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A microphone zeppelin is a windscreen that is mounted on the end of the boom pole. It protects the mic from shocks and wind, drastically improving your overall sound quality. When purchased from a retailer, the pole and zeppelin can cost anywhere from $700 to $1500.
In this instructable, I will show you how to build one for a fraction of the cost. (about $60)
Part List
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One extendable painter's pole
about 2 foot section of 4 inch pvc sewage pipe
small section of 3/4 inch PVC
1 3/4 inch pvc to threaded coupler
1 3/4 inch threaded plug
PVC cleaner and glue
1 roll of "Wire cloth"
a hand full of small zip ties
a bolt long enough to reach from the bottom of the plug with about 1/4 inch to spare
a cut washer of the same diameter
a fender washer of the same diameter
a nut of the same diameter
JB quick plastic epoxy putty
a handful of small (I used #6) nuts and bolts
velcro
needle and thread
fake fur
In this instructable, I will show you how to build one for a fraction of the cost. (about $60)
Part List
--------------------------
One extendable painter's pole
about 2 foot section of 4 inch pvc sewage pipe
small section of 3/4 inch PVC
1 3/4 inch pvc to threaded coupler
1 3/4 inch threaded plug
PVC cleaner and glue
1 roll of "Wire cloth"
a hand full of small zip ties
a bolt long enough to reach from the bottom of the plug with about 1/4 inch to spare
a cut washer of the same diameter
a fender washer of the same diameter
a nut of the same diameter
JB quick plastic epoxy putty
a handful of small (I used #6) nuts and bolts
velcro
needle and thread
fake fur
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Signing UpStep 1Making the mount
When you get the painter's pole it will have a plug in the end that sticks out past the end. The part that sticks out is threaded. This needs to be removed. After struggling with this for about an hour, I realized that it was easier to just cut the end of the pole off with my dremel.
The next step is to cut a slit in the pole. I did this with a dremel, but snips and wire cutters will work just as well.
Tuck one side of this under the other. I am sorry that the photo doesn't show it very well.
Take the small piece of 3/4 pvc and slide it down over the end of the pole. I tapped mine down with a hammer to ensure it was on tight.
Drill pilot holes and sink a pair of screws to make sure this doesn't come lose. There is no need to risk your microphone when an extra moment will ensure a secure mount.
I did neglect to take a photo of the next step, but I put the 3/4 inch to threaded coupler on the end of the PVC, gluing it in place.
Now you are done with the pole, and it's time to move on to the cage.
The next step is to cut a slit in the pole. I did this with a dremel, but snips and wire cutters will work just as well.
Tuck one side of this under the other. I am sorry that the photo doesn't show it very well.
Take the small piece of 3/4 pvc and slide it down over the end of the pole. I tapped mine down with a hammer to ensure it was on tight.
Drill pilot holes and sink a pair of screws to make sure this doesn't come lose. There is no need to risk your microphone when an extra moment will ensure a secure mount.
I did neglect to take a photo of the next step, but I put the 3/4 inch to threaded coupler on the end of the PVC, gluing it in place.
Now you are done with the pole, and it's time to move on to the cage.
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