Author Topic: Good cheap stand for CA-14 / AT853 type mics? (Read 6619 times)

Brian E. · « **on:** August 14, 2009, 08:02:29 PM »

So, I have an Amvona AS-9110 Light Stand (I think they're out of business?) and the middle clamp on the stand is loose so it falls down. It's also very large and bulky. My mics are really light so I don't need it to be very heavy. Just tall and sturdy.

Any help? I'm taping a show tomorrow for the first time in 3 years, and I just noticed this (forgot). So I'll have to make due with electrical tape. But I'd like to buy a good stand.

Thanks!

taperj · « **Reply #1 on:** August 14, 2009, 08:26:05 PM »

I don't know of any that are really all that cheap, but I just put an order in for one of these suckers. I think this a great deal for a 13 footer and it's rating is 20lbs, that's alot of mics.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/512192-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_004B_004B_Master_Light_Stand_.html

Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 004B Master Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m)

Have fun this weekend!

J

Brian E. · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2009, 12:05:27 AM »

thanks! Seems like that has good reviews. I will pay $100 for a very good stand.

acidjack · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2009, 01:12:14 PM »

Quote from: Brian Emerick on August 14, 2009, 08:02:29 PM

So, I have an Amvona AS-9110 Light Stand (I think they're out of business?) and the middle clamp on the stand is loose so it falls down. It's also very large and bulky. My mics are really light so I don't need it to be very heavy. Just tall and sturdy.

Any help? I'm taping a show tomorrow for the first time in 3 years, and I just noticed this (forgot). So I'll have to make due with electrical tape. But I'd like to buy a good stand.

Thanks!

Someone else on here recommended me this guy (a "Bogen clone"). Half the price and nice build quality IMO.

http://www.adorama.com/SALSB13AC.html

Brian E. · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2009, 02:42:57 PM »

thanks!

jbell · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2009, 04:32:40 PM »

Anyone have a suggestion for a stand that isn't bulky? I am looking something that transports easily.

Brian E. · « **Reply #6 on:** August 15, 2009, 04:40:35 PM »

same here. Are both of those stands really bulky? They seem so. I really don't need much weight for CA-14's.

Brian Skalinder · « **Reply #7 on:** August 15, 2009, 04:43:47 PM »

Jmbell and Brian -- What are your height requirements? Generally speaking, taller means bulkier, shorter means more compact.

Brian E. · « **Reply #8 on:** August 15, 2009, 08:57:03 PM »

Well, I don't tape bands like DMB or Phish. So I don't need super high. Maybe 10 feet tops.

jbell · « **Reply #9 on:** August 16, 2009, 03:36:23 PM »

I am looking for 10 to 12 feet!

acidjack · « **Reply #10 on:** August 16, 2009, 05:44:18 PM »

Quote from: jmbell on August 16, 2009, 03:36:23 PM

I am looking for 10 to 12 feet!

The one I posted above is 13ft. Obviously that means it is not super-compact, but it's very lightweight. It won't fit in a bag, but I carry it on the NY subway and it's not that much to deal with.

If you go to venues with balconies a lot, another, lighter option is to get a clamp and an extension pole. Much easier to carry around than a full stand.

rastasean · « **Reply #11 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:16:43 PM »

If you need one no more than 7 feet tall check out the Smith Victor RS75:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/250416-REG/Smith_Victor_401290_RS75_Black_Light_Stand.html

Pretty small when collapsed and lightweight but since it is lightweight, it could tip over easily so just be careful when people are dragging their feet and those who are drunk. On the other hand, there are always those who can find something to knock over.

Brian E. · « **Reply #12 on:** August 17, 2009, 03:48:43 PM »

Quote from: taperj on August 14, 2009, 08:26:05 PM

I don't know of any that are really all that cheap, but I just put an order in for one of these suckers. I think this a great deal for a 13 footer and it's rating is 20lbs, that's alot of mics.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/512192-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_004B_004B_Master_Light_Stand_.html

Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 004B Master Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m)

Have fun this weekend!

J

I just went ahead and bought this one. I figure, it's a one-time purchase. I can use it in the future if I get heavier mics, and it's a Bogen which is quality so I shouldn't have to replace it.

