ES1299606U - Double bass microphone stand (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Double bass microphone support comprising a main arm (1) with three holes: two at one end of the arm and one at the other end. The two holes at one end allow the support to be fixed through the tailpiece with a second piece (2) using two thumb screws (4) that clamp and hold the main arm to the tailpiece of the instrument. The third piece is a bowl (3) that, anchored in the third hole, will have the function of housing the microphone (5). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

double bass microphone stand

Technical sector

Microphone stand for musical instruments.

When amplifying a double bass through a microphone, it is common to place it on a foot intended to collect the sound emitted by the instrument through the F (opening in the top for the sound to expand), corresponding to the G string. . The placement will be according to preference, but it is notoriously difficult to maintain a constant distance between the emitting source and the microphone due to the fact that the instrumentalist moves during the performance. This support corrects this fact by maintaining a specific distance at all times between the microphone and the F of the double bass where we pick up the desired sound.

Background of the invention

There are similar devices, but they hold the clip intended to hold the microphone with a system of rods that is anchored by pressure on the instrument's box. This type of fastening can cause various damages in the anchorage area of the instrument in question: scratches, breaks, etc. In addition, the instrumentalist must adapt to the new measures of this system that add volume to their usual space.

The double bass microphone stand corrects these drawbacks by anchoring it to the tailpiece (a very resistant piece of material that holds the strings) and has very little visual and mechanical impact on the instrument.

Explanation of the invention

The double bass microphone support comprises three pieces: a main piece or arm that is fixed to the tailpiece (part that holds the strings of the instrument) with two wing nuts; a second piece with two screws intended to hold it from the front of it, these screws are inserted through the existing holes corresponding to the D and G strings and adjusted by manually screwing the moths.

At the other end of the arm, it has another vertical hole for holding the bowl in which the microphone will be housed. This bowl is attached to the arm with a screw plus two flat washers and one pressure washer, with a wing nut at the bottom. This way of holding allows the sound generated at a certain distance when the instrument is played to be picked up and also allows it to be rotated by about 30 degrees in the direction in which the microphone hits the top of the instrument.

The arm or main piece has a small recess to fit perfectly in the tailpiece and also to place it at the optimal distance to capture sound and it is made of wood, preferably, so that it is integrated with the aesthetics of the instrument. However, various materials such as carbon fiber, plastic or others could be used.

The main arm is also protected with foam strips in its contact area in order to protect both pieces and to avoid the transmission of any type of external vibration, as well as to favor the coupling between pieces and their solid support.

It is important to note that, except for a few manufacturers, the vast majority of double bass tailpieces adapt to standard widths and measurements.

At the other end of the arm the bowl intended to hold the microphone is attached. Crossed by 4 rubber strips, this bowl will allow you to place the microphone floating between the rubber bands and move it closer or further away from the sound source. In addition, it can accommodate a wide range of microphone models with diameters between 25mm and 38mm. You could also opt for a more conventional clamp-type anchor.

The simple installation of the support allows the musician free movement during performance, provides a homogeneous response in sound pickup and adds very little weight to the instrument.

Brief description of the drawings

To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the microphone stand for double bass, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description, where, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented:

Figures 1 and 2 are, respectively, the front and side views of the double bass microphone stand. Seeing in figure 3 the assembly of the utility model in an instrument.

Following the drawings you can see the main arm (1) that with its corresponding holes receives the piece for fastening the tailpiece (2), in its lower part, and the bowl to house the microphone (3), in its upper part, with its corresponding screws and anchor bolts (4).

In the lower part of the main arm (1), we can see a small protrusion intended to achieve a precise and robust anchorage that will fit perfectly with the shape of the tailpiece.

Figure 3 shows a representation of the model housing a possible microphone (5).

Preferred embodiment of the invention

As an example, a case of practical realization of the double bass microphone stand is represented, designed for Shure SM 58 type microphones, adaptable to any microphone between 25mm and 38mm in diameter.

The stand consists of 3 parts. A piece or main arm preferably made of wood. A second piece of the same material holds the arm to the tailpiece by means of two threaded screws and two wing nuts, which, once inserted into the openings corresponding to the D and G strings, are tightened manually. The third piece is the bowl (or clip) for the microphone made of plastic, which is held in the vertical hole that the arm has at the top by means of a screw and wing nut.

industry application

The double bass microphone stand, object of this utility model, will be manufactured with the appropriate materials for its elements and components, in wood (preferably), carbon fiber, plastic or other materials.

Claims (4)

1. Double bass microphone support comprising a main arm (1) with three holes: two at one end of the arm and one at the other end. The two holes at one end allow the support to be fixed through the tailpiece with a second piece (2) using two thumb screws (4) that clamp and hold the main arm to the tailpiece of the instrument. The third piece is a bowl (3) that, anchored in the third hole, will have the function of housing the microphone (5). 2. Microphone support for double bass according to claim 1, characterized in that the fastening piece (2) can have a velcro or clamp made of another material to hold the microphone cable. 3. Double bass microphone stand according to claim 1, characterized in that the main arm (1) and the clamping piece (2) are made of wood, mainly carbon fiber, plastic or any other material. 4. Support for double bass microphone according to claim 1, characterized in that the complete support is made in different scales for smaller acoustic instruments.