We consider a universal mic mount to be a worthy investment in the long run.
We are here to help you choose the right one for your needs from all the best available products in market today.
Our review process:
After analysing dozens of mounts for the past few months, here are our favorite mounts, in a wide range of styles and prices.
Our final collection has the best products and we also worked hard to maintain variety within our selection to accommodate personal preferences.
We have collected mounts from several brands including ixtech, movo, btoop, keen eye deals, eggsnow etc., specific to your regular usage .
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Eggsnow line of mount come in a pretty wide variety of styles, so you can definitely find one that suits your individual preferences and needs. This unit is sturdy enough for a short shotgun mic. It is great for the small diaphragm short barrel condenser microphones. It includes the mount, extra bands and an adapter to fit common mic stands or poles. The rubber bands can be attached in two different orientations to achieve two different spacings. The rubber bands can also be mounted so that they come out of the slots going the same direction as the slots.
It does a good job of reducing noise from vibration. It mounts easily to a mic stand with standard mic mount threads (5/8"x27) and comes with plenty of extra bands to hold the mic. There are extra bands in the box to replace as needed.
Why We Like This:
Greatly reduces vibration transported through to the microphone
Included plenty of backup rubber bands in case the original ones wear out
Inexpensive shock mount solution that gets the job done
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The innogear universal mic mount should be able to handle its purpose and duties with ease. This is a medium duty boom with all of the bells and whistles. It feels really lightweight but it holds a fairly heavy mic with no problem at all. It has a table mounting clamp and protective layers of sponge. The included springs act as "shocks" and do help to absorb some of the energy. The mounting clamp (piece that attaches to your desk/table) is very strong. The new arm not only supports the blue yeti weight without sagging / drooping / slowly lowering.
It is perfect fit for the hyperx quadcast mic and sturdy. It is very easy to assemble and comes with holders for a dynamic mic and a condenser mic, as well as self sticking Velcro strips for cord management.
Why We Like This:
Adjusts easily, and easy to set up and assemble
Sturdy, easy to assemble and fits most mics
Great boom, easy to use and convenient to reposition
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Compared with other mount in this category, the btoop universal mic mount has a convenient design. The Samson looks like a neat knockoff of the Rhode Pod-caster with a few extra features. The wrap around pop-filter does do a great job of stopping the dreaded "P" pop from your voice. It can fit the diameter of a 46mm-53mm microphone. The Pop filter is thinner than usual but works well enough. The box comes with a Black Spider type Shock Mount, that is Studio worthy and will last years with care.
This mic shock mount is metal, so it can hold the weight of the microphone. The Pop filter does a good job of handling the plosives and the shock mount is easy to assemble and use.
Why We Like This:
Sturdy mount and nice pop filter
Perfectly goes with the mic and cater the purpose of it efficiently
Fits well, bungies around shock mount look like hair elastics, but they work
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Next on the list, we've got yet another mount that manages to win our hearts. It's the neewer universal mic mount and it's widely considered as mount that has the most suitable features. This professional suspension shock mount isolates most studio condenser mics from physical vibration, floor and stand noise. It fits quite snugly inside the frame. The mike does fit without altering the shock mount but it is a very tight fit. It comes with a golden converter. The elastics suspending the microphone will easily come undone and have very large spots where the ends of the elastics are connected with a metal crimp.
This fits the Audio Technica ATR2500-USB. It is perfectly with a blue woodpecker ribbon microphone. It comes with a foam insert, which is used to hold and protect the microphone.
Why We Like This:
Works just as intended and is well built
Hooks up easily, moves easily, and stays in position without a lot of fuss
Works great, condensor mic fits nicely
Does an exquisite job of keeping vibrations from entering the recording
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This shock mount can hold a big condenser mic. It serves the purpose of absorbing floor reverberations if you tap your foot while recording. These mounts are solidly built and have isolated the mics from the constant rumble caused by desktop vibrations. They do a great job of reducing the noise that gets transferred to the mic when someone walks across the stage.
This stock mount has a built in clamping system for bigger microphones. It's simple to mount on the boom arm, easy to insert the mic, holds it firmly, provides great shock mounting protection, and is a real value. The locking screw for the tilt adjustment will not hold much weight without slipping. It is very sturdy and shipped quickly.
