Compton Microphone Suspension System (CMSS)
CMSS - Compton Microphone Suspension System: A system to enable the positioning of microphones for recording and live audio applications
- For small instrumental groups
- For larger orchestral groups
- For vocal groups or choirs
- For drama/theatre productions
- For recording acoustic functions
- For placing over instruments where there is limited room for a mic stand
- For hanging spot microphones
Enabling the:
- Positioning of 1 or 2 microphones from above or on a mic stand
- Steering and Positioning microphones while maintaining the same vertical angle
Features
The string tensioners in the kit make it simple to re-adjust heights without knots.The Steering Arm makes it possible to steer the microphone/s direction.The cord attached to the steering arm also prevents the system from swinging.
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TRICKY SPACES
Some venues are tricky to mount microphones and some have poor or no access above the best position, as in the orchestra header at the top of this page. In these situations, I commonly use a pole mechanism (as shown in the image) and once the string is over a lighting bar or support beam I can then pull up the CMSS string (using the carbinas) and the microphone cable. Sometimes as in the below image the steering arm provides not only steering but a way to pull the microphone into position
In The Kit
NZ $145 + courier fee
+ 2 x 25m 50 kg rated cord
Payment accepted by PayPal, Bank Deposit or Cash
Hanging and steering a simple stereo pair of microphones or a single microphone above a stage or instrument can be both time-consuming and difficult to do in some venues.
This engineer-built quality-made system will improve the speed and accuracy in erecting and positioning microphones.
Used in hundreds of recordings and live applications in a wide range of venues this device has become invaluable to my workflow. Suitable for XY, AB, ORTF and MS microphone configurations and more.
Also included is a travel kit:
- with 2 x 25m rated cord to 50 kg each
- with 2 x carabiners rated to 50 kg each
- (with 2 x SCST tensioners tested to 24 kg each)