I don't know what height of mic stands I need for drums

terry · Post by **terry** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 2:56 am

I know this is such a stupid question, but I honestly don't know which mic stands to get for recording drums.

I'll be recording a full kit, 8 mics
The only two companies I've found that give demensions of their stands are quiklok and k&m.

I'd like to use 8 stands as opposed to using clamps and that sort

anyone know any demensions of stands I need?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 3:22 am

i think we need a forum for beginers in here. people asking questions that are in the manual and asking how to buy a mic stand. GIVE ME A BREAK.

terry · Post by **terry** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 3:48 am

yeah, but you were a beginner once too. I just need some good recommendations.

One Of Many Guests · Post by **One Of Many Guests** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 4:05 am

This is actually a very good question, because bad miking techniques will give you bad source material to work with.

I unfortunately do not know which stands would be best, but I did find a pretty good link on miking drums http://www.johnvestman.com/secrets_of_miking.htm and there is an excellent book that should be standard in any studio library called The Sound Studio by Alec Nisbett.

Hope this helps a little.

g4598654 · Post by **g4598654** » Wed Nov 12, 2003 11:18 pm

I would go with:
6 standard height boom stands (165.7 cm tall, 76.2 cm boom) and
2 low level boom stands (48.9 cm tall, 101.6 cm boom)

anyone second that?
It is difficult to decide on simple problems like these when it comes to the last minute

terry · Post by **terry** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 9:01 pm

anyone else have any suggestions?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 9:20 pm

yes...

1 small special stand for the kick drum

5 normal stands for snare, toms, bass toms and HiHats (more if more toms, less if less!)

2 higher stands for over-heads

Pako · Post by **Pako** » Thu Nov 13, 2003 9:27 pm

you gotta ask nice guys that record a lot!

seriously do yourself a favor and check out TapeOp.com and get your
question answerd on their meessage board. by far some of the best engineers out there hang out on that board!

Rene Hart · Post by **Rene Hart** » Sun Nov 16, 2003 2:13 am

for the stereo overheads get one large boom stand and use a "two mic holder dealie" or whatever they are called. It attatches where the mic would and holds two mics.
There is a lot of info out there... this forum is prob not the best for that kind of info.
I must admit... I thought this topic was pretty funny, but good luck.

briggity · Post by **briggity** » Mon Nov 17, 2003 4:17 am

If you can afford it, larger boom stands with weighted bases for the overheads can make your life easier. With standard boom stands you will often need to add a sandbag or brick or something to balance the base when the boom is fully extended, especially if you have large-diaphragm condensers for you overheads.

As for the recommendation to use a t-bar or stereo-bar for the overheads, that's fine (and saves you one stand) if you are using a coincident pair but I sometimes prefer spaced pair...

-b

Cra2y L3Gs · Post by **Cra2y L3Gs** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 12:48 am

where do you go about picking up some of those large overhead mic stands me and my band have been looking to get some for a while

know any manufactor names or online stores?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Nov 18, 2003 2:23 am

finding good stands is mos difficult

I did a google search on the topic and little came up! In response I don't know

terry · Post by **terry** » Thu Nov 20, 2003 1:42 am

I was thinking about getting the heavy-duty overhead stands probably with casters. I too can't find any anywhere

plastat · Post by **plastat** » Sun Nov 23, 2003 7:43 am

this is a funny thread, but I gotta admit the question stands and I don't know the answer

what brand of overhead stands, and where to by them