Author Topic: LD mod for Shure a27m (Read 10726 times)

BCostigan · « **on:** February 03, 2004, 06:26:08 PM »

I wanted to use the Shure vert bar to run my LEs in XY vertically. Here's what I did:

BCostigan · « **Reply #1 on:** February 03, 2004, 06:30:16 PM »

I got a female coupling and piece of threaded rod. It's a tough size to find but I found it at Fastenal....1/4-28.

I also bought a piece of 1" dowl from home depot.

**EDIT** Moke has discovered that a piece of 1/2" pvc does the trick instead of the dowl....no drilling needed!

I cut the dowl 8" long using a circular saw. (a table saw would have been better).

I then screwed the female coupling to the top of the a27 bar and threaded my piece of rod into the other end.

BCostigan · « **Reply #2 on:** February 03, 2004, 06:34:07 PM »

I used a 3/8" drill bit and a cordless drill to drill from both ends. (This would be MUCH better done on a lathe or drill press. Drilling through the absolute center of the dowl is nearly impossible by hand)

Having drilled a hole through the length of the dowl I placed it on the threaded rod and coupling and placed the top half of the vert bar on top of that.

I left 1/4" of rod sticking out of the top to attach the tightening screw.

BCostigan · « **Reply #3 on:** February 03, 2004, 06:35:23 PM »

That's pretty much it. Sorry I'm not great at directions.

I have enough supplies to make 3 more. PM me if you have questions on making one or would like one of the 3 I can make.

heath · « **Reply #4 on:** February 03, 2004, 06:57:08 PM »

very very cool. A big +T to you!!!!!

Tim · « **Reply #5 on:** February 03, 2004, 06:58:50 PM »

nice job!

lord help me when I start aquiring power tools...

greenone · « **Reply #6 on:** February 03, 2004, 07:07:41 PM »

Very cool setup, Brian!

BCostigan · « **Reply #7 on:** February 03, 2004, 07:15:11 PM »

Quote from: Tim on February 03, 2004, 06:58:50 PM

nice job!

lord help me when I start aquiring power tools...

For sure.....it's nice to have tools though. When you get an idea like this it makes it easier and more fun (it's always more fun with power tools)!!

Tim · « **Reply #8 on:** February 03, 2004, 07:31:18 PM »

my dad is in construction so I always had tons of tools at my disposal.... lots of fun.

jpschust · « **Reply #9 on:** February 03, 2004, 07:34:24 PM »

for some reason i thought the ADK's were a side address mic....

BCostigan · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2004, 07:57:17 PM »

Using Mokes idea....I scrounged up a piece of sched 40 1/2" pvc from the garage.

Kindguy · « **Reply #11 on:** February 04, 2004, 12:13:20 AM »

T+ very nice!

Lee · « **Reply #12 on:** February 04, 2004, 01:39:56 AM »

Jeff,

Brian is hooking us up with one of his mod peices for the vert bar, because he's good people.

Kindguy · « **Reply #13 on:** February 04, 2004, 11:52:57 AM »

hell yea....another t+

BCostigan · « **Reply #14 on:** February 05, 2004, 06:02:13 PM »

I added a coupling to each end of the pvc spacer. The coupling is almost the same size as the vert bar and ensures a square edge.

Last step....gonna bust out the black spray paint.

BCostigan · « **Reply #15 on:** February 05, 2004, 06:12:40 PM »

Moke I know...I should have a pair of those cutter anyway being an electrician. This is just a quick $1 solution.....and I like the larger diamater of the couplings.

Just painted it....pics when it's dry!!

Oh...and as for the TLs being shorter. Notice how the LEs come together and that the pieces of the vert bar are farthest apart. Spin them around (one or both as needed) to bring the shorter TLs together!

Jason B · « **Reply #16 on:** February 05, 2004, 08:51:22 PM »

Quote from: jpschust on February 03, 2004, 07:34:24 PM

for some reason i thought the ADK's were a side address mic....

