RIZR Quick Start Guide

If you purchased a Lectern Mounting Kit with your RIZR, please see the separate installation guide here: Lectern Mounting Kit

Installing The Crab Clamps

• The RIZR comes with two crab clamp adapters for easily securing the unit to a variety of different stands.
  • NOTE: The crab clamp adapters are not installed prior to shipping.
• Attach each of the two crab clamp adapters to the RIZR following these steps:

1. Slide the crab clamp T-nuts through the slot in the RIZR’s main rail
   • NOTE: For convenience, crab clamp adapters can be installed from the top or bottom of the RIZR.
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2. Use the included hex key to tighten the two screws securing each crab clamp to the rail.
   • NOTE: Ensure the crab clamp adapters are straight/lined-up with the rail before tightening the screws.
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• It is recommended to space the two crab clamp adapters as far apart along the rail as possible (for maximum stability), but their positioning can be adjusted as needed for mounting.
  • IMPORTANT: Be sure to install both crab clamp adapters facing the same direction.
• Once the two crab clamp adapters are installed, the RIZR can now be easily secured to any vertical stand by hand-tightening the levers of the crab clamps onto the stand.
  • IMPORTANT: Tighten the crab clamp levers firmly enough to secure the position, but do not overtighten or it could strip the threads.
  • Warning! When the RIZR is mounted to a stand, periodically check to ensure the crab clamps are still tightly secured in case they have become loosened which is possible over time due to vibrations, accidental bumping of the clamps, temperature changes, etc.
  • Warning! When detaching the RIZR from the stand later, remember to support the weight of the RIZR while loosening the crab clamps, otherwise it will drop/fall!
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Installing The Mic Pole

• The RIZR comes with a 22” long pole with a threaded end for affixing the microphone of your choice.
• Secure the Pole to the desired microphone.
  • TIP! Use the included black 5/8” Thread Extender if you need a longer threaded portion for securing the microphone (common with some vocal mics).
• With the RIZR itself already secured to the desired stand, the Mic Pole attaches to it using the two integrated crab clamps on the front of the RIZR.
• Firmly hand-tighten the levers on the two crab clamps to secure.
  • NOTE: If a different pole is desired (e.g. for a different pole length), note that many microphone stands can be easily partially disassembled to access a similar pole, perhaps one could be borrowed from the stand being used to support the RIZR.
  • Warning! Do not mount the RIZR upside-down unless using the included mic pole with the safety retaining screw properly in place.
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Additional Safety Warnings

• Warning! Only mount the RIZR in a vertical/upright orientation.
  • TIP! The RIZR may also be mounted horizontally (level with the ground) or on an incline, however in these orientations you must NOT use any mic pole, since the leverage would cause too much strain on the unit. Instead, when mounted horizontally or on an incline the microphone must be secured directly to one of the crab clamps.
• Warning! Do not touch any part of the RIZR while the unit is in motion.
• Warning! Do not allow hair or loose clothing articles/jewelry to come into contact with the RIZR.
• Warning! Do not allow water/rain or other liquids to contact the RIZR.
• Warning! The RIZR is designed so that it will hold its position when power to the unit is cut in most situations. But this is not guaranteed. In some situations (notably if a payload near or over capacity is used), it may be possible for the unit to shift position when power to the unit is cut. Be aware of this possibility and use caution when powering down the unit.
• Warning! Make sure even at the range of motion limits that the stand will remain stable, with the full weight of the mic/payload attached, and that there are no obstructions. Not verifying this could result in the stand tipping over during motions, or in a collision, resulting in damage to the RIZR and/or microphone.
• Important! If you attach any boom arm (not included) to the top of the mic pole, be sure to balance the load, and ensure the total payload does not exceed capacity.
  • If a boom arm is used, keep it as short as possible.
  • If a boom arm is used, it is generally recommended to position it such that the boom arm + the mic is oriented straight back over the top of the RIZR for better balance and stability, as opposed to angling the boom arm off to one side or forwards.
• Important! The total payload (including the weight of the mic pole, microphone, and mic clip) must not exceed 4 lb.
• Important! If the included mic cable clip is used to guide the mic cable along the mic pole, ensure the clip points outward so it doesn’t jam against the top of the RIZR.