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Title: Adapter for stand question
Post by: Belexes on February 13, 2008, 11:50:06 AM
I have an AKG KM235 bar and need to attach this to my stand. Is this the best one to use, or is there something better?

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/286147-REG/AKG_KM217_3_8_Female_to_5_8_.html

^^^Anyone know if Guitar Center has these?

I think for the riser I am going to check out Guitar Center and find one of those 5/8 Female to 5/8 Male adapters. That should do the trick.
Title: Re: Adapter for stand question
Post by: NOLAfishwater on February 13, 2008, 12:19:07 PM
If you are running a light stand with 3/8 threading, and your AKG stereo bar is 5/8, then you have found what you need.
Title: Re: Adapter for stand question
Post by: rowjimmytour on February 13, 2008, 12:24:21 PM
(http://www.micsupply.com/newstandfitting.jpg)
http://www.micsupply.com/standaccessories.htm
Title: Re: Adapter for stand question
Post by: newplanet7 on February 13, 2008, 12:36:37 PM
^^^^^^
That's what I use.
Except no one can get any thing from micsupply.
Doesn't return calls or e-mails. :P

So get it here.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/5357-REG/Bogen_Manfrotto_3102_5_8_Stud_to_3_8_.html

and get that akg 217 3/8"- 5/8" male adapter for the t-bar
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/286147-REG/AKG_KM217_3_8_Female_to_5_8_.html

This is exactly what I use.
Title: Re: Adapter for stand question
Post by: Belexes on February 13, 2008, 01:16:56 PM
+T's to all for the help. I think I will make the order with B&H today.  I didn't hear back from Dave at Micsupply. :P
Title: Re: Adapter for stand question
Post by: newplanet7 on February 13, 2008, 01:27:22 PM
BH is a great place.
They fill the order super quick.

Not sure what you're using for shocks but I use two of these for a riser.
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/47070-REG/Sennheiser_MZA216_Sennheiser_MZA_216_Thread_Adapter.html

If you go that route you should get 2 more
akg 217 3/8"- 5/8" male adapters
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/286147-REG/AKG_KM217_3_8_Female_to_5_8_.html



Title: Re: Adapter for stand question
Post by: aegert on February 13, 2008, 04:02:14 PM
Some times cheaper at Calumet Who is an oem of the parts from Bogen /Manfrotto which they sell under there own name. Sometimes 30% less

Here is the Stand adapter: $9 vs $13
(http://www.calumetphoto.com/resources/images/products/19d090cd086b4c34b1e7e4bdc13a61ec.jpg)

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/MF6809/
 (http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/MF6809/)
For example here is the their manfrotto super clamp notice it is not $33 it is $23!

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/MF6820/ (http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/MF6820/)

THe classic Manfrotto 6065 13.5' air cushoned stand under the calumet name:

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/MF6065// (http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/MF6065//)

40" extention (try this with the Super clamp to pu the rig out 40" off the balcony!

http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/MF7011/ (http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/MF7011/)

Or use this clamp to use your own pole!

(http://www.calumetphoto.com/item/MF6821/)
Title: Re: Adapter for stand question
Post by: wbrisette on February 13, 2008, 08:13:43 PM
^^^^^^
That's what I use.
Except no one can get any thing from micsupply.
Doesn't return calls or e-mails. :P

I wonder what's happened to Dave. He use to answer calls and emails very quickly. Hmmm....

Wayne
Title: Re: Adapter for stand question
Post by: Belexes on February 13, 2008, 08:50:42 PM
In all fairness, Dave just did reply to me and tell me to call him, but I jumped the gun today and did a B&H order.
Title: Re: Adapter for stand question
Post by: newplanet7 on February 13, 2008, 10:26:25 PM
I wonder what's happened to Dave. He use to answer calls and emails very quickly. Hmmm....
Wayne
Not sure. I know that there is others on this site who have tried recently
without success..........

Title: Re: Adapter for stand question
Post by: rowjimmytour on February 13, 2008, 11:11:35 PM
I wonder what's happened to Dave. He use to answer calls and emails very quickly. Hmmm....
Wayne
Not sure. I know that there is others on this site who have tried recently
without success..........


I hope all is good w/ Dave because he is about as good a business guy as you want to deal with when buying gear.
Peace