I Need Special Rubber Bands
Jun 6, 2022 06:39:30 #
melismus
Loc: Chesapeake Bay Country
The O-ring suggestion is still the best. Buna-N rubber lasts much longer than rubber band stuff.
Jun 6, 2022 07:29:18 #
[quote=jerryc41]My Rode mic (2011) is held in place with a bunch of black rubber bands about half an inch long. Yesterday, I saw that most of them were broken. Unfortunately, there seem to be no replacements available. I'll have to try to rig up something on my own to hold the mic in place. It's the Rode VideoMic, similar to the one below, but the body, controls, and mount are different. I'll have to look into buying a new mount for it.
EDIT: I see that Adorama has a used one identical to mine, but I'm not going to spend $70 for rubber bands.
Jerry, take a look a these rubber bands, hope they may work.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MVD81GP/?coliid=I2PAY81XYF5T55&colid=2BVCUXQ96HEVM&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
EDIT: I see that Adorama has a used one identical to mine, but I'm not going to spend $70 for rubber bands.
Jerry, take a look a these rubber bands, hope they may work.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MVD81GP/?coliid=I2PAY81XYF5T55&colid=2BVCUXQ96HEVM&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it&th=1
Jun 6, 2022 07:35:33 #
[quote=cedymock]
Thanks. That's a nice assortment, but they're way too wide. Rode used 3/8" long rubber bands shaped like a figure eight. I'll have to make my own with the elastic string I ordered.
jerryc41 wrote:
My Rode mic (2011) is held in place with a bunch o... (show quote)
Thanks. That's a nice assortment, but they're way too wide. Rode used 3/8" long rubber bands shaped like a figure eight. I'll have to make my own with the elastic string I ordered.
Jun 6, 2022 07:48:21 #
I’ve been getting a new size of rubber bands on electronic cords that come with devices. They’re about .5” in diameter and come in black and white. I may have a few around if you’re really in need.
Jun 6, 2022 07:52:05 #
Indi wrote:
I’ve been getting a new size of rubber bands on electronic cords that come with devices. They’re about .5” in diameter and come in black and white. I may have a few around if you’re really in need.
Ah, yes. I've seen them.
Jun 6, 2022 08:03:50 #
Peterfiore wrote:
Gaffers Tape...the fix for almost everthing.
The Duct tape for photographers!
Jun 6, 2022 08:04:37 #
NCMtnMan
Loc: N. Fork New River, Ashe Co., NC
jerryc41 wrote:
EDIT: They sell only one size at a time, but for $3.99, I get free shipping from China. 
I'll have to measure the ones on the mic and order that size.
I wonder if these are intended for human beings.
I'll have to measure the ones on the mic and order that size.I wonder if these are intended for human beings.
How about checking with your dentist?
Jun 6, 2022 08:30:47 #
Go to a bicycle shop and get the old blown out inner tubes . Cut them to size . For larger sizes go to a motorcycle shop .
Jun 6, 2022 09:07:13 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Ah, yes. I've seen them.
Will that work? Do you want any?
Jun 6, 2022 09:51:04 #
jerryc41 wrote:
My Rode mic (2011) is held in place with a bunch o... (show quote)
a box of different size O_Rings from harbour Frieght should do the trick .https://www.harborfreight.com/180-piece-viton-o-ring-kit-67525.html
Jun 6, 2022 10:12:37 #
nikonbrain wrote:
a box of different size O_Rings from harbour Frieght should do the trick .https://www.harborfreight.com/180-piece-viton-o-ring-kit-67525.html
Good thing! All I found was one white one and it's about 1" diameter.
Jun 6, 2022 10:30:04 #
The purpose of the rubber is vibration isolation, so the thickness and the hardness of the rubber are part of the design, and others such as o rings may be harder and less effective. Have to tried Rode tech support?
Jun 6, 2022 10:37:07 #
You might find a variety at office supply store or even some elastic cord at a hobby/fabric shop. I just took off two unique rubber bands off a bunch of asparagus. Wouldn't that be a hoot if they worked!
Jun 6, 2022 10:44:09 #
Jerry I’m not sure which model you have but assuming it’s a rode for camera and video usage this one may work and it’s cheap
https://www.amazon.com/Bracket-Rotation-VideoMicro-VideoMic-Microphone/dp/B07F7Z9JTY/ref=asc_df_B07F7Z9JTY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312148122212&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8491485089624110367&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010741&hvtargid=pla-571617365421&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Bracket-Rotation-VideoMicro-VideoMic-Microphone/dp/B07F7Z9JTY/ref=asc_df_B07F7Z9JTY/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312148122212&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8491485089624110367&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9010741&hvtargid=pla-571617365421&psc=1
Jun 6, 2022 11:48:20 #
bsprague wrote:
"O-Rings" come in all sizes and thicknesses. Hardware stores, auto parts stores, home centers, etc have them.
I was going to suggest this, too. I suspect that's what the original was.
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