Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles

  • Price: $49.95
  • B&H # PEDUSM1
  • Mfr# DUSM-1

Product Highlights

  • Four-Point Silicone Suspension
  • Fits Mics Measuring 19-25mm In Diameter
  • Built-in Shoe Mount
  • 3/8"-16 Thread Base for Boompoles

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The Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shockmount features a four-point suspension to accomodate shotgun and other cylindrical microphones measuring 0.74-0.98" (19-25mm) in diameter. The shockmount is easily angled with its rubberized adjustment knob. There is a built-in shoe for camera mounting and a 3/8"-16 thread connection at the base mounts the shockmount to boompoles and universal hand-grips.

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Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles
 
4.2

(based on 125 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (64)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (40)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (7)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (5)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to mount (67)
  • Easy to setup (50)
  • Attractive (34)
  • Lightweight (26)
  • Easy to use (24)

Cons

  • Not durable (8)
  • Limited functions (3)
  • Unreliable (3)

Best Uses

  • Outdoors (23)
  • Basic systems (22)
  • Professional recording (19)
  • Outdoor events / games (18)
  • Smaller rooms / apartments (16)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Tech savvy (37), Experienced (29), Movie enthusiast (19), Practical (19), Audiophile (14)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (45)

Most Liked Positive Review

 

Works great on a boom or a camera

I read the reviews before buying this and was a little worried that it was going to be a cheaply made piece of plastic that would break after a few uses. Wrong. I don't ...Read complete review

I read the reviews before buying this and was a little worried that it was going to be a cheaply made piece of plastic that would break after a few uses. Wrong. I don't know what people are doing to this mount to get it to break but it seems well made to me. Sure, it's mostly plastic, but it's strong plastic and the hot shoe mount and pivot are metal where it counts and seem quite sturdy. The rubber suspension rings that hold the mic seem pretty tough as well.
I guess if you just screwed this mount onto a boom pole and started beating it against the wall or if you installed the microphone by cramming it through the rubber rings as hard as you can, then sure, I guess something might break. Just be gentle with it and it should last a long time. When you install the mic, work the mic slowly into the rings, pulling each one back a little at a time so you're not stretching the rubber and you shouldn't have any problems.

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Most Liked Negative Review

 

Good shock, bad mount

I used the shockmount either on top of my camera, or at the end of a boom pole. The bottom of the shockmount, the "shoe" actually came apart after the fir...Read complete review

I used the shockmount either on top of my camera, or at the end of a boom pole. The bottom of the shockmount, the "shoe" actually came apart after the first week of using it. You can tell if yours will come apart also if the head starts to wobble to and fro. Sent back to B&H, waiting on a replacement. When it works, it works great, but I think the initial design flaw hinders a perfect rating. The rubber used to hold the mic in place is great.

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5.0

Great Product

By timmizzy

from West Chester, OH

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Verified Buyer

Pros

  • Durable
  • Easy To Use
  • Versatile

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Amateur Recording
    • Events
    • Professional Recording

    Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

    I love how the mount attaches to my boom pole and camera just fine. It hold the mic really well also. The customer service representative helped me pick the perfect choice.

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    5.0

    Fits both tripod base and hot shoe

    By Alan

    from Calgary, AB

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    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Canon 5D Mark 2
    • Canon 7D
    • Canon XF 300
    • Clear Sound
    • Compact
    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight
    • Rode Boom Pole 10'
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Events
      • Performances
      • Professional Recording

      Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

      Works with a standard tripod mount and in a camera's hot shoe. Sounds great, no problems with sound vibrations.

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      5.0

      Great Product

      By bars

      from PDX

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      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Durable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Events
        • Home Studio
        • Mobile DJ
        • Performances
        • Professional Recording

        Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

        Good quality

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        5.0

        awesome shockmount for the money

        By 970 Media Productions

        from Gunnison Colorado

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        Pros

        • Clear Sound
        • Compact
        • Durable
        • Easy To Use
        • Lightweight
        • Versatile

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Amateur Recording
          • Events
          • Performances
          • Professional Recording

          Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

          I use this for my audio technica 14 inch shotgun mic, and it works fantastically. I love the fact that not only can it connect to a boompole, but it can also be mounted on a shoe mount. The best aspect is the replaceable rubber shocks for a very affordable price. I would buy another one in an instant.

