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Find the right microphone stand
The perfect hold for the best sound!
The selection of different microphone stands is almost as extensive as the areas of application for a microphone. There are a variety of microphone stands from various manufacturers in different designs and quality levels for every requirement in everyday musician life and beyond.
The origin of the microphone stand lies in a simple metal tube and a solid base . A microphone could be attached to the end of the metal tube using a clamp and thus placed freely in the middle of the room or on the stage. The highlight was that you had your hands free and could take on other tasks in the band context, such as playing the guitar or tambourine
People liked the idea. Over the years, the designs and variants of microphone stands have become increasingly unusual. From small and large models with a boom construction , which are ideal for recording various instruments and amplifiers, to custom-made eccentric signature models for bandleaders and singers such as Axel W. Rose (Guns'N'Roses), Freddie Mercury (Queen) or Jonathan Davis (Korn) - who compete with each other in their eye-catching features with their unusual engravings, shapes and materials - nowadays every pot has its lid or every microphone has its microphone clamp and the corresponding stand.
In the following guide article we will now go into the differences between the individual microphone stands in more detail and would like to recommend one or two practical accessories to you.
Microphone stand with base
The microphone stand with base is, as initially described, the prototype of all subsequent microphone stands. This category includes, among other things, the Stand Art plate microphone stand but also the Gravity MS 23 microphone stand with plate base. Both essentially consist of just a height-adjustable tube and a solid base.
The microphone stand does what it's supposed to do. It holds a microphone at the top of the tube using a microphone clamp (which is not including in both cases) and is therefore most suitable for singers in a stage context. The slightly more comfortable version is offered by König & Meyer . With the one-handed microphone stand 26075, the height can be adjusted, as the name suggests, with just one hand.
Microphone stand with boom
The microphone stand with boom is a true all-rounder in its category. It consists of at least two pipes that are connected to each other like a gallows using a movable joint . On some models, such as the Gravity MS2312 B microphone stand with plate base, the two tubes can be pulled out and thus extend the height and range of the boom. For extreme alignments of the boom, the microphone stand models from Stand Art and König & Meyer use fold-out legs instead of a stand - a so-called 3-leg stand - to ensure a firm stand.
Turn your microphone stand into a functional workstation
With additional accessories, you can quickly turn your previously simple microphone stand into a multifunctional Swiss army knife. There are all sorts of useful helpers, from the practical pick and drink holder to the light-in-the-dark lamp to the storage area for smartphones, tablets and computers.
Microphone stands & table tripods for broadband & podcasting productions
A relatively new trend , which laypeople mainly know from radio and TV productions, is also enjoying increasing popularity in the private sector. The theme of broadband or podcasting deals with the creation of subscription-based media files. In order to create your contributions in a high-quality format , you not only need a suitable recording device and a microphone, but ideally also an appropriate suspension for the latter. In its simplest form, there is the classic Stand Art table microphone stand with base, but also the corresponding table tripods 23105 and 23230 from König & Meyer . But if you remember the recording situation of a radio station and the appearance of the presenters' elastic and swiveling microphone suspensions, it becomes a bit more professional. A practical solution is the TIE Studio Flexible Mic Stand PRO, which can be easily attached to the table top using a screw clamp . If you are not afraid of permanent mounting on the table top, you should take a closer look at the Rode PSA1 or the DAP Audio Broadcasting Stand. Both models impress with their solid yet easy handling. If you are now curious and would like to find out more about the theme , you will find further information in our guides “Podcast, Gaming and Video Productions” .
