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Deirdre · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:35 am Post subject: Mic Arm distress

Dear Guys,

I foolishly lubed the joints of my squeaky mic arm and now it won't hold my RE20 up.

What a dope!

I've tried cinching up the bolts, but they're as tight as they can go.

Think I need new springs? Meh?

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Chuck Davis · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 11:58 am Post subject:

One of the old tricks is to cross the springs one side to the other...gives a little more tension.
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JimRon · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:08 pm Post subject:

as a temporaray solution, adjust the arm to where you like it and wedge something in between the upper and lower supports right against the middle hinge. should keep in in place until you can replace the springs.
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Deirdre · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 12:37 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the super ideas, mates!
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BenWils · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:10 pm Post subject:

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Deirdre · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:20 pm Post subject:

I was wondering when that kinda thing would show up!!

Seriously— I do wish I could give it a pill.
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BenWils · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:22 pm Post subject:

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Diane Maggipinto · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:30 pm Post subject:

Apparently, Ben's the pill.
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todd ellis · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:41 pm Post subject:

you could try switching to a lighter mic.

sorry - all the good suggestions were taken.
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asnively · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 1:55 pm Post subject:

Or lying on the floor.
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Frank F · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:08 pm Post subject:

I was just going to say "hold the mic with the other arm"; but that was too easy.

Another choice is to un-do everything, put a rough silicon washer where the bolts are adjusted and you should be back to semi-abnormal with tension and no squeaks.

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asnively · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 3:01 pm Post subject:

What about sign language and a webcam?
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Gp · Guest

Franks idea will work. Just find any kind of washer, lock washer is good they are usually pretty thick. Unscrew the knob all the way and take it off. Add the washer and put the knob back on. It should be fine now. Sorry if you didn't need the directions but I thought it might help.

Edo · Guest

If you simply 'over-lubed' it, why not try cleaning the joint with alcohol...?