--- In "justinasia" > Hi Tom
> Your rig looks great! I'm hoping to make one of Curt's rigs, as soon as I=
find out which one will be most suitable. Your's looks very well made - I'=
m inspired! Do you just use the first layer of wind shield in light breezes=
, and the fur for heavier breezes? What is involved in attaching the rig to=
the tripod?
Hi Justin
I live on the coast so there is nearly always a wind. Normally the thin in=
ner windshield is on the rig at all times. If I feel/hear the slightest bi=
t of wind in my hair near my ears the dead cat also goes on. Its surprisin=
g how even a little wind can spoil a recording if the mic has no protection=
.
Good luck with the construction of your head spaced boundary rig. We all h=
ave to say thanks to Curt, Rob and all the other members of this group who =
show us the way.
I attach my rig to the tripod with a simple grip arrangement which fastens =
to the removable insert that is on the head of most tripods.
This view looking down onto the rig shows the fastening block with the trip=
od insert underneath. The fastening block grips the transverse tubes of th=
e rig and is tighteneed onto them using the wing nuts. The "fastening faces=
" of the block are lined with non-slip rubber waffle material.
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This view is from the underneath and show the glued in nut (1/4 inch Whitwo=
rth thread) into which the tripod insert screws. It also shows the heads o=
f the screws the wingnuts tighten on.
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All very simple but effective and lightweight.
Cheers and enjoy your recording
TomR
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