Topic: Why is it so hard to find a mic stand?

[rockymtnryan]

I must be using the wrong search terms or something.  I can never seem to find a selection of mic stands online for concert taping.  Everything that comes up is either a boom type of some sort of stage mic stand.

Looking for a basic trip-pod base mic stand that can go to maybe 10 feet.  The only one online I seem to come up with is a Shure 14' that sells for $139; which is more height than I need and more than I want to spend.

[bdasilva]

What you are looking for is a Light Stand

[kennedy]

post an ISO in the Yard Sale, probably your cheapest bet

[rockymtnryan]

What do you guys think about this?

http://www.alienbees.com/ls3050.html

The LS3050 is an excellent general use 10-foot, 4-section light stand, with a 39-inch maximum footprint. This stand will hold any AlienBees™ unit with lighter-weight accessories such as umbrellas and the LiteMod system (this stand is not recommended for softbox or octabox use). The stand weighs a total of 4 pounds, and will hold up to 10 pounds, collapsing to 32.5 inches for travel.

To attach a stereo bar to the top what size thread do I need to make sure the stand has? 3/8"?

[flipp]

39" footprint is big and it mentions nothing of air-cushioning - which I strongly recommend

use some of the filters and check http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Lightstands/ci/5799/N/4289244488 for lots of options and don't worry too much about stud/threads at the top as adapters are available to go to any size you need

[page]

use some of the filters and check http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Lightstands/ci/5799/N/4289244488 for lots of options and don't worry too much about stud/threads at the top as adapters are available to go to any size you need

I concur with the options:

two things: I have 2 stands, a short/small FOB-style stand, and a bigger 10 or 11' stand that I use in specific locations where footprint isn't a concern but height is. Of the two, I use the bigger one less but I suspect that's related to where I tape and what I'm comfortable with. ymmv, best of luck.

[su6oxone]

What you are looking for is a Light Stand

Yep, search for 'light stand' at B&H and you'll find a slew of stands of all heights and prices.  Personally, I use two stands, a smaller footprint Bogen 11' stand and a sturdier 15' Avenger stand.

[dorrcoq]

I have a Manfrotto 11' that I like, can't rememeber where I got it, but I think from a link on this site.

[acidjack]

For awhile B&H was selling a $25 light, small footprint, 8' stand from Impact.  I have one and quite like it.

Yep, still are.  They have 8, 10 and 12 footers it looks like.  Only slightly more than $25.  Good starter; nothing fancy.   

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253067-REG/Impact_LS10AB_Air_Cushioned_Light_Stand.html


http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253074-REG/Impact_LS_8A_Air_Cushioned_Light_Stand_.html

[mloewen]

I had good luck just checking ebay for someone selling a used light stand and waiting till one that fits my needs comes up ,and getting lucky with the bidding.

[OOK]

Here is the one you want....

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/644444-REG/Manfrotto_1004BAC_Alu_Master_3_Riser.html

It goes to 12', air cushioned, can carry a heavy load if needed, folds flat, black, rock solid.........

Remember You don't have to go to 12 feet...you can do 9'.  But you can't make a 9 foot stand do 12'....

Peace OOK

[notlance]

I've used the 4m and 2.4m Impact light stands that B&H sells and they work just fine for me.  Monday night I had a 1m boom attached to the top of the 4m stand, with $5k of mics hanging on the end with no worries.  I did bungee cord the base to the end of the pew, and camped out next to the stand to deflect wookiees.  (In most of the concerts I record the wookiees are little old ladies with a touch of dementia.   However, they can be just as destructive as Big Dumb Dude with Beer wookiees.)

[admkrk]

Here is the one you want....

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/644444-REG/Manfrotto_1004BAC_Alu_Master_3_Riser.html

It goes to 12', air cushioned, can carry a heavy load if needed, folds flat, black, rock solid.........

Remember You don't have to go to 12 feet...you can do 9'.  But you can't make a 9 foot stand do 12'....

Peace OOK

imo, it's not a good idea to extend a stand to it's full length as they get wobbly. i have a 13' stand and i don't think i ever ran it over 8' or so.

[12milluz]

Here is the one you want....

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/644444-REG/Manfrotto_1004BAC_Alu_Master_3_Riser.html

It goes to 12', air cushioned, can carry a heavy load if needed, folds flat, black, rock solid.........

Remember You don't have to go to 12 feet...you can do 9'.  But you can't make a 9 foot stand do 12'....

Peace OOK

imo, it's not a good idea to extend a stand to it's full length as they get wobbly. i have a 13' stand and i don't think i ever ran it over 8' or so.

Yeah I don't ever raise it to its max height. Even with small mics I never feel comfortable with that.

[twatts (pants are so over-rated...)]

Shop around...  I got mine on ebay years ago, and here's one I just found...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Studio-Light-Stand-9-1ft-Aluminum-Air-Cushion-Release-/360235209138?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53dfb111b2

If you run LD mics (I run ADK TLs), you should get something "heavy duty", or something with a wide footprint. 

Terry