Topic: how to mount Shure bar on light stand

[stvgray]

I was using a Bogen/Manfrotto light stand with a simple 3/8-to-5/8 adapter. But after 10 or 15 uses, the adapter stripped out and screwed up the threads on the light stand.

So I bought a new light stand -- a better model anyway -- and I'm looking for a better adapter solution. I'm afraid if I get another simple threaded adapter, it will strip out again and possibly ruin this new stand.

Is there a vertical clamp-type solution -- something that will clamp to the non-threaded part of my light stand, going straight up? With a standard 5/8 mic post on the top, so it doesn't require an adapter?

I see one on micsupply.com, but it's still got an adapter on top of it. I want one where the 5/8 threading is part of the clamp unit itself.

Can somebody give me a solution -- make, model, and where to buy it?

I'm gonna try to post an image of the micsupply unit here.

[Brian Skalinder]

I was using a Bogen/Manfrotto light stand with a simple 3/8-to-5/8 adapter. But after 10 or 15 uses, the adapter stripped out and screwed up the threads on the light stand.

IMO, either the threading was screwy from the get-go, or you're doing something wrong.  If even mildly careful, the threads should hold up longer than 10-15 uses.

I see one on micsupply.com, but it's still got an adapter on top of it. I want one where the 5/8 threading is part of the clamp unit itself.

Three comments:

• just leave the stereo bar mounted to the Mic Supply quick release + adapter; no screwing/unscrewing = no worries about stripping threads
• I actually think having an adapter is a Good Thing in this case - if you strip the adapter, you only have to replace a small, inexpensive adapter;  if you strip the threads on an integrated quick release clamp, you have to replace the whole thing at higher cost
• I don't think I've ever seen a quick release clamp with an integrated 5/8" thread.

[F.O.Bean]

this will work and is a TANK of a clamp, ive used mine HUNDREDS of times:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=298908&is=REG&addedTroughType=search

http://taperssection.com/index.php?topic=30005.0

also, look here for a replacement screw cap ^^^^

[Chuck]

Yeah, that clamp is good and cheap and does exactly what you need to do too.

[stvgray]

Okay, I bought a Bogen quick-release clamp and a 3/8-5/8 adapter.

On that "tank of a clamp" than Bean suggested, is there a way that it swivels so it can go on top of a light stand and have the threaded part go straight up? Haven't seen one in person and can't picture how that would work.

Steve

[F.O.Bean]

Okay, I bought a Bogen quick-release clamp and a 3/8-5/8 adapter.

On that "tank of a clamp" than Bean suggested, is there a way that it swivels so it can go on top of a light stand and have the threaded part go straight up? Haven't seen one in person and can't picture how that would work.

Steve

yep, the threading unscrews out and can go 3 diff ways, the silver part that is

I have a nice rowi clamp that i NEVER use cause that one is so damn easy to use

[todd e]

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I have a nice rowi clamp that i NEVER use cause that one is so damn easy to use
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rowi rules your face...