Any thoughts on Latch Lake 1100?

[dnf777]

Another thread just gave the 2200 high praise. I cant justify the need for a 29# base, since a Telefunken handheld dynamic is the heaviest mic I have. (around 2 lbs?). Anyone have experience with the 1100? I hate under-engineered products, and from what Ive read, all LL products are built like tanks.

[KevWind]

I have the 2200 so no personal experience with 1100
That said :: it features the same Boom clutch and lever locks (Latch Lake design) which as discussed in the other thread are outstanding and also provide built in cable management .
The tripod feet are solid, so they do have some heft also. And if you ever get a heavier mic, Latch Lake makes and add on additional weight for the 1100's supplied, boom counter weight

The only thing the 2200 actually offers over the 1100 is the Roller stand which is a bit heaver (and I think maybe a bit longer reach )
But if you don't need that rolling feature,, I would not hesitate to consider the 1100

Boom Clutch


Lever locks

[AcousticDreams]

If you already have a heavier stand...such as the Atlas MS25, then you can buy just the arm for substantially less. That is what I Did. I already had three of those.

I have forgotten, you might also need to purchase an adapter as well from Atlas to Latch Lake.

But there is no point in buying the boom arm, if you do not have the heavier Stand.

[jim1960]

I love my Latch Lake 3300 but I'd go with the Ultimate Support MC-125 (which I also own) over the Latch Lake 1100. The tripod base would worry me.

[dnf777]

Thanks. K&G, I dont own a heavy base, so Im having to go all in. Kev, thanks, Your current thread on NMSD got me interested in a LL upgrade. I did look at the MC125, but for the same reason, opted to give the 1100 and its tripod base a try. My small studio is carpeted, and I wanted to avoid a super-heavy base. (Which anywhere else, I would prefer). The online reviews from two sellers didnt express any concerns of the base, so we’ll see.

If big brown makes it up my bob-sled course of a driveway, Ill post a review soon.

[standup]

In the last few months I bought a Latch Lake 2200 bass, the heavy cast iron one with wheels, and put a K&M boom arm on it. With a big heavy counterweight.

I believe, spending 30 seconds googling stuff, the total cost is lower than the LL 1100 with their boom arm. The Latch Lake boom arm is probably better, but I'm putting pretty heavy tube mics on my 2200 + K&M and it feels solid.

Consider that, anyway.

[Rick Shepherd]

The 1100 looks like a good choice! With only a $100 price difference, I thought the 2200 the best choice, also because I wanted a base with a smaller foot-print. The 1100 is more portable if that matters to you.

Regards!

Rick

[dnf777]

Well, I unpacked the 1100 today, and quickly realized it is TWICE the stand I honestly can justify, but I greatly appreciate the heft and engineering that went into it. For my small carpeted space, I think the very heavy tripod base is preferable to the round cast base. Even though not quite as heavy, I think the larger footprint of the tripod will work just fine, and is certainly easier to move when need be.

[Rick Shepherd]

Excellent! Good choice!