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The twin-yoke design and eight discrete rubber contact points reduce the transmission of vibrations from stand to microphone. Eight sets of thrust bearings give smooth operation. The thumb wheel at the rear adjusts and tightens the jaws of the Fenrir mount.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFenrir tilts in the vertical axis and allows rotation of the microphone in the horizontal plane. Consequently a very wide range of positions are easily accessible.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFenrir is suitable for use with Extinct Audio microphones, including the Viking BM9, Black Ops, and the Valkyr stereo microphone. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e“A beautifully engineered device that holds expensive microphones with a reassuring degree of security. 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