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Title: Homebrew cheapy mike 'boom' Post by: kenw2dtc on April 27, 2005, 06:52:35 AM http://w2dtc.com/w2dtc-mike-boom-page.htm
Title: Homebrew cheapy mike 'boom' Post by: N3WWL on April 27, 2005, 07:18:04 AM Nice idea, Ken. Several years ago, I used an old articulated lamp arm...very similar to the commercial spring type mic booms. For ten bucks, one could purchase a lamp at the local department store, cut the springs for heavier support, and add a mic clip. I've since purchased a commercial version as the RE-20 was a bit heavy for the homebrew boom. My Shure SM-58 with A55-M mount (courtesy of Ken) would work nicely, as this combination is not so heavy.
Title: Homebrew cheapy mike 'boom' Post by: Glenn K2KL on April 28, 2005, 12:30:44 PM That's exactly what I did Jay. I bought a $9.95 arm lamp from Ikea and modified it. Works great with either the B1 or MD-421 but like you say, the RE-20 is a bit to heavy for the cheapie arm.... Those Luxo booms are real expensive! whew!
Quote from: N3WWL Nice idea, Ken. Several years ago, I used an old articulated lamp arm...very similar to the commercial spring type mic booms. For ten bucks, one could purchase a lamp at the local department store, cut the springs for heavier support, and add a mic clip. I've since purchased a commercial version as the RE-20 was a bit heavy for the homebrew boom. My Shure SM-58 with A55-M mount (courtesy of Ken) would work nicely, as this combination is not so heavy. Title: Re: Homebrew cheapy mike 'boom' Post by: Glenn K2KL on April 28, 2005, 12:32:12 PM Real nice shack you have there Ken!... Is that an R75 I see? (I just bought one)
Quote from: kenw2dtc http://w2dtc.com/w2dtc-mike-boom.htm Title: Is that an R75? Post by: kenw2dtc on April 28, 2005, 01:25:37 PM Hi Glen,
The photo obscures some of the equipment. Perhaps you were looking at my IC-718 which is my VFO for my Viking II. To get a better look at the station, check out: http://w2dtc.com/w2dtc-radio-station-equipment-page.htm 73, Ken W2DTC Title: Re: Is that an R75? Post by: Glenn K2KL on April 28, 2005, 01:53:10 PM Very impressive shack Ken. Yes, the 718.... looks almost identical to the r-75. That's quite an expensive VFO ya got there sonny!.. but stable!
Love the big Gates unit!!! Quote from: kenw2dtc Hi Glen, The photo obscures some of the equipment. Perhaps you were looking at my IC-718 which is my VFO for my Viking II. To get a better look at the station, check out: http://w2dtc.com/w2dtc-radio-station-equipment-page.htm 73, Ken W2DTC Title: Homebrew cheapy mike 'boom' Post by: Vortex Joe - N3IBX on April 28, 2005, 06:30:52 PM Ken - Terrific Idea! BTW, will u be at the 'Fester this weekend? AMfone - Dedicated to Amplitude Modulation on the Amateur Radio Bands
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