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          5.0

          Great tool to have for video camera

          By Kazoo Jim

          from Kalamazoo, MI

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          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Clear Sound
          • Durable
          • Easy To Use
          • Versatile

          Cons

          • none

          Best Uses

          • Amateur Recording
          • Professional Recording

          Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

          This particular shotgun mic mount has durable rubber mount to securely hold mic in place and, at the same time, insure no noise or rattle caused by the mic connection. Very versatile and practical divice.

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          4.0

          Better than expected

          By Happy Purchaser

          from Chehalis, WA

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          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight

          Cons

          • Stiff joint

          Best Uses

          • Events
          • Performances

          Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

          This came in a kit with a shotgun mic and I use it for mounting on my camera when I'm doing run and gun style shooting. It works like it should. The bands are very good at absorbing vibrations, the plastic doesn't feel to cheap or breakable. The only minor problem is that the joint for tilting it up or down is pretty stiff even after loosening the knob. This might be a good thing anyway since your mic will never fall on accident.

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          4.0

          Lightweight and HOLDS!

          By Kyle

          from Fresno, CA

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          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Durable
          • Easy To Use
          • Lightweight
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

              Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

              Works great, its light weight and holds my microphone tight, I have had other shock mounts that do not grip well. I would buy again.

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              5.0

              very reliable and steady

              By sch15m

              from Astoria, NY

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              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Durable
              • Easy To Use
              • Lightweight
              • Versatile

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Amateur Recording
                • Professional Recording

                Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

                Came together with my shotgun mic, an audio technica 897, great accessory

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                2.0

                I must be too shocking!

                By cusackla

                from Chugiak, Ak

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                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Lightweight

                Cons

                • Breaks Easily
                • Limited Functions
                • Unreliable

                Best Uses

                • Events
                • Home Studio
                • Performances

                Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

                I shoot almost 100% Outdoor Hunting and Fishing Videos. I have been having a problem this item failing where the connector attaches to the mount. I have been through 3 of them and they have all failed in short order. I think if you are using these in a controlled environment they may work fine, but they just do not hold up to remote wilderness work. Thanks to B&H Warranty replacement and Technical Service Departments I have been able to find a mount more suitable for my needs.

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                2.0

                Disappointed

                By Rick

                from Fort Lauderdale

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                Pros

                • Compact
                • Lightweight

                Cons

                • Breaks Easily
                • Unreliable

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

                  There is a screw in the bottom part of the unit that keeps coming loose. When it does, the whole mount rattles on the end of the boom pole, which defeats the purpose! Have to keep taking it off and tighten it.

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                  4.0

                  Does the job!

                  By GS

                  from Bangalore, India

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                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Compact
                  • Durable
                  • Lightweight

                  Cons

                  • Limited Functions

                  Best Uses

                  • Amateur Recording
                  • Events
                  • Home Studio

                  Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

                  This shock mount looks like it's made of cheap plastic, but I've found it to be quite durable for field use. The rubber suspension works well and eliminates handling noise. Slipping the mic on and off is a bit of a nuisance, even if one follows the manufacturer's advice and slips the rubber suspensions on and off rather than push the mic in and out. But for the price, one can't complain too much!

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                  1.0

                  Cheap Piece of Plastic: BEWARE!

                  By 7D Addict

                  from Philadelphia, PA

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                  Pros

                  • Great for Super Glue Uses

                  Cons

                  • Breaks Easily
                  • Cheap
                  • Pricey / Poor Value
                  • Unreliable

                  Best Uses

                  • Something to Glue

                  Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

                  I was super excited to receive yet another B&H box at my door containing another super-awesome-quality product when I came across this disappointment. After purchasing a new 7D and beginning to build my audio set-up for my film rig, I purchased on of these. Unfortunately the top the bottom pieces came apart literally right-out of the box. I picked it out of the box very lightly and it simply fell apart. However, I was able to re-connect it with super glue, so I would have to say that under essential accessories, it is ESSENTIAL that B&H lists super-glue. Have fun with your latest construction project!

