Definitions for "Shock Mount"
A device that holds something else stable even if it's bumped or shaken. In microphones, the shock mount goes on a microphone stand so if the stand is bumped, the microphone doesn't pick up the vibrations (noise).
In microphones, a mechanical device, usually incorporating some type of shock-absorbing elastic material, designed to acoustically isolate the transducer from shock, vibration and handling noise. Both internal and external shock mounts are commonly used.
A mounting or suspension system designed to prevent or reduce vibration that can have unwanted effects on a microphone or playback system such as a turntable or CD player.