Topic: Umbrellas

[balou2]

So, after viewing some REALLY nice pix in the rig pictures area, I'm curious about the use of umbrellas.  For damp weather, it's obvious, but I notice people using them in sun light.

I see the sense in using an umbrella when at a festival, ALL day, in extraordinarily hot conditions, but when is it a true NECESSITY (again, other than damp conditions)?  Is there a reason why more people don't use them in the sun?

In all my years of taping, I've NOT done much in the line of festivals, but will be hitting a few this summer.

[spreadheadtom]

If I know that I will be outside in the sun, I will run a small umbrella.  Black mics absorb more sun 


  Tommy

[Chuck]

I'm looking for a Walmart/ Target/ KMart etc... available umbrella now. I've always used a small travel umbrella and duct tape. I see all kinds of great options at outdoor shows now with built in clamps. Does anyone have a few solid choices that I can go buy? In the other thread someone recommended one at Amazon, but it is sold out, and I would rather go to a store and see it before I buy it.

Chuck

[spreadheadtom]

Chuck....Wal-Mart should be your best fiend.  Check in the sporting goods section where the folding chairs are. 

[JackoRoses]

I use a umbrella during all day set ups,(unless the wind is gusting brutally) or if I know it may be a moist evening (heavy Dew)
Also I use one when it's a boisterous crowd and I believe beach balls and balloons will be getting tossed about.
I'd rather have those hit the umbrella first then the mics.
Usually my mics are up high enough in the air, line of sight is not an issue for anyone.

On another note I used a golf umbrella (it also had vents to help let the wind out but kept the rain out) from Walmart about 4' in diameter, it's huge but it also gives some protection to the gear below. Late last summer I found an umbrella at a friends house that had a clamp on it so I have been using that now, the diameter is a bit smaller than the golf umbrella I have...
I always use duct tape (like chuck mentions)on the umbrella to help keep it in place and most definately secure that stand so the wind doesn't suck up your stand and knock it over.

[spyder9]

Babies-R-Us stroller umbrella.  Clamps to your stand.  color is battleship gray.  Can find them in stroller accessories.  $12.00  Can't beat it.

[Craig T]

$7.50 + s/h.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0006Q568Y/ref=pd_luc_mri/103-8605614-3216628?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=A1F83G8C2ARO7P&v=glance

[terrapinj]

wei rigged up a standard compact umbrella with a windtech clamp. cut off the bottom handle on the umbrella and the pole fits perfectly into the little hole that holds the threaded adapter.

[Sparge Master]

Just curious if anyone else brings spikes/rope to tie down their stand at venues they know are grass

[tscales]

These look really nice (if they're stiff enough)

Anybody know if anyone still sells them?

+T

$7.50 + s/h.

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0006Q568Y/ref=pd_luc_mri/103-8605614-3216628?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=A1F83G8C2ARO7P&v=glance

[JackoRoses]

Just curious if anyone else brings spikes/rope to tie down their stand at venues they know are grass

yup all the time, everytime! or it gets duct taped to the floor inside.

[tapinfool]

Just curious if anyone else brings spikes/rope to tie down their stand at venues they know are grass

i used to use bungee cords and tent pegs. then my bud , who works as a lighting guy for movies, gave me a small canvass bag full of lead shot. weighs about 20# and is as big as a ua-5. my stand will stay tall in hurricane type winds....not that i'd still be recording mind you,
also this works GREAT inside...no tape everywhere...and clean up is hassle free

[Sparge Master]

Just curious if anyone else brings spikes/rope to tie down their stand at venues they know are grass

i used to use bungee cords and tent pegs. then my bud , who works as a lighting guy for movies, gave me a small canvass bag full of lead shot. weighs about 20# and is as big as a ua-5. my stand will stay tall in hurricane type winds....not that i'd still be recording mind you,
also this works GREAT inside...no tape everywhere...and clean up is hassle free

Have you ever used the bag to ht a spun wook?

[tapinfool]

Just curious if anyone else brings spikes/rope to tie down their stand at venues they know are grass

i used to use bungee cords and tent pegs. then my bud , who works as a lighting guy for movies, gave me a small canvass bag full of lead shot. weighs about 20# and is as big as a ua-5. my stand will stay tall in hurricane type winds....not that i'd still be recording mind you,
also this works GREAT inside...no tape everywhere...and clean up is hassle free

Have you ever used the bag to ht a spun wook?

 

not a bad idea...beats the hell outta the 'ole thumb in the eye trick

[Craig T]

They were available yesterday.  I guess they sold out.

These look really nice (if they're stiff enough)

Anybody know if anyone still sells them?

+T