Description
RYCOTE PERSONAL MICROPHONE MOUNTS
UnderCovers, OverCovers and Stickies are Rycote’s elegant solution to mounting personal microphones both under and over clothing. They are a universal product, suitable for most modern sub-miniature microphones, and offer a different method of mounting from the traditional micro spring clamp.
These products allow microphones to be ‘stuck’ in precisely the right position for optimum pick-up. A pre-cut pad is peeled off the backing paper, positioned, then the mic is pressed onto the pad. For hidden use, an UnderCover soft fabric pad is added over the capsule to let clothing glide over and minimise rustling. Out in the open, UnderCovers will give some wind-noise reduction, or a fur OverCover can be used to deal with stronger gusts. On walls, tables, musical instruments and car dashboards, the plain Stickie can be used on its own.
The adhesives used are safe on skin and won't mark clothing, and they don't turn to a rubbery goo that seals the grids of delicate microphones either. The pads are specially made so that they don't squeak or creak (a drawback of off-the-shelf foam pads) and, as disposable items, there are no hygiene queries. With no pins and clips involved, nobody will get heated about pulled threads on designer T-shirts and damage to expensive suits. The pads will hold almost any miniature microphone securely, both the flat and cylindrical body types, and are very discreet with a low and smooth profile under clothing.
Stickies
These consist of double-sided adhesive pads, sourced from the medical industry, which are suitable for use on both fabrics and skin. The pads are simply peeled from a sheet and pressed onto the skin or clothing, and the top liner removed.
The microphone is then pressed onto the adhesive pad, and is held in place by the adhesive coating. The two adhesive surfaces of the pads sandwich a soft fabric, this prevents the mount from creaking when the microphone is in position.
Pack of 30 adhesive pads.
UnderCovers
These are used when a microphone has to be mounted on or underneath clothing. They use the same adhesive pads as ‘Stickies’, plus soft fabric disposable discs to protect the microphone from rustle.
Pack of 30 adhesive pads plus 30 fabric covers (10 black, 10 grey, 10 white).
OverCovers
These are designed for use in situations where the microphone is exposed to heavier wind noise. The OverCovers work in exactly the same way as the UnderCovers, but with a small furry disc as the windshield.
Pack of 30 adhesive pads plus 6 re-usable fur covers (2 black, 2 grey, 2 white).