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Rycote PCS-Lite 5/8" Quick-Release Adapter with 5/8" Socket and Tip

BH #RYPCS58QRT • MFR #185812
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Rycote PCS-Lite 5/8" Quick-Release Adapter with 5/8" Socket and Tip
Key Features
  • 5/8" Socket for Stand or Boom Arm
  • 5/8" Tip for Mic Clip or Shockmount
  • Fast to Attach and Release
  • Durable Construction
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.
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Rycote 185812 Overview

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.

Made for the Music Industry
Designed with the music industry in mind, it comes with 5/8" threaded fittings, allowing for quick and easy microphone changes while maintaining a secure connection to your microphone stand. It is perfect for use with the studio microphone shockmounts and mic clips.
Ideal for Fast-Paced Studio and Live Gigs
As live-streamed gigs become more and more prominent, it may be necessary for your studio or venue to have microphones mounted in semi-permanent positions. This Professional Connection System allows for a quick, safe, and easy setup for multiple bands or performers in the same day, providing a rattle-free, ultra-reliable connection, and enabling a quick swap of microphones and increased workflow efficiency that's perfect for busy sound professionals.
Quality Construction
Made from durable, non-reflective, high-quality materials in neutral colors, this Professional Connection System will reduce time wasted on attaching studio microphone mounts to stands or boom arms, thereby improving efficiencies in your workflow.
5/8" Socket and Tip
The 5/8" brass thread of the PCS-Lite will securely lock on to any 5/8" threaded microphone stand, damage free. Insert and click in the included anodized aluminum 5/8" male tip to connect any accessory with a 5/8" thread. The auto-locking mechanism is both secure and noise-free in operation. Then pull on the ergonomically designed collar for a rapid one-handed release.
UPC: 719821465690

Rycote 185812 Specs

Socket Size
5/8"
Tip Size
5/8"
Construction Material
Socket: Brass Thread
Tip: Anodized Aluminum
Finish
Non-Reflective
Dimensions
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Weight
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.3 x 2.6 x 1.4"

Rycote 185812 Reviews

Ultra lite No Compromises

By Brian
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-09-22

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

By Sam
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2022-05-12

(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.

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