Topic: stand package

[livin_grateful]

i found a package that includes everything (at least i think everthing)...t-bar, etc...over at micsupply here : http://www.micsupply.com/package2.htm   but its showing they want 205$...i ask u is this a good deal?.....cs

[fsulloway]

Obviously used would be cheaper but that doesn't look too bad. Try checking some other sites to compare pricing and shipping. bhphotovideo.com would be a good place to check.

[Teen Wolf Blitzer]

If you're gonna spend that much I'd get a Shure stand and regular ol t bar.  That would be cheaper than 200.

[Brian Skalinder]

IME, MicSupply.com doesn't usually have the most competitive prices since it's a small operation.  That said, Dave's one of us and "gets it", understands our needs, and provides quality customer service.

Regarding specific gear in the package...

• search this forum for Sabrasom and you'll find feedback on the SSM-1 shockmounts
• see B&H for a look at big retailer pricing on Bogen stands
  
• check the Knowledgebase | Archive | Mics & Setup forum for other stand options and purchasing choices
  
• consider the AKG KM235 stereo bar (very popular here), instead of the Sabrasom ST2

[livin_grateful]

IME, MicSupply.com doesn't usually have the most competitive prices since it's a small operation.  That said, Dave's one of us and "gets it", understands our needs, and provides quality customer service.

Regarding specific gear in the package...

• search this forum for Sabrasom and you'll find feedback on the SSM-1 shockmounts
• see B&H for a look at big retailer pricing on Bogen stands
  
• check the Knowledgebase | Archive | Mics & Setup forum for other stand options and purchasing choices
  
• consider the AKG KM235 stereo bar (very popular here), instead of the Sabrasom ST2

rOCK oN thanks forthe much apricaited help +t

[gratefulphish]

I have found the prices at adorama.com to be among the most competitive for Bogen stands, and related parts and accessories.  Find the model numbers of the items that you are looking for, and then google them.

[RobertNC]

Save your money.  Search e-bay for Dynatran.  I've got an AS-9110 and an AS-806a.   More than adequate  at less than Bogen prices.

[Todd R]

Yep, like Robert said -- get the stand from ebay.

Do an ebay search on "light stand 806a" and you'll see the stands Robert is talking about.  Plenty good for our purposes, and you should be able to get one for $30-40 shipped.

Then head to markertek.com and get a clamp and a mic t-bar:
Clamp:  search on "mpc-10"
t-bar:  search on "ma-238"

If you want to step up to a nicer t-bar that many people use, you can get one from Sweetwater.com with free shipping:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/KM235/1/

So maybe $80 or so for everything.  I wouldn't get that mic supply package -- it's overkill for you.  For instance, it comes with shockmounts that you already have as part of the Avantone mic package.

[tenesejedd]

I very much agree with what Brian said... Dave at MicSupply offers great customer service. There have been a couple times when I needed some odds and ends just a couple days before a show or festival and he helped me out big time.  Can you find stuff cheaper? sometimes, but there are times when its good to deal with someone you know and have complete confidence in