Introduction:
The Nady SSPF-4 is a cutting-edge audio accessory designed to enhance your sound system. In this review, we’ll delve into its features, performance, and overall value.
Pop filter Design and Build Quality:
The SSPF-4 boasts a sleek and sturdy design that complements any audio setup. Its robust build ensures durability, promising a long-lasting investment.
Easy Installation:
Setting up the SSPF-4 is a breeze, even for those with limited technical expertise. With clear instructions and user-friendly components, you’ll have it up and running in no time.
Impressive Sound Isolation:
Experience crystal-clear audio with the SSPF-4’s advanced sound isolation technology. Enjoy an immersive listening experience without unwanted background noise or interference.
Versatility:
This product caters to various audio setups, making it suitable for home theaters, studios, or live performances. Its versatility adds value to its overall appeal.
Compatibility:
The SSPF-4 is compatible with a wide range of audio devices, ensuring seamless integration into your existing setup. Its universal compatibility is a major plus for users with diverse equipment.
Affordable Pricing:
Unlike some high-end alternatives, the SSPF-4 delivers top-notch performance at an affordable price point. It offers great value for budget-conscious consumers without compromising on quality.
Pop filter Energy Efficiency:
With energy-efficient features, the SSPF-4 minimizes power consumption, contributing to both environmental sustainability and cost savings.
Pop filter Cons:
- Limited customization options
- Bulky design may not suit smaller spaces
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the Nady SSPF-4 is a reliable and affordable solution for anyone looking to enhance their audio experience. Its easy installation, impressive sound isolation, and versatility make it a standout choice. While it has some limitations in terms of customization and size, its overall performance outweighs these minor drawbacks.
B. –
Fits my CAD U37 perfectly, no issues putting on my stand, does exactly as advertised. No complaints.
laurent rolle –
This item did not live up to what I thought. First, the pop filter does a really poor job oof filtering “p” sounds, and causes the mic to make a popping sound. Then the shock mount was a really tight fit with the audio technica AT2020, I wouldn’t recommend the two together. This shock mount works pretty good once you get it on. Shipping was perfect, so this was a plus overall.
Timour Savine –
The item does its job, however the built quality could have quite a few improvenments. However, considering the low cost I would say it will do.
chronocrossed –
This seems to be a decent and cheap costing shockmount. I got it for my Blue Ember because it was advertised as being compatible with 38mm mics. However, even though the Blue Ember is a 38.2mm mic it slips slips right through and the shockmount won’t hold it in place. I had to put some soft cloth strips around the mic to get it to work. It now it seems tight enough to be held in place.
The official shockmount that fits the ember is said to be of really cheap quality and high cost. Overall this shockmount is a good alternative even though it didn’t work out of the box with my mic. Nady maybe should look into a type of thick elastic cloth band adapter for smaller mics to include. That would make this even better.
YayoMayo –
Although it is a tight fit, I use it with my ATR-2500 and it works wonderfully.
Flankzy –
Let’s jump right in to the sand box. it comes well shipped/boxed. opening the box it’s just the mount and the pop filter. pop filter you have to screw on the mount and your good to go. the mount is well built metal and elastic bands. so it takes all the noise out of your recording.
okay, do i use the NEEWER boom arm, focusrite Scarlet. with this shock mount and they are amazing. the setup is just what i wanted. they fit perfectly awesome. no complaint.
the pop filter takes out the P’s,B’s,Ssss. which is what it was made to do. i record podcast, and stream on twitch tv and i don’t have a problem with the pop filter.
overall the build, Quality, price are amazing!! i did a lot of research before i bought this. this is the best one yet.
Adam Rodriguez –
I use this shockmount with a Samson C01 microphone. I fits very snug. I had to use a little strength to get it just right but I’m okay with that. The mount itself works well and feels well built. The pop filter works better than I actually thought it would. I did many tests with it and I like it.
Nathan Ryland –
After having a terrible experience with several inexpensive made-in-China shockmounts, I finally decided to spend a little more cash and buy something halfway decent. I have to say, this shockmount definitely exceeded my expectations and will meet my needs perfectly. The only issue I had was that on one of the two I bought, the pop filter mounting screw had been stripped, which in turn made one of the elastic brackets loose, as well. I’m sure I could have returned it for a replacement, but it was such an easy fix with a little super glue that I decided to just fix it myself. Aside from that, I would definitely have given it a five-star rating. I’ve seen many reviews talking about the AT2020 and having trouble mounting it due to the size. I’m using this mount with an AT-3035, which is supposed to be the same size. It definitely can fit, but it also definitely will be a very tight fit. In short, if you’re worried about it not fitting in the mount at all, then you can put your fears to rest. However, I would probably not recommend this shockmount if you plan to use a mic that size and constantly be taking it in and out of the mount.
All in all, the SSPF-4 looks like a pretty well-made product which should provide several years of service for lighter use.
