Rode Blimp 2 with Rycote Lyre - MS Recording?

[SZSilvers]

Hi forum members,

 

I have seen many posts about using an MS setup within the old Rode Blimp system (the one with ties), but haven't heard about its practicality in the Rode Blimp 2 with the Rycote Lyre suspensions. Is it possible? Or is there not enough room or stability for MS within the newer version?

 

Thank you,

 

Steven

[Glen Deakin]

Didn't know a new rodie blimp existed.

[AB]

I have both blimps. They are the same dimensions from what I can tell (In fact I have the old extension on the new blimp because I am using it with the Rode NTG8 mic)

This should be possible.

[SZSilvers]

I am wondering if the lyre suspension is stable enough on the blimp with a second mic. I do not have either one right now. Trying to decide.

[Christian Spaeth]

I have used blimp 1 for MS with a heavy mic, and since there are rubber bands going to four directions this works well. Judging from the Lyre mounts I have I wouldn't recommend putting two mics onto them. But maybe you can replace them with stronger ones. There are several strengths for Lyres depending on the microphones you'll use.

[SZSilvers]

Thanks Michael. It looks like I'll be getting the rode blimp 1 then.