AudioScout Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 Is there a boom pole quick release system that will work with heavy microphones? I installed my new Sennheiser 8070 with blimp to the Rycote PCS, but it's too heavy, causing significant play/wobble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 Try ambient quick loks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey LaCroix Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 I use an ambient quick release with my 8070 blimp and it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalton Patterson Posted February 19, 2022 Report Share Posted February 19, 2022 Maybe have it as a dedicated pole? IDK, I jumped on the QR bandwagon but not really out of necessity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axel Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 Quicklock would work, but destroys the boom thread and becomes sluggish over time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Rillie Posted February 20, 2022 Report Share Posted February 20, 2022 You could try using a 3/8 thread female to Panamic quick release adapter (picture attached), then the Panamic quick release stud. Audio Services in Toronto would have the adapter, or maybe another of the usual suspects will have one ... This of course is not needed if you have a Panamic boom with its stud attachment. no wiggle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark kirchner Posted February 26, 2022 Report Share Posted February 26, 2022 I use Sound Guys Solutions quick mount with the locking stud with my MKH816 and Rycote with no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Blankenship Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 I have something like eight of the Ambient sets, added to over many years, and don't have issues with jamming, sluggishness, or damaging threads. I find the key is how one uses them. Don't slam them closed but guide them shut, then give a bit more twist to make sure they're fully seated. As far as damaging threads, you don't need to crank the Allen screw very tight -- just enough to secure it. Unless the boom pole threads are extremely soft it shouldn't flatten them enough to be an issue. Mine are on various K-Tek and vDB poles, along with some other mounts such as antennas, etc. If I were to want something different I would also recommend the SGS ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izen Ears Posted February 27, 2022 Report Share Posted February 27, 2022 Never had any problem ever with the Ambient quick locks. Don’t care at all about the threads because everything that goes on works with the quick lock. That said, I have removed the quick lock receptacle and had no issue with the threads, except they’re a tad tighter. Which is a good thing at the end of a boom pole! Dan Izen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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