I thought I'd call around yesterday to a few stores in my area to see if anyone had a mic stand that could mount to like a desk and apparently this isn't a common item because no one had one, was wondering what you guys use? I was hoping to get something that I could mount to my desk and then adjust it to a lower position to mic my acoustic guitar but then also be able to adjust it up high for just vocals... I'll probably have to just get a regular mic stand that sits on the floor?
I thought I'd call around yesterday to a few stores in my area to see if anyone had a mic stand that could mount to like a desk and apparently this isn't a common item because no one had one, was wondering what you guys use? I was hoping to get something that I could mount to my desk and then adjust it to a lower position to mic my acoustic guitar but then also be able to adjust it up high for just vocals... I'll probably have to just get a regular mic stand that sits on the floor?
I've got a couple of these that work just fine for me . . .
Playing guitar and never playing for others is like studying medicine and never working in a clinic.
how much did you pay? I got one pretty much just like that in a store local to me and it was like 48$ after tax..
how much did you pay? I got one pretty much just like that in a store local to me and it was like 48$ after tax..
I got the "On Stage" brand, $19.99. Of course, I needed 6 at one time, since I play in a band and also recently started being a karaoke host.
Playing guitar and never playing for others is like studying medicine and never working in a clinic.
hm, yeah I might buy a sm57 today, so i'd need another stand so I can record with both my mics at the same time, gonna have to find another stand for cheaper..
I use the same stand as Moonrider. one cost under fifty. there is a heavy duty model that is a lot more.
this stand is able to point a mic at anything. I use it for my lap resonator; the mic points down. the reach of the stand
keeps every thing out of my way. I can reach the record button, my guitar stand w/o getting up.
it saves time when doing many takes.
hm, yeah I might buy a sm57 today, so i'd need another stand so I can record with both my mics at the same time, gonna have to find another stand for cheaper..
You might want to take a look at the Sennheiser E series mics also. The e315s, e225s, and e335s are all lower priced than the 57, and good rugged live mics too. I love my battered Shures, but the Sennheisers don't have the mid-range response "hump" the Shures do. The flatter frequency response may make your life easier when going for that perfect take.
Playing guitar and never playing for others is like studying medicine and never working in a clinic.
Did you look for a short stand that they use for kick drums? I have one with a small round base and a 6" post.
here's one:
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Hi,
Most stands seem to be a fairly simple arrangement of tubes, clamps and rubber end pieces. So the difference between a tall one and a more all round compact one might be as simple as five minutes work with a hacksaw.
The first one I bought was a cheapie and it only last a week or two before the crummy casting fractured. Poor quality ones can go all droopy on you too...
After reading a recommendation somewhere, on a "Your favourite bit of gear that you wouldn't want be without.." type thread I lashed out and bought one made by K & M. The guy at the shop said that, yes, buy that one and you only need to buy once... So far it's lived up to the reputation.
A range of styles and options there to ponder.
Cheers,
Chris
Radio Shack used to have some similar to these for pretty cheap.
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I just bought one for 29.99 at Woody's music in Rock HIll, and it is fairly decent (has a sturdy boom).
