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Re: Rode NT-4 homemade shockmount and zeppelin

Subject: Re: Rode NT-4 homemade shockmount and zeppelin
From: Rob Danielson <>
Date: Sat, 18 Dec 2004 08:07:57 -0600
At 11:12 PM -0500 12/17/04, Walter Knapp wrote:
>
>I would also get a layer of wind stopping fabric into the mesh. In
>addition to the furry outside. You have only a single layer of protection.

that would be good to try. Do you have a source for this?

>
>You might also look at craft shop "plastic canvas" for the mesh.

I should compare these sonically. The gutter mesh is really cheap-- 
when we make up 20 mics it adds up.

>
>I favor o-rings over rubber bands. You can get all kinds of different
>types in bulk here:
>http://www.allorings.com/material_selection.htm
>
>I prefer the Silicone ones in my SASS as they don't tend to stick to the
>mics over time. That's the same as Rycote uses I'm pretty sure. I have
>some of the Rycote ones and they look the same. You have to check the
>sizing chart to understand the ordering page.

Great idea. I asked them if they'd consider a $10 sample kit for 
microphone applications.
Rob D.
-- 
Rob Danielson
Film Department
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee


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