[hollywood_steve]

When flying mics in a theatre, how do you attach the mic to the cable? I will be working with mics that are FAR to large and heavy to be supported by the mic (signal) cable - they definitely need a support cable. But does anyone make a device that allows a thin metal cable to be attached to a mic mount? (with a swivel attachment?) And how do I then keep the mic (cardiod) pointed in the correct direction? I really didn't see anything on the AEA website and I don't know of anywhere else that carries location recording accessories. Any suggestions?

(If it matters, I plan on hanging from the catwalks over the front of the stage, not from the balconey rail)

thanks.