Ricardo Casco Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 (edited) A while back ago I got a used mitchell hi-hat, seller claimed it was from Matthews. So when It arrived, assuming all mitchell bases were the same, I just stored it incase anyone needed one on set. About a month later it gets called in, so I grab the 150mm bowl adapter and to my surprise it didn't fit! Luckily it was not actually needed that day, but this is a bummer. Can anyone explain this to me? I thought the mitchell base was a standard size: Image: Pin not fitting inside slot: Image: Circular opening too small I know the adapter is the correct size because its worked on multiple other mitchell bases. Anyone know who manufactures these? Edited July 12, 2012 by Ricardo Casco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Jensen Posted July 13, 2012 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I would say the hi-hat looks right so it could be the adapter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Casco Posted July 13, 2012 Author Share Posted July 13, 2012 I would say the hi-hat looks right so it could be the adapter. Should have mentioned, the adapter has worked with another mitchell part I have, but this would answer the question: The hi-hat's diameter is about 6", the hole is about 2" 1/4 and the little pin receiver is about 1/4" - Is that the correct size for a mitchell base? If someone could confirm that would be great. I'm pretty sure this is a weird mini version, or I must have some sort of oversized mitchell base on a dolly and oversized adapters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanjay Sami Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 You have discovered one of the most frustrating realities in the grip world. All Mitchell / Moy fittings are not the same. There are small differences. Place a fisher and chapman mitchell receiver against each other - they dont match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bartok Posted July 16, 2012 Share Posted July 16, 2012 great! :/ meme are starting on here now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Casco Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 You have discovered one of the most frustrating realities in the grip world. All Mitchell / Moy fittings are not the same. There are small differences. Place a fisher and chapman mitchell receiver against each other - they dont match. Gah! At least we all agreed what the baby pin and junior pins sizes are, if not Im probably going to go live in a cave somewhere. Managed to sell it, maybe it will be of use to someone else Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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