Topic: Clamp-aholics. The ultimate clamping and rigging team thread

[Fried Chicken Boy]

^^ If you have a Manfrotto extension arm, you might take a look at one of the following sites for a replacement piece. >

https://www.manfrottospares.com/
http://www.manfrottotripodparts.com/

[Brian E.]

thanks!

[Fried Chicken Boy]

Found another U.S. based company that appears to have better pricing for Manfrotto parts. > https://www.ued.net/ued/searchResults.jsp

Use the official Manfrotto site and plug in the model number of a particular product (like "099" for the extension pole) and it will kick out a link to a diagram of the piece that has all the part numbers on it. > http://www.manfrotto.us/Service/Spare+Parts/

[Brian E.]

awesome thank you.  I think I have the 099.  Have to check later once the kid is awake

[voodoostrat]

I had my machinist amigo do some work for me on my Manfrotto and a old WindTech. I wanted to eliminate the 5/8 stud on the WindTech and go with a option for 1/4 & 3/8 threads. I got to looking at one of my adaptors and thought that one of them could be turned down to fit in the WindTech…I opted for the 3/8 - 1/4 double female. I had him turn down the 1/4 side, it came out better then I imagined. While at his house he looked at the super clamp and said "Do you need more holes on this too?", I thought about it for a second and said yes! Here are some pix of the results...

[voltronic]

^ Very cool! 

I found this before which I thought looked cool, but overpriced considering the clamp doesn't look like a real Manfrotto.

[JiB97]

anyone currently using this clamp???

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/350845-REG/ATS_UCAT_Clamp_Ball_Head.html/prm/alsVwDtl

[Brian Skalinder]

anyone currently using this clamp???

Not currently, but I've used an UltraClamp in the past.  Very flexible in its configuration options, but IME not very robust.  I think it's really only suited to a lightweight mic / mount setup -- like actives with a simple mount bar.  I used it with AKG 414s and it slipped.  Not catastrophically, as the mics didn't come crashing down.  But nonetheless it slipped slowly and visibly relatively quickly.  I probably wouldn't use it with full-size SD mics +shockmounts, either.

[JiB97]

anyone currently using this clamp???

Not currently, but I've used an UltraClamp in the past.  Very flexible in its configuration options, but IME not very robust.  I think it's really only suited to a lightweight mic / mount setup -- like actives with a simple mount bar.  I used it with AKG 414s and it slipped.  Not catastrophically, as the mics didn't come crashing down.  But nonetheless it slipped slowly and visibly relatively quickly.  I probably wouldn't use it with full-size SD mics +shockmounts, either.

Ahh thanks Brian, I think I remember reading that story of you issues with this clamp.  I plan on using it with my set of AT 853s, so I don't think weight should be an issue with those guys.

Thanks!

[StarkRavingCalm]

Can anyone recommend a small footprint stand base that I could use with this:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/33185-REG/Matthews_429499_Telescopic_Baby_Stand_Extension.html

For those times I want to run at stage lip and be as compact as possible


Thanks

[flipp]

Can anyone recommend a small footprint stand base that I could use with this:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/33185-REG/Matthews_429499_Telescopic_Baby_Stand_Extension.html

For those times I want to run at stage lip and be as compact as possible


Thanks

The following should work: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1119713-REG/impact_ls_3sb_backlight_stand_base.html/prm/alsVwDtl
also scroll down to the "also viewed" section as there are other options/styles, some with adapter studs, some without


<eta Also search B&H or other retailers for "kick drum stand". TGak uses one as a base for an extension pole (there's a pic of it somewhere here - http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=110425.0 see third pic -on ts but I don't have time at the moment to search for it - perhaps later if no one else links to it). Even DIY is possible.  >

[mosquito]

Generically, I would go for the table-top mic stand base or the drum mic stand base too. 

Small tripod bases don't work as well as big ones exactly because they're small.  They're not wide enough to do the job well.  If there's a huge stage with sedate performers and you need to carry your gear in in your pocket.

