DIY Microphone - $8 Spider Mount

A cheap and simple method for mounting your Austin Ribbon Microphone.
DIY Microphone Plans and Kits available from:
www.DIYRibbonMic.com

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• ribbon
• microphone
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• mount
• shock
• absorber
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• holder

[ArtistWoOoOo]

awesome idea!!!But can i ask sth,ive seen it when i went to a studio for recording but what kind of role does it play??

[rickshawrecords]

@ArtistWoOoOo, An elastic spider shockmount isolates mechanical noise traveling up the microphone stand. The elastic bands do not transfer low frequency vibrations from the floor, effectively isolating those vibrations from being picked-up by the microphone.

[rickshawrecords]

If you ad 2 rings to the mount, you can still use 4 hair bands.

The number of hair bands is really dependent on: a) The weight of the mic you're mounting, and b) the diameter of the mic relative to the diameter of the hose clamp.

Since the hair bands go through the hose clamp ring, the mic touches the soft hairbands inside the hose clamp, preventing metal-to-metal contact.

[rickshawrecords]

True, sound reflection *could* happen. However the side-address Ribbon Mics that my spider mount is intended for are so laterally directional, (rejecting from above or below) that reflections would probably be negligible.

Either way, it's the same cost... Just more effort to cut out the sides.

[someemos1]

ingenious idea for sure....but, please...take your time...be more careful....i'd hate to see u lose one of your symmetrical digits...a trip to the er could cost as much as another nice mic purchase for the mic locker....:)

thanks for sharing....

[rickshawrecords]

Sorry about the rush. Rest assured, I didn't hurt myself. I was running out of videotape, and the camera was flashing at me. Even with a few minor setbacks, the whole operation takes less than 10 minutes.

[Laochri]

Why not tighten the ring clamp on the mic, then put the hair ties on the ABS coupler? Negating the need to drill a hole.

[ChristDay]

Haha! At 2:19 in it looks like his wiener is inside the abs plastic when he's cutting with a hacksaw!

[pajaropunx]

Perfect!!!!!!! Thanks!!!



[MrLILNATE13]

did u say hole clap cause i need to buy one

[beatstruggles]

awesome idea sir!

[jisipjackson]

i bought a new one for 10 bucks?!?

[LPXDproductions]

a friend of mine made one for his blue yeti its fucking massive

[MrHuglz]

"im getting a drill from over here", no your getting a drill-bit but anyways nice video