Royer Labs SF-24V - Manual (Page 7)

5. Avoid dropping the microphone. An accidental fall to a hard surface could stretch one or both
ribbons and, depending on the nature of the fall, possibly necessitating
a complete overhaul
of the microphone.
Using the RSM-24 Shock Mount Accessory
Description
Your SF-24V is supplied with a Royer RSM-24 suspension type shock-mount accessory
designed specifically for this microphone. The RSM-24’s specially formulated polymer mounts
provide maximum isolation from shock and vibration while holding the SF- 24V securely in
place, allowing the microphone to be safely positioned at any angle. The RSM-24’s Delrin
support tubes are relieved on the inside to minimize contact with the microphone. Teflon strips
are bonded to the inside of the Delrin tubes and serve as a means to slide the microphone in and
out of the shock. It is normal for the Teflon strips to develop wear marks with repeated use.
Features
The shock-mount easily accommodates standard US microphone stand threads (5/8", 27-thread),
and an adapter is provided for European microphone stand threads. The support frame is
machined from solid T-6 hard aluminum, then black anodized for long life and a clean
unobtrusive appearance. The clutch mechanism provides easy positioning of the shock-mount
with minimal pressure. There is also a relief button that enables the clutch handle to be
repositioned out of the way. The shock mount has two orientation slots for easy X-Y and M-S
positioning. The X-Y slot faces forward and the M-S slot is 45º to the left.
Usage
It is important to use the RSM-24 shock-mount correctly. Making sure that the microphone is
inserted properly into the shock mount will minimize any chance of the mic coming loose and
will assure proper orientation of the transducer elements. It is also important to make certain that
the mic is inserted and removed gently to avoid unnecessary shock to the ribbons.
Properly Inserting the Microphone into the Shock
Examine the shock-mount carefully. Observe that the upper
Delrin support tube has one slot inside the tube that faces
forward, the same direction as the logo, and one slot that faces
45º to the left of center. The forward slot is used to orient the
center, on-axis position of the microphone. This is critical in
establishing accurate left/right (X-Y) positioning relative to the
sound source. The microphone is inserted in such a manner that
the "ROYER" logo on the microphone nestles comfortably in
this slot. The 45º left-of-center slot is used to orient the
microphone for M-S recording. With the microphone logo
inserted in this slot, the upper ribbon element faces forward for
the "Mid" signal and the lower ribbon element faces sideways
for the "Side" signal. (Figure 1)
Figure 1
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