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Heil PL-2T Silent Professional Microphone Boom

Posted on | December 17, 2009 | 2 Comments

Heil PL-2T Silent Professional Microphone Boom

The Heil Sound PL2T ‘Topless’ mount is a unique and versatile boom that utilizes a system of perfectly balanced internal springs to provide perfect balance and silent, effortless adjustment of its position. The PL2T easily handles microphones weighing up to 3.5 lb. (1.6 kg), and it makes for a professional-looking installation without adding to the clutter in front of you. The Heil PL-2T features a hollow channel that the microphone cable can be fed through and provides the perfect cable maintenance. The unique ‘Topless’ design of the PL2T allows you to remove the top and back cover plates, so you can thread the microphone cable along the spine of the mount. Once the cable is in place, you snap the cover plates back in place, (more…)

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2 Responses to “Heil PL-2T Silent Professional Microphone Boom”

  1. Luther
    December 17th, 2009 @ 8:29 pm

    An item such as this seems as if it would be a luxury purchase for a non-professional, but I’ve found it to be a necessity in preparing my podcasts. My desk quickly gets filled with all the items and equipment for the cast — mixer, interface, computer, notes, etc. — and the PL2T relieves you of the worry of where to fit in a mic stand. Its precise placement and steadiness allows you to adjust the mic exactly as you need.j Then, when you don’t need it, it simply swings to one side and keeps the mic out of the way for the next time.

    So far I’ve used two different mics with it, both with fine results. The first mic required the use of the counterweight, which attached easily.

    I’m giving this review less than 5 stars only because the plastic covers that fit over the cord channels tend to pop off, but that’s no major concern.

  2. Xander
    December 17th, 2009 @ 9:22 pm

    I bought this through washington state based bswusa.com via amazon.com and the item shipped same day via ups ground from ohio and it arrived the next day in indiana. I simply installed the mount then pulled out the boom and dropped it in the mount, then popped in the two plastic cable covers and it seems to work perfectly. I haven’t received my mxl usb.007 yet, but it appears to be able to hold heavy condenser microphones and is silent, especially compared to some of the older outer spring adjustable boom stands.

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