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Gear / Technical Help => Microphones & Setup => Topic started by: mozmoz8 on October 08, 2008, 05:39:36 AM
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Can someone help me think of a product or a way to get a discreet mic stand that is thin and have a small base like this:
http://www.music123.com/ProLine-Desk-Boom-Microphone-Stand-454312-i1168473.Music123
I need 3 of these which can go as high as 7 feet or over. Most mic or light stand have a large base which is not very discreet. I don't want it to be too obvious on stage.
Thanks!
If anyone here is making a stand like this please tell me because I really need something small, tall and can adjust the height.
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Can someone help me think of a product or a way to get a discreet mic stand that is thin and have a small base like this:
http://www.music123.com/ProLine-Desk-Boom-Microphone-Stand-454312-i1168473.Music123
I need 3 of these which can go as high as 7 feet or over. Most mic or light stand have a large base which is not very discreet. I don't want it to be too obvious on stage.
Thanks!
If anyone here is making a stand like this please tell me because I really need something small, tall and can adjust the height.
Call A.P.I.C and ask for Richard Roberts - He can construct anything that you want. He has built 2 very nice stands for me with small footprints - 1-800-600-1147 or 973-405-6185.
:)
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Hi Can you tell me if they have a website or an email address...it's difficult for me to explain what I want in words so I want to use pictures and links. Thanks!
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when running onstage, I find that my recordings turn out better at 3' or lower b/c you get the direct sound from the amps onstage. You can use a small bogen stand 3373 or for lower profile, you could use a short weighted mic stand like they use for kick drums. just take the boom arm off of it for a solid low profile set up.
(http://www.universallcd.com/ProductImages/samson/MB1.jpg)
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Hi Can you tell me if they have a website or an email address...it's difficult for me to explain what I want in words so I want to use pictures and links. Thanks!
http://www.x-tendtechnologies.com/clientmanager/Live/Sites/1Frame.asp?source=&cid=622&DataID=1&DataCatID=1 is their homepage (www.x-tendtechnologies.com should auto redirect you to the long address) and their contact form is
http://www.x-tendtechnologies.com/clientmanager/Live/Sites/ContactForm.asp?source=&cid=622&DataID=8&DataCatID=0 but I suggest calling the toll free number
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Hi Can you tell me if they have a website or an email address...it's difficult for me to explain what I want in words so I want to use pictures and links. Thanks!
http://www.x-tendtechnologies.com/clientmanager/Live/Sites/1Frame.asp?source=&cid=622&DataID=1&DataCatID=1 is their homepage (www.x-tendtechnologies.com should auto redirect you to the long address) and their contact form is
http://www.x-tendtechnologies.com/clientmanager/Live/Sites/ContactForm.asp?source=&cid=622&DataID=8&DataCatID=0 but I suggest calling the toll free number
Thanks for this info...I have been thinking about getting a black stand for a while to replace the silver one I have.......awsome T+
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With a 7' high stand, your going to need a good base or the thing will want to fall over, possibly trashing your mics or hurting someone. It will either have to be heavy or have a big footprint or you'll have secure to the stage somehow. Would hanging the mics be an option for you?
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I have a multi-segment APIC mono stand that goes to about 9'. As cybergaloot mentioned, it can be very unstable when run more than about half that height. I usually just screw it onto a small desktop stand and run it at it's lowest height if recording onstage. If I want to go higher I sometimes stick a plate from a barbell set over the stand base and that works up to about 7' if I know the stand won't get bumped. The configuration I use most is to screw the monopod onto a Bogen quick release clamp*. In that setup, I don't have to worry about the pole getting knocked over. Use the quick release clamp in conjunction with a super clamp and almost any situation except outdoor open taping is covered.
* also known as a Manfrotto 649 table clamp.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/252212-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_649_Quick_Action_Release_Clamp.html#
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You may also be able to use something like what's pictured in the following post, adjustable height and a compact base:
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,100989.msg1348608.html#msg1348608
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My bet is the K&M 260/8. It has a heavy but discreet base and goes to 328cm (almost 11 feet). Best picture I could find in a hurry is here (the right hand stand in the picture):
http://www.ljusljudmusik.se/?page=shop/pdfflypage&product_id=2296&category_id=c79a8cc580938551f5f75250a0433f9c&show=pdf&print=1
I have three of them, but will get more as I really like them.
// Gunnar