Microphone suspension assembly

Abstract

The microphone suspension assembly includes a preferably rectangular flat horizontal frame formed of a number of longitudinally extending parallel stipp rods interconnected by transverse flexible resilient bands of elastomeric material. Rods between the side margins of the frame are releasably connected to a rod connector which in turn is connectable to a microphone support such as a stand, handle or boom. A bridge has depending legs connected at their lower ends to rods at the frame side margins. The bridge is generally inverted V-shaped and rises above the frame and bears a microphone connector in the form of a hemispherical longitudinally extending open topped slot in the upper end thereof, which is dimensioned to snugly receive the barrel of a microphone and hold it suspended in a balanced position above the frame out of direct contact with the frame. The portions of the bridge defining the slot may be formed of resilient material or can be spring biased to releasably grip the microphone barrel. The assembly prevents or greatly dampens jarring of the microphone even when the support, handle or boom to which it may be connected is subject to jarring and even when the microphone itself is contacted. Sound distortion due to jarring is eliminated. The assembly is simple, easy to connect to a microphone and is fully adjustable.

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