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Title: Bogen Heavy-Duty Flex Arm: just how heavy duty?
Post by: Brian Skalinder on April 21, 2006, 12:57:37 AM

FWIW, I played around a bit with my Bogen Heavy-Duty Flex Arm (http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=74314&is=REG&addedTroughType=search) today and thought others would like to know:  this sucker is plenty heavy duty.  It holds my AKG 414s + shockmounts + stereo bar solid and steady at any angle / orientation:  vertical, horizontal, and everywhere in between.  Nice for clamping and adjusting the angle / orientation of your mics.  No worries about the mics drifting.  The bottom end is a female 3/8" thread, top end a combo 5/8"stud and 1/4" male thread.  If you like using a compact stand (like I do), this is a great way to get a little extra height out of your setup without moving to a larger stand, or gain a lot of flexibility in your clamping setup.

FWIW, the cheapo gooseneck I picked up at the local musicians gear store did not fare as well.

Title: Re: Bogen Heavy-Duty Flex Arm: just how heavy duty?
Post by: CQBert on April 22, 2006, 10:46:46 PM

Thanks -

I am adding a Sony hard drive video cam to my rig and want to keep it all together... been looking for a felxible option to keep things neat and clean.

CQBert

Title: Re: Bogen Heavy-Duty Flex Arm: just how heavy duty?
Post by: spyder9 on April 25, 2006, 03:31:08 PM

I use this Bogen Arm  w/ a Super clamp for clamping to the rail of a balcony.  Best accessory I've bought in a long time.

Title: Re: Bogen Heavy-Duty Flex Arm: just how heavy duty?
Post by: Mojowill on April 25, 2006, 03:56:40 PM

so it will support the weight of a drunk spun w00k looking for a hand hold?

Title: Re: Bogen Heavy-Duty Flex Arm: just how heavy duty?
Post by: spyder9 on April 25, 2006, 04:25:09 PM

Quote from: Mojowill on April 25, 2006, 03:56:40 PM

so it will support the weight of a drunk spun w00k looking for a hand hold?

If the Bogen will fit up his arse, ...... yes it will.   ;D