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Rycote 045003 InVision USM-L Studio Kit including Universal Pop Filter & USM-L rycote_045003 / RYC045003. USM - the Universal Studio Mount – is a purpose-built shock mount designed to fit practically any side--address microphone. The unparalleled flexibility of the InVision USM allows for unprecedented fast setup in studio and ‘live’ applications. Its unique, adjustable, universal locking system can be quickly adjusted to securely fit a wide range of microphones. With just a handful of models, the InVision USM range covers a huge range of microphones, of various diameters, with models that provide peak performance for both lighter and heavier side-address mics alike.

InVision USM Studio Kits combine the outstanding Universal Pop Filter to the USM shock mount of your choice. There’s no need to waste time adjusting clamps and goose-necks, as the innovative design of this pop filter reduces studio set-up time by securely locking to the USM’s outer support ring in just seconds. The easily-replaceable, oval-shaped, open-cell material delivers up to 20dB protection against plosives.

For several years, Rycote InVision mounts have been available for narrow-barrelled shotgun and stick microphones in broadcast and videography applications, but not until 2010, and the release of the striking Universal Studio Mount (USM) was there an InVision shock-mount capable of accommodating large-diaphragm recording microphones for use in recording studios.

Like the other InVision mounts, the USM-L makes use of Rycote's patented vibration-resistant Lyre mount, but on this mount the W-shaped Lyres are placed around a central mounting ring with adjustable fasteners, allowing the USM to accommodate microphone between 18 and 55 mm in diameter, and up to 400 grammes in weight.

The Rycote USM updates the concept of the microphone suspension for the 21st century, completely omitting any elasticated parts and using modern materials to create a virtually indestructible shock-mount with a performance that far outstrips that of the humble 'cat's cradle' suspension. In controlled tests at the Rycote factory, the USM provided up to twice the isolation of traditional microphone suspension systems.