Microphone Accessories

Clips, shock mounts, pop filters, windscreens and capsules.
Microphone Accessories

Microphone Accessories: What to Know

Microphone accessories keep your mics working properly and sounding their best. Shock mounts isolate condensers from vibration and handling noise. Pop filters stop plosives from overloading the capsule. Windscreens cut wind noise outdoors and reduce proximity effect indoors. Mic clips hold your dynamics securely on stands. Replacement capsules extend the life of modular systems like wireless handhelds and gooseneck installations. These aren't luxury items. A proper shock mount makes the difference between usable takes and wasted session time.

What to Look For

Match the accessory to your mic's physical specs. Shock mounts need the correct thread size and weight capacity. Most condensers use 5/8" threading, but verify before ordering. Pop filters come in clamp-mount and gooseneck styles. Clamp mounts attach to the stand, goosenecks screw into the shock mount. For windscreens, foam works indoors, but you need a furry windscreen (deadcat) for outdoor recording in any real wind. Replacement capsules must match your wireless system's frequency range and connector type. Shure, Sennheiser, and Audio-Technica capsules are not interchangeable. Check your transmitter model number and order the exact compatible capsule. For clips, spring-loaded designs grip tighter than threaded clamps but can scratch the mic body over time.

Top Brands

Shure and Audio-Technica dominate this category with clips, windscreens, and capsules for their extensive mic lines. Sennheiser offers premium shock mounts and wireless capsules. SE Electronics makes high-quality pop filters and shock mounts that fit most large-diaphragm condensers.

Shop Microphone Accessories at Blackout Audio

The right accessories protect your investment and improve your recordings. A shock mount eliminates stand noise that EQ can't fix. A pop filter saves takes you'd otherwise throw away. Replacement capsules let you swap vocal characteristics without buying another wireless system. Browse our selection online and contact our team with compatibility questions. Free shipping on orders over $199 across Canada.