Movo SMM5-B Universal Microphone and Portable Recorder Shock Mount - Fits the Zoom H1n, H2n, H4n, H5, H6, Tascam DR-40x, DR-05x, DR-07x and others with a 1/4" Mounting Screw (Black)

This mount is a good match to flat base hand-held recorders with standard quarter inch mounting sockets such as the Zoom H series or the Tascams. The large supporting plate and screw fitting gives a much more secure and compact attachment than the more common "cat's cradle" designs, and this inspires confidence for field use. When fitted to the hotshoe on a camcorder, the raised shape of the mount means it doesn't interfere with operation of the rear controls. But is it effective? When testing it using a sound recorder fitted to tripod stand and inflicting some fairly hefty bumps and drags onto the stand, I found this mount was reducing the noise of the shock events by around 20db. In the same tests, the cat's cradle shockmount was achieving around 22db reduction, so the cats cradle is just slightly better than this mount at the loud end of the range but both designs are very effective when considering more realistic shocks. If you have used the Zoom H1 range, you will know that they are very susceptible to even light handling noise. Using this mount on a short pole completely eliminates that problem and greatly improves the handheld recording quality. This shock mount is well made, more practical than the traditional shock mounts, quick to set up, inexpensive, and highly effective. For me it has instantly become a must-have accessory for the H1 range. Highly recommented.

Nicely made shock mount for my Zoom H1n

This shock mount is well made and does help reduce unwanted sounds being transmitted to your recording device. In use I found that using it to support something in a horizontal plane reduced its effectiveness. In the attached photo you can see the mount is being used to support a Tascam DR-05x at approximately 45 degrees. While I can’t prove it, the uneven distribution of weight appears to have made the mount more effective. Recommended!

I am well pleased with this mic suspension unit. It is very well made and comes with screw thread adapter. Would be happy to recommend this mic mount.

A little fidly to tighten up but very handy and very useful, I used it for my zoom recorder and it stops the vibrations from being recorded

This is well made and offers 2 different screw mounting options as well as a cold shoe, however it doesn’t damp out handling noise very well. Initially I assumed this was because the Zoom H1e I was using with was too light so I added a fairly chunky quick release to the top (this weighed more than the h1 on its own) and this made no difference it provides a barely perceptible reduction in handling noise.

Great for field recording my zoom h5 fits nicely tascam x8 feels a little heavy. om system ls p5 perfect well worth it excellent.

A small and lightweight suspension mount. I needed something to isolate the light and plasticky Zoom H3VR and initially thought of a Rycote. This little mount's flimsiness works in its favour for such a small recorder as the thin flexible strips flex where one suitable for a heavier recorder might not. And it's a fraction of the price of the big brand - recommended!

Werkt goed. Ik gebruikt hem onder een zoom h6. Werkt beter dan de shockmount van rycote die speciaal voor handheld fieldrecorders gemaakt is.

Great suspension for most hand-held audio recorders with 1/4" threaded socket. Good on a tripod, stand or pistol-grip.

Pratique mais un peu rigide

When purchasing the Zoom H1n recorder, I had a choice of choosing a rigid one-piece mount for my digital camera or this Movo SMM5-B. I chose the latter because I wanted the flexibility of being able to position the recorder forward or backward relative to the camera. It certainly allowed for that. The slight springiness of this mount was slightly disconcerting when I mounted it to my camera but it is supposed to do that in order to reduce physical shock. It's also better for your camera's hotshoe. The best part is that my Zoom recorder didn't pick up any extraneous noises when recording through physical movement. So....5 stars!

Reduces the noise transmitted to my Zoom H6 created by touching the tripod when panning or tilting during video recording. It's amazing how much it cuts down the noise.