Topic: Mic stand and tbar

[cherise64]

Looking for a mic stand and tbar ideas.. want to run a 3 mic setup. Anyone have ideas on what to do for a tbar? Also need a new mic stand, good size please.
Thank you !

[voltronic]

Best stand I've ever used is the Manfrotto 1004BAC.

Mic bar for a 3-mic setup might be tricky if you need your middle mic dead center.  I have one of followinbob's 24 inch bars though, and think that would work.  The center mount is 3/8" through-drilled.  You could get a 3/8" rapid adapter and maybe the thread would stick out through enough to mount your middle mic.

[pohaku]

Or if you need a more portable stand, the Manfrotto Nano.  Works great for smaller venues and stows in a pack or bag.

[Sebastian]

Best T-Bar I've ever owned:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/503258-REG/Manfrotto_154B_154_Triple_Microphone_Holder.html

[voltronic]

^ That one looks like the ticket for a 3-mic array.

Sebastian: do the mic brackets allow you to tighten down to support mics at different vertical angles?

I imagine Gutbucket may chime in here, as he is a big proponent of this kind of setup.  If not, it may be worth sending a PM.

[Sebastian]

Sebastian: do the mic brackets allow you to tighten down to support mics at different vertical angles?

Yes, all three brackes are freely movable to any position on the bar. You can even adjust their tilt (although I've never done that).

[dactylus]

Best T-Bar I've ever owned:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/503258-REG/Manfrotto_154B_154_Triple_Microphone_Holder.html

That is a nice looking bar!  Thanks for the link.

[cherise64]

Thanks ... will the nak mic holders go on that tbar you think ?

[aaronji]

Sebastian: do the mic brackets allow you to tighten down to support mics at different vertical angles?

Yes, all three brackes are freely movable to any position on the bar. You can even adjust their tilt (although I've never done that).

That really comes in handy sometimes when clamping. Another nice thing is that you can get ~ 66 cm spread for omnis on the two outer posts. Easy to mount three pairs, too. The only drawback is that it is bulky and heavy...

[voltronic]

Sebastian: do the mic brackets allow you to tighten down to support mics at different vertical angles?

Yes, all three brackes are freely movable to any position on the bar. You can even adjust their tilt (although I've never done that).

The tilt is what I was referring to, thanks.  I was wondering if the clamping system holds securely to mount mics with a significant tilt angle.

[cherise64]

Any links for stands ? Also anymore tbars?

[Sebastian]

The tilt is what I was referring to, thanks.  I was wondering if the clamping system holds securely to mount mics with a significant tilt angle.

Yes, this thing is rock solid.

[nolamule]

+1 for the Manfrotto 1004BAC

[admkrk]

Any links for stands ?

I have a couple of these. At least I think that is the brand, they are all pretty much the same in the $50-$60 range. The only problem in over 10 years is the air cushion does not work right in some sections and I have to help it down sometimes. I am not sure that is not from something other than storing them next to the wood though.

The main thing is to get one that is taller than you plan to run (I only ever go 7'-8'). Extending the sections completely means that it will wobble easily.

[if_then_else]

Sebastian: do the mic brackets allow you to tighten down to support mics at different vertical angles?

Yes, all three brackes are freely movable to any position on the bar. You can even adjust their tilt (although I've never done that).

That really comes in handy sometimes when clamping. Another nice thing is that you can get ~ 66 cm spread for omnis on the two outer posts. Easy to mount three pairs, too. The only drawback is that it is bulky and heavy...

If you need a more portable option: You could use the Manfrotto Dado adapter (or one of its Chinese knock-offs) and 2 small extension poles.  Like this.

These extension poles would have the added advantage that you could have a spread of approx. 1m between the outer mics (if necessary).