Topic: Portable Mic Stand Recommendation

[run_run_run]

I am still wondering if anyone picked up one of these yet? Too bad they don't offer it in black, if so I would get one.

Why not tape your stand in between your seat & the next one? I do it all the time with no problems.

I just ordered one

[Todd R]

Well, looks like you get to be the guinnea pig.

I'm guessing though that the 16.7" closed length is a misprint.  The Savage website lists the 8' LS-C8 as 27" closed, which seems more likely:

http://www.savagepaper.com/lightstands.htm

I love my APIC 9' stand that folds to ~21".  It's getting a bit beat up and worn and I'd love to replace it, but I don't think APIC (American Photographic Instrument Company) is in business anymore and haven't found a good alternative yet.

[run_run_run]

Ok its 27'' close it has 3 risers + the "base pole" = 4 sections. I got it to go to around 7 feet tall inside with the widest footprint and I ran out of room, it seems like it will go to about 8 feet this way. It looks like its going to be great for FOB taping and the price is right.

[lbgspam]

Ok its 27'' close it has 3 risers + the "base pole" = 4 sections. I got it to go to around 7 feet tall inside with the widest footprint and I ran out of room, it seems like it will go to about 8 feet this way. It looks like its going to be great for FOB taping and the price is right.

Wow thanks! I actually went to the store to check it out in NYC last week, but the store was closed
I am going again next week to check it out.

I don't understand your post, does it go to 8' then?

[guysonic]

Ok its 27'' close it has 3 risers + the "base pole" = 4 sections. I got it to go to around 7 feet tall inside with the widest footprint and I ran out of room, it seems like it will go to about 8 feet this way. It looks like its going to be great for FOB taping and the price is right.

Wow thanks! I actually went to the store to check it out in NYC last week, but the store was closed
I am going again next week to check it out.

I don't understand your post, does it go to 8' then?

From my past experiences, 8 to 10 foot mic height seems just right for most 'stand-up audience' venue recording.

[Gizby]

B&H decided this would be a good week to shut down. The same week I ordered a stand which I needed for Saturday.

 

[Carlos E. Martinez]

Is anything out there that shrinks down VERY small in size, about 8' or higher, and VERY lightweight?

One thing I noticed on this thread is that the stands that are being suggested are light stands, instead of proper mic stands.

A light stand has no boom arm at the top, which is very useful for positioning a mic.

Perhaps something like this might do the job for you:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--MUP7701B

A mic stand is something you should pick at a music shop by trying different types. The one I have, which I bought in Brazil where I live, is very practical because the legs fold and slide up, which is very easy to stand back later. But I don't know if it's a copy of another type or original. Can't find an URL for it either. But it's not short when folded: about 3ft high.

[Todd R]

There is a strong focus at ts.com on concert taping.  In open taping situations, people often like to have their stands at 8-10' high.  It's nice then to have a stand that is 9-12' high so you aren't using the stand at it's highest level (most extended, least stable).

Thus the focus on light stands.  There aren't really any mic stands in that size realm, only light stands.  Plus positioning mics for concert taping doesn't have the same requirements as positioning an on-stage vocal mic for a guitarist to use.

[run_run_run]

Ok its 27'' close it has 3 risers + the "base pole" = 4 sections. I got it to go to around 7 feet tall inside with the widest footprint and I ran out of room, it seems like it will go to about 8 feet this way. It looks like its going to be great for FOB taping and the price is right.

Wow thanks! I actually went to the store to check it out in NYC last week, but the store was closed
I am going again next week to check it out.

I don't understand your post, does it go to 8' then?

I am guessing I hit the ceiling at 7ish.

[lbgspam]

Is anything out there that shrinks down VERY small in size, about 8' or higher, and VERY lightweight?

One thing I noticed on this thread is that the stands that are being suggested are light stands, instead of proper mic stands.

A light stand has no boom arm at the top, which is very useful for positioning a mic.

Perhaps something like this might do the job for you:

http://www.zzounds.com/item--MUP7701B

A mic stand is something you should pick at a music shop by trying different types. The one I have, which I bought in Brazil where I live, is very practical because the legs fold and slide up, which is very easy to stand back later. But I don't know if it's a copy of another type or original. Can't find an URL for it either. But it's not short when folded: about 3ft high.

I already have one of these big huge pain in the butt stands to carry around .  I am looking for something small and lightweight so i can even go out after the show without having to lug around a ton of taping gear

Thanks for the thoughts, but the point of the thread was to get something small so I could put it in my bag with the rest of my taping gear....

[RobertNC]

I already have one of these big huge pain in the butt stands to carry around .  I am looking for something small and lightweight so i can even go out after the show without having to lug around a ton of taping gear

Thanks for the thoughts, but the point of the thread was to get something small so I could put it in my bag with the rest of my taping gear....

Well the LS-C8 mentioned already gets you to 8' and folds down to 27".

And actually, the boom stand suggestion is not a bad idea.  Here is one that will get you to 8' feet and collapses down to 33".

8' Boom Stand 

If I were using SDs still I would look at either one of these - but I seriously doubt either is adequate to support ADK A51s on supermounts.

As a group we could certainly engineer something, and a machine shop could make 'em, but there just is not a great demand for this kinda thing.  I just don't think you are going to find much commercially available that goes to 8' feet that will collapse down smaller than something near the 30" range...

[BayTaynt3d]

http://www.adorama.com/SALSC8.html

My initial reaction:  nice find!  But I'm not convinced the specs are correct.  If it has a closed length of 16.7", then that means each telescoping section is no longer than 16.7".  According to the specs and pics, there are only 4 sections.  Four sections * a max of 16.7" per section = a max height of 66.8", or 5' 6.8".  Something's amiss here.   

Could also be that the collapsed length is wrong and the max hieght is correct?

[Gizby]

Time to resurrect.

I have the opportunity to buy a Shure S15A for a good price. I can't find much info about it online. Can anyone give me good reason not to pick it up? Thanks.

[TheWildKindness]

Time to resurrect.

I have the opportunity to buy a Shure S15A for a good price. I can't find much info about it online. Can anyone give me good reason not to pick it up? Thanks.

 I just bought a used S15. I haven't used it yet, but it's light, fairly compact and has the right height adjustments. As far as info...what are you looking for? There are a few places that have these cheaper then Sweetwater if you are seriously considering though. Here is one from Performance Audio for $25 cheaper and includes free shipping: http://www.performanceaudio.com/cgi/product_view.cgi?products_id=005882

[guysonic]

Time to resurrect.

I have the opportunity to buy a Shure S15A for a good price. I can't find much info about it online. Can anyone give me good reason not to pick it up? Thanks.

 I just bought a used S15. I haven't used it yet, but it's light, fairly compact and has the right height adjustments. As far as info...what are you looking for? There are a few places that have these cheaper then Sweetwater if you are seriously considering though. Here is one from Performance Audio for $25 cheaper and includes free shipping: http://www.performanceaudio.com/cgi/product_view.cgi?products_id=005882

Bought one a few years back and returned for making bell noises with slight movement being touched or sway from wind.  So for acoustic recording I couldn't use it