belfast_harper
385 posts
Mar 19, 2015
8:25 AM
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I need to buy a mic stand to use for acoustic playing, is it better to buy a straight mic stand or one with a boom?
Can anyone recommend any reasonably priced mic stands?
Thanks, Ryan
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STME58
1247 posts
Mar 19, 2015
8:44 AM
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I recently picked up a boom stand from Guitar center for about $30. It serves the purpose but here are the things I would look for improvements on if I buy a better one.
Tripod base is small and with a heavy mike or long extension it becomes unstable.
All of the clamps are hard to use and must be torque quite tightly to hold.
The little knobbed nut to lock the mic holder form turning is impossible to get tight enough by hand and its odd shape precludes using a wrench.
I don't know how much you have to spend for a stand without these problems but this one is serviceable.
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Baker
387 posts
Mar 19, 2015
9:17 AM
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I play acoustically most of the time. I much prefer a boom style one. It gives you a bit more room to move around and more importantly it allows you to move the mic position around too – This is very handy when gigging in different situations.
Last Edited by Baker on Mar 19, 2015 9:18 AM
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KingoBad
1621 posts
Mar 19, 2015
9:35 AM
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I prefer a boom stands and use the DR Pro tripod.
After using a lot of crappy stands, this one is fantastic. It is very solid and stable, adjusts well, and very durable.
I also play rack, and wouldn't play with a straight stand as my guitar would bump it.
The DR Pro isn't cheap, but well worth the quality (60-70 bucks)
If you've ever had floppy feet, drooping booms, or slowly shrinking stands - it is worth it to have a good one.
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nacoran
8345 posts
Mar 19, 2015
9:58 AM
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Boom stands give you a lot more versatility.
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belfast_harper
386 posts
Mar 20, 2015
3:24 AM
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Thanks for the advice, the boom stand seems to be the way to go and I will look into the DR pro tripod.
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clyde
413 posts
Mar 20, 2015
6:46 AM
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belfast
those are some good points here
for what it's worth i have found that a boom can take up a lot of room that you might not have if you don't set it up right
do you play guitar or another instrument? if not i would just get a good mic stand with a heavy base. see how it goes and you can always buy a boom later. it's a good idea to buy the best you can i'm using some of the same ones i've had for 50 years.
some people also like goose necks although they can be noisy
added:
do you ever use a stool or a chair? that would make a boom a real help.
Last Edited by clyde on Mar 20, 2015 6:58 AM
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shakeylee
169 posts
Mar 20, 2015
7:46 AM
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i like no boom. i guess there are always some different opinions!
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mlefree
270 posts
Mar 21, 2015
9:27 AM
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I like a heavy cast iron based straight stand with a gooseneck. Stable, small footprint on stage, highly adjustable, no moving parts means it's durable, and it's cheap.
Michelle
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LSC
712 posts
Mar 21, 2015
8:13 PM
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I'd recommend a boom stand but with a short boom. The shorter boom is useful for when space is tight and they tend not to move as much due to less leverage.
I'd also highly recommend spending the money for a quality stand. Cheap ones quickly become a pain in the ass to use as the clutches never seem to hold and other parts tend to break down. You end up having to replace them and so they cost more in the long run and you will get stressed out. I hate, I mean hate cheap stands. I use K&M stands. Can't beat that German engineering. They can be found 2nd hand if you're persistent and willing to wait.
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boris_plotnikov
1045 posts
Mar 23, 2015
12:55 AM
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I can play straight one, buy prefer boom stand anyway, because I don't like straight stand touch my harmonica belt. The most recommended mic stands are K&M.
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