BrianB –
The pop filter can not be repositioned to 90-degrees relative to the screw that attaches to a stand. So, you are forced, if you have a side-address mic, like an AT2020, to position the stand directly in line with yourself. In other words, you can not boom a mike to an overhead position from the side. This makes the main feature of this product – the integrated pop filter – useless, because unless you happen to want to position your mic stand in a place where it is convenient for the mount, not yourself, you’re screwed. If you want to use this at a desk that is up against a wall, you’re out of luck. Any gear that is so poorly thought-out as to require you to adapt to its positioning needs, instead of it adapting to yours, is unworthy of you.
This could have been easily remedied by allowing the user to swap the tube that holds the pop filter with the adjacent hardware, but you can’t, because the holes and screw lengths are different. It would require modification.
Also, when you get the screws off you see just how lousy the quality is. As soon as you get out from under any painted part of the finish, everything is rusted. This thing is of the most slipshod construction possible. The felt liner inside the clamp tube that your mic rests in is the cheapest piece of felt you ever saw. Then, it is glued on with a weak adhesive that separates and lets the material roll right off. Any company that would use the poor materials these guys did will also give you broken shock elastics to look forward to, so if you’re going to use this, don’t risk a pricey mic in it. One day this thing will drop it right on the floor for you.
As for the comments regarding fit for an AT2020: you can get it on, but you shouldn’t. It is way too tight, and will damage the crappy felt inside the tube clamp, at which point it will damage the finish on your mic. But, if you must, you can get it on an AT2020. It requires what it shouldn’t, though – lots of muscle. Lots. You have to pry it open with one hand while forcing the mic in with the other. Bearing down on the mic like that while trying to open the tube is an accident waiting to happen.
This thing is a nice idea in principle, but the execution couldn’t have been poorer. Chinese manufacturing at its worst.
B. –
Review Part 1: Amazon customer service and my defective item
I purchased this last week with the intention of using it for some recording on Monday. To my shock, last night (Sunday) while trying to put it together I realized the screw holes were stripped where the stand mount meets the shockmount (see pics). There was no way to salvage this thing, so I accepted my schedule would be pushed back while I waited for a replacement. I filled out the quick ‘replace item’ page on Amazon and tried to think of a more productive way to spend the next day.
When I awoke, I saw that Amazon had already processed my exchange and given me free same-day shipping. It was incredible customer service. Nearly before I even realized the replacement was on it’s way, I had it. Really impressed with Amazon’s work on this one.
Review Part 2: The item
As I said previously, I had an issue with my first purchased item. The tiny little screws that keep the shockmount mounted to the mic stand arm were unable to stay put due to the holes being completely stripped smooth. I’ve included some pics of this here:
http://i.imgur.com/v49au0S.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/0tq1uT6.jpg
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However, my replacement is completely fine. Everything is sturdy (so far), and the defect seems to be a one off. Regardless, if you’re buying this, double check the sturdiness of this part by giving it a few tugs in any direction.
The actual shock mount does as described. No issue with any resonant tones or vibrations, no matter how loud I got. The slot for the mic is pretty huge if you need it to be (there are little handles to really stretch that thing out for even the biggest mics), and it’s lined with a very soft material to keep anything from getting scratched.
The pop filter is a bit less impressive. Looks great, but for powerful singers/screamers/growlers there is a slight resonance when hitting certain notes or certain volumes. I doubt this would be an issue for 99% of users, but I thought it was worth mentioning. Also, especially aggressive plosives are problematic. For 99% of users, I’m sure this would be a non-issue, but for those other 1% be sure to slip some panty-hose over it. I found that fixes all the problems, and I still get the nice aesthetic of a clutter-free built-in pop filter on the shock mount.
Overall, at this price, even with the issue with my first one I’m quite content. It’s a great shockmount/pop-filter at a great price for beginners, while the clutter-free aesthetic will appeal to everyone both amateur and pro.
Here’s a few additional pics of it ‘in action’:
http://i.imgur.com/XOwJDbV.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/H4dDojC.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/HlVFqa0.jpg
Isacc Q. Webster –
This product does it’s job well and has a great aesthetic to it. It is extremely easy to construct and is at a great value.
The Shock-mount itself keeps a good grip on the microphone. I use an MXL 550 condenser mic. (47mm x 170mm)
The Pop filter can easily be removed if you have a different one that you enjoy using.
Edit: The screw that tightens the shock mount in a certain position will not tighten anymore, This shock mount isn’t meant to be tightened and un tightened often. When it did stay tightened it was great, but it is still a great value as long as you take care of it, so take my advice if you see this.
Justin –
The connector piece that you screw in order to keep the microphone from moving broke; my microphone could not stand up and instead rested against the side of my mic stand. All that would be needed is a replacement screw perhaps; regardless, my AT2020 and me are very upset 🙁