Q. Is the Modular Suspension suitable for different types of microphone?

A.  One of the benefits of the Modular Suspension is that it now comes with our new lyre clips. Lyres are available in three different types: Universal; suitable for microphone from 19-25mm in width. MKH; suitable for Sennheiser slab sided MKH microphones. 30mm; suitable for microphone 30mm in width or similar. Universal Lyres are fitted as standard in all Modular Suspensions and Windshield Kits. MKH lyres are also supplied as spares, making it possible to adapt your suspension for many different microphones. The Lyre design is also present in many of our other products as well, such as the 'S'-Series and our InVision ranges.

Q. Why have you changed from your old style aluminium bars to the new plastic ones on the Modular Suspension?

A.  The new bars are made from a reinforced glass polymer as used in the new Modular bracket. The purpose of this change is to make the bar more durable, and also less prone to wear and tear. The change has allowed us to use superior machined brass inserts for the fitting of lyres, Connbox & brackets. These brass inserts will be far less likely to strip or lock out, as was sometimes the case with the previous aluminium bars. These changes only apply to the Small and Medium Modular Bars (048404 and 048405). The Large Modular bar will stay the same for the moment.

Q. There are no longer markings on the new bar will I need to upgrade?

A.  No, because the mounting positions and screw holes are in the same position, they are backward compatible with modular systems. For the lyre clips, there are now square pockets in place of the original grooves that the lyres fit into. For new bars the lyres will no longer require adaptor "feet" to fit into the bar grooves. If using a new bar, it may be necessary to take the "feet" off.

Q. My black filler strip sticks and is difficult to slide into my Windshield.

A.  The flexible PVC used for the filler strip can become deformed or sticky on its surface. Make sure the white plastic washers are in the correct positions and that the strip is not damaged. Wipe a trace of silicone oil (WD40 or similar) onto the sliding surfaces.

Q. Can I treat my Windjammer with water repellent to make it waterproof?

A.  The Windjammer material is already treated with a very fine layer of Scotchguard, but adding any further quantities can result in a crackling noise being heard. Water repellents may also seriously degrade the HF transparency of the backing, so we really would not recommend it.

Q. Is the Modular Suspension suitable for different types of microphone?

A.  One of the benefits of the Modular Suspension is that it now comes with our new lyre clips. Lyres are available in three different types: Universal; suitable for microphone from 19-25mm in width. MKH; suitable for Sennheiser slab sided MKH microphones. 30mm; suitable for microphone 30mm in width or similar. Universal Lyres are fitted as standard in all Modular Suspensions and Windshield Kits. MKH lyres are also supplied as spares, making it possible to adapt your suspension for many different microphones. The Lyre design is also present in many of our other products as well, such as the 'S'-Series and our InVision ranges.

Q. Why have you changed from your old style aluminium bars to the new plastic ones on the Modular Suspension?

A.  The new bars are made from a reinforced glass polymer as used in the new Modular bracket. The purpose of this change is to make the bar more durable, and also less prone to wear and tear. The change has allowed us to use superior machined brass inserts for the fitting of lyres, Connbox & brackets. These brass inserts will be far less likely to strip or lock out, as was sometimes the case with the previous aluminium bars. These changes only apply to the Small and Medium Modular Bars (048404 and 048405). The Large Modular bar will stay the same for the moment.

Q. There are no longer markings on the new bar will I need to upgrade?

A.  No, because the mounting positions and screw holes are in the same position, they are backward compatible with modular systems. For the lyre clips, there are now square pockets in place of the original grooves that the lyres fit into. For new bars the lyres will no longer require adaptor "feet" to fit into the bar grooves. If using a new bar, it may be necessary to take the "feet" off.

Q. My black filler strip sticks and is difficult to slide into my Windshield.

A.  The flexible PVC used for the filler strip can become deformed or sticky on its surface. Make sure the white plastic washers are in the correct positions and that the strip is not damaged. Wipe a trace of silicone oil (WD40 or similar) onto the sliding surfaces.

Q. Can I treat my Windjammer with water repellent to make it waterproof?

A.  The Windjammer material is already treated with a very fine layer of Scotchguard, but adding any further quantities can result in a crackling noise being heard. Water repellents may also seriously degrade the HF transparency of the backing, so we really would not recommend it.