Description
RYCOTE MICROPHONE SUSPENSIONS - InVision Broadcast
The InVision Broadcast microphone suspension range is aimed at isolating small to medium-length microphones from rumble and handling-noise where a discreet low profile is essential. All use Rycote’s patented ‘Lyre’ suspension system. This uses no rubber or elastic components to isolate the microphone from unwanted shocks and handling noises. The shape of the Lyre provides the exact amount of compliance required for the microphone to isolate the capsule from the vibrations and handling noise. They can be used for a wide range of compact microphone series, ‘remote capsule’ systems and some short to medium-bodied small-diaphragm microphones. The materials used allow the working temperature of the suspension, from -35 over 100°C, to exceed that of elastic or rubber-based shock-mounts and suspensions.
Each suspension is made up of a base, referred to as a ‘bar’, and two ‘lyres’ fitted with moulded ‘clips’ to hold the microphone. Some models are supplied with a reducing sleeve.
Bars
These consist of a cylindrical base with a threaded aperture to take standard 3/8 inch BSW threaded studs as are fitted to microphone stands, with a hinged swivel-joint connecting to a platform with mounting positions for two lyres. Bars are available in two sizes, small and large which have mounting holes on 25mm and 70mm spacing respectively. All have an integral, moulded, cable-clamp on the base, which is graduated to suit a range of common cables, to reduce the cable-induced noise reaching the microphone.
Lyres
These screw onto the bar, and have moulded clips of varying sizes, which attach to the microphone. Lyres are available in two sizes, ‘InVision’ (INV-1, INV-2, INV-3) and ‘Standard’ (INV-4 to INV-10), which are 43mm and 70mm wide respectively. InVision suspension types are designed for use in studio and installed sound applications and do not have the ability to be used in conjunction with a windshield. Lyres have two different hardness grades. Standard grade lyres suit the models in the compatability chart either without or with lightweight foam windshields. For longer or heavier microphones, or where a heavier windshield is used, a different lyre is used; the Softie lyre mount, INV-HG-MK2 (see RYCOTE MICROPHONE SUSPENSIONS - Softie Lyre Mount for further details) is available to fit the same size microphones as INV-7, INV-8 and INV-10. Standard lyre suspension webs are available to fit Rycote’s modular suspensions, windshield kits and the S-series. InVision types present a less bulky appearance, useful for use when in camera view.
Clips
Both sizes of lyre are available with a variety of clips, which differ in size to suit different microphone diameters from 9.5mm to 30mm. Mostly they suit cylindrical microphones, but special clips are available to suit some Sennheiser MZH series ‘square’ section (25mm) microphones. The Softie lyre mount is cleverly designed to suit cylindrical and square 'MKH' series (25mm) microphones.
Reducing Sleeves
Mainly for use with microphone capsules used remotely from the pre-amplifier, these clip onto the microphone connector, and or cable, leaving the capsule body free to be fitted with a windshield. Reducing sleeves are supplied with the INV-1 and INV-4.
Included accessories: All suspensions are supplied with a brass, 3/8 inch BSW male to 5/8 inch female adaptor, to mount the base on 5/8 inch mounting studs.
Microphone Compatibility Chart
This table contains details of suitable suspensions for some common microphones and microphone combinations. For assistance in selecting an Invision suspension to suit alternative microphones, please contact Technical Support.
