Devices and methods for dampening vibrations
AssigneeRoyer Labs
InventorsDavid Royer, Richard Perrotta, Mike Silver
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Abstract
A device for isolating a microphone from vibrations, the device comprising a frame comprising a plurality of surfaces, the plurality of surfaces laying on a plane that is different from each other and defining at least one mounting point; at least one non-resonant cord attached to the mounting point of the frame, the non-resonant cord adapted to support a microphone and absorb vibration; and a biasing device connected to the non-resonant cord, the biasing device adapted to provide tension to the non-resonant cord.
Claims18
A device for isolating a microphone from vibrations, the device comprising:
- a. a frame adapted to at least partially surround a microphone, the frame comprising a plurality of mounting points;
- b. a microphone mount adapted to hold a microphone;
- c. a suspension assembly adapted to connect the frame to the microphone mount, the suspension assembly comprising:
- i. a cord adapted to be connected to the frame and the microphone mount;
- ii. an adjustable means for adjustably fastening the cord to one of the plurality of mounting points;
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- iii. a damper comprising of a biasing device and a vibration absorbent material inserted in the biasing device, the damper connected to the cord and adapted to provide elasticity to the suspension assembly.
A device for isolating a microphone from vibrations, the device comprising:
- a. a frame comprising a plurality of surfaces, the plurality of surfaces laying on a plane that is different from each other and defining at least one mounting point;
- b. at least one non-resonant cord attached to the mounting point of the frame, the non-resonant cord adapted to support a microphone and absorb vibration;
- c. a microphone mount connected to the frame and the non-resonant cord, the microphone mount adapted to hold the microphone, wherein the non-resonant cord forms at least two lines between the frame and the microphone mount;
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- d. a biasing device positioned in between the two lines.
A method of dampening vibrations transmitted to a microphone connected to a microphone stand, the method comprising:
- c. securing the microphone to a microphone mount;
- d. providing a cord;
- e. providing a frame, the frame comprising a plurality of mounting points;
- f. connecting the cord to the microphone mount and a first mounting point of the frame, the cord forming a first line;
- g. connecting the cord to the microphone mount and a second mounting point of the frame, the cord forming a second line;
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- h. attaching a biasing device to the first and the second line, the biasing device adapted to provide tension to the cord.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.