bgmApr 10

The old, saggy-ass elastic bands in the shock mount for my AKG C414 are beyond useless at this point. I recently tried to buy new ones at the local Long & McQuade but they had to do a “special order.” They subsequently phoned me to say the elastics are $19.99 each. So $45.18 all in.
For 2 elastic bands.
So that’s a no.

I see that one of those sketchy Ali Express sites has them for like 6 bucks.
I dunno.
#microphones #music #AKG414

Show threadrobtherunt🌱💚Apr 10
@bgm
Couldn’t you get some elasticated cord from a local craft shop (what in the UK we’d call a haberdashers)?
Show threadRobApr 10

@robtherunt @bgm Just came here to say the same thing but couldn't remember the name of those. shops in English... I'm currently being informed that you can get this sort of thing even online for like less than a $/metre.

I don't see a problem with a knot - you might need a few goes to get the right length after you tie the knot, but otherwise a couple of metres and you're set for life.

Show threadrobtherunt🌱💚Apr 10
@Rob @bgm
Haha! I can fix stuff I don’t even use? Amazing!
Show threadRob
@robtherunt @bgm This is the way.
Apr 10 at 5:02pmWeb
Show threadrobtherunt🌱💚Apr 10
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