Jim Feeley Posted August 19 Report Share Posted August 19 Nope I've never gotten on the quick-release train. Because I'm an idiot. But now there are a few alternatives to the Ambient QuickLok (though none match the QuickLok's groovy purple). So what do you use and recommend? Things I'm considering (and that appear to still be available): Ambient QuickLok Quick Release Rycote PCS Boom Connector Orca Bags OR-45 quick release Sound Guys Solutions quick release Just standard boompoles (a couple K-Tek and a couple LTM; LTMs mainly used for sit downs ), all 12 feet (~3.5 meters) or shorter, and standard mics (Schoeps, Sanken, sometimes a 416), in standard screen (heaviest is a Rycote Modular for CS-3e). So not an unusual amount of strain on the connector. ANYWAY, what are you using and what do you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason porter Posted August 19 Report Share Posted August 19 I recently switched to Rycote PCS from SGS. Very happy so far, no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattias Larsen Posted August 19 Report Share Posted August 19 My favorite that I have used so far is the Rycote one. The ones I have personally on the poles for now since it is much cheaper is the Aliexpress knockoff of the Ambient. Its okey, but the Rycote is pretty foolproof to operate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonG Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 I used to use the Ambient ones but sometimes they lock up, and it’s always go-time when they do. I switched to SGS and like them a lot. I have them on all seven of my poles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC Kelly Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 I think the SGS ones are the lightest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Karlsson Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 18 hours ago, JonG said: I used to use the Ambient ones but sometimes they lock up, and it’s always go-time when they do. I switched to SGS and like them a lot. I have them on all seven of my poles. After I learned to not let them snap back, and instead keep a finger on it to slow the rotation as it twists back into place, they will no longer lock up. Haven’t happened even once since I figured this out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Norris Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 I'm a fan of the Rycote quick release. I have fitted them to all of my poles , accessories and microphones. Super easy to change things out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spin360 Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 Definitely Rycote PCS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 Yes, I have also bought a pile of the Rycote PCS, they are brilliant. And they are kind of purple, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VASI Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 I have switched from Rycote PCS back to Ambient QL. There where two problems. One was getting dirty inside the mechanism making plug - unplug a little stressful (not smooth). Second, IDK how to explain it in English or with words; but between the black and grey parts - after a month (using it with MKH70 & MKH50) the grey part was jingling, like a loose screw inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanieldH Posted August 20 Report Share Posted August 20 Dumping this thread for reference: My 2 ct: I am pretty happy with my PCS Boom Cons and may expand my collection with other products of the PCS ecosystem. A feature no other system has, afaik. I prefet the Boom Con pulling operation a lot more to the QuickLock twist. Dirt/Sand is an obvious nogo for these mechanics. (neither is salt water, as they involve springs). If I'd work regularly on beaches I might prefer solutions from SGS or Panamic or alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiel Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 Personally I just unscrew as I don't switch boom that often... The theory is that it's lighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trey LaCroix Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 I like my ambient quick releases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunAndGun Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 Rycote. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axel Mishael Posted August 21 Report Share Posted August 21 Rycote Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Feeley Posted August 23 Author Report Share Posted August 23 Really helpful responses everyone! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dombroski Posted August 30 Report Share Posted August 30 You may have already seen this, hope it's useful! A friend of mine swears by ambient, but I'll probably eventually put my money on the Sound Guy Solutions one for its locking mechanism and 360 degree rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted August 31 Report Share Posted August 31 I say get the same system as your colleagues and crew you regularly work with have. For me that’s Ambient and they are durable and mostly trouble free. Good advice not to let it snap back to avoid lock ups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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