ISO a very stable upright mic stand (non-boom)

[BoneDigger]

I need to get a very stable mic stand, probably tripod style, but not boom style. Any ideas? I have one mic setup that has a large sound shield and the mic itself is heavy. The standard round base models get tippy. Ideas?

[KevWind]

Originally Posted by BoneDigger

I need to get a very stable mic stand, probably tripod style, but not boom style. Any ideas? I have one mic setup that has a large sound shield and the mic itself is heavy. The standard round base models get tippy. Ideas?

What's your budget ? and the mic weight should not make much difference Unless you plan on positioning the mic horizontal ?

[ronmac]

For stability, it is important to get the centre of gravity as low to the floor as possible. Hard to do that with a tripod leg stand, unless you drape it with sand bags.

My preference in the studio is to use a heavy round base stand, such as this one:

https://on-stage.com/products/view/11491

Our MS9212 Heavy-Duty Mic Stand with 12" Base features a heavy yet portable round base that delivers exceptional stability and withstands demanding conditions. Rubber feet on the base reduce vibrations and prevent slipping. The base connects to the shaft via a rugged M20-threaded lug, providing efficient assembly and reliable security. The shaft adjusts in height to accommodate a variety of miking applications and accepts booms, mic clips, and other mic accessories. The midpoint clutch offers extra protection for mics by acting as a brake on the upper shaft during height adjustment, preventing the shaft from crashing down.

If the 10 pound base isn't enough counter weight, you can add sand bags.

They also make other models with even larger, heavier bases, for extreme loads.

If money is no object, have a look at Latch Lake Stands.

https://latchlakemusic.com/stands/mi...2200-straight/

The base alone weighs 29 lbs.

[DungBeatle]

I have some heavy round base mic stands and in order to add some weight to the bottom I used one 10 lb ankle weight. They look nice, soft material won't scratch anything and are pretty cheap.
~Bob

[jim1960]

Give the Atlas Sound MS25 a look. It sells in most places for about $150 and you're not tipping it over unless you hit it with a car.

[keith.rogers]

Originally Posted by BoneDigger

I need to get a very stable mic stand, probably tripod style, but not boom style. Any ideas? I have one mic setup that has a large sound shield and the mic itself is heavy. The standard round base models get tippy. Ideas?

I don't have one, but the Atlas MS25 is on my list.

In the meantime I use smalller free weights on the smaller solid base stands or sandbags on the tripod base ones.

[Doug Young]

I just add these to my tripod stands. The reuslt is very stable:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/det...ne-stand-booms

[Captain Jim]

I just got a couple DR Pro Tripod Mic Stands (MF Stupid Deal of the Day), and they seem plenty solid, with a rubber "shock" where the legs fold out. I like these better than the weighted base stands; definitely an upgrade from the OnStage mic stands I have been using for over a decade.