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m!ka. The world's most beautiful mounting system.
Designed for seamless integration, the m!ka Mic and Monitor Mounting System provides you with an elegant and powerful combination of components. Design your individual studio setup in the most flexible way. Enjoy exciting possibilities. Appreciate incomparable efficiency. Savor remarkable personality.
The system to success.
m!ka stands for tidy and well-organized workspaces. The m!ka Mounting System keeps your desktop clean by hiding most of your cables and reducing the number of mounting points. You will be amazed how much more room for your ideas there is to gain. m!ka provides you with many more options than other systems. Feel free to combine its elements and to mount them wherever you want. There's no better way to mount.
NEW: m!ka is now available in sets, too.
m!ka offers so much more possibilities than any other mounting system. There are plenty of options to combine its elements. As of now, the most popular arrangements are available in form of m!ka Sets. Choose between twelve different compositions or have a look at them to get inspired to create your own setup.
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With the new m!ka CamStud you now get smooth camera integration for cameras and web cams with 1/4" screw. Seamlessly add a camera to your setup: Simply place m!ka CamStud on top of a m!ka Pole, litt Riser or even directly on your m!ka Mic Arm. Thanks to its integrated ball joint, you always get the required camera angle to get a clear view!
The "little black dress".
Ever wondered why Coco chose black? Classy, simple and elegant - that's what is associated with the color black. Black sets a frame and contrasts bright ideas. So why not include it in your studio setup?
Discreetly shimmering.
The anodized metallic look stands out. With its sense of reserve, aluminum sets focus. It is not without a reason that many decide to wear silver jewelry. Be part of the latest metallic rise.
Light or dark, make it yours.
Some like the dark while others are into the fashionable metallic look. No matter what you prefer, m!ka offers you what you long for. The whole system is available in aluminum and black.
»This is exactly what I had been searching for and more. (...) simple and streamlined, resembling a sleek robotic arm. I could not be more pleased with the quality of construction and superb support provided by Yellowtec.«
– Gary Watcher, RadioMagOnline –
Your microphone's best mate.
Let m!ka become your microphone's reliable companion. Mount its clamp to the standard 5/8" thread and hook it up via the arm's inboard mic cable. m!ka Mic Arms are pre-weighted to fit most standard microphones. Whenever needed you can fine balance the arm by adjusting the internal spring system. Even heavy microphones can be perfectly counterbalanced for untroubled use. Let the show begin.
Small details make a huge difference.
Each m!ka model is available in two versions, either with or without 'On Air' indicator. Enjoy to find your indicator exactly where you need it: just above your microphone. The 360° signaling light is doubtlessly telling anybody around that you are On Air.
CleanVision® goes On Air.
All m!ka On Air Arms use the same CleanVision® technology which made our litt Signaling Light so desirable. The 360° indicator provides a much better recognition than ever experienced before. At the same time it will not glare at short distance.
Two states, two colors.
Why indicate On Air only? In addition to the prominent red for On Air indication you get white, too. Use it, for instance, to indicate that your mic is ready. To do so, simply reverse the polarity of the drive voltage and toggle between red and white signaling.
m!ka redefined for Visual Radio.
A continuously growing number of radio stations invites their audience to let it have a glance behind the scenes. Visual Radio is the buzz word. In order to let your webcam catch an unobstructed view of the scenes, we designed a low profile version of m!ka. That's why we call it: m!ka Mic Arm TV.
UHD ready. Webcam ready.
Wherever you need unobstructed sight m!ka Mic Arm TV solves your problem. Enjoy greater freedom when you position your webcam. The low profile arm hovers just above desktop level and still looks awesome. It mounts easily on a short m!ka Pole. Or you simply add it to any nearby m!ka Pole. The arms are available in light and black.
More room for your ideas.
m!ka Monitor Arms help you to efficiently use limited space. With m!ka placing multiple monitors next or on top of each other becomes a piece of cake. Give your m!ka Monitor Arm additional functions by combining it with m!ka Accessories. What about a Copy Stand or a Pad-Dock for your mobile device?
There's no better way to mount and arrange your monitors.
All m!ka Monitor Arms offer a head joint that can be adjusted in multiple ways. It guarantees improved and simplified friction adjustments. Take monitor arrangement one step further.
