Some inventions are just waiting to happen. Take the case of mounting microphone clips to a stand (or boom arm). There are two "standard" thread sizes: 3/8" and 5/8" (which has the finer thread). Anyone who uses mic stands has experienced a difficult moment when the stand is one of these and the clip is the other. In theory the problem is solved by using an adaptor, but Murphy's Lay says you will not have one on hand when you need it the most. The other problem is that they tend to either work loose, or get so firmly stuck that they cannot be removed without damaging something. I think that gaffa tape was actually invented as a workaround for this!
Proel make mic clips that have a great idea: the fitting is tapped with both 3/8" and 5/8" thread, so it will screw on to any stand. Problem solved. Of course it is not truly universal, as some mics have their own special clips, but for all occasions when a general clip will do, Proel get my vote.
Proel make mic clips that have a great idea: the fitting is tapped with both 3/8" and 5/8" thread, so it will screw on to any stand. Problem solved. Of course it is not truly universal, as some mics have their own special clips, but for all occasions when a general clip will do, Proel get my vote.
