--- In "Max Catterwell"
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>
> The blimp ends are attached to the main body by
> locating three bayonet lugs and twisting (the framework and lugs
are
> plastic). I think (?) the Rycote is metal and screws. This said, I
> imagine there might be a weight advantage with the plastic.
The removable blimp end on my Rycote (short version, suitable for
Schoeps CCM series mics) connects via plastic tabs - push in and
turn. Sounds very similar to what you've described with the Indian
version, actually.
- Greg Simmons
The
> supplied fluffy cover is well made, but certainly not as long a
pile
> as the Rycote. A minor thing, but worth mentioning I think, is that
> approximately thirty spare rubber suspension bands are supplied, in
> addition to other extras (see eBay ads for details). The plastic
> handle, with brass screw insert for boom pole, is very well made
and
> solid, as are the other parts, with the minor exception as
mentioned.
> My ME66/K6 fit inside OK with a standard straight XLR connector.
> I have yet to test this in 'the field' but even when I do, I will
be
> unable to compare it to the Rycote, due to not having used one.
> In my opinion, this is a very good buy, and I wouldn't hesitate to
> recommend it FOR THE PRICE. As has been stated previously, you
could
> buy several of these for the comparable Rycote set, and if you have
> an accident with it, you could replace it and still be 'quids in'
as
> we say in here.
> Max
>
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