Ya know them cheap little boom stands ... - Page 2

**bilbo** · 03-15-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluesman

that was my question. I don't see any kind of anti-shock rubber or whatever
on that rig.

Question thirded. Looking forward to the test results. It looks nice and sturdy!

MY first solution would have been to wander over and kick the guitar player's equipment now and then...

**mojo drum** · 03-16-2009, 12:14 AM

Wow!!!!!! That is going to sound like shit. I like the sound of the air rushing out of the porthole but that is just me. You know how funny I am about my porthole.

**crankz1** · 03-16-2009, 08:03 AM

It sounds the same as it did before ..... I stomp on the pedal and it goes boom in my IEM's.
If it's making any shock noise ... it better do it a little louder if it wants anyone to hear it.

I'll dink around with recording after I finish wiring up my sub-kick and other hair-brained ideas I got goin' on.

I can't really blame Ed (guitar player) for kicking it though. It's pretty cramped in my little shed.

Anyway, I could only find a female XLR socket .... so I used it. Either I'll get an adapter or I'll wire up a cable with two male ends.

Look ... see.

This pry ain't big enough for mojo's blow hole .... but, it'll fit right in front of mine.
If it works well, I'll shell it up and make it look purdy.

Thanks for the props guys!

**lexlord** · 03-16-2009, 08:21 AM

I did something similar years ago to my fibes kick, they make a mike attachment to mount on a regular mike stand for acoustic guitar per se, I modded it, mount to the screws for the spur, thick rubber washers, it is still in there, still works great and has taken a beating through the years.....

**latzanimal** · 03-16-2009, 10:07 AM

Nice job Ken. I love my Mays. I just wish I had more for each kit..

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Originally Posted by fourstringdrums

Nice job. Since I have no welding skills, do they have bass mic mounts that attach to the inside of the shell? I know of the MAY system, but something with just the holder is what I'm thinking of.

I also wonder, if they do make them, would the hole pattern by arranged the same so I could use my existing spur or cymbal mount screws to secure it so I don't have to drill?

Rob, there used to be a company making mount for this, but I haven't seen or heard anything about them in a long time. They were called S.I.B. Mounts and mounted to your lug screws like the Mays attaching your own mic of choice. Getting the cord outside of the drum was your problem. I don't see why someone couldn't make them as Ken did. Find a local machine shop and talk to them. Also, take them lots of pics, they may get a new idea, but they certainly have a better understanding when they can visualize what you are talking about.

May does offer a shock mount to mount your own mic but it is fucking ridiculously priced....

Good luck...

Phonics · 03-16-2009, 10:46 AM

Is that bird shit on the base of that little mike stand?

**crankz1** · 03-16-2009, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phonics

Is that bird shit on the base of that little mike stand?

It's a good possibility ...

**RichardJ** · 03-16-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crankz1

I haven't tested yet .... will today.
The elbow adjustment thingy, is sandwiched by two generous rubber washers.
I'll venture to bet it'll be just fine as far as shock-mount is concerned. Any shock noise will likely be negated by the loud BOOM happening inside the drum.

I made it.
Cut the threaded section off an old flexible mic goose-neck and welded it to the plate of metal.
Drilled the holes and painted it.

Call it a Crankz Mount and patent it!! Quick! Before Pearl does!

DavSkorDRM · 03-16-2009, 05:09 PM

You're so SMART Crankz!!

**crankz1** · 03-18-2009, 06:26 PM

Mercy mercy .... the sub-kick is sensitive as all get out.
Actually, I had to use a different speaker. The other musta had voice coil issues (sounded all dirty).
Anyway, this other speaker works quite well. Extremely sensitive as well. Even after building in a -20db pad. Barely needs any gain at all.

It's cool though ... gives that 808 sound.
Recordings will be forthcoming. Sometime.

heh .... now the bass player will be kicking the sub-kick. :-/

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crankz1 Drum Labs Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 62269 Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 836 Thanked 1,286 Times in 786 Posts Rep Power: 141	It sounds the same as it did before ..... I stomp on the pedal and it goes boom in my IEM's. If it's making any shock noise ... it better do it a little louder if it wants anyone to hear it. I'll dink around with recording after I finish wiring up my sub-kick and other hair-brained ideas I got goin' on. I can't really blame Ed (guitar player) for kicking it though. It's pretty cramped in my little shed. Anyway, I could only find a female XLR socket .... so I used it. Either I'll get an adapter or I'll wire up a cable with two male ends. Look ... see. This pry ain't big enough for mojo's blow hole .... but, it'll fit right in front of mine. If it works well, I'll shell it up and make it look purdy. Thanks for the props guys! __________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter." - Dr Seuss To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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lexlord Drum Labs Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,321 Thanks: 371 Thanked 597 Times in 314 Posts Rep Power: 78	I did something similar years ago to my fibes kick, they make a mike attachment to mount on a regular mike stand for acoustic guitar per se, I modded it, mount to the screws for the spur, thick rubber washers, it is still in there, still works great and has taken a beating through the years..... __________________ Encouraging, at least to commie pinko liberal Muslim lovers like myself.(Woody) Let's see... you can eat a little of the food that you like or a LOT of stuff you don't...(poopy) In fact, it's those goddamm whackjob religious fundie war lovin tree hatin', fag hatin', Bush apologists who are the problem and we gotta kill 'em all NOW!( the poopster)

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crankz1 Drum Labs Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 62269 Posts: 4,153 Thanks: 836 Thanked 1,286 Times in 786 Posts Rep Power: 141	Mercy mercy .... the sub-kick is sensitive as all get out. Actually, I had to use a different speaker. The other musta had voice coil issues (sounded all dirty). Anyway, this other speaker works quite well. Extremely sensitive as well. Even after building in a -20db pad. Barely needs any gain at all. It's cool though ... gives that 808 sound. Recordings will be forthcoming. Sometime. heh .... now the bass player will be kicking the sub-kick. :-/ __________________ "Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter." - Dr Seuss To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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