[ICOM] Boom Microphones

[Jim Hargrave]

Dave,

I have a homebrewed Boom mic. I went to Good Will and purchased an open beam
desk lamp for $1.00. I removed the lamp assembly and mounted the top piece
of a desk mic stand on the end of the boom.   I then installed my D-104 on
it and love the way it works. I also have a dynamic mic (Astatic DM-500)
that fits the same connector. The mic is a little heavier than the lamp, so
I had to tighten the springs a little more.

I set the mic at a right angle using an SO-239 elbow so the boom would be
off to the side of the face. That allows me to see the keyboard and computer
screen. The S0-239 connectors will fit most of the standard mic stands,
making them an adjustable adapter. I can send photos if you are interested.

   * 73's Jim W5IFP *


   >-----Original Message-----
   >From: icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net
   >[mailto:icom-bounces at mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of David Aukamp
   >Sent: Friday, April 04, 2008 9:24 AM
   >To: icom at mailman.qth.net
   >Subject: [ICOM] Boom Microphones
   >
   >
   >I'm quite satisfied with my SM-20 and SM-8 microphones BUT I sure
   >wish they could be boom mounted so I could get them off my desk. I've
   >often wondered why Icom hasn't added such a mic to their line-up. I'm
   >open to suggestions for modification or alternative mics that don't
   >involve exotic, expensive professional devices.
   >
   >Thanks and 73, Dave K4QT
   >
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