Topic: Good mic stand for air travel?

[laptaper]

Hi, can anyone recommend a good mic stand for traveling by plane (maybe one that collapses to about two feet so it can be stuffed in a soft luggage bag)?  I'm heading out to Denver for Christmas and want to tape Yonder while I'm there, but don't want to bring a long, slender case wrapped in duct tape to keep it from opening the way I did the last time.  Nope, no weapons being checked here, ma'am. 

Maybe one of those smaller stands that can be snuck in FOB might do the trick.  TIA.

[John Willett]

How about one of those small collapsible camera tripods with telescopic legs that go down to about a foot long + a thread adaptor 1/4"to 3/8" of course.

[johnw]

My reccomendation would be to just clamp as there are sure to be other tapers there. But the Bogen 3373 will fit into most standard size luggage.

[stevetoney]

How about one of those small collapsible camera tripods with telescopic legs that go down to about a foot long + a thread adaptor 1/4"to 3/8" of course.

The tripod idea is not nearly tall enough.  Wouldn't be worth bothering with because this would only get your mics at highest to head level. 

This is what you want.  I have one of these and it's really lightweight and is about 2 feet long all folded up, so it fits into my suitcase perfectly.  I have it here with me in Slovenia...so proof positive that it fits into a standard size suitcase.

http://cgi.ebay.com/2-x-7ft-Photo-Video-Light-Stands-Studio-Photo-Stand-803_W0QQitemZ360106349967QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLighting_Booms_Stands?hash=item360106349967&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318

Note the top though because you'll need one of those adapters if you don't already have one. 

I see that they're listing two in this ebay listing, but there should be a listing with only one somewhere out there.

Here's the adapter that you need...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/271577-REG/Delta_21246_Rapid_Adapter_5_8_.html

Most people have a 3/8 to 5/8 threaded adapter (from their mic mounts) to fit onto this, but if you don't, then you also need one of these...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/400109-REG/On_Stage_MA_200_MA200_Screw_Adapter.html

Hope this helps.

[laptaper]

Thanks, I'll check that eBay stand out! 

[Patrick]

Clamp it for this trip.  Plenty of tapers will be at those shows.

[crackmc]

Clamp it for this trip.  Plenty of tapers will be at those shows.

'zakly

[nak700s]

Hey dude...if you can deal with a short stand, Bogen / Manfrotto #3373 is a fantastic small stand.  It's a 5 section stand that extends to 7ft, is black and has those nice legs that can adapt to a tight space.  Closed up it's less than 20".  I got one for small spaces and easy portability and love it.  Just make sure to get the adapter for your t-bar (sold seperately).  I got mine through the mail from B & H Photo a few years ago.  Happy taping.

[NOLAfishwater]

You want to buy one of these. It is a Bogen 3373 knockoff and is cheaper. Wish I would have seen it before I bought my 3373.

http://www.mpex.com/browse.cfm/4,4729.htm

however, if you are going to Yonder, I imagine there will be plenty of people to clamp to. So I recommend the Windtech clamp

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/298908-REG/WindTech_MPC_10_Multi_Position_C_Type_Clamp.html