TaranTheWanderer
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I use typical black aluminum (I think?) stands with the 3 feet on them and a boom-stand. They range from 20-50$. I've found that the crank on many of the cheaper stands wear down over time. Make sure you loosen your boom before you adjust it to make it last longer.Any mic stands folks like? This isnt for recording I have booms, I'm looking for something for stage and karaoke.
I got a pretty nice mic as a gift (kind of 50s style look) but it was so bloody heavy, my stands kept falling over. I had to buy a heavier stand. It was around 100$ and is bullet-proof but it weighs a bit more than a cheaper one. I went to see what brand it was but it wasn't labelled and I threw out the box ages ago.
I tend to avoid the old school single foot steel stands because:
1. they don't pack very easily and aren't very compact;
2. they are heavy to carry around.
3. I find they tend to radiate noise to the mic easier for some reason.
If you aren't gigging, a solid single foot mic stand can work but if you're packing gear, you want something that is more compact. If you wear out your boom, you can buy them separately. Just go to any music store and there should be a variety.
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