Cool X-Y Mount

[Rudy4]

Didn't want to sidetrack the cool ORTF topic, so thought I'd jump in to say it's easy enough to D.I.Y. mic mounts to suit your purpose. Here's a X-Y mount that I knocked out, but I also have a spaced pair mount and others that I've done.

[anton]

Very cool. what are the cylindrical pieces that hold the mics made out of?

[Rudy4]

Originally Posted by anton

Very cool. what are the cylindrical pieces that hold the mics made out of?

Schedule 80 pvc plumbing pipe; it's available at Lowe's for a few dollars for a 5 foot length.

[muscmp]

Originally Posted by Rudy4

Schedule 80 pvc plumbing pipe; it's available at Lowe's for a few dollars for a 5 foot length.

and what is that piece they are connected to and how does it connect to the mic stand. details needed.
thanks,

play music!

[Rudy4]

Originally Posted by muscmp

and what is that piece they are connected to and how does it connect to the mic stand. details needed.

Here's a shot that should clarify all the details.

I stopped into our local plastics supply and picked up the solid center piece from their free scrap bin. It's angled and glued to the pvc pipe using standard pvc glue and a couple small reinforcement pieces were added.

I made up the tapered wood section that fits the microphone clip from a bit of walnut, but these mounts are commonly available. The plastic version is sold so a camera can be easily held by a microphone clip.

Hope that helps!