Small, heavy bases are OK if you don't raise them too high.  For the same height, they give a smaller footprint.  Here are some that fit this description:  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Base+Type_Square&ci=14715&N=3992462163+4294956984+4291070770

Still, it depends on your real needs.  Do you want the smallest and easiest to carry in or do you want it to use the least area on stage?  For the least area on stage, can you clamp it to the lip?

How much will your performers be moving around?  For the average band (and stage) I see, I would actually want to use regular solid steel bases.  They're the least likely to get knocked over.  Safety and reliability are my first concerns.

[aaronji]

The Manfrotto 003 is a good on-stage stand base.  It works with a lot of extension poles and it's pretty compact when folded.  If weight is no object, the K&M bass drum mic stand is built like a tank.

[F.O.Bean]

Can anyone recommend a small footprint stand base that I could use with this:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/33185-REG/Matthews_429499_Telescopic_Baby_Stand_Extension.html

For those times I want to run at stage lip and be as compact as possible


Thanks

The following should work: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1119713-REG/impact_ls_3sb_backlight_stand_base.html/prm/alsVwDtl
also scroll down to the "also viewed" section as there are other options/styles, some with adapter studs, some without


<eta Also search B&H or other retailers for "kick drum stand". TGak uses one as a base for an extension pole (there's a pic of it somewhere here - http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=110425.0 see third pic -on ts but I don't have time at the moment to search for it - perhaps later if no one else links to it). Even DIY is possible.  >

Generically, I would go for the table-top mic stand base or the drum mic stand base too. 

Small tripod bases don't work as well as big ones exactly because they're small.  They're not wide enough to do the job well.  If there's a huge stage with sedate performers and you need to carry your gear in in your pocket.

Small, heavy bases are OK if you don't raise them too high.  For the same height, they give a smaller footprint.  Here are some that fit this description:  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Base+Type_Square&ci=14715&N=3992462163+4294956984+4291070770

Still, it depends on your real needs.  Do you want the smallest and easiest to carry in or do you want it to use the least area on stage?  For the least area on stage, can you clamp it to the lip?

How much will your performers be moving around?  For the average band (and stage) I see, I would actually want to use regular solid steel bases.  They're the least likely to get knocked over.  Safety and reliability are my first concerns.

The Manfrotto 003 is a good on-stage stand base.  It works with a lot of extension poles and it's pretty compact when folded.  If weight is no object, the K&M bass drum mic stand is built like a tank.

+T to all of you I saved all of those links to my bookmarks I have been wanting a small footprint like this for onstage stuff too, and there are some perfect and cheap options you guys linked! I really appreciate you guys saving me the time and energy of looking for all of that stuff lol! I always have my OLD camera/video Tripod from the 1980s that does the job, but I cant run it any lower than like 1.5-2' or so One of these would be perfect Now I can use my Lowel Half Pole to get a lil lower than my old camera tripod, or just use the Manfrotto SuperClamp stud that I have and put my rapid adapter on that, to get just inches off of the ground if ever needed But one of those table bases and the Half Pole/Matthews Extensions should be a perfect fit, and can easily get low enough and high enough to get above monitors and amps on stage And the ability to fold up the Manfrotto/Impact bases linked above is really incredible IMO! I can easily fit that into my gear bags

[StarkRavingCalm]

Generically, I would go for the table-top mic stand base or the drum mic stand base too. 

Small tripod bases don't work as well as big ones exactly because they're small.  They're not wide enough to do the job well.  If there's a huge stage with sedate performers and you need to carry your gear in in your pocket.

Small, heavy bases are OK if you don't raise them too high.  For the same height, they give a smaller footprint.  Here are some that fit this description:  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?atclk=Base+Type_Square&ci=14715&N=3992462163+4294956984+4291070770

Still, it depends on your real needs.  Do you want the smallest and easiest to carry in or do you want it to use the least area on stage?  For the least area on stage, can you clamp it to the lip?

How much will your performers be moving around?  For the average band (and stage) I see, I would actually want to use regular solid steel bases.  They're the least likely to get knocked over.  Safety and reliability are my first concerns.

I think a table top base will be too small for this application, although the extension I am using is quite lightweight.

I would like something for those times where stage lip was unavailable, like that small local bar where the band is just setup on one side of the room and the owner wont let you clamp to the table you are sitting at.