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Title: at853 in PVC mount ???
Post by: willndmb on May 24, 2012, 08:46:59 PM

my friend gave me his old at853's and i swear a while back i saw people using "pvc" to make a mount for them but i can't seem to find anything on it.
please lmk if you have used pvc or similar to make a mount and/or link me
I would like to make something for this weekend if poss
tia

Title: Re: at853 in PVC mount ???
Post by: Hypnocracy on May 24, 2012, 09:14:10 PM

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/EL_Deano/MacGyver-ing/DSCN1173.jpg)
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e348/EL_Deano/MacGyver-ing/DSCN1175.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ib9KZ7TtSAU/Tg8LNrL5OkI/AAAAAAAAACw/oKwfJung0d8/s640/IMG_20110702_075609.jpg)

Go to Lowes or Home Depot's Plumbing department...Street connectors, adapter for 1/2" to 3/4" PVC pipe, 1/2" and 3/4" pipe with a saw kerf to snake the microphone cable out of the PVC pipe

Title: Re: at853 in PVC mount ???
Post by: willndmb on May 24, 2012, 09:36:35 PM

thanks, thats even the shock i have

Title: Re: at853 in PVC mount ???
Post by: Hypnocracy on May 24, 2012, 09:50:04 PM

Will...down the road I ditched the Tensi-Mounts and just put the 3/4" PVC pipe into the WindTech mount...smaller more compact and just as secure

Title: Re: at853 in PVC mount ???
Post by: jibooer on May 24, 2012, 10:29:51 PM

This is a great DIY project that won't even cost $10. I use a ssm shock for my DINa PVC mount and it works like a charm. The windtech will definitely be lowpro.

Title: Re: at853 in PVC mount ???
Post by: BusDriver on May 25, 2012, 12:08:45 AM

Another variation ....

I've utilized the yellow pvc ( inside dimension vs. white's outside dimension) and secure the mics with rubber grommets. The grommets fit very securely in the pvc and grip the mics super tight. I went with a center 'T' mount into which I can vary the length of pipe to R/L. I also use a short piece for the down tube, just long enough to slip into a Shure Donut. Again, the fit is secure - no spin or wobble. Pictured is the DIN mount. In addition to the length of Right / Left sections, the 45* elbows can be swapped for 90* to give AB. I snake the mics up through the 'T' , but this must be done with the capsules off to make the 90* turn.

Once in place it can remain. No disassembly needed except for capsule removal when changing elbows. This is the stock set with 25' cable that I tech flexed. I don't remember the size but it was not necessary to remove the mini xlr connectors to run both cables through. I don't own a set yet, but I'm sure big ass shure windscreens would cap this off nicely.


I hope the photo attached properly ...

Title: Re: at853 in PVC mount ???
Post by: jbou on May 25, 2012, 01:55:21 PM

Good thread. I would like to  make something like this too.

Title: Re: at853 in PVC mount ???
Post by: willndmb on May 25, 2012, 09:16:59 PM

here we go
1/2 tube into 45 into 1/2 with windtech shock
used a dremel to cut the slit for the cables, it runs from the front edge to the middle of the joint
the cap does fit 100% but its tight enough i don't think it will move easy

edit damn iphone, off course it goes the other way on a stand