Thanks!

rastasean · « **Reply #13 on:** August 17, 2009, 04:28:20 PM »

Quote from: Brian Emerick on August 17, 2009, 03:48:43 PM

Quote from: taperj on August 14, 2009, 08:26:05 PM
I don't know of any that are really all that cheap, but I just put an order in for one of these suckers. I think this a great deal for a 13 footer and it's rating is 20lbs, that's alot of mics.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/512192-REG/Manfrotto_by_Bogen_Imaging_004B_004B_Master_Light_Stand_.html

Manfrotto by Bogen Imaging 004B Master Light Stand, Black - 13' (4m)

Have fun this weekend!

J

I just went ahead and bought this one. I figure, it's a one-time purchase. I can use it in the future if I get heavier mics, and it's a Bogen which is quality so I shouldn't have to replace it.

Thanks!

Good plan, it will get all the heights you need and be stable enough. Make sure your cables are long enough to reach to your recorder or you could rig a bag or something up to the middle of it.

Brian E. · « **Reply #14 on:** August 17, 2009, 04:35:47 PM »

speaking of, what is a good 1/8" extension? I tried using a coiled headphone cable the other night and it was cutting out one of the channels. Just ended up taping the recorder to the stand, but I'd rather not do that. Thanks!

rastasean · « **Reply #15 on:** August 18, 2009, 10:37:32 AM »

Quote from: Brian Emerick on August 17, 2009, 04:35:47 PM

speaking of, what is a good 1/8" extension? I tried using a coiled headphone cable the other night and it was cutting out one of the channels. Just ended up taping the recorder to the stand, but I'd rather not do that. Thanks!

Talk to this guy Darktrain. Good guy and I have bought several cables from him. At the time I was just sending him money orders but if you do the paypal thing, you'll get the cables so much quicker.

su6oxone · « **Reply #16 on:** August 18, 2009, 10:42:23 AM »

Quote from: Brian Emerick on August 17, 2009, 04:35:47 PM

speaking of, what is a good 1/8" extension?

I get most of my audio/home theater cables (except for XLR) at monoprice. They are the bomb, so to speak.

http://www.monoprice.com

Neilyboy · « **Reply #17 on:** August 18, 2009, 10:50:01 AM »

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10218&cs_id=1021808&p_id=649&seq=1&format=2

good stuff!

Neil

Brian E. · « **Reply #18 on:** August 18, 2009, 11:08:13 AM »

thanks! love monoprice.

jbell · « **Reply #19 on:** August 19, 2009, 06:56:02 PM »

Ditto on the monoprice

paulbaptiste · « **Reply #20 on:** August 20, 2009, 12:12:13 AM »

also bumping Darktrain on future cable needs. But 3.5mm cables aren't too hard to come by, didn't look at the link above, but i get a 10' cable with silver ends, well made cable from soundpro's for 10 bucks shipped a year or 2 ago. Always worthwhile to watch their clearance specials.

Nick

stevetoney · « **Reply #21 on:** August 20, 2009, 10:29:17 AM »

Quote from: Brian Emerick on August 17, 2009, 04:35:47 PM

speaking of, what is a good 1/8" extension? I tried using a coiled headphone cable the other night and it was cutting out one of the channels. Just ended up taping the recorder to the stand, but I'd rather not do that. Thanks!

When I'm running low-pro, I have mixed emotions about this. On the one hand, I really like have my gear up off the floor. The smaller low pro gear is easy for people to step on, kick around, etc. even if the gear is sitting under the legs of the stand. If it's on the floor, it's also much easier to get spilled upon. When the recorder is on your stand, it's really easy to check levels too.

On the flip side, if your stuff is off the floor, then there's always a risk that it will fall and damage the gear if it's not secured well. I've also always like the idea that if I can eliminate that extra 1/8 inch extension cable, that's a good thing.

Regardless, perhaps the best protection you can provide to your gear is to have your stuff in a bag that's appropriately sized for the amount of gear you have. I just recently picked up small, medium and large Lowepro bags for a really good deal on ebay so I can size my bag appropriately before I leave for the gig, depending on what rig I'm gonna run that night.

jbell · « **Reply #22 on:** August 21, 2009, 04:29:41 PM »

tonedeaf when you run your CA-14 and 9100 open, what T mount and stand are you using? Thanks for the input

Author Topic: Good cheap stand for CA-14 / AT853 type mics? (Read 6619 times)

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