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Gear / Technical Help => Microphones & Setup => Topic started by: aaroninsf on May 19, 2008, 01:52:07 AM
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Does anyone know,
is there anything special about the O-rings used to suspend the mic clips in classic Rycote/Sennhesier zeppelins?
I am replacing the mono clips in my Sennheiser zeppelin with [Rycote] stereo clips to do M/S with an 8040 and the mics would fit, if I could find the right O-rings. The spacing of the four clip-anchors on the clips is wider on the stereo clips; and I assume you really want stouter rubber/silicon for the additional weight...(?)
B&H has a variety as I recall, but I think they assume you're using the stereo clips in one of those giant stereo Rycote zepps.
Someone suggested I just go down to the hardware store and try a variety, but I [naively?] always assumed some "special" silicon had been chosen that had the right balance of strength vs elasticity (?) or something to minimize transmission of noise...
I don't mind experimenting of course but if this is a well-solved problem I'd love a pointer or tip!
thanks,
aaron
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Rycote think the 13.6 Rycote O-rings may work (I am at the AES in Amsterdam and just discussed this with Rycote themselves).
In fact you *can* do MS in the standard Sennheiser windshield as is with the MZD 30 clip (I have done this myself), but the mid mic does get a bit close to the top.
I now use a proper Rycote stereo kit.
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Awesome John, much obliged!
I'm willing to try them, B&H have them special order as expected...
...but I might try to find some of the same diameter in the local h/w store to test the sizing first. :)
aaron