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Gear / Technical Help => Ask The Tapers => Topic started by: jmerin on March 02, 2004, 09:41:32 AM
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I am pretty new to runing a rig. I was just wondering, where could I buy an Umbrella for the top of my mic stand
Thanks
Jon
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Check the Archival Info forum, you'll find several options. :)
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Thank You
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i use a walmart special. Smallest umbrella they sold (maybe $3 or so) and I use gaff tape to attach it to the stand. WOrks like a charm and isn't too obtrusive.
Is this John? merin? Did I meet you at Biscuits in Central Park a couple years ago? I worked at American-Digital at the time...
H
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Hey Heath, it is Jon Merin. So what have you been up too. Are you out in Pitt
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working a ton. i'll get you a pm later tonight.
as for rain gear, either hefty bags for the gear on the ground or a dry bag used for kayaking work great for shit scattered on the ground. I also like to use ceran wrap around the connection between mic and cable if it's really coming down. Might be overkill, but I'd rather be safe than out a pair of mics.
+T for buying a rig!!
H
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The rig is great, thanks for helping me out in teh past, and with the rain question. So what type of work are you doing?
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i'm in the midst of a slight career change... (actually a 180 of a change). I'll explain more tonight after I seal the deal... For more info see my post a page or 2 back in open forum called "amazing opportunity....."
H
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ok, talk to you later tonight
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If you are planning for rain, get get a couple rolls of thick plastic drop cloth from home depot. It costs about 1.50 for a 9'x12' and packs very small. You can use it to cover your entire rig and still see the meters and work the buttons through the plastic. Saved my ass a couple of times.
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Toys-R-Us for Kids (Kids-R-Us?) in the baby section have a small umbrella for baby strollers. It has an adjustable clamp for your stand, can bend for directional help, and is less than $10!
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Toys-R-Us for Kids (Kids-R-Us?) in the baby section have a small umbrella for baby strollers. It has an adjustable clamp for your stand, can bend for directional help, and is less than $10!
and it'll have winnie the pooh on it, ;D
ed
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Thanks for the help,
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Toys-R-Us for Kids (Kids-R-Us?) in the baby section have a small umbrella for baby strollers. It has an adjustable clamp for your stand, can bend for directional help, and is less than $10!
mine's actually a pretty bitchin batman one. of course, i always have 3-4 60 gal can liners stuffed in my bag.
jr
and it'll have winnie the pooh on it, ;D
ed
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Ya, I got the Radio Flyer umbrella Toys R Us! Its pretty cool ;)
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stroller umbrellas are the way to go- they have a clamp on them which is really nice. also dont forget to make sure to have windscreens on- wind will most likely kick up in a rain situation and any protection for your mics is better than none. Also, don't forget a poncho for yourself!
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Also, don't forget a poncho for yourself!
my gear always ends up wearing my poncho.