The optional Shock Mount Kit is another way to mount a microphone in
the All Purpose Parabolic Microphone. Using the shock mount isolates
accidental bump sounds from reaching the microphone. The Shock
Mount Kit includes a number of o-rings that assemble onto the optional
Secondary Windscreen Frame. The 1x1/16 inch o-rings attach to the
Secondary Windscreen Frame tubes, and around the 3/32 inch thick o-
rings. See the included assembled photos. There are two sizes of 3/32
inch thick o-rings given that fit different microphones. The 11/16 inch ID
o-rings fit microphones that are 16-22mm in diameter. The 13/16 inch ID
o-rings fit microphones 19-25mm in diameter. This range covers most
microphones, but if you have a different microphone, you can source an
o-ring to fit it at a hardware store. You can also use the Micro Mic PIP in
this mount.
Select the correct 3/32 thick o-ring that will fit over your microphone.
Assemble 3, 1x1/16 o-rings onto the 3/32 o-ring, by looping the 1/16
thick o-ring around itself, and around the 3/32 thick o-ring. Assemble two
of the these o-ring assemblies. Remove the top plate from the Secondary
Windscreen by removing the three screws retaining it. Place the o-ring
assemblies over the tubes and slide them down towards the Front Plate.
Reassemble the top plate onto the Secondary Windscreen Frame. Insert
the Mic Tube Eliminator into the Backplate hub and tighten the handle.
Now, slide the o-ring assemblies away from the Front Plate and insert
Using the Shock Mount Kit to install microphones:
Assemble o-rings onto frame.
your microphone into them. You can
use your microphone pointed
towards the dish, recommended, or
away from the dish. Align your
microphone so that the element of
the mic is exactly 3 13/16 or 97mm
from the surface of the Front Plate.
Connect and route your mic cable.
Insert Foam Cable Clamps around
the mic cable and into the Mic Tube
Eliminator. Install your mic’s
windscreen. Your parabolic
microphone is now ready to use.
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