Re: Damping spring on mic arm

ferrymanr wrote:
> I use a sprung elbow type mic sup****t  for my microphone (for ham
> radio use).  This is similar to the adjustable 'anglepoise' lamp
> sup****t and often used in broadcast radio stations.  I have a problem
> that the four springs (around 10mm diameter by 150mm long) vibrate
> and even the shock resitant mounting oif the mic lets some of this
> noise through.  I have considered putting some rubber inside the
> springs or tube over the outside.  Any suggestions please on whether
> rubber is best or some other material? Richard

one trick is to cross the springs over the top of the arm. this is
particularly useful on extra heavy mics like the RE-20.