Royer Labs has announced the debut of the FlexBar Dual Microphone Utility Bar, a new tool designed to hold two mics in a variety of configurations via lockable L-shaped arms designed to facilitate increased flexibility in addition to traditional stereo bar positioning.
The FlexBar’s lockable L-shaped arms enable it to be used for applications like a two-mic setup for miking acoustic guitar and vocal or miking the top and bottom of a snare drum with a single microphone stand. It’s can also be employed for standard stereo bar applications such as head-to-head stereo Blumlein configuration, standard spaced pair, ORTF, etc. Its etched gradient markings allow for repeatable mic setups.
The FlexBar is made of aerospace grade aluminum and utilizes a non-reflective black finish. It was designed in a Royer Labs/Triad-Orbit partnership and can be used with all Triad-Orbit accessories.
Royer Labs vice president of sales and marketing John Jennings notes, “Rick Perrotta (president of Royer Labs) and Triad-Orbit put their heads together on this unique mic mount system and it turned out to be even more versatile than we had originally planned. There’s a lot of functionality and versatility in the FlexBar, going well beyond traditional stereo bar setups, and we think audio engineers will find it indispensable once they’ve set one up.”
The Royer Labs FlexBar is expected to be available this month at a price of $199 (US). Go here for more specifics.
