Rode NT USB Mounting Holder Sleeve
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### Rode Mic Clamp Replacement The Rode mic clamp is notorious for breaking. The existing solutions didn't quite do it for me, and a third-party shock mount as an alternative worked but it got in the way of the dials and 3.5mm jack. It was also falling apart with any movement. I designed this as an overhaul solution for myself. I don't have a 3D scanner, so getting the contours and tapering was a bit tricky. But after many iterations, I've found something quite form-fitting. ### Installation Please look at the post-printing steps to find out how to install it. ### Known Issues Please note that this is all a side thing for me. I don't know the conventions or expectations when it comes to CAD or audio equipment, nor do I really know what I'm doing with threading. Knowing this, here are some known issues: - The threaded hole is 10mm wide, and if printed in PLA you should be able to screw it onto a standard 5/8" 27 thread microphone mount. - This makes it a bit harder to twist the dials as needed, but it is still possible. - It is a rigid piece of plastic at the end of the day. There is no articulation. If I have the time I might make an improved version that has some articulation so there are more axes of movement, but I'd recommend keeping movements minimal if you're printing it with PLA. It's a heavy mic and there is some leverage involved that the plastic wouldn't be too keen on enduring. ### Future Iterations If there are future iterations (nothing is stopping you from making them): - Inset the plastic near the dials to make them thinner, add another strip that goes between each dial to make up for lost reinforcement. - Add articulation and locking mechanism - Maybe pair this with a printable stand ### To state the obvious I made this to solve a problem I had. Hopefully, it helps you in some way. Please note that this is a mostly hollow printed piece of plastic on what should already be delicately treated audio equipment. I recommend not giving the part too much of a challenge - the threaded hole interfacing with the metal screw stands no chance if you pull the microphone around too much and apply leverage force to it.
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