Why We Like This:
Fits larger audio technica mics with 53mm diameter
A very economical solution to isolate your mic from vibrations
Looks good on a stand and works well
Provides an immense amount of improvement for a very small investment
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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate mount. The ixtech universal mic mount is exactly that - it's a simple mount that hits all the right notes. The iXtech mic arm is a great upgrade from the generic clamping mic boom arms. It has a rotatable mic adapter/ball head which makes adjusting the positions of the mic that much easier. It's sturdy, won't just move without forceful interaction, which is a plus. The arm has several thin plastic strips that can be removed and used to hide the microphone cable.
The coverings on this mic arm make it look way more pleasing and also make it feel like it's quite a bit sturdier. It has really handy and easy to use cable management. It's made of metal, which is durable and sturdy metarial that can witstand the weight of the equipment and provide a stable base.
Why We Like This:
Sturdy mic holder with clean lines
Usable with heavier condensers even at full extension
Great at eliminates pops and breathing noises
Covers slide in and out of place easily to secure them
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The boseen universal mic mount's superior materials makes sure that it ages well with use. This mic holder can isolate studio condenser mics from most physical vibration, floor, and stand noise effectively, so it will make your broadcast or singing voice sounds more pleasant. It fits the zoom ZDM-1 microphone. The Clamp holds the mic sturdy enough and fits the Zoom ZDM-1 Microphone. It's sturdy, looks nice, the rubber bands are good and tight, and the finish is matte powder coated.
It is snug in the mount with no slipping in the metal. These things are very well made.
Why We Like This:
Nice sturdy and easy to use
High quality metal isolation with decent elastic
Made of metal, not plastic, it should hold up very well
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Gator Frameworks is known for creating pragmatic and minimalist mount for people on the go, and its line of gator frameworks universal mic mount definitely falls in line with that reputation. If you are looking for a pop filter this is a great one. This pop filter is amazing because it stops excessive winds/breathe from catching in the mic. It improves clarity in recordings by isolating the mic from intrusive vibrations. The double layers help a lot to filter out those annoying popping sounds. The Sturdy spring clip opens up the inner diameter for inserting the microphone.
Looks very professional, the double filter prevents any air from getting to the mic, and the flexible connection to the stand makes it easier to adjust. You can place your hand behind this when you blow into the front and you will not feel the air go through, its amazing. It comes well packaged, with good mounting hardware and flexible goose neck.
Why We Like This:
Style standard mic stand threading of 5/
Solid product, the gooseneck is sturdy, yet flexible
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Compared with other mount in this category, the aston microphones universal mic mount has a convenient design. The Aston Spirit mic is extremely well made and is significantly heavy. It looks more innovative and slick without a crude 4th foot jammed into the logo. It works well and holds the mic for days without slipping. It’s smaller than the EV shock mount.
This is definately an upgrade from standard universal shock mounts, it comes with a spare sillicone tension star, which is a huge bonus for longevity, and it feels sturdy. The little connector pads that are supposed to hold the mic don't grip tight enough and the mic will swiftly begin to slide out. It is a perfect fit, of course, it's made specificly for these mics.
Why We Like This:
Universal mic mount to fit 40 to 60 mm diameter mics
Ultra-fast mounting system utilising 2 quick release clips
Ultimate mechanical isolation with aston’s "shockstar" technology
Super-hard-wearing aluminium and glass-fill nylon construction
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We would, of course, be remiss if we didn't mention axa axcessables universal mic mount for regular usage. It provides a solid microphone holder when you're rocking it out in the studio. It is made of steel alloy and rubberized nylon string all the way around, holds condenser microphones of up to 2.75 inches in diameter and 4lbs in weight. It includes 4 different bottom screw adapters, which makes it instantly compatible with multiple microphone models.
It keeps your microphone steady and unaffected by any vibrations coming from your desk. It is built extremely well additionally comes with extra elastic for when that wears out. There's virtually no flex anywhere along the pylons, the tack welds are smooth and strong, and the finish is exceptional. There's also 2 extra shock bands in case one breaks. It comes with a 3/8" adapter thread for the microphone stand specs. It comes in 20mm, 22mm (x2) and 25mm sizes.
Why We Like This:
Handheld live sound microphones or karaoke microphones