Rode Stereo Bar SB20

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Rode Stereo Bar SB20
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Helpfully light, but watch your fingers.
DrCheese 02.02.2021
I got this to be able to arrange SDCs for stereo XY and ORTF. Few stereo bars include the height offsets that this one does. It is made of plastic which initially seems disappointing, but is probably useful for keeping the weight down (useful if the stereo bar is on the end of a boom arm). The choice of plastic in its design means that it is slightly chunkier - this is not an inconspicuous stereo bar which might be a consideration if recording recitals.
It is slightly longer that most stereo bars.
The markings are not terribly useful in adjusting for XY/ORTF. This might depend of the length of the SDCs or LDCs you are using. I would still recommend the use of a cutout for setting up ORTF.
The thread on the screws is rather sharp and removing the offsets requires some effort. I already sliced a finger once doing this. Rode do warn you about this sharpness in the leaflet, but I don't understand why they didn't just round the edges of the threads slightly. I will concede that I have 'city hands' though.
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Buy without hesitation if you want to use different stereo mic techniques
jwork123nl 06.03.2019
Sturdy but lightweight plastic bar that I bought to experiment with small condensor mics in various configurations (ORTF, XY, 20cm parallel) for recording my grand piano. Works very well for this, includes very handy markings to make your setup reproducable each time. Also reduces the amount of stands and the general clutter in the area of the piano :-)
Contains an adapter so it works with two sizes of microphone stands (5/8 and 3/8)

I think it is a little expensive for what it is, but there seems no good alternative, so I would buy it again!

ps Note that max spacing for the mics is about 20cm.
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Nice quality, a little bit smaller for AB spacing
J VEL 02.11.2017
I took this product mainly to be used for ORTF setup and it is quite easy to position the mics right.
I doubt it will be suitable for AB omni space position due to short lenght (about 20 cm), so in case you need AB in 40 to 60 cm distance, Rode is not for you.

Overall, great quality and recommended by me.
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This is the Thomann.
Mr100 13.12.2021
I ordered three new ones, but what I received was two new ones and one used one. They were also retailers and employees who were talented in making rumors true. Is the promise of a company where people who have lost their philosophy of honesty and conscience work really reliable?
Warrenty? I don't think it's a word that suits them.
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Bad design
Strabinsky 06.07.2020
Buy a simple metal stereo bar instead and also save some money. This one is made of plastic and it all feels very cheap.
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Good but pricey
PuRe_AdDicT 09.06.2020
Don't forget the Rode Pivot Adapter also.... hhhhh
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Light and practical, includes spacers and measurements/angles
A Dutch Person 11.01.2021
It's made of plastic - but not cheaply made. It's very light and practical with separators for XY ORTF and measures on it. A bit expensive for the simplicity and material (it's not aluminium).

Comes with simple instructions and QR links for recording set-up. Will use it with pairs of Line Audio CM4 and OM1, small Swedish Boutique mikes. Weight and portability are important for me, so happy! Brand name far too big on two (!) sides of the bar, ugly and a bit childish of Røde. Will erase it with black marker ;)
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Brilliant, despite a little disappointment...
Hilvert H. 04.03.2016
I took delivery yesterday, of Two of these bars, and I must say I'm very impressed with these stereo bars. They do exactly what it sais on the tin, they feel very sturdy and are very easy to use with my M5's. The height adapters work Perfectly and prevent a good fight with Your XLR cables.
The only thing I was a bit disappointed with myself, is that the bars don't come with what I call the "swivel-head" to mount it onto a boom pole on a mic stand, and you need to buy these Pivot Adaptors separately. If your mic stand has a boom arm, Get the "PIVOT ADAPTORS" too!!
I guess I was expecting a bit too much, and had to step down onto Planet Earth again, never mind me.
But the bars are seriously Good, trust me on that one.
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Best for ORTF
Leifurorn 09.11.2021
I use this all the time for ORTF overhead position and it is super handy when it comes to that. Highly recommend.
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A must have to all field recordists
Jérémy Pouivet 10.10.2017
Light, simple and intuitive. The angles and precise measures are a must to all the field recordists out there, and its not too big to carry around.
I'm a proud owner!
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