Topic: Portable Mic Stand Recommendation

[lbgspam]

Hi,

I am looking for a new mic stand for my AKG C1000s. I have a crappy 9' mic stand that is just so darn heavy and big to carry around.
I would love something that shrinks down to nothing and made from lightweight aluminum. 

I searched this forum but nothing was readily apparent.

Is anything out there that shrinks down VERY small in size, about 8' or higher, and VERY lightweight?

Thanks!

[Brian Skalinder]

The best height v. compact closed size stand I've found is the Bogen 3373.  Not as tall as you'd like, it maxes out ~7-1/2' using its narrowest, tallest footprint, but folds down to 19" (far smaller than any others I've found).

Edit to add:  To mount your stereo bar on the top of this stand, you'll want a Bogen 5/8" stud | 3/8" male thread Rapidapter and a 3/8" > 5/8" thread adapter.

Edit again to add:  I rarely find myself needing / wanting to run more than ~7', so the 3733 works just fine for me.  For those rare occasions I want more height, I have a ~20" Bogen Heavy-Duty Flex Arm.

[lbgspam]

Thanks so much! It definitely looks lighter and smaller!

However, what i read it is only like 6' tall.  Which is a bit short side for my modest needs.
Any other recs?

Thanks again!! :d

[lbgspam]

What about this one? It looks very small when broken down and light too...

How do i tell what thread I need for my mic t-bar? I want something that has the correct thread size so I don't have to add to the weight:

http://www.adorama.com/SALSC8.html

[Ryan Sims]

Your t-bar is probably a 5/8", just like Skalinder said.  With the stand you posted, just get the 3/8">5/8" adapter, also in Brian's post.   Considering the weight, the adapter can't weigh enough to make a difference, and I personally haven't seen a light stand with a 5/8" threaded post.

[Oysterhead00]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=400109&is=REG&addedTroughType=search



I use those with my lightstand.  I just screw them into my T-bars and Vert bar (making sure the screw attachments are sticking out so i can remove them if needed) .  Works like a charm for me...and at $1.75 it's an option that can't be beat.

If you get that aluminum light stand, let us know how it works...I'd be tempted to get one for FOB recording at that price.

[Brian Skalinder]

http://www.adorama.com/SALSC8.html

My initial reaction:  nice find!  But I'm not convinced the specs are correct.  If it has a closed length of 16.7", then that means each telescoping section is no longer than 16.7".  According to the specs and pics, there are only 4 sections.  Four sections * a max of 16.7" per section = a max height of 66.8", or 5' 6.8".  Something's amiss here.   

[lbgspam]

http://www.adorama.com/SALSC8.html

My initial reaction:  nice find!  But I'm not convinced the specs are correct.  If it has a closed length of 16.7", then that means each telescoping section is no longer than 16.7".  According to the specs and pics, there are only 4 sections.  Four sections * a max of 16.7" per section = a max height of 66.8", or 5' 6.8".  Something's amiss here.   

If the bottom section of the stand doesn't rest on the ground could that explain the extra height?
I just emailed them your post and will let you know what is amiss.

[lbgspam]

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=400109&is=REG&addedTroughType=search



I use those with my lightstand.  I just screw them into my T-bars and Vert bar (making sure the screw attachments are sticking out so i can remove them if needed) .  Works like a charm for me...and at $1.75 it's an option that can't be beat.

If you get that aluminum light stand, let us know how it works...I'd be tempted to get one for FOB recording at that price.

Thanks so much for this picture. It really helped me understand. I actually think I can steal one of these from my old crapy On-Stage mic stand.

[Brian Skalinder]

If the bottom section of the stand doesn't rest on the ground could that explain the extra height?

Not likely.  Might get an extra 12" if the stand's legs are in a tight footprint, nearly vertical.

[lbgspam]

If the bottom section of the stand doesn't rest on the ground could that explain the extra height?

Not likely.  Might get an extra 12" if the stand's legs are in a tight footprint, nearly vertical.

I just emailed them your post and will let you know what is amiss.

[lbgspam]

Found the company web site which also lists it as 8'

http://www.savagepaper.com/lightstands.htm

[Brian Skalinder]

Found the company web site which also lists it as 8'

http://www.savagepaper.com/lightstands.htm

Yeah, I found it, too.  Same specs that don't seem to add up, though.  I must be missing something here...

[guysonic]

For years the ONLY really quiet, very stable, and really low <3 pounds weight is BEYER model 252 (or maybe 352?).  Haven't purchased one for a long time and the model number seems NOT on the product.

Anyway, this is a 5-section folding tripod made from aircraft aluminum, and goes to 3.5-15' height. Colapses to ~28 inches length and is very quiet to not make sounds when handled.  Fullcompass was my supplier, and should be able to get this model even though nobody I know shows BEYER folding tripod in their catalog for a long time.

[lbgspam]

For years the ONLY really quiet, very stable, and really low <3 pounds weight is BEYER model 252 (or maybe 352?).  Haven't purchased one for a long time and the model number seems NOT on the product.

Anyway, this is a 5-section folding tripod made from aircraft aluminum, and goes to 3.5-15' height. Colapses to ~28 inches length and is very quiet to not make sounds when handled.  Fullcompass was my supplier, and should be able to get this model even though nobody I know shows BEYER folding tripod in their catalog for a long time.

I will have to check that out. Any idea on price?