The Rycote Medium Suspension XLR-5F 68 Duosuspension is suitable for stereo mics up 270mm long with diameter 19-34mm and a 5-Pin XLR Connector in a Windshield 3 or 4. Suitable for the Rode NT4 and the Sennheiser MKH 418.

• Patented Lyre suspension provides isolation against handling noise whilst safely gripping the microphone
• Modular bars designed for durability
• Comfortable pistol-grip handles allow handheld use, but also have a 3/8" boom adaptor in the base for quick transfer boom operation
• Connbox breaks the transmission path of the cable-borne noise, and reduces handling noise

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this mount work with 24mm diameter mics such as SE electronics SE8?

A: The Rycote INV-3 InVision Microphone Suspension is compatible with 20mm microphones only. For a 24mm microphone, a mount such as BH# RYINV9 would be recommended.

Q: 2. Can I Attach this directly to a tripod that has a 1/4"-20 male thread?

A: You would need BH #IMCA109 to be able to do that.

Q: 3. Will this work with Zoom H4N?

A: Yes the Rycote 041130 Portable Recorder Suspension HD will attach to Zoom H4

Q: 4. What is the difference between this and the HD version (B&H # RYPRSM)?

A: Couple of differences between the standard & HD versions. Firstly the Lyre on the HD are slightly stiffer, and therefore can support recorders of a heavier weight (over 300g or 0.66lbs). Also the adjustment on the tilt of the HD uses a knob, rather than just a screw on the standard - which gives a tad more grip needed for heavier recorders. Hope that helps.

Q: 5. What is designed mic weight range for this? (The manufacturer's video indicates that different designs serve different applications. Makes sens. So what weight mic can THIS one handle? One reviewer noted his recorder flopped around too much.)

A: For recorders with a weight 300g (.67 lbs) or higher Rycote recommends the Portable Recorder Suspension HD. https://bhpho.to/2lzKviy This will support larger recorders such as the Zoom H6, Marantz PMD661, Roland R26 and other similarly sized recorders.

Q: 6. Can this be used with the Sennheiser MKH 8060?

A: No. The Rycote Modular Windshield Kit WS 3 includes the Connbox CB4 which is compatible for use with stereo microphones that have a 5-pin XLR connector. The Sennheiser MKH 8060 Short Shotgun Microphone uses a standard 3-pin XLR connector. A similar compatible windshield kit is the Rycote 086067 Modular Windshield WS 1 Kit MZL for the Sennheiser MKH 8060 Microphone (B&H # RYMWS1MZLKIT). You can also use the Rycote 010320 Super-Shield Kit for Shotgun Mics - Small (B&H # RYSSKS) or the RODE Blimp Windshield and Rycote Shock Mount Suspension System for Shotgun Microphones (B&H # ROBLIMPR).

Q: 7. Will this work for the DPA 4017b?

A: The Rycote Modular Windshield WS 1 Kit MZL for the Sennheiser MKH 8060 Microphone would be far too short for the DPA 4017b. The Rycote Super-Shield Kit for Shotgun Mics (Medium) (BH #RYSSKM) would be recommended instead.

Q: 8. Will this mount support a mkh 8060 w/softie lite? not because of the weight but because of the small size of the mic. I will be using it with the XLR adapter.

A: MKH 8060: Dimensions Diameter: 0.75" (19mm) Length (Microphone): 5.7" (145mm) Length (with MZX 8000 Module): 7.0" (178mm)

Q: 9. Will the Sennheiser MKE 600 work with this Blimp?

A: This blimp system is made specifically for stereo microphones, so would not be appropriate for a mono shotgun mic.. I would consider the Rode Blimp Windshield and Rycote Shock Mount Suspension System for Shotgun Microphones, BH #ROBLIMPR or the Rycote Windshield Kit for Sennheiser MKH416 & Other Select Shotgun Microphones, BH# RYWMKH416, which would both accommodate the Sennheiser ME66, with the K6 powering module.

Q: 10. Hi there. What is the maximum payload this can handle?

A: Rycote does not list a maximum weight the Rycote 041130 mount can support, only a minimum weight of 300g.