Show and tell: DIY shock mounts for clip-on mics

[Steve Schulteis]

I bought a couple clip-on mics for my concertina, and the noise from hitting the buttons was far worse than I expected. So I rigged up shock mounts for them, and wow, what a difference!
 

 

[SIMON GABRIELOW]

I would say it is generally easier to use your camera's own audio for recording the performances.  The audio microphone on most cameras should be more than good enough for the sound to be reproduced .

Also this avoids the need to clip on microphones directly, and so enable a more relaxed experience in playing them. you can always process the audio track separately later on [ if need be] using audio software, to perhaps reduce noise, or add resonance to the sound.

[Steve Schulteis]

3 hours ago, SIMON GABRIELOW said:

I would say it is generally easier to use your camera's own audio for recording the performances.  The audio microphone on most cameras should be more than good enough for the sound to be reproduced .

Also this avoids the need to clip on microphones directly, and so enable a more relaxed experience in playing them. you can always process the audio track separately later on [ if need be] using audio software, to perhaps reduce noise, or add resonance to the sound.

 

That's not an option for live performances. The point of these clip on mics is to get closer to the source of the sound to reduce the risk of feedback.

[Robin Madge]

Interesting. I was talking to Chris Sherburn last night about his setup which is basically the same as Microvox but with the velcro patches sewn onto the concertina ends through the fretwork. He has the same trouble with velcro as I do; the adhesive gives way, particularly when you keep changing concertinas as I do, usually four different instruments in a concert.

Looking at the video I am now considering using clips onto some form of plate, perhaps under the hands and against the handrest with cables hanging straight down. Has anyone tried this?

 

Robin