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Gear / Technical Help => Microphones & Setup => Topic started by: robtweed on June 03, 2016, 05:31:17 PM
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The Manfrotto 154 microphone support provides 3 mic connection points - one central and 2 adjustable. Does anyone know if it's possible to get additional adjustable ones for it? I've looked around and can't find anything, but perhaps someone other than Manfrotto makes something compatible?
For now I'm using a Dado (copy) connected to the middle spigot to support additional mics, but additional adjustable brackets/spigots would be nicer
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The Manfrotto 154 microphone support provides 3 mic connection points - one central and 2 adjustable. Does anyone know if it's possible to get additional adjustable ones for it? I've looked around and can't find anything, but perhaps someone other than Manfrotto makes something compatible?
For now I'm using a Dado (copy) connected to the middle spigot to support additional mics, but additional adjustable brackets/spigots would be nicer
If memory serves the spare parts to many Manfrotto products can be reordered. The corresponding material numbers are listed in the specifications:
https://cdn.manfrotto.com/media/catalog/product/sparepart/154B_20050930.pdf (https://cdn.manfrotto.com/media/catalog/product/sparepart/154B_20050930.pdf)
Otherwise, you could use a Manfrotto Nano clamp (or one of its knock-offs):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tarion-OS01529-Studio-Clamp-Thread/dp/B008QQPI34/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465019416&sr=8-1&keywords=TARION+OS01529 (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tarion-OS01529-Studio-Clamp-Thread/dp/B008QQPI34/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1465019416&sr=8-1&keywords=TARION+OS01529)
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If memory serves the spare parts to many Manfrotto products can be reordered. The corresponding material numbers are listed in the specifications:
https://cdn.manfrotto.com/media/catalog/product/sparepart/154B_20050930.pdf (https://cdn.manfrotto.com/media/catalog/product/sparepart/154B_20050930.pdf)
Many thanks for this info - having checked prices online, it looks like it would actually be significantly cheaper to buy a second complete bar and use its adjustable brackets than buy 2 X 154.01 spares!
Ah well - the clamps are probably the way to go - thanks again for the advice!
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The Manfrotto Mini Clamp is a great little clamp; small and lightweight. It is very adaptable.
(http://static.bhphoto.com/images/images500x500/Manfrotto_2941_2941_Mini_Clamp_with_1320349944000_5192.jpg)
The brass stud is removable and can be adapted to many needs. The screw in the side of the clamp holds the stud, or other, in place.
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This is the Mini Clamp being used with some of my DIY adaptors.
There is a thru-hole that passes all the way thru the clamp that allows for various mountings of adaptors. In this instance I'm using a 1' extension (15"?), and a right angle adaptor; both are made from 3/8-16 thread rod stock.
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Unfortunately, here in the UK, for the price of 3 of these I could buy another complete 154B bar. Shame they're so expensive.
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How about these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/824403-REG/Impact_ca_102_Rapid_Baby_to_3_8.html
I use two of these on an extra boom arm to hold my split Omni's. They my fit your bar.
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How about these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/824403-REG/Impact_ca_102_Rapid_Baby_to_3_8.html
I use two of these on an extra boom arm to hold my split Omni's. They my fit your bar.
They don't... Tried that before with the Manfrotto 154b and the Manfrotto 014-38 adapters and the diameter of the bar is too wide.
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If memory serves the spare parts to many Manfrotto products can be reordered. The corresponding material numbers are listed in the specifications:
https://cdn.manfrotto.com/media/catalog/product/sparepart/154B_20050930.pdf
I recently ordered two replacement parts for our triple bar from their official site, definitely not cheap. we just needed one stud and one screw assembly. all together was about $35 and they had to ship from Germany.
Buying just one of those adjustable pieces is about $50.
I'd probably go with one of the mini or nano clamps that are being discussed in this thread.