Your monitor fits.
Get a new monitor that fits first? Not with m!ka! The QuickFix Adapter for VESA75 and VESA100 makes every m!ka Monitor Arms a magic bullet for all types of monitors. It is the right choice for your monitor, too.
Smarter options.
Making m!ka even more flexible, the monitor arms' head joints now offer easier adjustment. With their design, you are able to independently set the friction of your monitor's horizontal and vertical tilt. You want to easily tilt your monitor vertically without changing its horizontal position? No problem. Take the next step in tailoring your setup.
Even more flexibility? Here's m!ka EasyLift.
For good reasons our m!ka Monitor Arms adjust in height by using two screws. This protects your setup from having your monitors clash into other equipment. But some workspaces might require a quick lift of the screen. Take a guest locations, for instance.
Need a quick lift? Watch this weightlifter.
Some installations require extra flexibility. So we came up with m!ka EasyLift which delivers height adjustment at your fingertip. Thanks to the integrated pneumatic spring, there is no need to readjust any screws whenever you want to move gear in a vertical direction. Regulate height settings within the wink of an eye.
Champion in different weight classes.
m!ka EasyLift adds a whole new way of up-and-down movement made as smooth as possible. All three arm sizes are available with two different load capacities of 3-8kg and 7-15kg. Choose according to the weight of your monitor. Adapted to your individual gear's weight, the m!ka EasyLift Monitor Arm takes a lot of work off your hands.
Upgrade your monitor arm. With m!ka Accessories.
Various m!ka Accessories serve as add-ons. They equip m!ka Monitor Arms with additional functions. Thanks to QuickFix.
m!ka Copy Stand. So much space for all your notes.
Designed as an add-on for any m!ka Monitor Arm, m!ka Copy Stand serves as a versatile script holder. The Perspex® stand is available in landscape (A3) or portrait (A4) format. Make use of any m!ka Monitor Arm's QuickFix adapter to fix m!ka Copy Stand with only one click.
As versatile as your ideas.
Thanks to the intelligent magnetic fixture system, a second Perspex® panel can be fixed on top of the other one. Between both panels there's room to temporarily or permanently fix notes. This might also be the right spot to display your own logo or to personalize your Copy Stand in any other way.
m!ka Pad-Dock. Fastens your tablet.
A lot of reporters rely on tablet computers while they're on the road. So why not granting them the place they truly deserve back home? Thanks to m!ka Pad-Dock, you can securely fasten a tablet computer to your setup and make it an essential part of your working area. Simply choose your favored m!ka Monitor Arm and attach m!ka Pad-Dock via QuickFix within seconds.
Drop and pull the anchor whenever you want.
By adapting to individual sizes, m!ka Pad-Dock securely fastens your tablet and makes it an inherent part of your studio. Achieve all this without ever giving up the benefits of a mobile device. Easily detach the tablet from the bracket whenever you want to take it with you.
Mount m!ka wherever you like.
Making most of mounting options? That's what m!ka gets you. Make use of the great variety of mounting options offered by the m!ka System's arms and accessories. The options go on and on and on...
Mount m!ka to surfaces of all kinds.
A broad range of mounting devices equips you with the right parts to mount your m!ka System in the best possible way. Thanks to different supports, m!ka Mic Arms can be attached to desks of different panel thickness, to m!ka System Walls or directly to your room walls. Enjoy even more flexibility by combining m!ka Mic Arms and m!ka Poles.
m!ka Poles allow for additional flexibility.
When it comes to mounting m!ka Monitor Arms or Accessories, m!ka Poles serve as a backbone. The poles are available in two versions: Either fix them to walls (Wall Mount Poles) or choose a 360° version (System Poles). According to your needs, we offer multiple options to mount poles to your desk, wall or ceiling to position your m!ka equipment wherever you wish.
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How To Video Clips
Our m!ka How To Clips give you an overview of the m!ka Mounting System. They show you how to combine m!ka elements and explain the various available mounting options. On top, you get various tricks on how to make most of m!ka. For example we how to perfetly balance your m!ka Mic Arm with your microphone's weight.
Frequently asked questions
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Where do I get guidance and detailled instructions concerning m!ka products?
