The Budget Album Project: Post No. 5 - 322 Days Left

Another piece of equipment that can greatly increase the quality of a recording with minimal investment is a shock mount. The shock mount acts as a buffer between the microphone and the microphone stand which further removes the microphone from vibrations that travel through the floor. They also tend to look really cool...

The Samson SP01 Shock Mount was designed for the C03U condenser microphone, so it was the obvious choice for The Budget Album Project. One reviewer said that the mount also accommodated his Audio Technica AT2020, which makes me think that other mics may fit as well. These mounts are available on Amazon for $29 (free shipping). I received mine yesterday and have been impressed how well it's made and how well it does its job. The price was a little more than I wanted to spend, but it is worth far more than $30 in retrospect. If you want to pick one of these up, please consider buying through the following link. It will not cost you anything and it will help me add to this project.

Samson SP01 Shock Mount