Topic: Clamping your mic stand

[bgalizio]

This thread reads like a Bogen add... we should get a discount.

The flex arm will hold the 414's for at least 3 days without movement (a thread somewhere by someone has pics and info.)

It's here. Make sure to use the HD flex arm:
http://taperssection.com/index.php/topic,82858.msg1100443.html#msg1100443

[NOLAfishwater]

The flex arm will hold the 414's for at least 3 days without movement (a thread somewhere by someone has pics and info.)

Good lord! I was expecting that you could run some 460's on it will lightweight shockmounts, but 414's    How awesome. Need to buy me one of these.

[bobbygeeWOW]

How rigid is that flex arm? can you mount larger mics on it or do you just use an active or miniature setup? Also, is that 482LCD a swivel that allows it to rotate? Looks cool.

The flex arm is very solid, its a bomber unit.
The 482LCD is a universal joint; it swivels 360 degrees and bends in every direction about 90 degrees.
Individually or in conjunction, those two items (+superclamp) are extremely adaptable. 

[it-goes-to-eleven]

The times that I've clamped to seating (the  whole row connected type), the other patrons have caused low frequency rumblings, despite having shock mounting.

Yep.. That is a huge concern.  I frequently record where I have a small drink shelf right in front of my seat. As much as I'd like to clamp to it, there is just no way I can dampen the vibrations of people smacking it with their hands or pounding bottles on it (against the venue rules but it happens).

For the seat case, the vibes don't tend to be as significant right down near the floor.  So clamping down there helps.  But it also means the clamp won't have as much leverage on the stand.

[db]

The times that I've clamped to seating (the  whole row connected type), the other patrons have caused low frequency rumblings, despite having shock mounting.

yeah, this has been my experience as well. i found a small bogen stand -- 4' high with a tiny footprint... gaffer tape it to the floor and add the 7' monopole and there's a lot less sway.  or a table-top micstand = 6" diameter iron disc (taped to floor) and monopole on top of that. if you [super] clamp to something it needs to be unshakey...

[Kindguy]

Great story Moke. T+

[gratefulphish]

Nice story +T again.  I use a Bogen C-clamp as my base clamp, then use the 5" extension arm to the Superclamp holding the stand.  It takes a lot to move that sucker.  In some cases where there is still some vibration, I occasionally will use a bungee cord from the clamp to near the top of the stand (making sure that all of the sections are really tightened).  This can cut down on some of the sway.  It is only a problem in places that do not seem to have really solid floors, like on second floors or higher in buildings.

[Tim]

Great story!

taper in training

[Gutbucket]

That's the best thing I've heard in a while, Moke.  Right on.

Came across this searcing for some clamp/stand/bar options to setup coincident TL's and I know there's plenty of info to be mined on the board. 

I will say that up 'till now in almost every case (except when clamping to me ) good quality 2" gaffer tape is my #1 accessory for attaching various stuff to various other stuff, cleanly, securely, unobtrusively and removabley.  Is there no end to it's myriad of uses?

[GDfan]

Great Story Moke

+T

[612]

Nice story Moke! +t