User manual

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Alternatives to the standard fitting method
Once the general principles of how the
H-clamp is fitted and adjusted have been
grasped, its use is largely intuitive and
each user will find their own preferred
methods for fitting and adjustment. One
alternative approach to fitting the H-
clamp is to insert the boom in it’s grip
from the opposite side and turn the whole
clamp upside down, as shown. This posi-
tion works well for lighter microphones
but is not suitable for heavy ones as it
does not allow the ‘captive boom’ feature
(see page 22) to be engaged.
For many microphones (including those used with the optional multi-pur
-
pose shockmount), it may be more convenient to leave the clip or shock-
mount (or even the microphone itself, as shown) attached to the H-clamp
permanently.
Microphone compatibility
As long as the clip or mount used to hold the microphone can be attached
securely to the H-clamp boom and the H-clamp can be clamped onto the
instrument sufficiently tightly (without risking damaging the instrument),
any microphone can be used with the LiveStrings H-clamp.
Lavalier microphones
Any lavalier (tie clip / button) microphone can be used with the LiveStrings
H-clamp.
Instrument (small capsule condenser) microphones
Any instrument microphone can be used with the LiveStrings H-clamp.
Vocal microphones
Any mainstream professional condenser or dynamic vocal microphone can
be used with the LiveStrings H-clamp.
Large capsule studio condenser microphones
Most mainstream studio condenser microphones can be used with the
LiveStrings H-clamp. Even some of the heaviest microphones can be at-
tached as long as the precautions for use of heavy microphones are ob-
served (see page 22).