So far things are going very well with my L1MII and T1. The only thing that bugs me is the mic stand adapter.
The design is clever, with the multi-position rubber pads that accommodate different mic stand shafts.
However, the weight of the T1 on the arm makes it sag a fair bit. It just will not sit level. This is worse with smaller diameter shafts, because the rubber pads can deflect farther. But even with it set to go around the largest part of the mic stand, it still sags.
Anyone else find this annoying? Anybody got a clever fix? Perhaps a small clamp-on music stand that is more robust…
I’ve been using it and don’t have any problems. It seems a bit flimsy at first (I was looking for the clamp or thumbscrew to hold the unit onto the mount) but, after a month of use, I’m confident that the mount will hold everything securely.
The bigger issues I’m wrestling with is how to cleanly organize all the cables coming off the back of the T1 and run them down the mic stand. Have been using Velcro strips to tie off the cables, but am interested in alternatives…
Hi Andrew,
I can’t believe I just spent the last several minutes looking at this.
I like that the rubber bushings seem to allow a little mechanical “play” almost as though they are intentionally allowing for minor impacts to be absorbed rather than transmitted through a hard mechanical contact to the pin the T1™ sits on.
Ugh - what a sentence.
I do see how that allows the T1™ to appear to sag a little.
It seems less pronounced when I push the horizontal bar firmly to the bottom of the slot on the microphone stand adaptor.
If this was really bothering me, I would probably try something with some cable ties. (zap straps).
But I looked at all the other stuff I clamp onto and hang off of my microphone stands. None of it is level.
Sheesh dude, there goes the day.
Hi NetTek,
quote:The bigger issues I’m wrestling with is how to cleanly organize all the cables coming off the back of the T1 and run them down the mic stand. Have been using Velcro strips to tie off the cables, but am interested in alternatives…
I’m probably going to get some really short microphone cables. Maybe I’ll cut down some of the spares I have lying around here and warm up the old soldering iron.
But that will have to wait for a bit. I can’t seem to find my level.
Just to be clear here, there are no actual problems or security issues. It’d just be nice if the thing didn’t lean over like a drunken sailor.
This happens not because the mount itself is crooked. It happens because there seems to be enough flexibility in the rubber part that the weight of the T1 pulls the arm down off of horizontal.
And yes, I am reasonably sure I’m using the correct configuration for the rubber pads (though I will double-check next time I have a chance).
Interesting question - I didn’t like that little arm thing from the git-go, in fact I wanted to put it on the “big” part of my mic stand, and it broke when I tried to tighten it. My fault for sure, but good riddance.
I’m using a clamp-on tray, T1 fits perfectly on it, and it seems to sit much more securely, to me.
I also agree that arranging the cables neatly is my next little project. I wanted to USE it a time or three before starting this. Maybe tonight.
Mike
Quik-Lok MS-329 Utility Tray - 8.4 x 8.4 - $27 at M-F
Hey all,
I use 3 of these
music stands
One for my amp modeler, one for the charts(only for new, unmemorized songs), and one for the T1 if the mic stand adaptor fails.
quote:I'm probably going to get some really short microphone cables.
I did that, and I use the velco on the Cat5 to secure all cables to the mic stand, the T1 can't hit the floor.
The sag bothers me a bit from an anal-retentive standpoint, but what bothers me more is the wobble. I always feel as if I need to grab the T1 with my other hand to stablize it while muting or pressing channel edit buttons. I really wish there was no "play" in the mounting post. I'm sure there is a good reason for that.
That Quik-Lok tray looks nice, especially with some velco sandwiched between it and the T1.
Perfect. Exactly what I’m looking for.
I was looking at clamp-on music stands, but this looks better and smaller.
I broke mine the first time I trie to use it as well - had to put it on the floor behind me…
That tray does look good - maybe I’ll pick one up - thanks for the tip…