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Title: Recommended T-Bar / mounts for Beyer 9xx series?
Post by: acidjack on January 26, 2010, 11:13:50 PM
Curious what 930 and related model users are using for mounts these days; I assume something basic like a couple Shure donuts into an AKG or other basic T-Bar does the trick, but let me know if you have other ideas.... Asking about the full-size mics, not the detachable cap version.
Title: Re: Recommended T-Bar / mounts for Beyer 9xx series?
Post by: John Willett on January 27, 2010, 09:53:32 AM
The mount I would use is the Rycote Inv-7 (http://www.rycote.com/products/041107/) and the S-series XLR tail yo help decouple the cable (the price of this tail has been reduced by half from the 1st Feb.  In the UK down from £30 to £15 - the Inv-7 is £30).

(http://www.rycote.com/media/imagestore/thumbs/041107_inv-7_empty_jpg_380x380_q85.jpg)

For a stereo bar you can use the one of your choice from the cheap but good K&M to the expensive but superb Grace SpaceBar.

I hope this helps.
Title: Re: Recommended T-Bar / mounts for Beyer 9xx series?
Post by: dactylus on January 27, 2010, 10:23:47 AM
 :)
Title: Re: Recommended T-Bar / mounts for Beyer 9xx series?
Post by: notlance on January 28, 2010, 09:32:53 AM
Regardless of what shock mount you get, don't neglect the cable you attach to the mic.  Using a stiff cable will negate just about all the isolation you gain from the shockmount.  The Rycote S-series tails work fine, but are kinda hard to find.  You can roll your own by using a section of thin flexible cable such as is used for lav mics or the inner cables from a snake.  Some assembly is required.
Title: Re: Recommended T-Bar / mounts for Beyer 9xx series?
Post by: fleish on January 28, 2010, 11:54:40 AM
I just use the standard MC930 shockmount

(http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/largeimages/313756.jpg)
Title: Re: Recommended T-Bar / mounts for Beyer 9xx series?
Post by: kcmule on January 28, 2010, 12:12:01 PM
I just use the standard MC930 shockmount

I use those for my 480's.  I like 'em.
Title: Re: Recommended T-Bar / mounts for Beyer 9xx series?
Post by: flipp on January 28, 2010, 01:08:15 PM
Very similar to the Beyer mount, I use the Avant SSM for all my sd mics - Beyer, Berliner and Naks.

http://www.avantelectronics.com/SSM.htm
Title: Re: Recommended T-Bar / mounts for Beyer 9xx series?
Post by: John Willett on January 29, 2010, 03:54:39 AM
Regardless of what shock mount you get, don't neglect the cable you attach to the mic.  Using a stiff cable will negate just about all the isolation you gain from the shockmount.

Agreed


The Rycote S-series tails work fine, but are kinda hard to find.

I have not found that - most dealers in the UK can easily supply them, or you can order direct from Rycote.


You can roll your own by using a section of thin flexible cable such as is used for lav mics or the inner cables from a snake.  Some assembly is required.

Agreed - a good alternative.


Title: Re: Recommended T-Bar / mounts for Beyer 9xx series?
Post by: drewloo on January 29, 2010, 10:43:27 AM
I usually use these w/ 930's:
(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a2/drewloo/mount.jpg)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/298919-REG/WindTech_SP_20_SP_20_Microhone_Shockmount.html#features

There's a spot-on review there from a fellow taper and he correctly points out that these mounts don't give a huge amount of vibration isolation but are nice and lo-pro.  Though they're a tad bit tighter than I'd like, but better too tight than too loose IMO.