Blue Yeti Mounting Kit - Brackets and 5/8 inch Screw

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I needed a reliable way to secure my Blue Yeti microphone to its shock mount, so I designed this kit as a solution. The kit consists of a specialized screw and brackets that fit into the side mounting holes where the desk stand normally attaches. It's well-known that the Blue Yeti uses a 5/8 inch "microphone stand thread" screw on the bottom for attachment to a shock mount, but I found limited information online and had to rely on trial and error. From what I can gather, this screw requires UNEF (extra fine threaded) or 24 Threads Per Inch threading. Unfortunately, my local hardware store only carried UNC (coarse) threaded 5/8 inch screws with 11 TPI, which were twice as long as needed. This would have resulted in a loose microphone and unnecessary weight. Instead of ordering the correct screw online, I decided to create a printed version. Print Settings Printer: Maker Select v2 (Wanhao di3) Rafts: Not necessary Supports: Yes Resolution: 0.1 - 0.2 for better thread quality Infill: 50% Notes: * Support is only needed on the brackets, primarily for the bridge at the top. * Print two copies of the bracket part (one for each side) and print them solid with 100% infill. * Test fit your 5/8 inch screw before attaching the Blue Yeti to ensure a snug fit. If it's too tight or loose, adjust the X and Y axis scales without changing the Z scale. Because the screw is printed parallel to the printer's Z axis, delamination can occur if the print is weak. To prevent this, I added a rectangular slot through the axis of the screw. If the screw breaks off inside the Blue Yeti, a flat screwdriver or similar object can be used to remove it. If you're having trouble printing strong layers to support the microphone's weight, try rotating the screw model by 90 degrees in your slicer to make it parallel to X or Y and print with support. You may need to perform post-processing to clean up the threads. Post-Printing Installation Note: The side brackets are designed for 20mm standoffs between the upper and lower frames of the shock mount, like my printed standoffs. There's a bit of flexibility, but if your standoffs differ significantly, the slot may not line up properly with the microphone hole. Due to clearance issues with the shock mount screws, attach the brackets to the microphone body before securing them to the shock mount using the M5 screws (if you're using the knobs). If not, secure the bracket to the shock mount first or add the microphone last for easier elastic stringing. I recommend threading the 5/8 inch screw slowly to minimize delamination. Once it's fully threaded, ensure it's tight enough to prevent the microphone from rotating.