RØDE NT-USB Mounting Holder Sleeve - no tools or extra pieces required

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### RØDE NT-USB Mic Clamp Alternative The RØDE NT-USB mic clamp is notorious for breaking. The existing solutions didn't quite do it for me, and a third-party shock mount as an alternative worked but it got in the way of the dials and 3.5mm jack. It was also falling apart with any movement. I designed this as an overhaul solution for myself. I don't have a 3D scanner, so getting the contours and tapering was a bit tricky. But after many iterations, I've found something quite form-fitting. ### Installation Please look at the post-printing steps to find out how to install it. ### Known Issues Please note that this is all a side thing for me. I don't know the conventions or expectations when it comes to CAD or audio equipment, nor do I really know what I'm doing with threading. Knowing this, here are some known issues: - The threaded hole is 10mm wide, and if printed in PLA you should be able to screw it onto a standard 5/8" 27 thread microphone mount. - This makes it a bit harder to twist the dials as needed, but it is still possible. - It is a rigid piece of plastic at the end of the day. There is no articulation. If I have the time I might make an improved version that has some articulation so there are more axes of movement, but I'd recommend keeping movements minimal if you're printing it with PLA. It's a heavy mic and there is some leverage involved that the plastic wouldn't be too keen on enduring. ### Future Iterations If there are future iterations (nothing is stopping you from making them): - Inset the plastic near the dials to make them thinner, add another strip that goes between each dial to make up for lost reinforcement. - Add articulation and locking mechanism - Maybe pair this with a printable stand ### To state the obvious I made this to solve a problem I had. Hopefully, it helps you in some way. Please note that this is a mostly hollow printed piece of plastic on what should already be delicately treated audio equipment. I recommend not giving the part too much of a challenge - the threaded hole interfacing with the metal screw stands no chance if you pull the microphone around too much and apply leverage force to it. ### This is a public domain design I made it Creative Commons public domain. Download it, remix it, monetize it (lol good luck), reupload it, change it all you want, and no need to credit me. I'm content knowing it helped someone out there.