adapters for Manfrotto light stands?

Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:35 am

Hi all,

Last week I've been reading through all the posts in this forum (again)
Loads of knowledge, great. And some practical tips too. It keeps amazing me.

I am especially surprised (this time) by the Manfrotto light stands, as they are both tall and extremely light.
I am seriously considering buying some of these, especially the types: 004 and 051n (best value for my limited funds)

My question is how to secure a small boom/pole (< 1m / 3ft) to its end, or a T-piece for AB recording?

Cheers

Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 7:43 pm

Do you already have the boom? If not consider a Bogen triple-T bar. I often use one with Manfrotto stands (mostly 3364QLs). It's nicely adjustable and mounts directly onto the stand using its own securing bolt - no threading necessary - and has three mic mountable attachments with a total of 25.6 inch spread. I'm not familiar with what fittings the 004 or 051 have but give the Bogen bar a look. Probably about 50 bucks. Also Wes Dooley has every imaginable piece of mounting hardware you could need. For a price...

Angus

Posted: Fri Apr 07, 2006 8:58 pm

Micsupply dot com carries Manfrotto/Bogen gear as well. They cater a lot to the tapers folks.

Posted: Sun Apr 09, 2006 1:35 pm

Thanks,

I guess I'm just surprised at the amount of different fittings they've come up with.
Too bad it isn't just 3/8 and 5/8" threads

The foto-stands are actually quite affordable on ebay and such.
I just try to get a few second hand, and see which adapters I need afterwards.

Cheers

Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 10:08 pm

Courtney Goodin (aka Goodsound) makes a black anodized aluminum adapter from 3/8" Whitworth male to 5/8" female spud. $14.95 retail, available from LSC and most of the other major filmsound retailers.

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:10 pm

2nd vote for www.micsupply.com

Very helpful.

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