THS-MDM Microphone Decoupler

Sometimes vibrations from your desk or microphone stand can create loud disruptive jolting noises in your audio. That’s why Hook Studios created the THS-MDM Microphone Decoupler. Essentially it “disconnects” your microphone from whatever boom arm or stand you’re using as well as whatever surface it’s mounted on.

From their website:

• Our Patent Pending microphone mount mechanically decouples your microphone from direct contact between the microphone holder assembly and the microphone stand. The Hook Studios Mechanical Microphone Decoupler is easy to use and universally compatible with most OEM microphone clip holders and mounts that use standard 5/8″- 27 threads.
• This product has been thoroughly field tested by independent audio engineers over a two year period. These tests revealed a marked reduction in “metallic” strike type impact sounds, as well as a reduction in vibration, unwanted floor noise, etc. In addition, the Decoupler may be used with an existing suspension mount to reduce vibration even further.
• Critical studio listening tests using the MDM reveal increased clarity of the recorded source, especially with loud guitar cabinets. Considerable vibration of stands, hardware, etc. typically occurs in such situations, interfering with accurate harmonic overtone reproduction of the intended source. The MDM provides this decoupled suspension and vibration absorption regardless of the microphone’s direction or angle.
• Two product sizes are currently available; the Large Size MD-175-70 Mechanical Decoupler (diameter: 1.75″) as pictured above on an AKG C12 swivel mount, and the Standard Size MD-150-70 Mechanical Decoupler (diameter: 1.50″), as pictured above with a black AKG 460 mic & 3rd party isolation mount.
• The picture above also shows bottom and top views of the respective models.

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