BigRedX Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Our singer is somewhat energetic on stage and in the course of the last 4 gigs has destroyed 3 mic stands while performing. As this is getting somewhat costly, can I please have some recommendations for stands that will take serious abuse during a gig. There are some things that we know we need specifications-wise: 1. Straight stand. No boom arms as these tend to be reduced to metal spaghetti after a single song. It would be cool if the top part of the stand came apart from the bottom. 2. Round base, no legs - see boom stands. You suggestions appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) The ones they use at Survival Studios in Park Royal.* Made of box section steel I think. If any who goes there can identify these for you they're your boys. Built to withstand nuclear war. *Survival Studios 020 8961 1977 Edited August 31, 2010 by Low End Bee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Scaffold pole welded to a manhole cover..... and yes, i've seen it done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 I did suspect that it might need to be something custom built. However I forgot to add that it does need to still be as portable as a standard mic stand because Mr Venom does like to put on a bit of a show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassicinstinct Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Invoice your singer. That'll stop him. Q.E.D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) Actually it doesn't. He's already paid for the 3 he's broken. Besides the whole point of playing live is to [b]PUT ON A SHOW[/b] and part of that is our singer going wild. We just need a quality stand that will do the job properly. Edited August 31, 2010 by BigRedX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassicinstinct Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 (edited) Crikey!! I stand corrected then!! ([b]Note to self[/b]: Use irony with extreme caution in future.) Edited August 31, 2010 by bassicinstinct Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Low End Bee Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 [url="http://www.alchemygothic.com/latest/275-five-finger-death-punch-mic-stand.html"]Very Metal Mic Stand[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 That's pretty good actually. Maybe I should see how much it would cost for them to make us a slightly more manoeuvrable psychobilly version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanark Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Julian Cope has a good line on indestructible stands: Here's one: And then there's the rotating one he dangled from in the video for "World Shut Your Mouth" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truckstop Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 It's a shame that 5FDP are rubbish cos that's quite a cool stand! Anyway, I was going to suggest something much like what Freddy Mercury might have once used. Not sure what the term is, but it seems to just be the top half of a boom stand. Truckstop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorick Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 Have a look at this lot.... Pricey, mind!!! [url="http://www.rebeltradingcompany.co.uk/straight_up_mic_stand.html"]http://www.rebeltradingcompany.co.uk/strai..._mic_stand.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarhead Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 [url="http://www.rebeltradingcompany.co.uk/ion_mic_stand.html"]http://www.rebeltradingcompany.co.uk/ion_mic_stand.html[/url] I think that one will be the one for him Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted August 31, 2010 Author Share Posted August 31, 2010 I like! It will probably need to be a custom job, but I can see enough good ideas there to make them worth contacting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clauster Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 My singer's new Hercules mic stand has lasted two gigs so far, which is a bit of record Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acidbass Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 The Rebel ones are great, although they have legs as opposed to a round base I believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnylager Posted August 31, 2010 Share Posted August 31, 2010 [url="http://www.dv247.com/microphones/quik-lok-a-399-straight-mic-stand-with-a-round-base--2088"]http://www.dv247.com/microphones/quik-lok-...ound-base--2088[/url] ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 [quote name='clauster' post='941129' date='Aug 31 2010, 05:17 PM']My singer's new Hercules mic stand has lasted two gigs so far, which is a bit of record[/quote] If it's built anything like the guitar stands it'll be history after the first song. [quote name='johnnylager' post='941447' date='Aug 31 2010, 09:35 PM'][url="http://www.dv247.com/microphones/quik-lok-a-399-straight-mic-stand-with-a-round-base--2088"]http://www.dv247.com/microphones/quik-lok-...ound-base--2088[/url] ?[/quote] That looks like the one he destroyed at the last gig. [quote name='acidbass' post='941220' date='Aug 31 2010, 06:46 PM']The Rebel ones are great, although they have legs as opposed to a round base I believe.[/quote] Some of the other Rebel stands have round bases. I think most of what they do is custom-built so it shouldn't be too difficult to come up with something that looks good and is rugged enough to last more than 30 minutes. Thanks to everybody for their suggestions. I'll be getting in touch with Rebel as soon as I'm not quite so busy with work and let you know how we get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzz Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 BigRedX, I have but one question: Do you occasionally get hit by said mic stand when the singer is "putting on a show"? If yes, I'd be worried for my safety if you supply him with a bigger, beefer bit of steel to throw around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad Paul Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I note you are from Nottingham. Well I am only a few miles away and I want to see this guy perform. Where are you going to be "soon". My only advice without seeing him would be purchase a Strait Jacket. The description in the Oxford English Dictionary goes something like this. "Strait Jacket.Strong garment put on maniacs to confine arms" Grandad Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 [quote name='Buzz' post='943779' date='Sep 2 2010, 06:47 PM']BigRedX, I have but one question: Do you occasionally get hit by said mic stand when the singer is "putting on a show"? If yes, I'd be worried for my safety if you supply him with a bigger, beefer bit of steel to throw around.[/quote] I've not been hit yet, although that might be down to the fact that the stands tend to disintegrate after a couple of numbers! Actually Mr Venom is pretty good at spotting where the other members of the band are and keeping clear of them. Also it's not as though the rest of us are hiding at the back of the stage... Grandad Paul, I've you're serious our next gig is at The Maze on Friday 17th September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jarhead Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 [quote name='BigRedX' post='943926' date='Sep 2 2010, 08:49 PM']I've not been hit yet, although that might be down to the fact that the stands tend to disintegrate after a couple of numbers! Actually Mr Venom is pretty good at spotting where the other members of the band are and keeping clear of them. Also it's not as though the rest of us are hiding at the back of the stage... Grandad Paul, I've you're serious our next gig is at The Maze on Friday 17th September.[/quote] I've played at The Maze! I fear for you, if so far you've managed to not get hit by keeping your distance... Zach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandad Paul Posted September 3, 2010 Share Posted September 3, 2010 [quote name='BigRedX' post='943926' date='Sep 2 2010, 08:49 PM']I've not been hit yet, although that might be down to the fact that the stands tend to disintegrate after a couple of numbers! Actually Mr Venom is pretty good at spotting where the other members of the band are and keeping clear of them. Also it's not as though the rest of us are hiding at the back of the stage... Grandad Paul, I've you're serious our next gig is at The Maze on Friday 17th September.[/quote] I am deadly serious. Just one question. Is it the sort of place a 63 yearold would be made welcome? Grandad Paul. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeBrownBass Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 At pro audio we use k&m stands and they've lasted our hire department years of serious gigging?? Maybe something like this? [url="http://www.k-m.de/en/products/category/starline-30/mode/productview/product/26010-300-87/new/0/?no_cache=1&hidesndlevel=0&tx_hacatalogue_pi1%5Bsearchfor%5D="]http://www.k-m.de/en/products/category/sta...5Bsearchfor%5D=[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveO Posted September 6, 2010 Share Posted September 6, 2010 you're going about it the wrong way. If he's gonna destroy them during the gig then they only need to last a couple of songs. look towards Argos for a load of sub 10 quid stands and your answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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