Topic: mic stand?

[harmon712]

What are some mic stands I should look into, just about all I need other than another xlr cable.  I have my friends Manfrotto 3373 I used once when using H4n built in mics.

[John Willett]

I use K&M pro series - but all K&M stands are good.

[ScoobieKW]

Too many variables to give a good answer. Here are some questions to help narrow it down.

1. What are you recording?
2. Indoor or Outdoor?
3. Venue Size?

I use a 13 foot lighting stand for outdoor shows
I use 2) 18" stands when I record onstage
I use 1) 5' round base stand other times on stage
I use boom stands, round base stands and short stands when I multitrack

Brands? K&M, Manfrotto, Avenger, Atlas, Impact are places to look.
Photography lighting stands with the right adapters work well when you need to go tall.

[Taper Chris]

I've been using a manfrotto 11 foot for 11 years. its duct taped paint chipped and ugly but it still works fine. It is great for most audience recording apps. However I am getting a superclamp/boom setup for from seat recording. The footprint of the manfrotto is a bit much for ppl to get around in the seats.

[harmon712]

Too many variables to give a good answer. Here are some questions to help narrow it down.

1. What are you recording?
2. Indoor or Outdoor?
3. Venue Size?

I use a 13 foot lighting stand for outdoor shows
I use 2) 18" stands when I record onstage
I use 1) 5' round base stand other times on stage
I use boom stands, round base stands and short stands when I multitrack

Brands? K&M, Manfrotto, Avenger, Atlas, Impact are places to look.
Photography lighting stands with the right adapters work well when you need to go tall.

Mostly will be taping some friends bands at bars and a few other bigger venue shows and some festivals.  Venue size would be I guess a little of everything, more on the smaller venue size.

[twatts (pants are so over-rated...)]

I bought something generic off of EBAY many years ago...  http://www.ebay.com/sch/Light-Stands-Booms-/88665/i.html

You can get one of these and then use an adapter or a clamp...  I've done both with my "Boss" stand... 

Terry

[harmon712]

What do you think of something like this?

http://www.manfrotto.us/black-alu-master-stand-air-cushioned-12-4-sect-3-risers

[vegeta_ban]

There's no reason to buy a stand that expensive, check out B&H photo or sweetwater and you can find cheaper stands that will do the job; ebay will have deals too.

[JimmieC]

Less than 2 years ago, I got a http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/644444-REG/Manfrotto_1004BAC_Alu_Master_3_Riser.html for $89 and it is OK.  It is pretty sturdy with 12' height but wide base.  Hard to believe the cost went up about $30 since then.  Not sure why.

Similar mic stand is an Impact brand but cheaper that I think several people on here are using and have worked out.  However, you may get what you pay for.  Has good reviews on B&H.  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253066-REG/Impact_LS_13HB_Heavy_Duty_Light_Stand.html

[capnhook]

Similar mic stand is an Impact brand but cheaper that I think several people on here are using and have worked out.  However, you may get what you pay for.  Has good reviews on B&H.  http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253066-REG/Impact_LS_13HB_Heavy_Duty_Light_Stand.html

Splurge and get the 13' air-cushioned Impact.......same as the 13' hevyduty, but with AIR....

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/253065-REG/Impact_LS_13HAB_Air_Cushioned_Heavy_Duty.html

 

[willndmb]

There's no reason to buy a stand that expensive, check out B&H photo or sweetwater and you can find cheaper stands that will do the job; ebay will have deals too.

i disagree to a point
I have seen many cheap stands bend or get dented easy where they wouldn't open/close
IMO spend money to get a solid stand where the tubing isn't thin junk

[Kindhippie]

I use a CheetahStand C12 Heavy Duty Auto Light Stand ($119) with a Manfrotto Super Clamp with 036-14 Standard Stud. ($32) and a Manfrotto Black Triple Microphone Holder. ($93). yes it's expensive but it's built like a tank and that's what I like. Great for outdoors but a bit big for inside venues.

[harmon712]

There's no reason to buy a stand that expensive, check out B&H photo or sweetwater and you can find cheaper stands that will do the job; ebay will have deals too.

i disagree to a point
I have seen many cheap stands bend or get dented easy where they wouldn't open/close
IMO spend money to get a solid stand where the tubing isn't thin junk

That's why I was thinking about the Manfrotto. Hopefully it's better quality and will last awhile.

[sinethomas]

Are K&M good, What are its reviews

[thunderbolt]

K&M is the gold standard of stands.