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                  5.0

                  I Really Like this shock Mount

                  By Jeff Riedy Studios

                  from Bethlehem, PA

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                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Clear Sound
                  • Compact
                  • Durable
                  • Easy To Use
                  • Lightweight
                  • Versatile

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Events
                    • Performances
                    • Professional Recording

                    Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

                    This shock mount came as part of a kit with my Rode NTG-1 Shotgun Condenser Mic. I like that even if the camera gets bumped, the mic has additional shock padding to deter the rattles. Since it sits a bit higher on the camera's hot shoe, it keeps the shorter NTG-1 from getting in the lens, even with a wind cover.

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                    5.0

                    Good item, nice price

                    By rlfortuno

                    from Bozeman, MT

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                    Verified Buyer

                    Pros

                    • Durable
                    • Easy To Use
                    • Lightweight
                    • Versatile

                    Cons

                      Best Uses

                      • Professional Recording

                      Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

                      Very secure grip on the shotgun, makes it harder to get in but you know your mic is held securely. I would recommend removing the suspension straps with the mic if you plan on using this mount with a particular mic very often. Much easier to mount and dismount if you keep the suspension attached to the mic. The ability to use this in a hot shoe mount on a DSL is very nice, not completely needed for my use, but nice to have just in case, and it is the same price as the Rode shockmount. Also attaches to a boompole as normal. Seems sturdy and durable. Replacement suspension parts are cheap enough if these wear out from pulling a mic in and out constantly.

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                      4.0

                      My cornerstone is my Pearstone shock mou

                      By cusackla

                      from Outdoors, Alaska

                      About Me Experienced

                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Clear Sound
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Lightweight

                      Cons

                      • Breaks Easily

                      Best Uses

                      • Events
                      • Performances

                      Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

                      This is a great little product. One issue I do have with it, is the mount is a bit more fragile than I would like. But! With B&H's 1 year no fault warranty I am happy to hang my mic on this cool little tool!

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                      3.0

                      Pearstone is my corner stone

                      By cusackla

                      from Chugiak, Alaska

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                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Easy To Use

                      Cons

                      • Breaks Easily

                      Best Uses

                      • Amateur Recording
                      • Professional Recording

                      Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

                      I use this for all of my outdoor videoing. So far I love this unit, but I did find it a bit fragile and easier to break than I would have expected

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                      5.0

                      Excellent quality

                      By Jk

                      from syracuse, ny

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                      Verified Buyer

                      Pros

                      • Durable
                      • Easy To Use
                      • Lightweight
                      • Versatile

                      Cons

                        Best Uses

                        • Amateur Recording
                        • Professional Recording

                        Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

                        Mounted on a T2i. Can also be mounted tuna 1/4/20 thread which was a nice surprise.

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                        5.0

                        Good Replacement Mount

                        By Aaron B

                        from Klamath Falls, OR

                        Verified Buyer

                        Pros

                        • Durable
                        • Easy To Use

                        Cons

                          Best Uses

                          • Professional Recording

                          Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

                          I use this to mount a shotgun with softie on my camera's hot shoe. This keeps the softie out of the frame on wide-angle shots. The mount works very well at isolating unwanted noise from handling the camera. This setup does introduce extra camera vibration when shooting in gusty wind. In short, this Pearstone mount holds the mic snugly and silently.

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                          4.0

                          Versatile holder

                          By Markalark

                          from Sherbrooke, Quebec

                          About Me Experienced

                          Verified Buyer

                          Pros

                          • Easy To Use
                          • Lightweight
                          • Versatile

                          Cons

                            Best Uses

                            • Amateur Recording
                            • Events
                            • Performances

                            Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

                            Straight and simple, a great way to attach a shotgun microphone to a hotshoe. I use it with a NTG-2 Microphone attached to a Canon 7d. Works great and is very stable.

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                            4.0

                            Works as advertised

                            By C-Dog

                            from Los Angeles, CA

                            About Me Novice

                            Verified Buyer

                            Pros

                            • Clear Sound
                            • Easy To Use
                            • Lightweight

                            Cons

                              Best Uses

                                Comments about Pearstone DUSM-1 Universal Shock Mount for Camera Shoes and Boompoles:

                                So far so good. A shock mount is a must.

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