Topic: Avantone SSM Shock Mount O-rings needed

[MSTaper]

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

[OOK]

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

[Belexes]

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

[halleyscomet8]

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?

[MSTaper]

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

[halleyscomet8]

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

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

[audBall]

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.

[MSTaper]

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

[flipp]

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.

[newscane]

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...

[Roving Sign]

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...

[MSTaper]

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