They are

BCostigan · « **Reply #17 on:** February 06, 2004, 12:30:06 PM »

Here's a pic of the final version all painted up.

F.O.Bean · « **Reply #18 on:** February 07, 2004, 03:24:41 AM »

Quote from: BCostigan on February 06, 2004, 12:30:06 PM

Here's a pic of the final version all painted up.

+T brian, thats hella cool

1st set only · « **Reply #19 on:** February 13, 2004, 12:37:08 PM »

Very cool But I want to bypass the Sure ver thing all together and make one out of just PVC
after we move in this will be the first new DIY project

BCostigan · « **Reply #20 on:** February 14, 2004, 09:15:26 PM »

I don't think it would be impossible to make DIY vert bar....I don't think it would be cost/time effective though. By the time you get just the threaded rod and couplings needed you're close to $25. Another $5 for PVC parts that's $30 when you can get a Shure for $60.

It would be a pretty coold project to do for fun though. If you need any help on tracking down the right threaded rod let me know.

heath · « **Reply #21 on:** February 27, 2004, 09:23:14 AM »

testing mine out for the first time tonight. Thanks again for hooking it up !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BCostigan · « **Reply #22 on:** February 27, 2004, 05:55:20 PM »

Your welcome guys and Moke if ya want parts #s and a phone number for Fastenall just PM me.

sickrick43 · « **Reply #23 on:** February 29, 2004, 01:17:57 AM »

Leave enough room on that for WINDSCREENS, Bri?

I'm playing around right now, with 2 of those mounts you have your mod'd bar on, in the rig thread, like $8 ea.. BUT in the case of the TLM-170's, you either have to use right angle cables on the mic side (DRATS, V3 side only) OR put on of the quick-release extensions on, so the mic cable will clear the screw-handle that the mic mount attaches to.

I'll post some pics soon. Meanwhile take into account, that windscreens on the mic's are likely going to increase the distance needed between them.

Rick

BCostigan · « **Reply #24 on:** February 29, 2004, 10:13:22 AM »

Quote from: sickrick43 on February 29, 2004, 01:17:57 AM

Leave enough room on that for WINDSCREENS, Bri?

I'm playing around right now, with 2 of those mounts you have your mod'd bar on, in the rig thread, like $8 ea.. BUT in the case of the TLM-170's, you either have to use right angle cables on the mic side (DRATS, V3 side only) OR put on of the quick-release extensions on, so the mic cable will clear the screw-handle that the mic mount attaches to.

I'll post some pics soon. Meanwhile take into account, that windscreens on the mic's are likely going to increase the distance needed between them.

Rick

Yea...there is room for windscreens especially if you're running smaller LD mics like the TLs or u89s....... The beauty of the project is you can easily make the spacer as long or short as you need it to be for YOUR mics.

CQBert · « **Reply #25 on:** June 11, 2004, 05:25:21 PM »

Thanks for all the info... I have just ordered a Matched Set of TL A51's... I need to build this little beauty. Any additional help would be appreiciated - especialy if someone has one laying around - Ha...

Chris

JasonGreen · « **Reply #26 on:** June 19, 2004, 10:50:23 PM »

hmmm 404 on the pics

bluevolvo · « **Reply #27 on:** September 12, 2006, 06:25:56 PM »

Quote from: BCostigan on February 29, 2004, 10:13:22 AM

I'll post some pics soon. Meanwhile take into account, that windscreens on the mic's are likely going to increase the distance needed between them.

I LIKE THIS ONE! Very nice...I'll owe you some T's

RebelRebel · « **Reply #28 on:** September 12, 2006, 06:42:56 PM »

there is info in the archive about part numbers in case you want to order. A guy here was supposed to make me one, but lied and bailed out on me, so I compiled the info myself..look in the archive.

also..wbrissette makes a wooden one..very nice. PM him if you are interested in seeking his help.

Author Topic: LD mod for Shure a27m (Read 10726 times)

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