Taperssection.com

Gear / Technical Help => Microphones & Setup => Topic started by: MSTaper on August 20, 2008, 10:08:58 AM

Title: Avantone SSM Shock Mount O-rings needed
Post by: MSTaper on August 20, 2008, 10:08:58 AM

I need some rubber o-rings for some Avantone SSM (for CK1) shock mounts. Any suggestions? MSTaper

Title: Re: Avantone SSM Shock Mount O-rings needed
Post by: OOK on August 20, 2008, 10:46:42 AM

Avatone will probably send you a bag full if you call them or email them...If you need them real fast, like for a show tonight..........hit your local walmart and check out the various hairties they have.  I restrung a set of AT shock mounts with a set.  And its better than it was orignally..........

Peace OOK

Title: Re: Avantone SSM Shock Mount O-rings needed
Post by: Belexes on August 20, 2008, 11:00:36 AM

Just buy rubber washers at the hardware store.  That's what I did with my Busman shocks.

Title: Re: Avantone SSM Shock Mount O-rings needed
Post by: halleyscomet8 on August 20, 2008, 11:03:36 AM

Quote from: Belexes on August 20, 2008, 11:00:36 AM

Just buy rubber washers at the hardware store.  That's what I did with my Busman shocks.

where are you putting these rings? are you restringing the shock or tightening a loose joint?

Title: Re: Avantone SSM Shock Mount O-rings needed
Post by: MSTaper on August 20, 2008, 11:12:15 AM

No, these are just individual black rubber o-rings, more like a thick rubber band. There are supposed to be four on each side of the mount. They're about an 1-11/2 inches in diameter. I'm sure they're out there. MSTaper

Title: Re: Avantone SSM Shock Mount O-rings needed
Post by: halleyscomet8 on August 20, 2008, 11:22:16 AM

oh i have the superlux hm-32 that are like these. try contacting them for elastics.

http://www.superlux.us/smalldiaphragm.html

Title: Re: Avantone SSM Shock Mount O-rings needed
Post by: audBall on August 20, 2008, 11:26:42 AM

Take one of the remaining o-rings into Ace or some type of hardware store with a decent plumbing section.  There should be tiny little drawers with many different sizes of rubber o-rings.  Size `em up with the existing one, buy a dozen, and be on your merry way for ~$2.

Title: Re: Avantone SSM Shock Mount O-rings needed
Post by: MSTaper on August 20, 2008, 11:39:09 AM

Thanks guys, I like the hardware store scenario. ;) The sound shop here had the same shock mount but no bands. I'll hit the ace today or Home Depot. Appreciate it. MSTaper

Title: Re: Avantone SSM Shock Mount O-rings needed
Post by: flipp on August 20, 2008, 02:16:08 PM

Ace, the depot or Lowes are all good choices - but - I suggest only using 2 per end as it provides plenty of support/isolation and makes it much easier to get the mics in without launching at least one ring across the room plus it provides you with an instantaneous supply of spares.

Title: Re: Avantone SSM Shock Mount O-rings needed
Post by: newscane on August 23, 2008, 08:21:01 PM

I have the Avantone shocks, and picked up the Danco #17 O-rings at Home Depot.  At first, they seem a little thicker than the rings that come with the mounts, but after they're on there a while, they stretch out.  I probably need to buy more soon...

Title: Re: Avantone SSM Shock Mount O-rings needed
Post by: Roving Sign on August 23, 2008, 08:24:45 PM

Quote from: flipp on August 20, 2008, 02:16:08 PM

Ace, the depot or Lowes are all good choices - but - I suggest only using 2 per end as it provides plenty of support/isolation and makes it much easier to get the mics in without launching at least one ring across the room plus it provides you with an instantaneous supply of spares.

ditto that - they shipped the mics with all 4 bands on each end - which confused just about everybody. Ken eventually chimed in and said 2 per side was the spec...

Title: Re: Avantone SSM Shock Mount O-rings needed
Post by: MSTaper on August 23, 2008, 08:34:17 PM

Thanks newscane. I seem to remember seeing the mount on some site with four bands. Looked like a mess to slip the mic in. Right now I have some extra rubber bands with me just in case. I'll check out Home Depot. MSTaper