Mic Stands....!?!?

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I'm about to order a Shure KSM27 condensor microphone. I do not know what kind of mic stand it will fit on. I want a mic stand that is mounted the wall or ceiling and u can adjust the mic to where u want, but I am unable to find them. Someone please help me out with what kind of stand to get. I really dont want a stand up one unless i really need to get one. So if sum1 could help me wit a stand up one and a wall/ceiling one. Thanks
 
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check out peavy's site, i had a catolog in which i've seen a "podium flange" (00444090), you can mount it with 3 screws. but you'll need a gooseneck though
 
you could do a flange with a "on stage stands" boom, they have some that dont slide through the joint. BUT it would be a sorta stupid thing to do (imho) but if u have a shock mount i guess vibration through the wall/ceiling into the boom wouldnt be that bad, but the stand could fall out taking your mic down too...
 
Well, What stand up mic stand wil work for a Shure KSM27 mic?
 
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Well, What stand up mic stand wil work for a Shure KSM27 mic?
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Any of them, but the best mic stands are made by Atlas or K&M, depending on what you want. Atlas has it's own website, and K&M is distributed in the US by AKG.


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K&M and D&R stands are what I use. I don't like the "On Stage" stands because they have a metal lever that tightens down the stand, and that lever will dirve you nuts with vibrations and ratteling.

There's also a tripod boom stand made by a company called D&R. They seem to be a slightly better build quality than the K&M stands.

From left to right:
"On Stage", K&M, D&R
 

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Here's a close up comparison of the K&M and D&R.
See what I mean about just a little better build quality on the D&R?



The D&R's base is a little heavier too.

Seems like a lot of info for something as simple as a mic stand, and some mic stands cost way more than a lot of mics I have, but the D&R is a good product and the booms have never failed even when I put up a heavy mic.
 

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I think it is Quik Lok...or something like that that makes decently priced "studio sized" stands. about 2/3rds the price of Atlas. Otherwise, invest the beans and get a couple Atlas 32SbW...or whatever that weirdo number is. The best $200(plus or minus) you'll spend on a good stand. Plus they are friggin nice looking stands and make your studio say "hey...look, I spent $$ on nice stands" .... plus you can come 'up and over' the top and/or back for vocalists, drum OH, etc...and have the stand and cables be totally, friggin out of the way. None of this 'mini-boom' stuff around a drum kit that'll take a dive when you trip over the cord, and crack the drummer in the noggin.

I've got a couple of 'monster mics' like re20's mounted on totally outstreached booms and upright poles, and don't worry about these "towers' falling over. Actually looks cool as shit, imo. Plus..they ROLL out of the way.
 
None of this 'mini-boom' stuff around a drum kit that'll take a dive when you trip over the cord, and crack the drummer in the noggin.
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You just need to make sure the boom is extended out over one of the legs of the tripod. Then they're quite stable.
 
After going and looking at these microphone stands, their like $160 + , I didnt think Id be spending even half of that on a stand. Wow, thats surprising to me. Well, with all the equipment Im getting I have to wait until I can get a microphone stand. What would be the best thing to do right now, until I can buy one?
 
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You just need to make sure the boom is extended out over one of the legs of the tripod. Then they're quite stable.
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yeah...I've got a pile of them too. I'm not much a fan of balancing acts though, when there's moola hanging on the end of one of my booms.

but...I think we've gotten astray from the original question...of wall mounted or ceiling mounted stands.

some of the places that sell radio/TV style stands, with the "extending arms" sounds like that may be what he is looking for. They're about $125 and up for those too, however.

I think potentially your best bet, until you find a better solution would be some long goosenecks, attached wherever they are best for your situation... like a desk mount style attachment with a couple goosenecks...or a long one, affixed. Should total less than $30.
 
Has anyone seen a boom mic stand that mounts to the ceiling? I'm considering one for my vocal booth to keep stuff off the floor and also allow the vocalist more flexibility in where they sit/stand. How about those spring mounted thingys you see in a radio station mounted to the desk. Seems like you would have a spring "creak" right in the middle of the perfect track :D

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DigitalDon said:
Has anyone seen a boom mic stand that mounts to the ceiling? I'm considering one for my vocal booth to keep stuff off the floor and also allow the vocalist more flexibility in where they sit/stand. How about those spring mounted thingys you see in a radio station mounted to the desk. Seems like you would have a spring "creak" right in the middle of the perfect track :D

Oh yeah, On Stage makes a rolling (4 leg) mic stand too. Saw one at the local music store last week for $65. I might consider it for drum overheads. The boom and clutch seem to be a heavier duty model than their stage mic stands.

DD
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Will any Tripod Microphone Stand With Telescoping Boom hold my Shure KSM 27 Mic?
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Yes. Just make sure you possition the boom arm over one of the legs of the tripod, like Michael said.


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ThunderDan said:
Will any Tripod Microphone Stand With Telescoping Boom hold my Shure KSM 27 Mic?
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How about the simple answer....

Yes.
 
For cheaper than those high$ stands with excellent quality, I like the Tama stands. (they've been making drum hardware for years)

Very solid construction and reasonably priced.
 
Hey Dan- a really good alternative to the Atlas and K&M stands,which are generally more expensive, is On Stage SB96+, $80 at 8th street.com. The regular SB96 is a lightweight tripod stand that basically sucks. the plus is a heavy duty stand with a big footprint that works damn well.-Richie
 
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