mic boom stands w/ wheels

[detuned6]

I was flipping thue the GC monthly flyer, and saw one for $70 and another for $250. Is there any pro's the wheel type have over a tripod?
Do the wheels act like a shockmount for the boom from the floor?

 

[lumbago]

I guess that you'd need the type where the wheels had a brake - i.e. - could be locked in position so that the stand doesn't roll on a sloping stage.

Many stages are not level.

 

[Scinx]

Yes the wheel types have an advantage - this being the ability to roll a heavy pile of steel instead of picking it up. As far as being a shockmount - I would think this might be true if the wheels were made out of foam or something.

 

[Richard Monroe]

I own 2 of the On Stage SB96+'s they are blowing out, ang they're *great* stands. You won't be sorry.-Richie

 

[faderbug]

Many stages are not level.

Q
how can you tell if a stage is level??

 

[Track Rat]

The drummer drools out of both sides of his mouth.

 

[detuned6]

I own 2 of the On Stage SB96+'s they are blowing out, ang they're *great* stands. You won't be sorry.-Richie

But do they cut or reduce the floor rumble/vibration that the mic will pick up?

 

[DJL]

But do they cut or reduce the floor rumble/vibration that the mic will pick up?

No.

If you need to cut or reduce floor rumble/vibration... set your mic stand on a rubber pad and shock mount the mic.

 

[Thom IV]

Track Rat--

ROTFLMAO!!!!

Hadn't heard that one yet....

Thanks.

 

[Thom IV]

Track Rat--

ROTFLMAO!!!!

Hadn't heard that one yet....

Thanks.

 

[Richard Monroe]

Thank's Trackrat. I'll add that to my list of stuff to forward to Rimshot, my wife saves cruel drummer jokes.-Richie