Stands, shockmounts, harnesses, etc.

[Man]

Hi,
I'd very much appreciate some insight into microphone isolation, if that's the correct terminology.
I have a simple bedroom home studio. I run a TLM-103 into a Drawmer MX-60 and record my voice and acoustic guitar. I have a boom stand and that's it. Naturally, I'm having an issue with low-frequency rumble. It's evident I must get a shockmount (the recommended shockmount for the TLM-103 is the EA-1 from Neumann).

It would be pretty nifty to have one of those pull-down hanger/harness things but I can't seem to find information on these. I would like to know your preferences regarding stands and shockmounts and other assemblies such as hangers, etc.

It's a pretty big subject, but some basic advice would be great. For example:
1. Is the EA-1 the best (only?) shockmount for the TLM-103?
2. Is a shockmount required when using a hanger?
3. What stand would you recommend?
4. Is an in-line shock absorber overkill if using a shockmount?

If you know of a source of information on this subject, which seems little-discussed, please direct me to it and I'll excuse myself to go do some reading. I can't find any so far.

Thanks for your help. Sincerely, Danny.

 

[hokypokynose]

This might help...

I can't help you much, but until you get help, you can hang your mic upsidedown just hanging off the swivel mount on the stand(be sure the cable is securely wrapped around the stand so the mic doesn't fall!). I've heard many people do this, especially buget studios with expensive mics that require expensive shockmounds(like a U87). They just leave it hanging through the swivel mount and the cable absorbs most rumble and shocks.

Try it if you haven't. And of course be careful...

 

[cominginsecond]

If you don't want to pay for Neumann's over priced shockmounts, you might want to try this guy...

www.shockmount.com