Topic: mic clip or shock mount

[phil_er_up]

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

[F.O.Bean]

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 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

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-studio/

http://www.rycote.com/producttypes/invision-video/

[phil_er_up]

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

[John Willett]

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.

[phil_er_up]

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

[aaronji]

^^^ 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...

[Fried Chicken Boy]

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. 

[aaronji]

^^^  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!