Topic: Microphone stand advice About $100 about 12ft tall

[Denes]

I have a manfrotto 3362.  It's a good stand, but only 8ft tall.  Looking for a decent 12 footer.  Any new ones or used ones you recommend?

[JackoRoses]

yea buy the 12 ft manfrotto... jfc lmgtfy

[aaronji]

You could try a Manfrotto 1004BAC.  Pretty lightweight and fairly compact folded.  The top will sway a bit when fully extended if it gets bumped, though...

[SmokinJoe]

There are a ton of light stands on ebay.  There is a particular brand a few people have gotten... name is Dynatran or something like that.  They are a beast... big and heavy, but solid as a rock, and cheap... less than $50.

[brad.bartels]

You could try a Manfrotto 1004BAC.  Pretty lightweight and fairly compact folded.  The top will sway a bit when fully extended if it gets bumped, though...

The Manfrotto 1004BAC is what I've been using, has worked great for me so far. $89.95 at B&H right now. I've got a few good pics from a recent Wilco show that give you a good idea what it looks like in action if you want me to send them to you. Agree, it's pretty lightweight and compact for a 12' stand and easy to setup and take down and I've found it to be pretty stable. Haven't had anyone give it a good bump yet though (knock on wood). Usually try to tape the legs down with gaffers tape just in case...

[F.O.Bean]

I'll tell you what NOT to buy. The cheap stands on ebay. I got a deal[so I thought] on ebay and for 2 12' stands I paid $53.00/Shipped. They are useless IMO. Aftwer not even 2 festivals, they failed on me. The knobs get stripped and dont work now. So basically I wasted $53.00 Do yourself a favor and spend the extra $$ and get a Manfrotto or something name brand