Since I'm going all small and light (see the "I like small mics..." thread) I'd also like a small stand for situations that require a stand. I have the Ultrapod for "clamping", which is the ultimate for being lightweight and small, but doesn't always work out in all the venues I go to.
I recently sold my Bogen Big-Ass (not the real name) 13' stand. It was a great stand, but I'd love something smaller, lighter, and with a smaller footprint. I think something in the 7' to 9' range that folds up nice and small would be ideal. Any suggestions? I've searched around B&K a bit but there are so many damn stands there it's hard to narrow it down. Those are also not being sold as portable stands like we would want but more for studio lighting, so it's hard to tell how small they can fold up.
The big Bogen stand was a pain if the wife and I were going out to dinner before the show and I'd have to carry it in and try not to hit people with it.
Any suggestions? Thanks!
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