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.

5/8" Socket for Stand or Boom Arm    5/8" Tip for Mic Clip or Shockmount    Fast to Attach and Release    Durable Construction    Non-Reflective Finish

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.

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.

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.

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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the combined weight of the spigot and the PCS?

A: Per the Rycote website: "Lightweight (only 53g Connector + Tip combined)" 53g is approximately 1.87 ounces

Q: 2. Will this adapt my Blackmagic URSA to my Manfrotto fluid head?

A: Yes.

Q: 3. Anyone know if this plate is essentially the same as the Sony VCT plates made back in the 90s?

A: Yes, this is the same design.

Q: 4. Anyone have any idea why this plate does not work with my Black Magic Ursa shoulder mount? The mount slides in nicely but not seem to go far enough to trigger the pin which locks the plate. I don't see any adjustments that can be made to either the mount or the plate that would remedy this.

A: The Black Magic Ursa Shoulder mount kit is supposed to be compatible with this plate. It is possible that one of the components may be defective. If possible try using either the plate or the Ursa shoulder kit with other VCT-14 compatible gear. hopefully this will help you determine if one of your products is defective.

Q: 5. Is this the same plate that's on the Miller Air head?

A: The Miller Cat# 1214 QR adaptor plate will work with any of the Air, DS and CX sliding camera plates, (cat#1205, 1207, and 1209)

Q: 6. I have an L bracket attached to my Z6 will the 2212 give me enough clearance to attach camera to my tripod without having to remove my L bracket?

A: We made the FTZ adaptor tall enough to clear when our camera plates were on the camera. I cannot guarantee that the bracket you are using will clear, but it should. Unless they made the bracket with a thicker profile or did something unusual to change the bottom. If they did...well then they did not have the adaptor at the same time that they made their bracket.

Q: 7. Hi all: will the plate work with a Sony FS7 out of the box like the old Sony BVW600s, or do I need additional pieces for the FS7? Thanks!

A: You need additional pieces. Like the Ikan cage and shoulder mount for the fs7. It's the direction I went when we purchased ours.

Q: 8. Is the build-quality similar or worse than a Real Sony?

A: I don't have the Sony one but it works perfectly

Q: 9. Will this work with a PXW z90V & a soon to be released PXW 280? Also, I'm confused as to how this plate mounts to a tripod, can anyone advise?

A: i agree with all the responses. Also the underneath of the base plate is various size screw holes in a line which should cover most tripods that have a quick release. i found this product to be very high quality and durable

Q: 10. can you use this on a canon c300 iii?

A: You can use it with any camera, as long as you have the V-lock plate underneath the camera first, like the one bellow: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1324236-REG/shape_bp10_revolt_vct_universal_baseplate.html This will lock into the VCT-14 Tripod adapter.