Audix MCSWIVEL - Articulated Ball Joint Mount Adapter for Micros Series
The Audix MCSWIVEL is an essential engineering solution for sound engineers and recording technicians seeking the highest precision in audio capture. This accessory is not just a simple stand, but a high-performance articulating mounting adapter specifically designed to unlock the full potential of the Audix Micros series microphones.
Unlike traditional microphone clamps that limit tilt to a single axis, the MCSWIVEL incorporates a sophisticated ball-and-socket joint system. This mechanism allows you to rotate, tilt, and orient the microphone in virtually any direction (360 degrees of rotation and complex angles) without moving the main microphone stand. It's the ultimate tool for situations where space is limited or where aesthetics are crucial and a low profile is required.
Made from highly durable materials, this adapter ensures that, once you find the ideal position (the "sweet spot"), your microphone will remain firm and secure throughout your session or performance. Its standard thread makes it compatible with the vast majority of microphone stands on the market, creating a robust connection between your stand and your miniature condenser microphone.
Main features
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"Ball-and-Socket" Head Technology: Offers unparalleled fluidity of movement, allowing millimeter-precise adjustments on the horizontal and vertical axes simultaneously.
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Robust Construction: Designed to withstand continuous use on tours and in professional studios, maintaining the necessary tension to prevent the microphone from "loose" or losing its position.
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Standard Compatibility: It features a 5/8" female thread at the base to attach to any standard microphone stand and a top connection optimized for Micros Series clips and stands.
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Low Profile Design: Maintains elegance and visual discretion, complementing the minimalist design of Audix miniature microphones.
Benefits for the user
The main benefit of the Audix MCSWIVEL is creative and technical freedom . By eliminating the restrictions of rigid stands, it allows the microphone to be positioned at angles impossible for other systems, facilitating complex stereo miking techniques (such as ORTF or XY) with greater ease. Furthermore, its efficient locking system saves time during stage setup, ensuring that the configuration remains unaffected by even slight vibrations.
Ideal use cases
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Choirs and Orchestras: Allows you to direct overhead microphones towards the exact sections of voices or instruments from a great height.
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Piano Microphones: Ideal for placing microphones inside the piano lid at precise angles without the mounts touching the strings or the mechanism.
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Drums and Percussion: Facilitates microphone placement in tight spaces between cymbals and toms, optimizing capture without hindering the drummer.
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Podium and Conferences: Allows you to discreetly adjust the microphone angle for different speakers without cumbersome mechanisms.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is it compatible with microphones other than Audix?
Although it is designed specifically for the Audix Micros series, it can work with other lightweight systems that use a compatible mounting system or standard threads, as long as the weight does not exceed the friction capacity of the ball joint.
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Does the MCSWIVEL isolate from floor vibrations?
Its primary function is positioning and articulation. While its robust construction minimizes the transmission of mechanical noise from handling, it is not a flexible (spider-type) suspension. For extreme isolation from floor vibrations, it is recommended to combine it with high-pass filters or isolated floor mounts.
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What material is it made of?
It is constructed with a combination of metal and high-strength composites to ensure durability without adding excessive weight to the boom end.
Project description
Technical ball-and-socket mounting adapter designed for easy multidirectional positioning of miniature condenser microphones. Constructed of high-strength composite material and metal. Features a standard 5/8" thread for attaching to microphone stands and an adjustable friction mechanism for angle locking. Optimized for use with the Audix Micros series.
