Does Shure mv7 need shock mount?

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Item Weight	1.1 pounds
Color Name	Shock Mount

How much is a shock mount?

For instance, if you buy from the original manufacturer, you have to pay around $70 to $100. Meanwhile, for an aftermarket shock and strut mount, the price range is from $17 to $50 depending on the brand and type.

What’s the point of a shock mount?

Shock mounts for microphones can provide basic protection from damage, but their prime use is to isolate microphones from mechanically transmitted noise. This can originate as floor vibrations transmitted through a floor stand, or as “finger” and other handling noise on boom poles.

Can you use a shock mount upside down?

Yes, it can be mounted inverted.

Should I hang my condenser mic upside down?

The rationale behind hanging a mic upside down comes from tube mics. The heat rising from the tube can cause the diaphragm to change temperature over time, which will change the sound of the mic. Maybe even more important, the mic can be positioned so the singer is less likely to direct popping air blasts into the mic.

Why do people use condenser mics upside down?

As the tube is not below, but above the diaphragm, the rising temperature can’t affect it. Along with that, if you are planning to record a song using a condenser mic, hanging it upside down will allow your airway to open, and you will be able to hit higher and lower notes with less trouble.

Does it matter if my mic is sideways?

Angling it in certain way can help. Depending on the mic, it may have a “front” which picks up audio, and a “back” that tries to cancel out audio. So if a mic is less sensitive or rejects sound coming from above the mic it makes more sense to have it upside down to reject things like key strokes and etc.

Why is mic upside down?

A: Vintage tube microphones were often positioned “upside down” so that rising heat from the tube wouldn’t affect or damage the fragile diaphragm. Another reason is that with the mic hanging above the vocalist from a boom stand, there’s room for a music stand in front of the vocalist.

Can you use a condenser mic sideways?

You can place a condenser sideways, upside down or any which way but each different placement will result in a different feel of the recording. This means that you won’t be recording the source properly if the microphone is facing the wrong way.

How far away from the mic should you be when recording?

between 2 and 12 inches

How close do you have to be to a cardioid mic?

The minimum distance you can have for these mics is 4 inches, which gives a warm and intimate sound. If you leave 12 inches between the mic and your mouth, you will get an airy and open recording. Six inches provides the best results for these Cardioid microphones.

How loud should your mic be?

Levels on your recording device/computer sound editor gauge should jump between −12dB and −6dB, not exceeding −3dB and not going below −18dB when you speak or sing. That’s the universal rule. The final result allows both to amplify the soundtrack if needed or make it quieter without loosing anything critical.

What dB should background music be?

40 decibels

How loud should rap vocals be in a mix?

The ideal listening range for most home studios is around 73-76dB SPL. But mixers have no control over how loud people listen to music. Only how loud each element is in the track. That’s why it’s crucial to make sure that your mix is balanced and each instrument is at the proper level relative to the other channels.