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Gear / Technical Help => Microphones & Setup => Topic started by: phil_er_up on January 28, 2015, 08:00:45 AM
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hi all,
Have a pair of mics that are 19mm (.75 inch diameter) and mic length is 64 MM - 2.5 inches that I need a mic clip or shock mount will mount to a 5/8-27 Threads.
The set up has to be light weight...Like the clip to not be bigger then 2 inches.
Checked many sites yesterday online for about an hour and found some that are close to what I want. I want a tight fit though not tight enough it might scratch the mic.
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1) Found these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/901012-REG/windtech_sp_20cm_shock_mount_for.html
Not sure if they are too tight to get in easily.
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2) Thought about the rycote replacement mounts though not sure these would hold a 2.5 inch long mic.
http://www.rycote.com/products/shock-mounts-suspension/invision-broadcast-film/invision-inv-6/
A lot of the mic clips do not say how long they are.
Anyone have suggestions.
Thanks.
-p
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The Rycote InVision are by far the better shocks that you linked, but I have used and still own the Windtech shock that you linked above, and it does the job for the price. I ONLY use the Windtech clamp when I run configs other than my DINa/DIN/NOS/ORTF bars and when I need to run PAS ;) I use the Windtech with my NBob SGC clips and my vark bar, because it has a tighter grip with the base of the vark bar, and I think its meant for 19mm mics, because like I said, it has a much tighter grip on the base of my vark bar, versus my Schoeps a20s shocks, which are meant for 20mm mics/mounts!
I'm in the process of upgrading my a20s shocks to the Rycote InVision 6 shocks. Going to probably buy [1] InVision 6 here really soon and see how I like it (which I'm SURE that I will). Id buy [2] at the same time, but I want to see how they fit in my SMALL LowePro bags and work with the KCY cabling before I go full in and get a second one ;) Not to mention, the InVision 6 will have a better grip on my vark bars and the DIY PAS bar that I'm in the process of making ;) So basically, the Windtech and Schoeps a20s shocks will be collecting dust real soon lol ;) 8) So instead of buying the $20 Windtech shock, and then upgrading to the Rycote InV anyway, IMO you should just save up and buy the InV right off the bat ;) 8)
EDIT: Also, they make a bunch of different InVision shocks, and I'm sure there is one that would hold your small 2.5" mics ;) I think the InV 3 is just a smaller, and not quite as stiff InV 6, which may work out for your smaller size mics. I'm just using the InV to hold my active bars, since I only run actives, so I'm not sure which InV model you'd want?
It might help us if you told us exactly what mics you're running? ;)
http://www.rycote.com/producttypes/invision-broadcast-film/ (http://www.rycote.com/producttypes/invision-broadcast-film/)
http://www.rycote.com/producttypes/invision-studio/ (http://www.rycote.com/producttypes/invision-studio/)
http://www.rycote.com/producttypes/invision-video/ (http://www.rycote.com/producttypes/invision-video/)
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Thanks Bean.
Looking at this one as you suggested:
http://www.rycote.com/products/shock-mounts-suspension/invision-broadcast-film/invision-inv-6/
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Product description:
Suitable for the Audix M1280, M-Audio Pulsar II and Sennheiser e906, amongst others.
Fitted with:
- 2 x 19-25mm universal clips, with Standard (70mm wide) Lyre
- Standard bar with 25mm (1") centres
- Maximum microphone length 120mm
An InVision set contains two Lyre, an appropriate length mounting bar, and in some cases, a reducing sleeve (InVision INV-4). The Lyre suspension webs of our InVision come in two sizes: - InVision Lyre width: 43 mm - Standard Lyre width: 70 mm Mounting bars come in two sizes: - Standard length: 25 mm - Large length: 70 mm The reducing sleeve allows for smaller microphones (e.g. Schoeps CCM series) to be held by the Lyre.
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The above states:
"- Standard bar with 25mm (1") centres"
If I understand that correctly it means the 2 clips are spaced one inch apart - Is that correct?
Does it come with the mount to the mic stand for 5/8 27 thread? Or do I have to buy that seperately?
Thanks.
-p
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The above states:
"- Standard bar with 25mm (1") centres"
If I understand that correctly it means the 2 clips are spaced one inch apart - Is that correct?
Yes
Does it come with the mount to the mic stand for 5/8 27 thread? Or do I have to buy that separately?
Yes - the InVision mounts come complete with the adaptor to the horrible US 5/8" thread.
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Thanks Bean and john.
Purchased 2 of the Rycote InVision 6 shocks. Though they said with the snow storm on the east coast it may take longer then normal to get here.
-p
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^^^ I think I am going to get a pair of these too. Looks like they would be perfect for the DPAs with the compact bodies...
John, do you know a good European source for these? Never mind! I just found them at Thomann...
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I think I am going to get a pair of these too. Looks like they would be perfect for the DPAs with the compact bodies...
They'll work just fine with the compact bodies. I successfully used them with a set of DPA 4021's which are even smaller.
I can't praise the InVision line enough. I'll never use another shock mount if I can help it.
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^^^ Thanks! Just the type of testimonial I was looking for...
I just ordered a pair from Thomann, a large German online music supply company, and they were about $10 cheaper (per shock) than B&H. That's pretty rare!