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Title: AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: danmorgan on July 08, 2003, 09:30:23 PM
When running actives with the sth100 mount and the XY or ORTF bars, any suggestions on shockmounting?  

I've looked into the small shempz mount and the dpa mount to possibly place the base of the sth100 into.  Are there any other ideas out there?

I've also thought about a way I can spring mount the sth100 to the stand...I think I have a good method to do it.  This may also be a more low-profile approach also.  Share your thoughts...
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: Tim on July 08, 2003, 09:49:31 PM
I've used the at8410a and the schoeps a20. I like the schoeps better because of the size but the AT will work fine too!
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: Brian Skalinder on July 08, 2003, 09:53:22 PM
The Shure A53M may work, also.  Dunno.  I was always happy with the Schoeps A20S.
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: Rick on July 10, 2003, 07:05:49 PM
I use a Tensimount shockmount (http://www.tensimount.com/). At $12.95 you can't beat the price.  if you put the sth100 mount through the entire shockmount, you can't do XY. But I think the 140s sound better orft anyways.
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: danmorgan on July 10, 2003, 07:15:17 PM
I use a Tensimount shockmount (http://www.tensimount.com/). At $12.95 you can't beat the price.  if you put the sth100 mount through the entire shockmount, you can't do XY. But I think the 140s sound better orft anyways.

Is it threaded inside, or do you have to use a mic clip?
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: rabhan on July 10, 2003, 11:25:52 PM
i got the neumann shock thing and it sucks for sustained bombardment, dont get it.
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: Rick on July 11, 2003, 12:22:48 AM



You need a mic clip.  http://www.tensimount.com/tensimount.htm
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: JAH on July 11, 2003, 09:23:19 AM
a20-s ...couldn't be happier....actually got 2 so I can run DIN.  small and quality and $65 each.  not bad for the (IMHO) extremely over priced schoeps stuff.
gfl
jah
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: Brian Skalinder on July 11, 2003, 09:26:44 AM
a20-s ...couldn't be happier....actually got 2 so I can run DIN.  small and quality and $65 each.  not bad for the (IMHO) extremely over priced schoeps stuff.
gfl
jah

FWIW, you can finagle a DIN config using a single shockmount and the Neumann XY/ORTF bar.
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: dmonterisi on July 11, 2003, 10:44:14 AM
a20-s ...couldn't be happier....actually got 2 so I can run DIN.  small and quality and $65 each.  not bad for the (IMHO) extremely over priced schoeps stuff.
gfl
jah

FWIW, you can finagle a DIN config using a single shockmount and the Neumann XY/ORTF bar.

i have used Brian's technique for DIN and it is pretty effective...you basically use all three parts of the stereo config bar so that you have one xy arm in the bottom, the ortf arm faced downward (i think) on top of it anad then the other xy arm on top of that upward facing the wrong direction.  the upper xy arm can swing freely, you just have to eyeball 90 degrees and then screw it all down.  you put the actives in the backward-facing xy arms.  i'm sure this explanation makes absolutely zero sense but if you mess around with the stereo mount long enough, you'll eventually figure it out.

-damon
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: Brian Skalinder on July 11, 2003, 10:56:09 AM
Here's my attempt at explaining how to use the KM140 active bar for DIN:

http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=3362;start=msg28884#msg28884 (http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=3362;start=msg28884#msg28884)
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: danmorgan on July 11, 2003, 11:27:46 AM
I got two ORTF bars plus the XY bars with my set.  The cool thing with this is the way I mounted 2 ORTF bars on the STH100 to get a bar set-up that allows me to run either ORTF or DIN with the same mount.  I'll post a pic when I get a chance.... :coolguy:
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: JAH on July 12, 2003, 10:12:28 AM
Here's my attempt at explaining how to use the KM140 active bar for DIN:

http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=3362;start=msg28884#msg28884 (http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=3362;start=msg28884#msg28884)
I'll have to digest that but do you get 17cm to 20cm (hyper/cards) separation?
jah
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: Brian Skalinder on July 12, 2003, 10:24:23 AM
Here's my attempt at explaining how to use the KM140 active bar for DIN:

http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=3362;start=msg28884#msg28884 (http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=3362;start=msg28884#msg28884)
I'll have to digest that but do you get 17cm to 20cm (hyper/cards) separation?
jah

