There are various microphone stands and stand accessories on the market, so which microphone stand is cost-effective and more suitable for your needs?

The article is about the microphone holder and accessories purchasing guide and I hope these suggestions can help you.

Standard Microphone Stand

On the stage or in the recording studio, you can see several basic types of microphone holders, but the most common type is a standard straight microphone holder that is very suitable for singers and other different venues. When buying a microphone stand, this economical model is indeed very attractive, but in the long run, it may be better to buy a high-quality stand according to your own needs. The following are the points you need to consider when buying a microphone stand and accessories.

Adjustable Height Range

In fact, the height of all microphone stands can be adjusted, but the height range that can be adjusted varies greatly. The standard height range of the wheat rack is about 35-65 inches, of course there are some higher or lower specifications. A relatively low microphone stand suitable for recording the sound of the kick drum cannot record the sound of the upper drum because the height is not enough. In a taller room or auditorium, you may need a microphone stand that can extend to 10 feet to collect chorus or orchestral sounds.

Lifting Handle

Another device that needs to be focused on to lock the height of the wheat rack in place-the lifting handle. There are two basic lifting handles in the microphone holder, the screw type and the hand-held type. The screw type is more popular. You may not be able to fix the cheap screw-type lifting handle after twisting it several times, while the more high-end screw-type lifting handle (such as the rotary lifting handle of Ultimate Support), you only need to twist it to lock it. , Very easy to adjust. The hand-held lifting handle can be adjusted only by holding the handle in one hand, which is very suitable for live performances.

Base Selection

The standard microphone stand has two basic designs: flat base and tripod. The flat base is usually made of cast steel, which is heavy and prevents the bracket from tipping over. Flat bases are generally round or triangular. Because they have a small footprint and are heavier, they are not as convenient to carry as a tripod, but in terms of stability, the two are the same. Because the footprint of a tripod is relatively large, people generally think that a tripod may be more stable than a flat base. Many mini microphone stands used in desktop computers, bass drums and guitar speakers have relatively small flat bases, because the flat base occupies a relatively small area and can be placed in a very small space.

Many engineers prefer a tripod because it has a wider range of sizes, is lighter, and can be folded smaller than a flat base. As long as the weight of the microphone is kept in the correct position, the tripod base will be very stable.

Portability and Weight

There are many factors that affect the weight and portability of the microphone stand. On this point, it should be noted that a heavier stand does not mean that its portability is poor, because there are many lighter microphone stands that are not stable enough and easy to wear when used at the performance site, and are not suitable for touring use. Features such as heavier and more stable steel pipes, heavy lifting handles, and the sturdy tripod legs of the Triad-Orbit bracket, although increasing the weight of the microphone bracket, will not affect its portability.

Professional Microphone Stand

Studio Boom Stand

The mic stand of the studio is generally used when recording drum kits, choir and orchestra sounds. This super-heavy microphone stand is difficult to extend beyond 6 feet without a cantilever. The cantilever makes the high-altitude positioning of the microphone easier. There is also an adjustable counterweight on the cantilever of the studio to balance the heavy microphone and wheel base for easy movement.

Broadcast Desk Bracket

This desk stand is ideal for broadcasters and podcasters. The design of the broadcast stand is similar to the desk lamp of some scissor devices, allowing you to reposition the microphone at any time. If you need to process sound effects on the microphone or need to move the position, then it is your ideal choice. Most broadcast microphone brackets are clamped to the desktop, so it has a certain internal vibration dispersion characteristics to prevent vibration from being transmitted to the microphone.

Accessories

There are many types of microphone stand accessories on the market, Here are some microphone stand accessories that everyone should know.

Pro tip: Just like buying a microphone stand, the more money you spend, the better the quality of your cantilever stand. Cheap cantilever brackets are difficult to accurately position, wear easily and have poor load-bearing capacity, while high-quality cantilever brackets are more stable and can achieve more precise positioning without worrying about the sagging problem caused by the inability to bear the weight of the microphone.

Pop Filter(Microphone Isolation Shiled)

When you record vocals, be sure to use a pop filter. A good popfilter can avoid popping noise and proximity effects during recording. It is made of simple elastic nylon and foam-covered metal mesh.

Adapter

If you need to change the microphone frequently, it is necessary to get a set of quick-release adapters. Use this quick release that is very easy to replace with the microphone The adapter allows you to try more microphones to help you find the microphone that suits you and improve your recording level.

Bracket Package

If you are assembling mobile live audio equipment, it is a wise choice to start with a microphone stand package or two. Because the carrying bag not only makes it easier to transport the microphone stand, but also protects the stand during transportation.

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