Topic: DIY Bar

[eman]

I have ordered some adapters for an idea I have for a simple bar that could conceivably do multiple configurations very cheaply. The basic setup is either one or two pieces of 1/4-20 all-thread in the center, adapting to 5/8 microphone mount on the ends. Lock the adapters in place with lock nuts on the 1/4 all-thread. Then in the center use a female-female standoff as a larger diameter to be captured in a shock mount and as an adjustment. Originally I thought to use a turnbuckle but the left hand threads make that a no-go, plus I don't think there's enough space for it.

My question is, has anyone identified an off-the-shelf microphone mount that works well with the Schoeps MK series with KCY cable? I'd prefer a rubber type mount to reduce shock to the mic when clipping in, and to add to the damping of noise. Just about everything on BH and the musician sites seems to be for larger microphones (1.5" - 2" grip length). I'm thinking to just get a cheap rubber mount and cut that down to size. And an expensive Schoeps clip is just too much to consider.

Edit: Looking at the geometry more closely, it looks like the bases of the mic mounts will be nearly touching. So that means just a short piece of all thread, and having to put it together through the shock mount.

[Massive Dynamic]

I think I understand what you're attempting, though the typical configs mean that you won't need much separation between mounts. For wider separation, you could try this (cut the all-thread to any length you need). Although I found the nylon spacers at my local hardware store, I haven't had much luck finding them online. They need to be 3/4" OD, 1/2" ID, and mine are 3/8" long. They'll slip snugly onto 1/4"-20 nylon nuts, or 1/4"-20 serrated lock nuts. The 1/4"-20 coupler nuts I have are too small, but could be wrapped with tape, etc.

[eman]

Cool, I just ordered some Sweetwater rubber mic mounts, going to trim them down to a reasonable length.