Mic stand / boompole recommendations?
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Are you saying you would use a mic stand for interviews? I would use a boompole for interviews as well, since the subject might lean forward, or lean back, or move... which can cause the mic to be off axis, since you are not aiming the mic at the subject's mouth and moving with them.
You can tell the subject to be completely still, but then they get self conscious about it, while being interviewed.
You can tell the subject to be completely still, but then they get self conscious about it, while being interviewed.
Guys he doesn't want a mic stand.
He used the words mic stand because he doesn't know what it's called.
I've got you covered asker.
What you need is a C-Stand and then this adaptor
This will allow you to use your boom pole and microphone as a stationary unmanned audio recorder.
He used the words mic stand because he doesn't know what it's called.
I've got you covered asker.
What you need is a C-Stand and then this adaptor
This will allow you to use your boom pole and microphone as a stationary unmanned audio recorder.
Or, perhaps he IS looking for a mic stand and not a mic holder for a c-stand:
We'll never know if he doesn't come back.
But he asked about a boom pole too.
Boom pole and mic stand don't really go together.
Could be. I know I have used a mic stand when shooting interviews many
times. Back then I couldn't afford c-stands so those cheaper alternatives
did the job and there was no need to bring on another person to swing a
boom when the subject was sitting.
Hey, thanks for the replies.
To clarify my needs I need a mic stand/c-stand (I'm not sure what to go for, sounds like c-stand is the right choice) for interviews that I produce as a 1-man team. I wont be able to use a boompole for that. I need a boompole for collaborative shortfilms. I've considered RØDE's boompole.
If you guys can recommend any c-stands that would be cool. Just fyi I'm not really a DIY-guy sorry lol.
To clarify my needs I need a mic stand/c-stand (I'm not sure what to go for, sounds like c-stand is the right choice) for interviews that I produce as a 1-man team. I wont be able to use a boompole for that. I need a boompole for collaborative shortfilms. I've considered RØDE's boompole.
If you guys can recommend any c-stands that would be cool. Just fyi I'm not really a DIY-guy sorry lol.
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Well I was wrong then
You would use a c-stand+adaptor to mount a boom pole on it.
If you don't need that kind of length and are okay with the microphone pole only being a couple of feet then get a mic stand instead.
I just use a c-stand. Screw the blimp to the c-stand, shot bag it and go.
I never used the boom pole adapter. The extra piece always seemed unnecessary to me. It's not like you can shoot without a blimp for exteriors. Why use more equipment than you need.
It's about $500-600 for the C-stand, $250-300 for a rode blimp, $30 for a shot bag and you're set. Prices in your area would be different. Apart from the Rode gear, we're always charged way too much for our equipment here.
I never used the boom pole adapter. The extra piece always seemed unnecessary to me. It's not like you can shoot without a blimp for exteriors. Why use more equipment than you need.
It's about $500-600 for the C-stand, $250-300 for a rode blimp, $30 for a shot bag and you're set. Prices in your area would be different. Apart from the Rode gear, we're always charged way too much for our equipment here.
A c-stand with a mic holder will run you $160-$200. A mic stand
will run you $25-$50. Did you look at the two I posted?
I would recommend THS ONE
Uhm, I just looked a bit more into c-stands. Is it true they are tough to travel with? I don't have a car, and I'm already carrying a Movi M5 gimbal, camera-bag and a tripod bag.
I basically just need something to be able to hold the mic over someone's head instead of having a boomer. Are you sure a mic stand/boom stand wouldn't be able to make this work?
A mic stand will hold the mic underneath of someone not over their head.
And yes c-stands are heavy. That's what stops them from tipping over.
I would not take one with me to a walking destination.
There is no such thing as a boom stand that I know of. But I love my c-stand and adaptor it's really helpful .
And yes c-stands are heavy. That's what stops them from tipping over.
I would not take one with me to a walking destination.
There is no such thing as a boom stand that I know of. But I love my c-stand and adaptor it's really helpful .
Usually on a c-stand is also a sandbag or two to protect people and your equipment, so, you may want to consider getting what you need for your kit and taking a cab or whatever to the set instead of trying to buy what you can carry for a full shoot.
I am sure a mic stand would be a better and less expensive option.
I offered two links to the type that you could use.
I would not recommend a c-stand in this case. It was sfoster who
recommended a c-stand. Both are good options. It's up to you
to decide what suits your needs and budget the best.
Are we getting punked here?
and I gather from this list, NO LIGHTS but has a Movi M5, for interviews. But don't forget he's a:
but
Are you serious?
and if you answer, "Yes, but" something's gotta give.
Can you imagine, a guy on a push bike on the way to a gig, leaving behind him a trail of dropped equipment... "I'm late but the footage is silky smooth."
and I gather from this list, NO LIGHTS but has a Movi M5, for interviews. But don't forget he's a:
but
Are you serious?
and if you answer, "Yes, but" something's gotta give.
Can you imagine, a guy on a push bike on the way to a gig, leaving behind him a trail of dropped equipment... "I'm late but the footage is silky smooth."
Nope. He's been a member here for a while. Building his tool kit,
contributing to the forum, asking questions. Not everyone traveling
light and still building their kit is punking us. Beginners have to
start with something...
Completely off topic -
In the late 70's - early 80's there was a band in London that had no vehicles. As Indie related above, there's a lot of gear for a band to haul through the tubes (subway). So they made a decision to all play keyboards; instead of lugging around a guitar which had to be plugged into an amp, which also had to be lugged around, the keyboard could be plugged directly into the mixing console. That way each band member could carry a piece of the drummers kit. That became the basis for their synth-heavy sound.
Oh, the name of the band?
Depeche Mode