Topic: what is the generally accepted clamp...

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...for clamping to others' rigs?  I'm about to purchase a clamp especially
for this reason.  I'm new to this and don't want to rumple any feathers
when attempting to run my mics on another's rig.  I run a pair of busman's.

Any other clamp advice would be much appreciated.  I'll be going around
the venues before jazzfest just to take dimensions of of the room including
clamp possibilities, PA spacing, etc... Thanks in advance >>> Andy.

[rdfager]

Seems like almost everyone uses the Windtech clamp when clamping onto someone else's stand - http://shopwiki.com/detail/d=windtech_mpc-10_multi-position_clamp/jumpToFirst=true/

There are other clamps that are better for other things and I've seen some pretty cool clamps that people use to clamp onto other people's stands but that windtech clamp is used by about 90% of people.  It's sure to not ruffle any feathers.

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thanks. I have searched other threads and it has helped me a great deal.
I guess I just can't envision the process of clamping  to something cylindrical.
Wasn't sure about sturdiness but I was looking into that windtech through
searching the forum. Thanks for the go-ahead. +T if I could 

[bgalizio]

thanks. I have searched other threads and it has helped me a great deal.
I guess I just can't envision the process of clamping  to something cylindrical.
Wasn't sure about sturdiness but I was looking into that windtech through
searching the forum. Thanks for the go-ahead. +T if I could 

Some clamps have a wedge that allows you to clamp to a cylinder (mic stand) or a flat edge. The windtech is one of them, and is excellent for clamping to a mic stand.

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Some clamps have a wedge that allows you to clamp to a cylinder (mic stand) or a flat edge. The windtech is one of them, and is excellent for clamping to a mic stand.

Oh, ok. I see the wedge now. The B&H watermark is in the way. Great news!

[BC]

I like my ultraclamp:

https://www.campmor.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&krypto=J4RGVCOx1NUYX9rrhIiCX5sUgkzX4NvDb2t%2Fmi%2BALE8nrGMv1ho8OVMOIbX9bvY4jshWHBqBNt4G%0AG%2FKR4YReWSTL%2FwWQ1Y3DFp5k%2B7VWtZ8Ogn%2BdXFeSXg%3D%3D

[anhisr]

This clamp is by far the most versatile clamp made.

[aegert]

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/BG4210/

[Brian Skalinder]

Regarding the UltraClamp, it is very versatile.  But I found it isn't very robust.  It failed to securely hold a single AKG C414B-XLS + shockmount, so I ultimately gave up on it and stuck with the Windtech.  YMMV.

Regarding the SuperClamp - great clamp, but I find it a bit bulky and heavy for stand-clamping.  But for clamping to most other objects, it's great.

Someone also fairly recently pointed out a knock-off of the previously popular Rowi, but I don't remember where, exactly.

[rokpunk]

/ohhhh, sorry...wrong type of clamp

[slowburn]

I have both the Windtech (post#2) and the Manfrotto (#9) While the Windtech does the job the Manfrotto is in another league if you are clamping onto say a balcony rail or coming down from something in the ceiling. The Manfrotto is rock steady. Actually I had forgotten what it was called and didn't know where to find another so thanks for the links.

[loud noises]

After checking out a bunch of venus I have noticed that the best clamping spots
are pillars in the room that exceed the velcro strap dimensions on this UltraPod I
just got. Anyone know of any "large-mouthed" clamps or techniques to secure a
clamp to a 1ftx1ft (or larger in some cases) pillar? Thanks in advance...

[Brian Skalinder]

Anyone know of any "large-mouthed" clamps or techniques to secure a
clamp to a 1ftx1ft (or larger in some cases) pillar?

Rather than schlepping around a HUGE clamp, you could just get a strip of velcro and extend the UltraPod's strap so it fits.

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yeah thats what I was thinking. Do you trust velcro to hold your mics up?
I'm a bit hesitant because I'm worried velcro isn't strong enough....

[Belexes]

I'm now in the market for a clamp as I have a concert with a railing I can attach to. I'm dead center, rear orch, just behind that railing:



Search has been my friend and this thread has been handy.  I have Busman mics on order and perhaps the Ultra clamp could handle them? I have an AKG bar to attach to the clamp.  I see from Brian's response though that he had problems with his AKG mics with the Ultra, so perhaps the Windtech MPC-10 is the best choice. Any more input would be welcome.

I don't think I want that Bogen Quick Release clamp. Looks huge and bulky and I am just clamping to a railing.