Topic: On stage mic stand recs?

[Cobiwan]

I'm loving the comments so far. I'm leaning toward the manfrotto light base and half pole but I'm also wanting a stage stand  or two that can go from like 18" to 36". So I'm torn. Please keep the recommendations coming. Thanks everyone!

[Gutbucket]

That light stand base acidjack linked, and in my photos above is stable, low, wide, and heavy (the legs are steel).  It a bit over-heavy for my preference, but folds pretty compactly.  It might be appropriate for what you describe because you can put the appropriate diameter of stock tubing directly into it without any kind of threaded connection.  I didn't make that stainless LD vert bar with the intention of using it in combination with that base, it has a 3/8" nut welded to the bottom and a threaded stud at the top, for connection to a normal stand.  The stainless tubing I made it from just happened to fit into the base's socket perfectly and the set-screw knob simple clamps it in place.

[bhtoque]

I use a kick drum stand like the one first linked. I've run 2prs of full body mics on a 3ft extension with no tipping problems. Prefer it to a tripod style because it is so much more compact and can be exactly at edge of stage, or right up against raised stage from floor without being a tripping hazard.

I have an Atlas version from Guitar Center that is at least $10 less than the one in the link though.

JAson

[Cobiwan]

I use a kick drum stand like the one first linked. I've run 2prs of full body mics on a 3ft extension with no tipping problems. Prefer it to a tripod style because it is so much more compact and can be exactly at edge of stage, or right up against raised stage from floor without being a tripping hazard.

I have an Atlas version from Guitar Center that is at least $10 less than the one in the link though.

JAson

I like the way you described its benefits. I think those are excellent points and think I'm gonna go that route. Being able to be at lip seems like a benefit if its stable enough.

[thunderbolt]

I have one like Gut's, and also this one, which has a nice weighty base:

http://www.amazon.com/-Stage-Stands-MS7311B-Kick-Stand/dp/B0018TG4XY/ref=sr_1_46?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1429375495&sr=1-46&keywords=Mic+stand+on+stage

[aaronji]

I'll reiterate the Manfrotto option cited by acidjack, Gutbucket and others. Compact when collapsed and plays well with other Manfrotto gear (I use the same extension poles with these bases and with my SuperClamp set-up).

If weight is no concern, the K&M stands, like the 25950, are pretty compact when folded and absolutely bulletproof on stage.