Suggestions for Mic Stands With Boom

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CameronMcC

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Looking for suggestions for mic stands with booming capability. Need something heavy on the bottom, and not opposed to something with wheels (though not necessary). Trying to stay in the 40-100 range if possible.
 
You'll usually find this sort of stand by searching for 'studio boom' on B&H or whatever shop you're looking at. There's also manfrotto's combi-boom that works as either a light stand or a boom. I think Guy over at dvestore that put a couple videos up demonstrating it.
 
If you are talking about something to hold your boom, there are special holder gadgets that attach to regular light stands (like C-stands, etc.) For example...

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http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/596490-REG/Pearstone_8121290_Boom_Pole_Holder.html
 
The Manfrotto 420B may work for your scenario. Doubles for lighting with it's 5/8" spud as well as 3/8" and 1/4"-20 threading. It's more in the $100+ range, but may be worth it if you can use it for other scenarios. If you already have a boom pole and a C-Stand, the other options recommended such as the boom boy would be the way to go.

 
LOL---it's great to part of the dvxuser network!.

BTW, that Manfrotto boom that Guy demoed above is a whole lot sleeker and simpler than my Avenger D600. The Avenger does hold a mic of course but it's a bit overkill-- big, heavy and somewhat clunky to schlep around on a one man shoot.
 
I'm thinking the Manfrotto may be the way to go as I can use it in different situations. I was looking for a studio boom as listed above but the build qulaity seems better for just a few dollars more.

I guess i need to grab some sandbags too.
 
I own a couple of the Manfrotto stands pictured and they are handy indeed for light duty work They are not real heavy duty, though they will also work fine for smaller lights. Make sure to have some ballast available, you will need it. Not just on the boom, but on the base. With the boom deployed, these babies will capsize if you look at them hard. A couple of 10# sandbags draped over the spreaders is about right.

Best Regards,
Grant
 
CameronMcC said:
anybody know of deals on sandbags?
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Just visit your local area highway in the middle of the night. (joking)

If you're looking at getting sandbags you might want to look
at getting lead shot bags instead. smaller footprint..same weight.
 
The generic bags from BH are pretty decent and under $20, which doesn't seam all that cheap to me, but is about as good as it gets. Rippie is pretty close to right on the filling. Your local quarry will have washed rock products which don't have the fine materials in them. In my case, I have been using 3/8" dia, more commonly called pea gravel, and it works great. No issues with dust leaking through the bag material. Cheap.

Grant
 
i picked up the above mentioned Manfrotto and its exactly what i needed. Thanks Forum. Good build quality, and also should work great for some small lighting fixtures.
 
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