I think it was 20cm, but not positive.  If it is 20cm, you can reduce it to 17 by sliding each bar towards the center a bit.  Obviously, if it's only 17cm to start with, you won't be able to extend out to 20cm.  Let us know what you find?
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: rabhan on July 12, 2003, 07:05:19 PM
i need a pic......
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: Just Taper Mark from NC on July 14, 2003, 12:03:44 AM
yes,somebody please post a pic of how your mounting these w/the 8410a mount or other methods you have,thanks! ;D
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: danmorgan on July 14, 2003, 06:08:00 PM
So here is the din/ortf mount I hooked up using 2 ortf bars and an sth100 base.  I gives me a nice option to run either config from the same mount.  Glad that set came with an extra ortf mount! :coolguy:
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: danmorgan on July 14, 2003, 06:13:03 PM
din, top view....

Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: danmorgan on July 14, 2003, 06:14:37 PM
ortf, top view....it's a little cut off....


Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: Just Taper Mark from NC on July 14, 2003, 06:19:00 PM
but how are you mounting you sth100 on a shock mount?
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: danmorgan on July 14, 2003, 06:41:07 PM
Mark, I'm working on that one as we speak....

Someone just startred talking about the din setup on page one, so I figured I'd post these too.  I may go the a20 route, unless I come up with something creative. :wink2:
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: Just Taper Mark from NC on July 14, 2003, 07:34:03 PM
I got off my lazy bunghole and messed around some.Tim let me know if this resembles how you did it.
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: Just Taper Mark from NC on July 14, 2003, 07:34:57 PM
again,different angle
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: Just Taper Mark from NC on July 14, 2003, 07:35:50 PM
another
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: danmorgan on July 14, 2003, 09:20:06 PM
+T for the pics Mark.  I was interested in seeing the sth100 mounted into the 8410! :coolguy:
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: Just Taper Mark from NC on July 14, 2003, 11:28:52 PM
yeah, I think I'm gonna give this a shot 1st night creek to give it some field testing,velcro the cables up nice and proper like,should be good to go. :coolguy:
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: danmorgan on July 15, 2003, 09:14:18 PM
i got the neumann shock thing and it sucks for sustained bombardment, dont get it.

Jon, is this the one you are talking about?
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: rabhan on July 15, 2003, 09:23:06 PM
yes! i use it, but it aint that great. although my mic stand had bounced around pretty bad(ziggys-nc;cains ballroom-tulsa), the tapes werent affected. either way, i should have sent it back.
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: Just Taper Mark from NC on July 15, 2003, 09:58:39 PM
yeah,stands get tossed around pretty bad at ziggy's,I'm waiting for the floor to give in that joint one of these days.
Title: Re:AK 40 shockmounting?
Post by: JAH on July 16, 2003, 08:34:05 AM
Here's my attempt at explaining how to use the KM140 active bar for DIN:

http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=3362;start=msg28884#msg28884 (http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=3362;start=msg28884#msg28884)
 Hey Brian, Damon...I had time to check out your DIN set up and it does in deed get close, pretty cool.  I measured 19.5 cm outer edge to outer and 18 on centers.  Looking for 20cm for the cards.
   Since the hypers are "suppose" to be set at 17cm and depending on how it is measured (worse case) 18cm achieved for cards (vice 20cm) Wonder how much it affect it having the cards closer than "spec" .  I guess it is a compromise of doing the best w/ what you have.  In all actuality, I doubt I'd ever know the difference.
 Did you measure 20cm "exactly"?

Definitely a cool use of time., thanks for the tip.

peace
JAH