Size varies by style: camera‑shoe shock mounts are typically sized for 19–25 mm shotgun microphones; suspension‑style mounts can accept microphones up to about 2 inches in diameter; clamp‑style jaws/openings can also reach roughly 2 inches.
Common attachment threads and adapters include standard 5/8"-27 (5/8") stand threads and 3/8" threaded adapters or base threads for boompoles and stands.
Blimps and windscreen systems accommodate most shotgun microphones and are described as fitting microphones up to 15 inches long.
Common constructions include metal or aluminum frames, nylon (often glass‑fill) polymer clamps for light weight, double‑braced steel boom arms for strength, and elastic or bungee suspension components for vibration isolation.
Isolation methods include elastic or shock‑cord suspension, lyre‑style or multi‑point suspensions, high‑tension bungee cords, and multi‑point (for example, 12‑point) shock systems used in blimp setups.
Shock mounts are used for handheld/boompole setups, boom/fishpole and video work, drum mic placement, live entertainment and stage situations, and field interviews/filmmaking.
