Shockmount needed?

[fris9]

I have a Rode NTK and have never recorded with a shockmount. I'm thinking of buying one and have searched this topic, but it seems the reasoning given for having one doesn't really pertain to me. I record my vocals solo, without other instruments playing at the same time (no rumble). Also, I'm in a carpeted basement, so I don't really think I get any floor noise. Waste of money?

 

[guitaristic]

not a "waste" of money, but it most likely won't help you at all if you are already satisfied with the recordings you are making.

 

[moresound]

If you don't get the shock mount you'll be missing out on the cool factor of hanging your NTK upside down.