RAD Mount Retrofit and Spare Parts Kit

Professional Shock Mount Retrofit and Spare Parts Kit

The RAD Mount Retrofit and Spare Parts Kit provides broadcast professionals with a comprehensive collection of suspension components for shock mount customization and field maintenance. This kit contains multiple suspension hoop grades and universal mic clips, enabling technicians to adapt RAD shock mounts for various microphone configurations and professional recording environments.

Suspension Hoop Selection

The kit includes four distinct suspension hoop types, each engineered with specific shore hardness ratings for different isolation requirements. Extra Soft hoops (55-shore) provide maximum vibration isolation for sensitive studio applications. Soft hoops (62-shore) offer balanced isolation for general broadcast use. Standard hoops (72-shore) deliver reliable performance across most professional scenarios. Extra Firm hoops (82-shore) provide controlled isolation for demanding field conditions.

Each suspension hoop pair maintains consistent manufacturing tolerances, ensuring reliable shock isolation performance across the full frequency spectrum. The graduated hardness options allow sound engineers to match isolation characteristics to specific microphone types and recording environments.

Universal Mic Clip Collection

The retrofit kit contains five different mic clip configurations to accommodate various microphone barrel diameters. The 19-25mm universal soft grip clips provide secure mounting for standard broadcast microphones with cushioned contact surfaces. MKH50 square clips offer specific compatibility for Sennheiser MKH series microphones with square-profile barrels.

Additional clips include 19-22mm standard clips for conventional cylindrical microphones, 12.5-14.5mm clips for compact recording microphones, and 8mm clips for pencil condensers and measurement microphones. This range covers the majority of professional microphones encountered in broadcast and production environments.

Hardware and Mounting Components

The kit includes comprehensive hardware for shock mount assembly and windshield integration. Sixteen 8mm screws provide secure attachment for standard mounting applications. Eight 12mm M3 screws enable integration with Radius Mini-ALTO windshield systems and compatible third-party shock mount designs.

The included hardware maintains consistent thread specifications and material properties, ensuring reliable long-term performance in professional environments. All fasteners feature corrosion-resistant finishes suitable for broadcast facility installation.

Professional Workflow Integration

This shock mount retrofit spare parts collection enables rapid field reconfiguration without equipment downtime. Broadcast engineers can maintain multiple suspension hoop configurations for different microphone assignments within the same production. The standardized components integrate seamlessly with existing RAD shock mount infrastructure.

Sound recordists benefit from the kit’s field-serviceable design, allowing suspension component replacement during location recording without specialized tools. The multiple clip sizes accommodate microphone changes within single production sessions, maintaining consistent shock isolation performance.

Cross-Platform Compatibility

Beyond RAD shock mount systems, the suspension hoops maintain compatibility with select third-party windshield and mounting systems. This interoperability extends the kit’s utility across mixed equipment environments common in rental houses and multi-vendor broadcast facilities.

The standardized dimensions allow integration with various professional mounting systems, providing flexibility for system integrators working with diverse equipment specifications.

Maintenance and Storage

Suspension hoops require periodic inspection for material fatigue and elasticity retention. Store components in controlled temperature environments to maintain optimal elastic properties. Avoid exposure to oils and solvents that may compromise material integrity.

Mic clips should be cleaned with alcohol-based solutions to remove residue buildup. Inspect clip tension regularly to ensure secure microphone retention without excessive clamping force that could affect microphone positioning.

Professional Applications

The retrofit kit serves broadcast facilities requiring standardized shock isolation across multiple microphone types. Production companies benefit from the kit’s comprehensive component selection for diverse recording scenarios. Rental houses can maintain consistent shock mount performance across varied equipment inventories.

System integrators use these components for custom installation requirements where specific suspension characteristics are needed for architectural or acoustic considerations.