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Peter Moretti · September 29th, 2007, 09:04 PM

In some instances, I'm not going to have someone hold the boom mic, so I'll need to use a stand. I'd LOVE any recommendations on what stand to use to hold the boom.

The equipment will be a K-Tec carbon fiber boom pole and Sennheiser MKH-60 mic.

Thanks very much!

Steve House · September 29th, 2007, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Moretti

In some instances, I'm not going to have someone hold the boom mic, so I'll need to use a stand. I'd LOVE any recommendations on what stand to use to hold the boom.

The equipment will be a K-Tec carbon fiber boom pole and Sennheiser MKH-60 mic.

Thanks very much!

How about a Century/lighting stand with a couple of sandbags on the legs and a swivel clamp to fasten the K-Tek boom to the stand?

Peter Moretti · September 29th, 2007, 10:31 PM

Steve,

I've been a little unsure about using a C-stand b/c all of the specifically designed boom stands seem to have fold-up legs, e.g. the Manfrotto 3398 (420) boom stand (which actually includes a boom pole I believe).

I guess you feel a C-stand is sturdy enough. Thanks for your input.

Steve Oakley · September 30th, 2007, 02:26 AM

a C stand is *way* sturdy enough to hold a boompole and mic, even at 12 ft. At 6-8 ft, you don't need, but should use one sand bag, at 12ft, certainly use one. LONG LEG TO LOAD as every grip knows ! I've had far heavier loads on a C stand then a boom pole. they are made of steel, although they do come in several grades from lightweight up to the super heavy Avenger versions which I have.

What you want is a $29 boom boy holder that will hold the pole. put a standard grip head onto the stand minus the grip arm, insert boom boy and get your pole into it. you NEVER EVER want to grab the boom pole with a grip head or maffer clamp because you will break it, or at best severely scratch / dent / crack it.

Ty Ford · September 30th, 2007, 06:43 AM

Hey,

Steve's right. If you can't find a boom boy, stop by the local fishing shop.

See my video. Hopefully it attached. Hmm, looks like it didn't for some reason.

Regards,

Ty Ford

Michael Nistler · October 1st, 2007, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peter Moretti

In some instances, I'm not going to have someone hold the boom mic, so I'll need to use a stand. I'd LOVE any recommendations on what stand to use to hold the boom.

The equipment will be a K-Tec carbon fiber boom pole and Sennheiser MKH-60 mic.

Thanks very much!

Hi Peter,

We should all have several Matthews 2 1/2" Hollywood Grips in our gear bag and I use one to go from my boom pole to a General Brand Boom Pole Holder; see:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...le+holder&ci=0

Be sure to buy a boom pole with an internal XLR cable if you'll also be using a boom operator from time to time (keeps the XLR cable/connector from banging on the pole). On that note, I assume you've got something like a Rode Shock Mount. And if you're going to be outside, you'll need a Baby Ball Gag Windshield, Windjammer, and... oh, we don't want to scare you away!

Happy hunting, Michael

Ken Steadman · March 22nd, 2009, 06:22 PM

I use this sometimes depending on the shot.
On-Stage | SB9600 Studio Tripod Boom Stand | SB9600 | B&H Photo

Richard Gooderick · March 22nd, 2009, 07:23 PM

This works well:
BOOM-BUDDY

Jeffery Magat · March 22nd, 2009, 07:31 PM

Aside from the boom pole holder and grip head. I'd recommend getting a century plus stand. The base comes off, which makes it a lot easier to transport.

Nicole Hankerson · March 24th, 2009, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Steadman

I use this sometimes depending on the shot.
On-Stage | SB9600 Studio Tripod Boom Stand | SB9600 | B&H Photo

Checked that out. Its very nice and I'm going to purchase one of those very soon. So when do you generally use this particular stand? I was thinking for inside shots using my microphone, wireless mic(s), and a table top microphone. I could then stay out of the shot and listen and adjust accordingly. What do you think? Thanks in advance.

Thanks
Nicole

Ken Steadman · March 25th, 2009, 07:37 AM

I use it indoors on static shots. If the actor is going to be in the same position for a lot of dialogue I will put it on the boomstand and the sound op can just monitor it off the stand. If you are working solo I think it would help alot. I use it save the boom ops arms on a long shoot. It only takes maybe a minute to put it back on a standard boom for more dynamic motion. The way the arm locks would make it impossible to use in a moving shot.

