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.

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
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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

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.

All in all, the SSPF-4 looks like a pretty well-made product which should provide several years of service for lighter use.

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.

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.