Topic: Things that may help in placing mics

[cybergaloot]

For dropped ceilings: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/32244-REG/Lowel_CM_20_CM_20_Scissor_Mount_for.html

For wood beams, etc: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/32218-REG/Lowel_LSS_Screw_In_Stud_Pack.html

I don't work B&H or Lowell, I just spied these things and thought they looked handy.

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When I did a lot of backwoods stuff (climbing, hiking, etc), I really adopted the leave no trace ethos, so the wooden beam screw sort of scares me. I guess one could get permission first and do a permanent installation, but a c-clamp would work as well (assuming the beam isn't massive).

That drop ceiling stud is sexy though. 
+T

[cybergaloot]

I know what you mean about the screw mount. I had a local place with rough wooden beams in mind when I said that, an old warehouse. Obviously you'd want to ask permission first.

[rastasean]

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=95166.msg1268010#msg1268010
totally eco friendly and portable.

[cybergaloot]

Two clubs here have exposed beams that are too high to reach without a ladder. I've often mulled over the idea of making a clamp that would grab the beam but could be operated with some sort of pole, like maybe some square aluminium tubing. I never got much further than that. The problem is that one club has thick rough lumber beams (an old warehouse) and the other has thinner metal rafters so making a clamp that would work well on both is a consideration. Another consideration is that I usually get a board patch at both clubs. The sweet spot in both clubs is right over the mayhem of the "dancers" (is that what that is?).

[Gutbucket]

How about a telescopic pole with a deep hook on one end you could adjust to length and hook over either rafter.  Never seem to see them anymore but the image of rescue poles at old public pools comes to mind- you know, the big hook on the end of a pool pole, like those used for nets and vacuumes.  A variation on that, with a different hook.

[F.O.Bean]

Also, Rowi makes the Rowi 76 that has a wood screw in it so you can attach the screw to a wooden beam, and then clamp to that stud Works great in a bar I used to record in

[cybergaloot]

That's what started this thread. I spied a couple of interesting mounts made by Lowell, one that has a wood screw.

[ArchivalAudio]

I do like the Lowel Screw-In Stud - Pack of 2  - for some semi permanat clamp space, with venue permission of course.
It could come in very handy...
thanx for the heads up

--Ian

[Gutbucket]

So I've wondered but never really looked into the standardness and hookto-ery of these types of studs.  First of all, what is it called?  I just think of it as a light-stand stud.  Usually brass with a threaded portion at the end of a few sizes, sometimes steel without the thereaded end, but I'm wondering specifically about the unthreaded but collared cylindrical shaft which always seems a standard size.  It's at all the airborne end of the light-stands repurposed as mic stands, some extensions and clamps- all photographic lighting-gear.  Secondly- what are the ways of hooking to it.  All the stuff I have that attaches to that stud has a socket and set screw knob: superclamp knockoffs, telecopic extension pole, folding foot.  Is there any other connection besides that, like a quick-disconnect or something?

[Hypnocracy]

Is there any other connection besides that, like a quick-disconnect or something?

Years ago I purchased a Manfrotto Triple Microphone bar...when ever I've been confronted by the stud you speak of I just use the middle bit and leave behind the bar and the other two microphone mounts...because there is a 3/8 thread on the top of Manfrotto studs that a 3/8 to 5/8 barrel adapter works great with

[Gutbucket]

Yeah, all of my DIY stuff and mic-clips/shocks with 5/8" adapters connect using 3/8" thread.  The lightstand gear clamps with the tumbscrew onto the stud portion, like in your photo.. but is there some sort of spring-loaded quick-connector that latches or clips onto that stud, instead of tightening the tumbscrew to secure the stud in a socket?  Just seems like there should be.

[cybergaloot]

I've never seen a spring loaded quick connect for this sort of stud. No reason why they couldn't come up with one but the thumb screw keeps it from revolving, a spring type connection might "weathervane" on the mount. It would be nice if there was a proper name like a "Murphy mount" or something.

BTW, I found some on eBay like this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/220683723317?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649 but the top boss was removable revealing a 1/4 X 20 threaded screw. They were dirt cheap (Chinese of course) but well made.

And on a different subject, I bought one of these carts: http://www.ebay.com/itm/180712109206?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
It sucks as a chair but is great as a cart and will roll through that soft sand at the Spirit of the Suwanee.

[cybergaloot]

Years ago I purchased a Manfrotto Triple Microphone bar...when ever I've been confronted by the stud you speak of I just use the middle bit and leave behind the bar and the other two microphone mounts...because there is a 3/8 thread on the top of Manfrotto studs that a 3/8 to 5/8 barrel adapter works great with

I bought one of these for running split omnis and it works great.

[acidjack]

^^ That it does.  Big bastard but gets the job done.