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Title: still looking for a riser for my t-bar
Post by: mikesalvo on February 11, 2008, 10:59:20 PM
so in all my searches, all I am finiding are the 2 1/2" rapido quick release riser. seem like to much space would exist between my mic caps. anyone have a link or other suggestions??? Been trying to solve this problem for awhile... :-\
Title: Re: still looking for a riser for my t-bar
Post by: dennisrtyler on February 11, 2008, 11:03:51 PM
Quote from: mikesalvo on February 11, 2008, 10:59:20 PM
so in all my searches, all I am finiding are the 2 1/2" rapido quick release riser. seem like to much space would exist between my mic caps. anyone have a link or other suggestions??? Been trying to solve this problem for awhile... :-\
vark bar spacer. call jerry at Posthorn and tell him you need a vark bar spacer. order 2 in case you lose one. (212) 242-3737
Title: Re: still looking for a riser for my t-bar
Post by: rowjimmytour on February 11, 2008, 11:05:16 PM
(http://www.micsupply.com/58to38.jpg)
(http://www.micsupply.com/25-58.jpg)
http://www.micsupply.com/standaccessories.htm
Title: Re: still looking for a riser for my t-bar
Post by: dennisrtyler on February 11, 2008, 11:06:06 PM
^^^ that too :P
Title: Re: still looking for a riser for my t-bar
Post by: mikesalvo on February 11, 2008, 11:19:06 PM
nice +t guys, how much is the vark riser???
Title: Re: still looking for a riser for my t-bar
Post by: aegert on February 12, 2008, 07:06:13 AM
Atlas makes a 5/8" spacer/coupler.  this will bring up the hight perfectly for a pair of 19-22mm mics. You will need a 5/8 thread insert and a locking nut to attach your Mic holder to but this shouldn't cost more than $5 as a total solution.

My batteries died on the camera just now so.... LOL... I will post pics later of my 4 mic rig. This will show the spacer solution and an atlas 6" riser solution to a vark bar this will show the vark spacer as well!

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Title: Re: still looking for a riser for my t-bar
Post by: mikesalvo on February 12, 2008, 08:39:16 AM
6" riser??? seems a bit to high for me ??? am i wrong?
Title: Re: still looking for a riser for my t-bar
Post by: Jamos on February 12, 2008, 02:18:00 PM
Quote from: mikesalvo on February 12, 2008, 08:39:16 AM
6" riser??? seems a bit to high for me ??? am i wrong?

5/8" is the diameter of the threaded section...this is the size of most "standard" mic mounts.

Not 5/8" long or 5.8" long or anything like that.
 :P

I've been looking for a similar spacer.  This mic supply 5/8" > 3/8" adapter should be perfect for me as my shockmounts came with a screw-in 3/8" > 5/8" adapter that can go on top.

thanks for the link +T

edit:  sorry I missed the reference to the 6" riser
Title: Re: still looking for a riser for my t-bar
Post by: aegert on February 12, 2008, 05:07:06 PM
Here are the pics I promised

The 6" extension is to separate the 2 stereo bars not the mics in the stereo pair. I use it when I use the clamp

On the pole I will get rid of the 6" extension and mount the JM27M mounts for the stereo pair on the underside of the akg bar and lower the vark bar to the center hole of the AKG bar!


(http://www.motb.org/rig1.jpg)

(http://www.motb.org/rig2.jpg)

(http://www.motb.org/rig3.jpg)

I got all the pc's at Dale Pro Audio

http://www.daleproaudio.com/ (http://www.daleproaudio.com/)
Title: Re: still looking for a riser for my t-bar
Post by: newplanet7 on February 12, 2008, 06:33:39 PM
Get two of these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/47070-REG/Sennheiser_MZA216_Sennheiser_MZA_216_Thread_Adapter.html

and two of these:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/286147-REG/AKG_KM217_3_8_Female_to_5_8_.html

If you have at8410a shockmounts this solves the problem.
Title: Re: still looking for a riser for my t-bar
Post by: MPB on March 17, 2008, 10:09:17 PM
This may not work for all T-bars, but it has for mine & cost less than $1

1. Remove one mic mount from the T-bar by unscrewing

2. Screw in a piece of 3/8" threaded rod about 3-4" long into the hole on the T-bar & add a nut & washer to each end. To be used as locking nuts.

3. Screw the shock mount onto the top of the threaded rod & use the locking nuts to adjust the height you require.

The extra length you leave on the piece of threaded rod allows you to adjust for using windscreens. You could also achieve the same result by using 3/8" bolts with thread all the way to the head. Two different length bolts for windscreens or without. I prefer this way as I had the parts laying around & it is fully adjustable.

Sorry about the blurry photos, but you get the idea!!