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Post by bluzcat on Mar 25, 2022 21:41:03 GMT -5
Recently acquired a SM-58 to sing through an acoustic amp at home. Looking at Sweetwater, the reviews on the $40-$80 stands seem hit and miss. Also assume I need a separate mike holder?
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Post by rickyguitar on Mar 25, 2022 22:34:58 GMT -5
Well do you want a straight stand or a boom stand? If you want a boom it is good to have a telescoping boom. If you want a straight stand a gooseneck can he helpful..
Do you want a tripod base or a weighted base. A tripod won't mash fingers like a weighted base but has a bigger foot print.
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Post by bluzcat on Mar 25, 2022 22:45:02 GMT -5
I’m thinking telescoping, base doesn’t matter.
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Post by Seldom Seen on Mar 26, 2022 10:09:09 GMT -5
I’m happy with my Amazon Basic stands at $27.71 each. They have a boom and perform well.
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Post by ninworks on Mar 26, 2022 12:24:04 GMT -5
For an SM58 the stand type doesn't matter much although I would recommend a boom stand with a tripod base. A $30 stand is sufficient. A boom stand is more versatile than a straight stand and can be configured in a number of different ways where a straight stand cannot. If I were you I would stay away from a gooseneck. Goosenecks only work well when they are hanging down from an overhead boom stand, like a drummer would use. Any other time they fight you and don't want to stay where they are put.
Your SM58 should have come with a plastic microphone clip that will screw onto a mic stand for holding the mic.
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Post by reverendrob on Mar 26, 2022 21:42:32 GMT -5
I'm using whatever the basic cheapo Sweetwater multi-pack is these days (would have to look) except on the big, heavy ribbon.
That's got a very short standard base stand as I don't want it to be knocked over and it sits high enough to go where I want on the amp.
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Post by bluzcat on Mar 26, 2022 22:47:05 GMT -5
Thanks for the suggestions- rechecked the box and I indeed have the mike holder.
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Post by reverendrob on Mar 27, 2022 2:34:50 GMT -5
Pretty much everything comes with a stand adaptor.
Whether you like it or not is another story (usually an issue on some big bodied condensers etc that benefit from a shockmount)
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Post by rickyguitar on Mar 27, 2022 9:32:54 GMT -5
I have found a 6 inch gooseneck on a straight stand with a round base works very well. Minimal footprint and it keeps me from banging the neck into the stand. Good pipe in a pinch (back in the day).
If I have room for a tripod great, a boom great. Situations change.
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Post by jazzguy on Mar 27, 2022 17:16:45 GMT -5
Get one w a heavy base or wide tripod.
Our organist has a chincy one and when the boom is fully extended it tips over w an SM58
Can't recommend K&M stands enough, a little more $ but buy one and you'll never have to replace it.
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Post by Larry Madsen on Mar 28, 2022 21:54:13 GMT -5
Mine are all Pyle solid heavy base stands.
They are cheap. I got mine on eBay.
The small round base doesn’t take up much floor space … that was important to me in my music room.
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Post by larryguitar54 on Mar 29, 2022 20:16:23 GMT -5
You also want to think about the type of grip. For a few extra dollars you can go with a clutch grip. I prefer it to the twist type.
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Post by markfromhawaii on Apr 2, 2022 14:29:06 GMT -5
For home use I’d get an On-Stage telescoping boom stand. Through Sweetwater, they’re anout $40. Pretty sure the mic comes with a clip.
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Post by roly on Apr 2, 2022 16:32:39 GMT -5
+1 for K&M.
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Post by bluzcat on Apr 2, 2022 21:13:26 GMT -5
Looking hard at those, traveling soon so will probably pull the trigger in a couple of weeks.
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Post by reverendrob on Apr 3, 2022 1:46:51 GMT -5
For home use I’d get an On-Stage telescoping boom stand. Through Sweetwater, they’re anout $40. Pretty sure the mic comes with a clip. They don't. It's standard end, attach what you have that comes with the mic in question. I got a 4 pack of the "Euro booms" a few months back for cheap. They're decent stands, and I got bonus free one because one came without a nut on the adjustment rod - Sweetwater just sent me another entire stand and told me to keep the functional one that was missing a nut. For .50 at the hardware store, I got another stand gratis. |
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Post by bassngtr on Apr 4, 2022 8:26:22 GMT -5
After going through countless mic stands that were problematic (tipped over easily, sagged, lousy durability, etc), I've settled on using a weighted round base stand with a (K&M) boom arm. The smaller footprint is invaluable at gigs, and never tips over or sways. Unless you need to attach an iPad or music chart shelf directly to your mic stand, IMO this is the final ideal answer.
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Post by mroulier on Apr 4, 2022 11:38:34 GMT -5
I know the OP's question was already answered, but I'll just add on anyways: I like the Atlas weighted round stand (MS-12) and the Atlas PB11 weighted mini boom. The MS-12 has the lower profile base compared to the MS-10. And the PB-11 actually extends out to 24 inches, but I never need it to go that far.
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