Topic: Help finding 1/4" to 5/8" adapter

[atxwolfattack]

Well, i guess you get what you pay for. I found this new no name brand light stand on ebay that i got with shipping for 20 bucks, and once i receive it, i notice the screw stud thing is a 1/4" so it fits cameras and camcorders, but not my 5/8" mic clip.

I am really having trouble finding an adapter to go from a 1/4" stud to 5/8" screw. So i guess that would be a 1/4" female to 5/8" male. I can find the other way around, but can't find what i need it to be... (basically i need an adapter that would turn a camcorder tripod into a 5/8" mic stand)

would appreciate any help.

-josh

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

MIC STANDS AND THREAD ADAPTERS

[RobertNC]

http://www.micsupply.com/standaccessories.htm

Look at "Stand fitting w/ 3/8>5/8 adapter" and "1/4-20 to 5/8 Adapter with stop"

I really recommend the "Stand fitting".  It works on anything I've seen as far as light stands go, you don't have to worry about thread stripping (I have a knockoff stand, the stud looks pretty cheap like the threads would strip in no time) and the ability to tweak your mic angles without moving your stand is a big plus.

[atxwolfattack]

MIC STANDS AND THREAD ADAPTERS

so what i need to buy are the...

3111 | 1/4"F | 3/8"M
(new part # for above:  148, per Bogen parts at 201-818-9500, 10/10/2003 - thanks jlykos!)
3366 | 3/8"F | 5/8"M

geez, i have to buy 2 adapters just get this thing to work, i might as well just buy a new mic stand 

[RobertNC]

"Mic Stands" are generally don't suit the needs of many tapers - they don't go high enough and are not stable enough for many taping scenarios.  And they are pricey.  Those adapters are pretty cheap compared to a genuine mic stand with a 5/8 mic thread.

I carry an adapter, a T-Bar, a K&M Sidebar, 2 Windtech C-Clamps, 2 Bogen Superclamps, and that is pretty typical for the basic taper.

Accessories are part of the game bro.   

[eclark]

geez, i have to buy 2 adapters just get this thing to work, i might as well just buy a new mic stand 

nah check out the MicSupply page indicated above. they have 1/4 > 5/8 adapters, et al. you should only need ONE adapter, and no need to buy another stand. ive got one of those 20 dollar stands off ebay too 

edit for link
http://www.micsupply.com/standaccessories.htm

[atxwolfattack]

geez, i have to buy 2 adapters just get this thing to work, i might as well just buy a new mic stand 

nah check out the MicSupply page indicated above. they have 1/4 > 5/8 adapters, et al. you should only need ONE adapter, and no need to buy another stand. ive got one of those 20 dollar stands off ebay too 

edit for link
http://www.micsupply.com/standaccessories.htm

yeah, i will get the micsupply one. Has anyone bought that actual one from that site? The "1/4-20 to 5/8 Adapter with stop"? It looks like the picture is wrong for it, but if someone else has bought it before, i trust it.

[69mako]

I'm a machinist by trade.  If someone is willing to draw up something, I could make a couple of these adaptors in my free time at work.....  Just offering.

Mako

[Humbug]

yeah, i will get the micsupply one. Has anyone bought that actual one from that site? The "1/4-20 to 5/8 Adapter with stop"? It looks like the picture is wrong for it, but if someone else has bought it before, i trust it.

That is the exact adapter I bought from micsupply, and it is still working fine 2 years later.

If in doubt, take a close up picture of the top of your stand with some sort of ruler for scale next to it, and email it to Dave at micsupply. I believe this is exactly what I did, and he was helpful.

Humbug

[Lil Kim Jong-Il]

the micsupply adapter is actually two adapters already assembled for you.  Get one of those.  I should have thought to mention micsupply.  Dave is a great guy and he tapes too.

I use the same adapter on my stands and it's probably the best solution.  It makes a huge difference in set up time and no chance of stripping threads in the field.

[dean]

The other option is to buy a super clamp + a 3/8 > 5/8 adapter.  More expense but more flexibility with the clamp. 

[Brian Skalinder]

The other option is to buy a super clamp + a 3/8 > 5/8 adapter.  More expense but more flexibility with the clamp.

Or a WindTech "C" Type clamp and no adapter.

[RobertNC]

Or a WindTech "C" Type clamp and no adapter.

Definitely.  I was kind of skeptical of those.  Then when they came , B&H Stock number was WIMPC10 and I pulled one outta the box and the first thing I though was "WIMPC.  Damn, that ain't just whistlin' Dixie.  The weight of a TL is gonna split this wimpsey POS" but once I set everything up with them in the living room I was a believer.  Lightweight and a lot more versatile than thread adapters:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=298908&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

[atxwolfattack]

Or a WindTech "C" Type clamp and no adapter.

Definitely.  I was kind of skeptical of those.  Then when they came , B&H Stock number was WIMPC10 and I pulled one outta the box and the first thing I though was "WIMPC.  Damn, that ain't just whistlin' Dixie.  The weight of a TL is gonna split this wimpsey POS" but once I set everything up with them in the living room I was a believer.  Lightweight and a lot more versatile than thread adapters:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=Search&A=details&Q=&sku=298908&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

I don't know if that thing would work for what i need though. What I am trying to do is screw a dummy head on the top of the stand, i glued in a mic clip in the bottom of the head. You know what i mean? Thanks though for the suggestions.

[dean]

I don't know if that thing would work for what i need though. What I am trying to do is screw a dummy head on the top of the stand, i glued in a mic clip in the bottom of the head. You know what i mean? Thanks though for the suggestions.

Not sure I understand that.  You don't have photos of this set up that you could post here, do you?  I'm concerned that you're making this harder than it needs to be...