting
  • Hacksaw
  • Drill
  • 4 rubber bands
  • Microphone holder
  • Epoxy
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Instructions

    • 1

      Cut the ABS pipe fitting approximately 3/4-inch from the sides with the hacksaw, leaving about 2 inches left along the bottom. Remove the cut section and discard it.

    • 2

      Cut a 3/16-inch notch into the area where the 3/4-inch side meets the 2-inch section. 1/2 inch from the fist notch, cut another identical notch into the 3/4-inch side. Cut two more notches into the 3/4-inch side on the opposite side of the 2-inch section. Directly across from both sets of notches, cut two more sets of identical notches into the 3/4-inch section. Cut identical sets of notches into the other 3/4-inch side.

    • 3

      Stretch a rubber band between each set of notches. The rubber bands should form an "X" on each side.

    • 4

      Drill a 1 1/2-inch-long by 1/2-inch-wide hole into the exact middle of the 2-inch section of the pipe fitting.

    • 5

      Cut the wings (the part that holds the microphone) off of a microphone holder, using the hacksaw. Slide the rest of the microphone holder into the 1 1/2-inch hole. Apply epoxy to the microphone holder to hold it in place.

    • 6

      Slide a microphone through the center of the rubber bands.

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