Topic: t-bar/vert bar questions

[saxophoner]

i have been using the superlux t-bar for a few months now and would like to upgrade.  i've seen a few shure verts go up in the last weeks but i was wondering what my options are.  for so i am still using the superlux shockmounts that are 5.99/ea.  could you give me some ideas?  pros/cons of certain bars, some bars won't go to a certain configuration...

thanks
travis
if you've got an extra you could let go off get ahold of me and we can work something out

[jlykos]

I don't know what type of microphones you have, but I have SD condensors and I have the AKG KM-235 and the Shure bars.  The AKG is lighter than the Shure, but leaves a huge space between the capsules if I try to run DIN.  I can always get a spacer for that, but I have not yet done so.  I like the Shure bar a lot; very flexible and never a problem setting a configuration with XY or DIN.

[bgalizio]

I'm currently using the AGK T-bar, with a spacer for running DIN, NOS, etc. It works well, but to get the configurations right (or close to it), the weight of the mics + shocks is in front of the stand. That sets the balance of the stand off, which could be an issue if I were running very high (which I never do).

I'm assuming the Shure vert bar allows SD mics to be more centered over the mic stand, when run in these configs, correct? If so, I may have to trade out one day.

[BayTaynt3d]

The vert bar is simply awesome IMHO. And you can use large shockmounts and/or risers to help get the spread wider if you want.

[saxophoner]

so most bars are going to support the different configs., if not you can always get risers and the likes.  i have smkh8k condensor mics.  i assume all these bars have room and would work with my setup?

[Brian Skalinder]

It's really just personal preference.  The Shure vertical bar and the AKG KM235 bar (and other similar options) all support the main mic configs, along with flexibility to tweak those configs:  XY, ORTF, DIN, DINA, and NOS (depending on the length of your mics / shockmounts).  For the KM235 bar, a simple (and cheap) riser is key to easily run most configs