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4. The heavier the microphone, the less likely
it is that it will be possible to use the H-clamp
with its boom extended horizontally. There is
no universal rule for when a microphone is too
heavy to be held in this orientation. For most
instruments, it should be possible to mount a
professional vocal microphone with the H-clamp
boom extended fully horizontally. However, if the
protective rubber rings on the H-clamp’s jaws
do not grip the surface of the instrument well,
the clamp will be prone to rotating when fitted.
Care must be exercised to ensure that this rota-
tion will not occur as it could lead to the clamp
becoming detached from the instrument.
The likelihood of rotation of the clamp on the in
-
strument becoming a problem is increased con-
siderably when the front and back sides of the
instrument’s body are not parallel (ie. it tapers)
at the point where the clamp is being attached.
More advice on positioning the LiveStrings H-clamp is provided in
the section dedicated to you own particular instrument.