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Dayo · Cinquecento Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 544 Location: UK

Has anyone else found that anglepoise mic stands display the most annoying habit of ringing? I guess it's the springs. I love the flexibilty of an anglepoise, but as yet I haven't found one without a rather disgusting resonance.

Just wondered if anyone had found the same thing or if there was a really good one out there that works?

As an asie, how about goosenecks? Anyone tried one that stays put and can hold a large mic?

Thanks friends

Bish · Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:31 am Post subject:

I've suffered with the springs ringing as well. I've stopped using the stand now, but found that the only way to stop it ringing completely was to wrap the external springs small hand-towels! ... actually, the first attempts was with old t-shirts!

More recently, I had real problems with a metal lampshade (now consigned to elsewhere in the house). Constantly clap-testing the room has really paid dividends... metal waste bins and all sorts of other stuff that finds it's way in can really cause problems.

I've had some small success with a six-inch gooseneck, but when I tried a twelve-incher, it just could not support any weight without sagging. I did try the same arrangement with my boy's SM58 and it seemed to work OK, but that mic is really quite light...

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Mike Sommer · Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 10:04 am Post subject:

Yep they do do that, just like a spring reverb.

Make felt slip covers for them.
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dwpthe3rd · Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:48 am Post subject:

Here's one DB suggested to me over a year ago. I bought it and must say its worked out very well. The "springs" are actually "coils" - not visible, and totally silent.

http://www.fullcompass.com/product/299798.html
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Dayo · Cinquecento Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 544 Location: UK

That looks like just the ticket!

I'd considered wrapping the springs but that stand looks like a far more elegant solution.

Let you know how I get on.

Thanks for the tips friends.

Dayo

Deirdre · Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:13 pm Post subject:

Yep! This mic arm totally gets rid of the twangs.
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dwpthe3rd · Posted: Thu Jul 14, 2011 7:35 am Post subject:

Philip Banks · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2011 7:16 am Post subject:

I have a Rode mic dangler with unexposed boinging things, cost about £85 delivered from micsdirect who can be found on earbuy.

Dayo · Cinquecento Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 544 Location: UK

Phil - would you happen to have a link or a pic please?

Col

Philip Banks · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 6:48 am Post subject:

http://www.micsdirect.net/

They appear to be out of stock of the Rode but the Heil PL T2 looks identical to me except it's 20 quid more.

Hope pic helps, mine in situ, well, in studio to be exact

Dayo · Cinquecento Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 544 Location: UK

Thanks Philip! I don't see any springs so I guess it's a non ringer - yes?

Philip Banks · Posted: Tue Jul 19, 2011 10:36 am Post subject:

C'rrect! Doesn't sound like anything which is just fabby.

Dayo · Cinquecento Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 544 Location: UK

Hey Phillip

What happened to the M600 - no good?

C

Philip Banks · Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 8:55 am Post subject:

It was fine just prefer the twisted metal and elastic band look..

Dayo · Cinquecento Joined: 10 Jan 2008 Posts: 544 Location: UK