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Title: mic stand help
Post by: pwig on August 18, 2008, 10:25:29 PM

I snagged a new mic stand from a TS user. He sent me a golden adapter to place in the top. It does not fit my akg stereo bar. Anyone know what I need to make this work? Pics are attached.

Thanks for the help - always appreciated!
Title: Re: mic stand help
Post by: manitouman on August 18, 2008, 11:03:36 PM
check here...

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?ci=0&shs=3%2F8+to+5%2F8+adapter&sb=ps&pn=1&sq=desc&InitialSearch=yes&O=jsp%2FRootPage.jsp&A=search&Q=*&bhs=t&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&Go=submit

the first one, fourth and fifth ones should work for the 3/8" end and then your bar should screw onto it.
Title: Re: mic stand help
Post by: rowjimmytour on August 18, 2008, 11:11:48 PM
(http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/largeimages/546490.jpg)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546490-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_014_38_014_38_Rapid_Adapter_.html
Title: Re: mic stand help
Post by: page on August 18, 2008, 11:56:08 PM
I'm going to vote for both as I've had occasions where having both in my gear bag saved my rear. Unless you are really tight for cash, I recomend aquiring both in a single shipment.
Title: Re: mic stand help
Post by: jacobmyers on September 11, 2008, 09:54:00 AM
The "golden adapter" has 1/4" (camera tripod) and 3/8" (european microphone) studs on it. Your AKG bar is 5/8" (the same as "any" US microphone stand). So find a 3/8" to 5/8" adapter and go to town. Maybe you already have one (if you have any decent microphone clips, they should come with the 3/8" adapter). Check your bag-o-parts. You know; that gallon-sized Ziploc bag (or coffee can) full of random "leftovers" that you save in case you someday actually need them... Anyway; that adapter shouldn't cost more than a couple dollars (an outrageous price which is tolerable only because it's audio gear). Best of luck!
Title: Re: mic stand help
Post by: newplanet7 on September 11, 2008, 06:31:10 PM
This is what you need.
A 3/8 female to 5/8 male
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/286147-REG/AKG_KM217_3_8_Female_to_5_8_.html

Also I would recommend the rapid adapter with the above thread adapter.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546490-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_014_38_014_38_Rapid_Adapter_.html

Done deal.
Title: Re: mic stand help
Post by: NOLAfishwater on September 12, 2008, 10:38:41 AM
Quote from: newplanet7 on September 11, 2008, 06:31:10 PM
This is what you need.
A 3/8 female to 5/8 male
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/286147-REG/AKG_KM217_3_8_Female_to_5_8_.html

Also I would recommend the rapid adapter with the above thread adapter.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/546490-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_014_38_014_38_Rapid_Adapter_.html

Done deal.

well said Todd. also, make sure you buy a couple or more adapters in case you lose one of them.


If you want to save some money, here are some generic brands that are cheaper.
2 pack thread adapter
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/400111-REG/On_Stage_MA300_MA300_Screw_Adapter.html

rapid adapter
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/271577-REG/Delta_21246_Rapid_Adapter_5_8_.html
Title: Re: mic stand help
Post by: RobertNC on September 14, 2008, 01:15:28 AM
The rapid adapters are inexpensive, and I definitely recommend.  Most theater shows I strap my stand to the seat with a generous number of bungee cords so I don't have to extend the tripod and block the aisle.  My stand has air cushioned risers that can not be rotated.

With the quick adaptors I can lash my stand down, then tweak the final positioning of my T-Bar by rotating the quick adaptor.  Pretty handy to be able to toss things up without having to worry about final position of your T-Bar based on a fixed thread post.