Cheapo Mic Stand?

SniperGuy · May 2012

So I am now doing a podcast and using my Rock Band USB mic as my podcasting mic. It works surprisingly well audio quality wise, but moving around while holding it is fairly audible, so I'd like to grab a cheapo mic stand. However, amazon mic stands are a giant enigma to me. There's stuff like this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0053CTVP0/ref=s9_simh_gw_p267_d0_g267_i1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=11CGTJWQ57FKP557PF77&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846 which is in a great price range, but I am unclear if it has everything included that I need. Basically, I just need to make sure it bends down so I can put it close enough to my head to pick up words, and also hold my actual mic. Suggestions?

Noisymunk · May 2012

Are you sitting or standing while you record? I'd imagine you're just sitting at your pc, so what you're looking for is a Desktop Microphone Stand. Amazon search that term and you'll find what you need.

SniperGuy · May 2012

Noisymunk wrote: »

Are you sitting or standing while you record? I'd imagine you're just sitting at your pc, so what you're looking for is a Desktop Microphone Stand. Amazon search that term and you'll find what you need.

Would that pick up the vibration/noise from my PC, which also sits on my desk?

Noisymunk · May 2012

SniperGuy wrote: »

Noisymunk wrote: »

Are you sitting or standing while you record? I'd imagine you're just sitting at your pc, so what you're looking for is a Desktop Microphone Stand. Amazon search that term and you'll find what you need.

Would that pick up the vibration/noise from my PC, which also sits on my desk?

Potentially.

If you need something that will sit on the floor, get a fixed boom tripod stand like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RMFSDE/ref=s9_simh_gw_p267_d0_g267_i5?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=18A7RDEFKKBJVFP1B1EV&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

mts · May 2012

you probably could jury rig a cheapo tripod into one as well with some hose clamps/zip ties

SniperGuy · May 2012

Noisymunk wrote: »

SniperGuy wrote: »

Noisymunk wrote: »

Are you sitting or standing while you record? I'd imagine you're just sitting at your pc, so what you're looking for is a Desktop Microphone Stand. Amazon search that term and you'll find what you need.

Would that pick up the vibration/noise from my PC, which also sits on my desk?

Potentially.

If you need something that will sit on the floor, get a fixed boom tripod stand like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RMFSDE/ref=s9_simh_gw_p267_d0_g267_i5?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=18A7RDEFKKBJVFP1B1EV&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

That looks good, but does it have a clip for the actual mic? It doesn't appear to in the picture. Reviews seem to be good though.

Noisymunk · May 2012

SniperGuy wrote: »

Noisymunk wrote: »

SniperGuy wrote: »

Noisymunk wrote: »

Are you sitting or standing while you record? I'd imagine you're just sitting at your pc, so what you're looking for is a Desktop Microphone Stand. Amazon search that term and you'll find what you need.

Would that pick up the vibration/noise from my PC, which also sits on my desk?

Potentially.

If you need something that will sit on the floor, get a fixed boom tripod stand like this:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001RMFSDE/ref=s9_simh_gw_p267_d0_g267_i5?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-2&pf_rd_r=18A7RDEFKKBJVFP1B1EV&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=470938631&pf_rd_i=507846

That looks good, but does it have a clip for the actual mic? It doesn't appear to in the picture. Reviews seem to be good though.

No, it doesn't, but they are only 2-3 dollars.

It's a fine stand, I own several.

SniperGuy · May 2012

Ordered with a mic clip! Thanks! Can be locked.

wmelon · May 2012

Beware, not all mic clips are created equal. IIRC, the Rock band mic is a bit thicker than normal and won't fit in a standard mic clip.

Vortigern · May 2012

Most clips are flexible enough to get most mics into them. There are 2 common sizes I've seen for regular mics and a smaller diameter for pencil mics (which the RB mic is not), so you're probably fine. There are exceptions to the rule, but using the kinda gear, I'd say it's not something to lose any sleep over.

amateurhour · May 2012

hey! HI5 to using a rock band USB mic for podcasting. I do the same.

I got a cheap (under $10) mic stand that has a little clip to hold the mic from Radio Shack and I've used it for years now. I also got a cheap pair ($20) of Sony headphones and my audio comes out great.

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