You're looking for information about how to mount m!ka? Or you're wondering about how to combine the m!ka System's various elements?
Our m!ka How To Clips offer you advice and give you an overview of available mounting options and give you advice on how to install and mount m!ka. One video also shows you how to balance the m!ka Mic Arm with the weight of your microphone.
Also please have a look at the m!ka Briefing Book. With the help of graphics, it shows you what you should pay attention to and serves as a step-by-step guide. -
Is it possible to deactivate the m!ka Monitor Arm's QuickFix function?
YES.
The m!ka Mic Arm's QuickFix function allows for easy installation of monitors. With the help of a release lever, it locks your equipment in place.
Nevertheless, you always have the choice to deactivate QuickFix. Simply turn in the screw placed next to the release lever on the m!ka Monitor Arm's head in order to disengage the QuickFix function. Doing so, your monitor or m!ka Accessory is permanently fixed to the arm until you decide to loosen the screw again. To take full advantage of QuickFix again, simply loosen the screw anytime.
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How to install a microphone?
One of our m!ka How To Clips shows you how to install a microphone to your m!ka Mic Arm.
Please follow the following steps to install and wire your microphone:
STEP 1:
Cut off the black and yellow wires on the upper end of the cable. They are not connected and do not carry any voltage. Always make sure to leave adequate cable lengths before you cut the cable to fit the mic. It is not possible to install a new cable loom inside the m!ka Mic Arm.STEP 2:
To install your microphone, we recommend the use of standard XLR connectors. Please note that XLR-connectors are not included when ordering a m!ka Mic Arm.a) m!ka On Air Arms
To install m!ka On Air Arms, we suggest to use XLR-5 pin connectors for microphone signal and on air light feed on the lower end of the cable and XLR-3 type connectors for microphone on the cable's upper end.b) m!ka Arms WITHOUT on air function
For m!ka Arms without on air function please use XLR-3 connectors on both ends of the cable.STEP 3:
Simply connect your mic via XLR-connection.Find more information on page 4 of our m!ka Briefing Book.
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How can I adapt the m!ka Mic Arm to my mic's weight?
One of our How To Video Clips shows you how to perfectly balance your m!ka Mic Arm with the weight of your individual microphone.
Please check out the video HERE and follow these steps:
STEP 1:
Make sure that all three T-screws are not too tight but in a somewhat loose position. Then identify the screw on the bottom of the m!ka Mic Arm and adjust your arm with your mic attached to have it levitate in your favored position.STEP 2:
Now fasten the T-screws just enough to perfectly hold the mic in any position wherever you pull it. Do not pull the knurled screws too tight. They may break and the joints may squeak. Instead readjust the screw inside the bottom as in Step 1 in case you are not happy with the result of your adjustment.Find more information on page 11 of the m!ka Briefing Book.
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How do I change the on air indicator's color?
To change you m!ka Mic Arm's on air signaling color from red to white simply reverse the polarity of the drive voltage.
a) Red signal
Wire m!ka On Air Mic Arms as usual to achieve red on air signaling.
Wiring for red signal: BLK = 0V YEL=+12-24VDCb) White signal
Reverse polarity to make use of a white on air light.
Wiring for white signal: BLK=+12-24VDC YEL=0Vc) Red AND white signal
To make most of the dual color indicator, use both colors.
Therefore, use a switch to toggle between red and white.Find more information on page 4 of the m!ka Briefing Book.
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Is it possible to equip previous m!ka On Air Mic Arms models with the dual color signal?
YES.
By swapping only the joint instead of the whole m!ka On Air Mic Arm, you have the option to easily upgrade your existing m!ka On Air Arm with CleanVision® lighting characteristics in dual color. How easy it is to swap head joints is shown in this short video tutorial.
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How do I prevent my m!ka Arms from squeaking?
If your m!ka Arms ever squeak or if you can't put your mic in position smoothly, there is an easy solution for that:
Simply use common Teflon spray and place it on the joints. You will immediately experience the smoothness you are used to when using m!ka.
In general, squeaking arms indicate that your arms aren't adjusted to your gear's weight. Please follow the instructions for adjusting the arms to never get near squeaking m!ka Arms.
This How To Video Clip shows you how to adjust your m!ka Mic Arm correctly.
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