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[macdaddy]

does anyone have a link to purchase the extend-ilinni..? I can't seem to find it, and would like to order one. thx, in advance...

I put a link for one in the TSKB clamp thread with demo photos.

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=2456.msg1993445#msg1993445

ordered. I couldn't remember where that thread was. Thx for the assist.

[trustthex]

Just ordered one of these as a throw-in on an amazon order...  $23, ain't bad either.

Pedco UltraClamp Assembly

[trustthex]

damn that's big.  Have all the adapters I need ordered as well.   

[cashandkerouac]

great clamp, adjusts very easy.  it's great for light loads, but the ball joint at the head will not hold a lot of weight without slipping.  i tried using my Shure A27 stereo mic adapter with this clamp and it didn't work out too well.  something like an AKG KM235 is much more compatible.

[trustthex]

I'm going to be running it w/ an SP-GNA mount & AT853s... just got it in the mail today, will test and take photos soon.

[acidjack]

I'm going to be running it w/ an SP-GNA mount & AT853s... just got it in the mail today, will test and take photos soon.

You'll be fine. 

I have a couple ultraclamps. I agree that it's not the best for super heavy loads, but it can hold a good bit of weight.  I've run a pair of AKG 414s on one of mine, and also used two of them to do the 414s Blumlein. 

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great clamp, adjusts very easy.  it's great for light loads, but the ball joint at the head will not hold a lot of weight without slipping.  i tried using my Shure A27 stereo mic adapter with this clamp and it didn't work out too well.  something like an AKG KM235 is much more compatible.

if there is ever any risk, folks might consider using a safety cable.

[Brian Skalinder]

it's great for light loads, but the ball joint at the head will not hold a lot of weight without slipping.

I agree, great for light loads.  I never had any issues with the ball joint under heavier weight, but I did have the clamp portion that attaches to my stand would slip over time (not to the point of falling off, fortunately) when running with a pair of LD mics.

[acidjack]

it's great for light loads, but the ball joint at the head will not hold a lot of weight without slipping.

I agree, great for light loads.  I never had any issues with the ball joint under heavier weight, but I did have the clamp portion that attaches to my stand would slip over time (not to the point of falling off, fortunately) when running with a pair of LD mics.

Also true.  When I ran it with LDs on it, it was clamped to a flat, hard surface, vertically rather than horizontally.  It has more strength that way.

[F.O.Bean]

Just ordered one of these as a throw-in on an amazon order...  $23, ain't bad either.

Pedco UltraClamp Assembly

I KLOVE my Pedco Ultraclamp. Its ALWAYS in one of my bags

[macdaddy]

does anyone have a link to purchase the extend-ilinni..? I can't seem to find it, and would like to order one. thx, in advance...

I put a link for one in the TSKB clamp thread with demo photos.

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=2456.msg1993445#msg1993445

ordered. I couldn't remember where that thread was. Thx for the assist.

now I just need to figure out how to use it...

[tim in jersey]

Bump. Just added a link on original post pointing to a recent ts.com thread about the thread size/pitch of the knob on a genuine Windtech clamp.

I recently shattered the plastic knob that secures the 5/8"-27 stud during an FOB situation where I had the Windtech clamped to a stand, minus mics (thank, God). The stand smacked pavement and destroyed the round, plastic knob.

[Gutbucket]

If I can remember to do so when I get home tonight, I'll bring one into work tomorrow and measure it for you.

[tim in jersey]

No need. http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=165687.0

But thank you.

It's a 6mm-1.0 metric thread...

[Gutbucket]

Thanks for the heads up. Glad you got it figured out.