A valuable time-saver for studio recording engineers and live sound crews, the Rycote PCS-Lite 5/8" is a quick-release adapter designed to enable fast attachment and release of 5/8"-threaded equipment such as studio mic shockmounts and mic clips. It features durable construction with materials that won't reflect light into the camera or audience.
- 5/8" Socket for Stand or Boom Arm
- 5/8" Tip for Mic Clip or Shockmount
- Fast to Attach and Release
- Durable Construction
Rycote 185812 Overview
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Rycote 185812 Reviews
Ultra lite No Compromises
Originally picked up this UL quick connect to use on the end of my carbon fiber boom. Now I want a couple more for light stand, and a tripod. It doesn’t hurt that the price is a fraction of the cost of other Rycote quick connects.
Excellent, lightweight quick release
(Please see my review of the almost-identical PCS-Lite 3/8 for detailed measurements and thoughts) These are the lightest, most compact quick releases on the market that I've tested. They require only mild to moderate force to attach, do so very securely, and do not add considerable height or bulk to your stand/boom. In this regard, I consider the PCS-Lite to be the best quick release for location work at the time of this review (Studio people may of course beg to differ), and worth the extra cost. My only complaints are that, (1) all of the units I've received (of both the 3/8ths and 5/8ths model) included a useless, mysterious hex key. According to the documentation, this seems to supposed to have been shipped with the larger/sturdier spigot adapter (PCS-S), but apparently they put them in the box with the PCS-Lite as well. (2) At this price, I would like to have seen a mic nut for the tip (or at least a rubber or derlin(?) washer like on the 3/8ths variant); you will most likely want to buy some when you buy these.
