Royer Labs Sling-Shock® ! Models RSM-SS1 & RSM-SS24 Microphone Shock Mount Patent No.
! Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Royer product. Your Sling-Shock model RSM-SS1 or RSM-SS24 was designed and built in Burbank, California by skilled technicians using only the finest materials available. With proper care, this product will provide many years of trouble-free service. The Sling-Shock is a patented design and offers excellent isolation from vibrations induced into the microphone through the microphone stand.
by pulling it gently outward and moving it to the desired location. See Figure 1 (A) ! (B) Tension Adjust (A) Pull to position (C) Knurled thumbscrew Figure 1 The clutch mechanism utilizes synthetic fiber washers for frictional control and requires no maintenance or lubrication. Turning the handle clockwise increases the clutching force; turning the handle counterclockwise relaxes the force. Tighten the mechanism only enough to hold the microphone firmly in place.
The microphone holder grips the microphone via pressure applied by adjustment of a knurled thumbscrew. See Figure 1 (C). Turning the thumbscrew clockwise compresses the spring-steel housing around the barrel of the microphone, securing the microphone firmly in place. Turning the thumbscrew counter-clockwise releases the microphone. The holder is felt-lined and prevents damage to the microphone’s finish.
Figure 3 ! ! Important: Microphone cables are often an overlooked contributor of induced noise. Vibrations coupled to the microphone through the microphone cable can be reduced by connecting the cable in such a way that no force or tension exists between the cable and the microphone. By positioning the microphone cable in a simple “service loop” using the microphone cable clip provided on the sling-shock will help minimize cable-related vibrations.
Optional SS-C Vibration Suppression Cable If a greater degree of isolation is required, Royer Labs offers a special 2-foot male-XLR-tofemale-XLR SS-C Vibration Suppression Cable comprised of cloth-covered wire. The SS-C Vibration Suppression Cable is designed to go between the microphone and the microphone stand, providing a further measure of isolation between the microphone and microphone cable. The link assembly includes a Velcro strap to anchor the cable to the microphone stand.
