The InVision ‘lyre’ suspension range is the ideal answer to isolating small, high quality microphones where a discrete low profile is essential. They can be used for a wide range of ‘compact’ microphone series, ‘remote capsule’ systems and some short to medium bodied small-diaphragm microphones. The InVision range retains all the flexibility, balance and professional performance that you can expect from a Rycote microphone suspension.
The InVision Suspension Series is designed for studio and installed sound use and does not have the ability to be used in conjunction within a windshield. However, the "Standard" lyre suspension webs will be introduced to the Modular suspensions & Windshield kits during 2008.
The InVision suspensions come in ten "INV" sizes, see table below for details.
For more technical information about the Lyre suspension web design & performance, please click here
Every InVision suspension includes an adaptor for using the InVision on a stand with a 5/8" thread. Therefore, the InVision will be able to screw onto any 3/8" Whitworth (BSW) thread. Plus, with the adaptor fitted, it will also fit onto a 5/8" 27 tpi male thread too.
The adaptors will be included in all production parts from June 2008 onwards.
Adaptor Specifications:
Description: 5/8" Female to 3/8" Male Adaptor
Male thread: 3/8" 16 (BSW) x Length 8.0 mm (0.315")
Female thread: 5/8" 27 (UN) x Depth 15.0 mm (0.590")
Weight: 15.2 gram (0.54 oz)
Material: Brass
"InVision" Lyre Web
(20mm clip shown -used with INV-1 & INV-2)
INV-1, INV-2 & INV-3 are designed specifically for static use on desk & floor stands, when a discrete profile is essential. The lyre suspension webs of these InVision have a small profile designed to isolate in fixed situations for ‘compact’ microphone series and ‘remote capsule’ systems
Specification: The InVision lyre webs are just 43mm wide by 40mm high, fit on a standard bar and can be angled by the self adjusting screw. Available with either 9.5mm clip (INV-1), 1 x 9.5mm and 1 x 20mm clip (INV-2) or 20mm clip (INV-3).
The INV-1 also includes a reducing sleeve that fixes onto remote capsule microphones such as the Schoeps CCM and DPA 4000 series. The clips on the INV-1 and INV-2 hold the microphone by the connector so that a foam gag can be used if required. See table below for sizing.
*Not suitable for boompole use
"Standard" Lyre Web
19-25mm Universal lyre
(used on the INV-6 & INV-7)
INV-4, INV-5 & INV-6 are all designed for either boompole or static use on a desk/floor microphone stand. Like the InVision INV-1, INV-2 and INV-3 they have the standard bar and can be used with smaller remote capsule microphones.
Specification: The standard lyre webs are 70mm wide to provide improved isolation when used on a boom, fit on a standard bar and can be adjusted and tightened by the star knob. Available with either 9.5mm clip including a reducing sleeve (INV-4), 1 x 9.5mm and 1 x 19/22mm clip (INV-5) or 19/25mm universal clip (INV-6).
INV-7 & INV-8 have both been designed for either boompole or static use. They have a long bar that allows the lyre webs to be mounted 70mm (as supplied) or 25mm apart.
Specification: The standard lyre webs are 70mm wide to provide improved isolation when used on a boom, fit on a long bar and can be adjusted and tightened by the star knob. Available with either 19mm-25mm universal clips (INV-7) or 30mm clips (INV-8) and are suitable for short to medium length small diaphragm microphones. All InVision suspensions can be mounted onto any desk or floor stand with a 3/8” thread.
Fitted with:
2 x 9.5mm clips in InVision (43mm wide) lyres, and a reducing sleeve
Small bar - 25mm (1") centres
The sleeve clips onto the micrphone connector and the cable. Leaving the microphone casing free to be fitted with a foam windscreen if required.
Suitable for following microphones on static use only:
Note: Please check the "What InVision Do I Need" database for the current list of suitable mics.
Description: INV-1
Order code: 041101
Fitted with 1 x 20mm clip at the front and a 8mm clip at the rear, on InVision (43mm) lyres Small bar - 25mm (1") centres
Suitable for following microphones on static use only:
Note: Please check the "What InVision Do I need" database for the current list of suitable mics
Description: INV-2
Order code: 041102
Fitted with 2 x 20mm clips, on InVision (43mm) lyres
Small bar - 25mm (1") centres
Suitable for following microphones on static use only:
Note: Please check the "What InVision Do I need" database for the current list of suitable mics
Description: INV-3
Order code: 041103
Fitted with:
2 x 9.5mm clips in Standard (70mm wide) lyres, and a reducing sleeve
Small bar - 25mm (1") centres
The sleeve clips onto the micrphone connector and the cable. Leaving the microphone casing free to be fitted with a foam windscreen if required.
Suitable for following microphones fixed or boomed use:
Note: Please check the "What InVision Do I need" database for the current list of suitable mics
Description: INV-4
Order code: 041104
Fitted with 1 x 19/22mm clip at the front and a 9.5mm clip at the rear, on Standard (70mm) lyres.
Small bar - 25mm (1") centres
Suitable for following microphones on static or boomed use:
Note: Please check the "What InVision Do I need" database for the current list of suitable mics
Description: INV-5
Order code: 041105
Fitted with 2 x 19/25mm clips, on Standard (70mm) lyres
Small bar - 25mm (1") centres.
Max. Length - 120mm
Suitable for following microphones on fixed or boomed use:
Note: Please check the "What InVision Do I need" database for the current list of suitable mics
Description: INV-6
Order code: 041106
Fitted with 2 x 19/25mm clips, on Standard (70mm) lyres
Large bar- 70mm (2.75") centres .
Suitable for following microphones on fixed or boomed use:
Note: Please check the "What InVision Do I need" database for the current list of suitable mics
Description: INV-7
Order code: 041107
Fitted with 2 x 30mm clips, on Standard (70mm) lyres
Large bar- 70mm (2.75") centres .
Suitable for following microphones on fixed or boomed use:
Note: Please check the "What InVision Do I need" database for the current list of suitable mics
Description: INV-8
Order code: 041108
Fitted with 1 x 30mm clip front & 1 x 19/25mm lyre back , on Standard (70mm) lyres
Large bar- 70mm (2.75") centres.
Suitable for following microphones on fixed or boomed use:
Description: INV-9
Order code: 041109
| Description | P/N | Lyre Web | Front clip (mm) |
Back clip (mm) |
Sleeve | Bar size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INV-1 | 041101 | InVision | 9.5 | 9.5 | Yes | Standard |
| INV-2 | 041102 | InVision | 20.0 | 9.5 | No | Standard |
| INV-3 | 041103 | InVision | 20.0 | 20.0 | No | Standard |
| INV-4 | 041104 | Standard | 9.5 | 9.5 | Yes | Standard |
| INV-5 | 041105 | Standard | 19-22 | 9.5 | No | Standard |
| INV-6 | 041106 | Standard | 19-25 | 19-25 | No | Standard |
| INV-7 | 041107 | Standard | 19-25 | 19-25 | No | Long |
| INV-8 | 041108 | Standard | 30.0 | 30.0 | No | Long |
| INV-9 | 041109 | Standard | 30.0 | 19-25 | No | Long |
| INV-10 | 041110 | Standard | MKH | MKH | No | Long |
For more information about the Lyre suspension web design & performance, please click here