Hi all-
First off to let you know what I am trying to do, I run DPA 4022 and would like to be able to have more adjustment over mic configuration than the CXO4000 (XY/ORTF mount) offers. Right now I run the CXO4000 with a Schoeps A20S, attached with the little stud/extender bar that comes with the A20S.
I was thinking about the following configuration to give me control over the included angle of the microphones; run the A20S horizontally, and use 2 CSM4000 (DPA product) shockmounts, each attached to a Schoeps extender bar. Each extender bar would be in the horizontally mounted A20S, then I can have control over the mic angling by adjusting the pivot position of the CSM4000's.
A second idea I had would be to run a T-bar with pivoting clamps for the mics that can slide along the bar, that way I can have independent control over spacing and angle. Unfortunately I am not sure what my options are here for suitable t-bars and microphone clamps, can anyone give some suggestions?
So I was wondering if:
1) Does the first setup seem like it will work?? Any comments? Is there a better way for me to do this that will give me more flexibility? I realize that with the first configuration I will not be able to adjust the spacing of the mics, although it looks to me like the first config will maybe take up less space than using a t-bar, which could be inportant because I like to FOB.
2) Can I purchase the extender piece that comes with the A20S on it's own?
3) If I can't, is there an alternative piece that can be used? I know DPA makes an extension bar, the EXY4000. Will the EXY4000 fit into the Schoeps A20S shockmount?
Any suggestions or comments would be appreciated, hope everyone is having a good summer and making some killer tapes!
Ben
dpa4022 at yahoo dot com