Model A89SM User Guide
SECURING THE CABLE
GENERAL
The A89SM shock mount reduces mechanical noise
transmission by more than 20 dB. Designed for the Shure
SM89 shotgun microphone, it also fits any 3/4” diameter mi-
crophone.
SECURING THE MICROPHONE CABLE
Figure 1
Secure the cable to the cable anchor using the following
steps. Refer to Figure 1.
FEATURES
S Three integrated thread sizes allow you to attach the
mount to stands or booms with 3/8–16, 5/8–27, or
5/16–18 threads.
1. Place the microphone in the shock mount and con-
nect the cable to the microphone.
2. Form a loop in the cable and thread it through the
cable loop slot.
S A cable securing mechanism prevents the transmis-
sion of mechanical noise through the cable and con-
nector.
3. Slip the loop over the cable anchor and tighten it by
pulling back on the cable.
S Locking, pivoting design provides maximum aiming
IMPORTANT: Be sure to leave some slack in the cable be-
tween the microphone and the anchor.
capabilities.
MOUNTING
Attach the A89SM to a stand or boom. If necessary, install
the 5/16” adapter socket, or use the 3/8” or 5/8” threads in
the reversible swivel.
SHOCK-STOPPER TM
ISOLATION MOUNTS
To reverse the orientation of the swivel adapter, remove
the swivel by unscrewing the swivel lock nut, then reinstall
it with the desired orientation.
When not using the 5/16” socket, store it by screwing it into
the threaded hole on the side of the A98SM, next to the cable
loop slot.
OP
T
5/1
CABLE
ANCHOR
SWIVEL
LOCK
NUT
5/16–18
THREAD
SOCKET
5/8–27
THREAD
REVERSIBLE
SWIVEL
5800 W. Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714-4608, U.S.A.
In U.S.A., Phone: 1-847-600-2000 Fax: 1-847-600-1212
In Europe, Phone: 49-7131-72140 Fax: 49-7131-721414
In Asia, Phone: 1-852-2893-4290 Fax: 1-852-2893-4055
International Fax: 1-847-600-6446
2002, Shure Incorporated
27B2276 (Rev. 4)
Printed in U.S.A.
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