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Manufacturer | Model | Static | Boom |
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AKG | C 747 | INV-1 | INV-4 |
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AKG | C 430 | INV-3 | INV-6 |
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AKG | C 568 EB, CK 1 + C 451, CK 1 / CK61 / CK63 + C 460 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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AKG | CK 91 / CK 92 / CK 93 + SE300 B, D 130 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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AKG | CK XX-ULS capsules + C 451 / C 460 / C 480 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Ambient | TinyMic | INV-1 | INV-4 |
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Audio-Technica | AT 803b, AT 831b, AT 853a, ATM 350 | INV-1 | INV-4 |
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Audio-Technica | ES 933C / CW / H / ML / WH / WML | INV-1 | INV-4 |
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Audio-Technica | PRO35, PRO45, PRO70 | INV-1 | INV-4 |
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Audio-Technica | AT 3527, AT 3528, AT 4053a, AT 8004, AT 804 | INV-6 | INV-6 |
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Audio-Technica | ATM 10a, ATM 33a, ATM 450, ES 973 | INV-6 | INV-6 |
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Audio-Technica | PRO24, PRO24-CM, PRO37 | INV-6 | INV-6 |
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Audio-Technica | AT 3031, AT 3032, AT 4041 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Audio-Technica | AT 4049a, AT 4051a, AT 4073a (BP4073) | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Audio-Technica | AT 822, AT 825 (AT8022), AT 835ST (BP4029) | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Audio-Technica | AT 875R, AT 897 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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AV Leader | AVL 125, AVL 135, AVL 600, AVL 680, AVL 800 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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AV Leader | PHM 903 , PMM 29, VPM 10, VPM 11 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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AVE Stuttgart | ACM 20 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Azden | SG(M)-1X, SG(M)-2X cardioid / omni, SMX-10 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Bauer | C2 | INV-3 | INV-6 |
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Behringer | C2 | INV-3 | INV-6 |
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BeyerDynamic | M160, M201, M69, M88 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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BeyerDynamic | MC 836, MC713, MC718, MC723, MC728 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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BeyerDynamic | MCE 86 N (C) S, MCE 87vs | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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ClockAudio | C 850 E | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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DPA | 4023, 4028, 4033, 4036, 4052, 4053 | INV-1 | INV-4 |
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DPA | 4021, 4022, 4027 | INV-3 | INV-6 |
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DPA | 4011, 4017 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Earthworks | SR 20, SR 25, SR 30, SR 30/4C | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Edirol | CS-50 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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JZ Microphones | BT-201 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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M-Audio | Pulsar II | INV-6 | INV-6 |
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MBHO | KA series + MBP 648A | INV-1 | INV-4 |
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MBHO | MBNM 410 | INV-3 | INV-6 |
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Milab | VM-44 | INV-1 | INV-4 |
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Neumann | KM 100 series / KM-D series, remote capsule | INV-2 | INV-5 |
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Neumann | KM 100 series | INV-6 | INV-6 |
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Neumann | KM 100 F, KM 183 / 184 / 185, KM-D series, KMR 81i | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Neumann | RSM 190, RSM 191 | INV-8 | INV-8 |
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Nevaton | MC 401, MC 49 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Oktava | MC 012 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Paso | MC 250 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Pearl | MS 2, MS 8, MSH10 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Rode | NT-6 | INV-2 | INV-5 |
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Rode | NT5, NTG-1, NTG-2, NTG-3 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Samson | CL 2, CO 2, CMS 2 / 7 / 9, CS 1 / 3, CUW-180 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Schoeps | CCM series, Lg, Lemo | INV-1 | INV-4 |
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Schoeps | CCM series, Ug, fixed cable, CMC series, KC cable | INV-2 | INV-5 |
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Schoeps | CMC series, with or without Cut 1, CMIT 5u | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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SE | SE 1A | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Sennheiser | ME 36 | INV-1 | INV-4 |
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Sennheiser | MKH 20, MKH 30, MKH 40, MKH 50, MKH 60 | INV-10 | INV-10 |
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Sennheiser | MKH8000 series, remote capsule | INV-2 | INV-5 |
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Sennheiser | MKH8000 series + MZX8000 | INV-3 | INV-6 |
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Sennheiser | e906 | INV-6 | INV-6 |
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Sennheiser | ME62 / ME64 / ME65 / ME66 + K6, ME80 +K3U | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Sennheiser | MKE 44P, MKH 406, MKH 416 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Shure | KSM 109, KSM 137, KSM 141 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Shure | SM 81, SM 94, VP 64A, VP 64AL | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Shure | SM 57, SM 58 | INV-9 | INV-9 |
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Sony | ECM 670 | INV-7 | INV-7 |
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Sony | ECM 959, ECM 979, ECM 999 | INV-8 | INV-8 |
Note: The suspension types in the above table have standard lyres. A suspension with harder-grade lyres, the INV-HG-MK2, is available to fit the same size microphones as INV-7, INV-8 and INV-10.