Alec Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 OK, as the title says, I'm fed up with some of the crappy mic stands that I've mistakenly purchased in the past. I want something that stays together, doesn't break, and is easy to adjust. Cheap would be great, but I don't want to buy more scrap metal... And precise model numbers would be great, as I'm aware that even the best manufacturers have their dodgy "value" lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Not the cheapest place to buy them but have a look at the K&M stands on the Canford site. You get some idea of the prices you might be paying... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 Not the cheapest place to buy them but have a look at the K&M stands on the Canford site. Yup, but could do with some specific model recommendations. I know K&M stands are well regarded by many, but it still looks like some are less good than others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strandgsx Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I swear by SENN stands, robust and last a lifetime! thats my 2p worth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 I swear by SENN stands, robust and last a lifetime! Assuming you mean Sennheiser, I still need model numbers to avoid buying lemons (again!) Like for K&M stands, Thomann sell a K&M boom stand for GBP 13:30, but I'm prepared to bet it's a pile of pants. My prob is that I'll probably end up having to buy mail order, so try before buy isn't too easy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I think all the K&M stuff sold by Canford is "professional" except perhaps the one listed as economy. Have a look at the catalogue page (PDF). I've got plenty of 21090, they for sure, are fine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alec Posted October 20, 2005 Author Share Posted October 20, 2005 I think all the K&M stuff sold by Canford is "professional" except perhaps the one listed as economy. Have a look at the catalogue page. I've got plenty of 21090, they for sure, are fine!!So do you think this Thomann jobbie is the same:http://www.thomann.de/thoiw2_km_210-9_stativ_prodinfo.html Described by Thomann as K&M 210/9 comprising 201A+211/1 - and only GBP 25.50 (I'm after a few plus some other stuff, so the shipping's not so much of a worry) Canford list the K&M 21090 comprising 20130+21110 The numbers seem a plausible match, but is the Thomann attractively priced unit the real deal...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew C Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Certainly looks the same to me... A "Plopkiller" anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse Dave Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Nice one on the Plopkiller - it made me smile - a bit... Mic Stands: I have bought K&M stands from both Thomann and Canford and as faras I could tell they were both pretty much identical... The last time I bought K&M Stands (21090) They had K&M Blurb on the side in silver. Kind of annoying, really. I've never really had much experience of bad mic stands - I got rid of all the bad ones that were around from before my time and replaced with K&M. The good thing about K&M is that parts are VERY easily available from canford. Dave M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Si Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I swear by SENN stands, robust and last a lifetime! [snip]...Assuming you mean Sennheiser, I still need model numbers to avoid buying lemons (again!)...[/snip] No he means SENN, not sennheiser. I am personally not fans of these stands, as the ones we have at our church fell apart and were fixed by being welded together at the place where the boom joins the upright bit, this was made from threaded aluminium :P I like the Beyer Dynamic ones which have the 2 part telescopic booms, such as the beyer dynamic GST500 as below: http://www.beyerdynamic.co.uk/bigger_view_images/GST500.gif or go to This page and see a collection of them. They're not expensive, but I'd guess you can buy them cheaper from other places rather than direct from the manufacturer. I'd favour the K&M alternatives too. Depends what applications you're using them for, where they're gonna be used, how often etc... For lighter work however, I've got some nice chrome Quiklok ones, 'bout £20 - £25 per stand. they've lasted 2 or three yrs, though they're too light really, especially for putting a microphone on a fully extended boom - Falls over! HTH Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueShift Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I like beyer mic stands - they are very rugged, although fairly weighty so if you are touring its something to consider - but its is the sacrifice you make for a really resilient mic stand. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete McCrea Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 Beyer GST500's and 590's (IIRC) are the mainstay of our hire stock. Robust heavy stands, but will last an age. Spares also available easilly. Another vote for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Pearce Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I have had a problem with the beyerdynamic mic stands at my church.The rubber in the tilt lock seems to have died and they now have a habit of drooping, and thats with just an SM58 on the end, nothing particularly weighty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Si Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 I have had a problem with the beyerdynamic mic stands at my church.The rubber in the tilt lock seems to have died and they now have a habit of drooping, and thats with just an SM58 on the end, nothing particularly weighty. that's a good point Jon, The ones I've got, I got second hand and they have a similar problem, but only for heavier mics such as large Diaphragm mics etc. Maybe we should both buy the spare parts, as I'm sure they're available from beyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Alcock Posted October 20, 2005 Share Posted October 20, 2005 My vote is for Proel ProStage stands. Very sturdy, all main bits are die-cast and they definitely don't droop (even with old ribbon mics!). Telescopic boom is an option. In my opinion they're more stylish and the adjustment screws are kinder to the hands than K&M. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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