Topic: ISO: some mini XLR mic clips

[SxPxDxCx]

I need some that look like this or something that would work the same.





The pictures kind of suck but your get the idea.

[Chuck]

Me too.

[Chuck]

Audix has these:

http://www.audixusa.com/docs/products/MC-MICRO.shtml

http://www.audixusa.com/docs/products/SMT-MICRO.shtml

Not sure if they would work or not.

[SxPxDxCx]

That second one looks promising.  Thanks for the link.

[JasonSobel]

beyerdynamic makes a set (that they sell with the CK 930 mics).
it's part # 498.971, though I'm not sure if you can buy them separately.

[Chuck]

MKV 900
Microphone clamp to mount the CK 930 microphone to 3/8" stands
Order # 498.971

http://northern-america.beyerdynamic.com/en/broadcast-studio-video-production/products/microphones/studio-mikrofone.html?tx_sbproductdatabase_pi1%5BshowUid%5D%5BshowUID%5D=2385&tx_sbproductdatabase_pi1%5BshowUid%5D%5BbackPID%5D=42&cHash=44197e68f7

I can't find any distributors.

[JasonSobel]

here's a picture of the beyerdynamic clip (with a CK 930) -



FWIW, comparing the beyerdynamic clip to my memory of the audix clip (from when I had a pair of the m1290 micros a few years back), I think the plastic on the beyerdrynamic clip is sturdier and less likely to break.

of course, that still doesn't answer the question regarding the mic clips being sold separately.  I imagine they would be sold separately, as replacements for lost clips.  I bought my beyers from Full Compass.  Give them a call, armed with the exact part number and description, and see if they can order the clips for you.

[SxPxDxCx]

Well I ended up breaking my one good MBHO clip the other day and have had no luck finding a suitable replacement.
So I came up with and intermediate solution.  Two Radio Shack squeeze clamps, some trimmed foam pipe insulation, and some duct tape.

Seems to work just fine.

[mfrench]

How handy are you?
If you can handle some metal work (cutting, filing, soldering), you could make some clips like these out of hardware store precision brass tube stock:

brass clips:




Or, these are really simple to make clips:
mod'd windtech clips for 402x lemos ($5 each);



on bar:

I painted a spline that was on-center to the mic axis, which allows for easy zeroing and accurate toe-out degree'ing.

[SxPxDxCx]

Interesting.  I was looking around the hardware store yesterday for stuff to reconfigure for my needs. 
Thanks for sharing those pictures.

[mfrench]

The brass clips are K&S Eng'nring precision tube rack pieces. These are available at lots of hardware stores and hobby shops.
I cut a piece of 3/8-16 brass all-thread rod and soldered it into place within the entire length of the upright stanchion (to provide some meat to grind into). I had to radius grind the point of junction to make a smooth square fit. Then I flame soldered the two pieces together with common plumbing solder.
The black stuff is Plasti-Dip

The Windtech clips were quick and simple; and in truth are my go-to clips. They're easier and quicker to set up, and have become my main clips.
The windtech stuff is available at any music store, and are cheap. These were the small size clips, intended for pencil mics.
I cut the clip with a pair of PVC sprinkler pipe cutters (like hot knife thru warm butter), and drilled them for the nylon shockcord hold-downs. I also used a shockcord spring clip to retain the tension. The foam is Home Despot adhesive backed insulation.
These were extremely fast and easy to make, and highly functional clips. High rec's!

[ashevillain]

So I have this wacky idea for mounting AT853's.

Does anyone know where I could score either plastic or rubber rod that is the diameter of a mini-xlr (m) and has a hole (or could be drilled) approx. 3mm?

I'm thinking it might be possible to sort of 'extend' the body of the 853, giving it something substantial to make it possible to mount in Kwon-type bars.

[crazifyngers]

Audix has these:

http://www.audixusa.com/docs/products/MC-MICRO.shtml

http://www.audixusa.com/docs/products/SMT-MICRO.shtml

Not sure if they would work or not.

I use the first on for my naks.  i do have to take a piece of gaffers tape and wrap it once to get a snug fit.  works well for me.  I do like the DIY ideas though