Rode SB20 Stereo Array Spacing Bar Microphone Mount

If you are a serious audio person then this is the stereo bar you’ll want to buy. Sure it’s more expensive then other ones, but the build quality on this is exceptional. And it has all the proper distance markings on the bar so you don’t have to get out a tape measure every time to get the proper microphone placement. All the other bars I investigated don’t have all the markings as they should. Even the one we use at the concert hall where I work isn’t as good. I am very satisfied with this purchase.

I initially bought a less expensive stereo mic bar. Big mistake. The Rode is wider for better stereo separation and has spacers making it easier to do X-Y and ORTF without mangling the mic cables. Well designed and executed with the angle markings on the top and spacing on the front. Should have saved the time and bought this in the first place. Works most excellent with my Rode NT5 matched pair.

Makes for easy ORTF and xy stereo pair setups with small condenser mics. Spacers allow one mic to be above other. Not necessarily a good value, nevertheless, useful.

I bought this for use with my matched pair of Rode M5 mics. It works quite nicely to mount the two mics on one mic stand, and has clear guides for positioning the mics in various ways for proper stereo sound. The mounts can be set to position the mics one above the other, as needed for some types of positions. Plastic but seems solid. A little expensive but exactly what i needed.

This is well made, has great flexibility for different mic'ing options, includes measurements and angles on the mount, and is one of the only I've seen with the standoff so the mic's/cables don't interfere with each other for some of the mic'ing techniques. Great price for all this... Only warning is that you may need an additional adaptor for the mic clip mounting.

I was wondering if this was really worth the money they were charging for it when you can get a similar product for half the price but it is! First off, as someone new to stereo recording, it’s tough to position two mic stands properly not only to avoid phasing issues but just getting the correct angles for XY, ORTF, etc. The guides on the bar are extremely helpful for placing your mics at the right angle for XY, ORTF, spaced pair, and anything else you could think of. It comes with two spacer clips attached to the bar so you can place one mic above the other when recording XY. Plus it’s just nice not to have to deal with multiple mic stands. As I mentioned it does come with spacers AND there’s a mic stand adapter that’s already screwed into the stereo bar so if your boom arm or whatever uses a larger threading just unscrew the metal adapter and you’re set to go plus you get a bonus adapter for your mic stands in the future. One thing I would recommend is getting the pivot adapter because unless you have a really short mic stand or a taller chair then you’ll have a little trouble pointing the bar at the sound source. It’s not impossible but it’s worth spending the extra money. I didn’t know about that when I bought this and I’m going to purchase that now.

Sturdy stereo bar, works great with my Rode M5 allowing time use just one stand (M5s are super light). Stereo configuration is easily adjustable

Excelente!

La barra è un ottimo complemento per la coppia di Rode M5, sempre acquistata su Amazon. Naturalmente è utilizzabile con tutta la gamma di microfoni con supporto universale. Permette diverse configurazioni (oltre alla classica XY), presenta comode tracce di regolazione per facilitare il posizionamento a seconda della configurazione stereo desiderata. Si è rivelata robusta nell'utilizzo e precisa nel montaggio/setup, sia in ambienti live che in studio. Soddisfatto al 100%

Excelente producto, calidad y funcionalidad, como todo lo de la marca Rode.

Excellent quality and value. Very well made. Highly recommended.

Great product

Well made and very solid. It does exactly what it was supposed to and made it easy for a relatively newbie to quickly set up a great sounding mic pair.