Guy Cochran · March 26th, 2009, 11:18 AM

I like the Manfrotto 420B as it is lighter than typical C-stand and features a built-in "convertible" boom arm. Pretty slick. Introducing the Combi Boom - A must have stand for lighting and location sound on Vimeo

Larry Vaughn · March 26th, 2009, 08:22 PM

wal mart sells a fishing pole for about $12 and it is about the same as the audio boom pole holders I see advertised for $30 to $40.
One difference is the end is threaded, which could come in handy at some point.

September 29th, 2007, 09:04 PM	#1
Peter Moretti Trustee Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 1,259	Recommend Me a Stand to Hold Boom and Mic. In some instances, I'm not going to have someone hold the boom mic, so I'll need to use a stand. I'd LOVE any recommendations on what stand to use to hold the boom. The equipment will be a K-Tec carbon fiber boom pole and Sennheiser MKH-60 mic. Thanks very much!

September 30th, 2007, 06:43 AM	#5
Ty Ford Inner Circle Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD USA Posts: 2,337	Hey, Steve's right. If you can't find a boom boy, stop by the local fishing shop. See my video. Hopefully it attached. Hmm, looks like it didn't for some reason. Regards, Ty Ford __________________ Ty Ford's Audio Bootcamp Field Guide Ty Ford's Audio Video Blog

March 22nd, 2009, 07:23 PM	#8
Richard Gooderick Major Player Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 795	This works well: BOOM-BUDDY __________________ http://www.gooderick.com

March 26th, 2009, 11:18 AM	#12
Guy Cochran DVCreators.Net Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 892	I like the Manfrotto 420B as it is lighter than typical C-stand and features a built-in "convertible" boom arm. Pretty slick. Introducing the Combi Boom - A must have stand for lighting and location sound on Vimeo __________________ Guy Cochran DVinfo Sponsor, Cool Gear - DVeStore!

March 26th, 2009, 08:22 PM	#13
Larry Vaughn Major Player Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Gainesville, FL Posts: 201	wal mart boom pole holder wal mart sells a fishing pole for about $12 and it is about the same as the audio boom pole holders I see advertised for $30 to $40. One difference is the end is threaded, which could come in handy at some point.

September 29th, 2007, 10:31 PM	#3
Peter Moretti Trustee Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 1,259	Steve, I've been a little unsure about using a C-stand b/c all of the specifically designed boom stands seem to have fold-up legs, e.g. the Manfrotto 3398 (420) boom stand (which actually includes a boom pole I believe). I guess you feel a C-stand is sturdy enough. Thanks for your input.

September 30th, 2007, 02:26 AM	#4
Steve Oakley Trustee Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: United States Posts: 1,158	a C stand is way sturdy enough to hold a boompole and mic, even at 12 ft. At 6-8 ft, you don't need, but should use one sand bag, at 12ft, certainly use one. LONG LEG TO LOAD as every grip knows ! I've had far heavier loads on a C stand then a boom pole. they are made of steel, although they do come in several grades from lightweight up to the super heavy Avenger versions which I have. What you want is a $29 boom boy holder that will hold the pole. put a standard grip head onto the stand minus the grip arm, insert boom boy and get your pole into it. you NEVER EVER want to grab the boom pole with a grip head or maffer clamp because you will break it, or at best severely scratch / dent / crack it.

March 22nd, 2009, 06:22 PM	#7
Ken Steadman Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: DC Suburbs Posts: 86	I use this sometimes depending on the shot. On-Stage \| SB9600 Studio Tripod Boom Stand \| SB9600 \| B&H Photo

March 22nd, 2009, 07:31 PM	#9
Jeffery Magat Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 186	Aside from the boom pole holder and grip head. I'd recommend getting a century plus stand. The base comes off, which makes it a lot easier to transport.

March 25th, 2009, 07:37 AM	#11
Ken Steadman Regular Crew Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: DC Suburbs Posts: 86	I use it indoors on static shots. If the actor is going to be in the same position for a lot of dialogue I will put it on the boomstand and the sound op can just monitor it off the stand. If you are working solo I think it would help alot. I use it save the boom ops arms on a long shoot. It only takes maybe a minute to put it back on a standard boom for more dynamic motion. The way the arm locks would make it impossible to use in a moving shot.