Topic: Super Clamp, How the heck do they work?

[RRobar]

Ok, I realize they clamp onto stands and what not. But how does one use it witha t-bar when clamping on a stand? I've been looking on ebay and I'm a bit confused. Can anyone post a pic of how one is used with a t-bar or vert bar?

[sideshowbob]

Rob- Email(s) sent with pics.....too lazy to resize.

 

Thanks.

--Jason

[aberg]

Ok, I realize they clamp onto stands and what not. But how does one use it witha t-bar when clamping on a stand? I've been looking on ebay and I'm a bit confused. Can anyone post a pic of how one is used with a t-bar or vert bar?

Ideally, you'd want to pick up the bogen/manfrotto extension arm for the superclamp. It comes with a 1/4" and 3/8" reversible adapter, which you should be able to screw your t-bar onto with the proper adapter if you need one.

[RRobar]

Thanks Jason and aberg. I figured there had to be something else to make the right angle. Just didn't make sense with out it. Thanks for the pics Jason. Now to track that down. Although I did find a few Bogen stands on ebay for under $40. With the extension and the clamp getting close to that. The clamp would be handy in tight situations.

[aberg]

Thanks Jason and aberg. I figured there had to be something else to make the right angle. Just didn't make sense with out it. Thanks for the pics Jason. Now to track that down. Although I did find a few Bogen stands on ebay for under $40. With the extension and the clamp getting close to that. The clamp would be handy in tight situations.

No problem. I loved the superclamp w/ extension arm setup, but it is pretty beefy. If you're worried at all about weight of your rig, you could probably find a better alternative. I'm thinking of picking up a windtech clamp.

[RRobar]

Actually with some more looking around I think I'm getting a K&M Side Bar Mic Clamp. We had one when I shared a rig with Scott Cervin, he may even still have it. They are only $23 from MicSupply.com and the are light and work great.

[aberg]

Actually with some more looking around I think I'm getting a K&M Side Bar Mic Clamp. We had one when I shared a rig with Scott Cervin, he may even still have it. They are only $23 from MicSupply.com and the are light and work great.

Those will work but FWIW, the windtech multiposition "C" type clamp (Model # MPC-10) goes for around $14 and is more versatile IMO. Check out bhphoto.com, I think they have it. Cheers!

[Aaron41]

I hope this isn't taken as a hijack but I'm also having major questions about the Superclamp. I need a mic bar and a clamp for my AKG 391s for a show coming up. I'm thinking of picking up a AKG mic bar and a super clamp. Only problem is I don't know what type of Superclamp I need. They all seem to have different specifications. Any advice on which to get?

[Brian Skalinder]

I hope this isn't taken as a hijack but I'm also having major questions about the Superclamp. I need a mic bar and a clamp for my AKG 391s for a show coming up. I'm thinking of picking up a AKG mic bar and a super clamp. Only problem is I don't know what type of Superclamp I need. They all seem to have different specifications. Any advice on which to get?

Do you plan on using this for clamping to stands or other objects, e.g. railings, poles, etc.?  IMO, stand clamping and "other" clamping are best off with different clamps.

The SuperClamp excels at clamping to all sorts of stuff - railings, poles, etc.  But it's awfully big and beefy for stand clamping and also may orient the t-bar at the wrong angle depending on <1> how your mics mount and <2> whether or not you have the right-angle extension bar.

On the other hand, the Windtech multiposition "C" type clamp is great for stand mounting, and also works on smallish railings, poles, etc.  Far more flexible than the K&M, IME.  The K&M's alright, but it gets the mics farther off the stand than I'd like, and it only has a single mounting orientation for the mics.

FWIW, I have and use all three, and in the grand scheme of things they'll all do the trick for stand clamping, but I rarely break out the K&M anymore.

[Aaron41]

Do you plan on using this for clamping to stands or other objects, e.g. railings, poles, etc.?  IMO, stand clamping and "other" clamping are best off with different clamps.

The SuperClamp excels at clamping to all sorts of stuff - railings, poles, etc.  But it's awfully big and beefy for stand clamping and also may orient the t-bar at the wrong angle depending on <1> how your mics mount and <2> whether or not you have the right-angle extension bar.

On the other hand, the Windtech multiposition "C" type clamp is great for stand mounting, and also works on smallish railings, poles, etc.  Far more flexible than the K&M, IME.  The K&M's alright, but it gets the mics farther off the stand than I'd like, and it only has a single mounting orientation for the mics.

FWIW, I have and use all three, and in the grand scheme of things they'll all do the trick for stand clamping, but I rarely break out the K&M anymore.

I plan to use the clamp to attach to a stand for the upcoming show. In the future, I expect to use one to clamp onto other objects (balcony railings, poles, etc). I'm going to look into that Windtech clamp definitely. Will that one be fine in the future when I need to clamp to balcony railings or will I want to throw some more money down for the Superclamp?

[pfife]

You won't need to throw down money when you move to ypsi... 

[Aaron41]

You won't need to throw down money when you move to ypsi... 

lol. As if I need more reasons to move down to the real world. :p

[Kindguy]

I only use my superclamp on rails 2x4''s ect never on a stand. I use the small robi with the swivel head on stands...best clamp ever!

The 1.5 to 3 foot extended bar for the superclamp rocks hanging from a ceiling in a bar.

[tim in jersey]

The 1.5 to 3 foot extended bar for the superclamp rocks hanging from a ceiling in a bar.

I've never seen that accessory. Part number/pic? Thanks.

[nickgregory]

The 1.5 to 3 foot extended bar for the superclamp rocks hanging from a ceiling in a bar.

I've never seen that accessory. Part number/pic? Thanks.

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