Topic: Single shock DIN mount

[Chuck]

I'm always looking for ways to lower the profile of my rig. So, this weekend I put together a mounting system that is light, only uses one shockmount and is robust. I already had two Audix D-clips http://www.audixusa.com/docs_12/units/DCLIP.shtml. So, I used the black plastic part of the those to hold the mics. I used some plumbing PVC to make the spacer and the extension that the shock mount grips. I used some rubber O rings inside the PVC to keep the nylon bolt in the center of the tubes.

I bought all the materials I didn't already have at Home Depot and Ace Hardware locally.

It's very light and can be dis-assembled easily if needed.

[obaaron]

Nice!

[DigiGal]

Elegant low pro and lightweight solution, you are even using a plastic or nylon bolt.

Great work, thanks for sharing.

[Chuck]

Yes, I picked lighter materials so I didn't burden the shock mount with a lot of extra weight. If I can figure out a way to stain or dye the white nylon bolt and cap I'd be very happy. Other than that, I am very pleased with it.

[flipp]

Yes, I picked lighter materials so I didn't burden the shock mount with a lot of extra weight. If I can figure out a way to stain or dye the white nylon bolt and cap I'd be very happy. Other than that, I am very pleased with it.

perhaps Krylon Fusion will work on nylon as well as the pvc and most plastics

[Chuck]

Good idea. Thanks! I'll try it.

[RemotelyLocated]

Looks great!

[DigiGal]

Again, great work on your DIY DIN build Chuck, it's always nice to see these clever ideas, please update the thread on how the Krylon Fusion works out for you.  You might want to duplicate your build post in the TSKB Archive for reference purposes.  I may give your idea a try since I have a couple of Audix-D Clips that don't get used anymore.

Similarly, I use a single shock for my low pro AKG Active ORTF setup.  It's not DIY, uses commonly available; Vark Bar and Rycote INV Shock with the stock AKG Active Mic Clips.  It too is compact, lightweight, low pro allowing for quick setup of ORTF but can be adjusted for different configs if desired.  This is an old picture before I modified the active cables with Gotham 13001 GAC-2pair cable.  The clamp option demonstrated in the photo is a Mini Cardellini with 3/8' threads which is a perfect stand clamp for Rycote shocks.



 

[Chuck]

Again, great work on your DIY DIN build Chuck, it's always nice to see these clever ideas, please update the thread on how the Krylon Fusion works out for you.  You might want to duplicate your build post in the TSKB Archive for reference purposes.  I may give your idea a try since I have a couple of Audix-D Clips that don't get used anymore.

Thank you. I'll try the Fusion paint this week and let you know how it works. I like the dark grey color on the PVC, so I'm going to keep that the same color.

I'm going to take some more photos and write up a more detailed procedure with a list of materials I used this week. I'll post in the TSKB Archive and here again when I have all that done.

Yes, I had seen your low profile mounting solution too. I think it is also very good.

[willndmb]

For that small part, I would just use a sharpie on it
Or you can always wrap gaff tape around it 

[Chuck]

I just found this: http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=42992.0
which looks promising for dying the nylon bolts black.

[RemotelyLocated]

Hey what about Plasti-Dip? http://www.amazon.com/Performix-11603-6-Synthetic-Plasti-Dip-Coating/dp/B0000DD1PF/ref=pd_sim_sg_3

[Chuck]

Hey what about Plasti-Dip? http://www.amazon.com/Performix-11603-6-Synthetic-Plasti-Dip-Coating/dp/B0000DD1PF/ref=pd_sim_sg_3

I'm not sure about that stuff. It looks like it would get in the threads and make putting the nut on difficult.

I think the Rite Dye is probably going to work well. So, I'm going to try that.


I did a short write up on my blog site with pictures and part numbers on how I made the fixture:

http://www.timebetweenthenotes.com/review_shockmount.html

[DigiGal]

Chucks lightweight stereo bar is similar to but a big improvement over a Shure A27M vert bar which is extremely heavy and requires adding adding mic clips instead of having them built in and wouldn't work well in a shock mount.

[Chuck]

Thank you for the very kind words DigiGal.

I am a former Shure vert bar owner and this project was partially inspired by my perceived failings of that product.

I've been doing some reading about dying nylon parts. The model builders have been doing this for years with Rit fabric dye. I'm going to give that a shot. The dye is cheap and I really don't care for the white ends of the bolt and nut.