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Title: Stands for on on-stage mics?
Post by: HealthCov Chris on May 29, 2016, 10:56:39 PM

Looking to start using onstage mics to matrix with soundboard and back of the room mics.  Initially I'll experiment with my Studio Projects C4's onstage with Omni and cardioid caps, but am working towards large diaphragm multi-pattern mics.  I'll have AKG 460 (ck61) mics in back by SBD.  As I've never done this before, I'm looking for advise on some good options for the pair of stage mic stands.  Brands?  Size?  Footprint size/style? Other things I should consider?

Thanks

Title: Re: Stands for on on-stage mics?
Post by: The Other Chris on May 30, 2016, 12:23:06 AM

The bottom part of a guitar stand works well for.

Title: Re: Stands for on on-stage mics?
Post by: tgakidis on May 30, 2016, 04:24:15 AM

I use a combination of stands.  I hack sawed off a few typical vocal mic stand so the leg foot print is smaller as well as the height.  I also have a couple of these combos.

Baby Stand Extension & Backlight Stand Base:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/33185-REG/Matthews_429499_Telescopic_Baby_Stand_Extension.html
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1119713-REG/impact_ls_3sb_backlight_stand_base.html

and a stud to connect the two:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/824397-REG/Impact_ca_100_Double_End_Spigot_with.html

Title: Re: Stands for on on-stage mics?
Post by: tim in jersey on May 30, 2016, 02:26:47 PM

http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Light-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B003VKC5LI?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00

Title: Re: Stands for on on-stage mics?
Post by: HealthCov Chris on May 30, 2016, 08:50:40 PM

Quote from: tim in jersey on May 30, 2016, 02:26:47 PM

http://www.amazon.com/CowboyStudio-Light-Portrait-Product-Photography/dp/B003VKC5LI?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00

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Perfect!  Gracias for your suggestions.

Title: Re: Stands for on on-stage mics?
Post by: achalsey on May 30, 2016, 10:40:59 PM

^ thats a great price on what looks like a nice, cheap stand.  I'd go for the 802 version personally.  Always nice to have extra height if needed.  Though, not sure I'd trust LD's on one of these fully extended.

Title: Re: Stands for on on-stage mics?
Post by: Gutbucket on June 02, 2016, 06:11:44 PM

I like the super-low folding triangular backlight stand base tgakidis linked above.  It's lower profile, with more options, and the most stable.  I use it sometimes without any telescopic vertical section by sticking a Shure Vertbar directly into the base.  I've run many LDs on it, both on the vertical telescopic section, attached at the ends of each leg at floor level, and have even used it upside-down as a large triangular mic bar atop a larger stand or clamped to a railing for a small Deca-tree-like setup using LDs.

One of the more definitive TS on-stage taping thread is here - http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=1625.0 (http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=1625.0)
Loads of info on stands, mic configs, and various recording strategies for on-stage recording.

Title: Re: Stands for on on-stage mics?
Post by: obaaron on June 02, 2016, 07:32:30 PM

I use 2 of these and have a few 1" to 3" risers to add if i need more height: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/musicians-gear-low-profile-tripod-base-mic-stand (http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/musicians-gear-low-profile-tripod-base-mic-stand)

Title: Re: Stands for on on-stage mics?
Post by: aaronji on June 03, 2016, 04:46:52 AM

I have a pair of Manfrotto 003 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546481-REG/Manfrotto_003_003_Backlight_Stand_Black.html) that I use with 122B (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5359-REG/Manfrotto_122B_122B_Adjustable_Pole_for.html/pageID/accessory) poles (and sometimes just a stud).  Solid setup, but I have been thinking about trying the Manfrotto 003M (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/215853-REG/Manfrotto_003M_3095M_Mini_Backlight_Light.html), due to it's very small size.  I am not sure about that stud, though.

Title: Re: Stands for on on-stage mics?
Post by: nolamule on July 12, 2016, 04:01:52 PM

Quote from: aaronji on June 03, 2016, 04:46:52 AM

I have a pair of Manfrotto 003 (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546481-REG/Manfrotto_003_003_Backlight_Stand_Black.html) that I use with 122B (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5359-REG/Manfrotto_122B_122B_Adjustable_Pole_for.html/pageID/accessory) poles (and sometimes just a stud).  Solid setup, but I have been thinking about trying the Manfrotto 003M (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/215853-REG/Manfrotto_003M_3095M_Mini_Backlight_Light.html), due to it's very small size.  I am not sure about that stud, though.

what about this one? 003MF (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/512188-REG/Manfrotto_003MF_003MF_Backlight_Stand_Black.html)

Title: Re: Stands for on on-stage mics?
Post by: voltronic on July 12, 2016, 04:14:12 PM

I bought the Impact version of that back light stand because it was a better value than the Manfrotto, and also because the base is all black as opposed to polished chrome.  I've never used the vertical piece, but the base is very heavy and solid.  The only thing I'm looking to improve on is a way to keep the bolt / knob which holds in the 5/8" stud tight for an extended period of time.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253077-REG/Impact_LS_3S_Two_Section_Back_Light.html (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253077-REG/Impact_LS_3S_Two_Section_Back_Light.html)

Title: Re: Stands for on on-stage mics?
Post by: microburst on July 12, 2016, 05:19:27 PM

I use these several times a week, solid low pro footprint and goes nice and high if needed: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/604456-REG/Ultimate_Support_16796_JS_MCTB50_Low_LevelTripod_Mic_Stand.html

Title: Re: Stands for on on-stage mics?
Post by: if_then_else on July 13, 2016, 02:35:47 AM

I use the Doughty T54100 Nipper Stand. It's heavier / sturdier than the Manfrotto stand base (or its Impact clone) yet still very portable.

http://www.thomann.de/gb/doughty_t54100_nipper_stand.htm

Title: Re: Stands for on on-stage mics?
Post by: aaronji on July 13, 2016, 04:45:17 AM

Quote from: nolamule on July 12, 2016, 04:01:52 PM

what about this one? 003MF (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/512188-REG/Manfrotto_003MF_003MF_Backlight_Stand_Black.html)

Excellent!  That's exactly what I want; I wonder why that didn't turn up when I found the 003M?  Thanks!  I guess I will have a pair of 003s for sale pretty shortly...

Quote from: microburst on July 12, 2016, 05:19:27 PM

I use these several times a week, solid low pro footprint and goes nice and high if needed: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/604456-REG/Ultimate_Support_16796_JS_MCTB50_Low_LevelTripod_Mic_Stand.html

I have a couple of K&M 25950 that look very similar to those.  They are really solid and sturdy, but quite heavy.