Microphone Stand: A performers best friend

There are a variety of stands out there. Used to give musicians and performers more freedom for their hands, a microphone stand is a necessity. Here we will discuss the different types of mic stands available and which ones are the best.

Microphone stand: who uses them?

Mic stands are used to hold up a microphone so a person can enjoy a hands free option. Mic stands are usually used by musicians and performers, during karaoke, at weddings, for giving lectures and even for gaming or PC use.  Some of the most common types of microphone stands are: boom stands, desk stands, and straight stands.

Microphone stand: What’s out there

Musicians are going to want a durable solid microphone stand that can take a beating. Atlas microphone stands can take a beating and keep right on performing.  Their round bass microphone stand is durable and reliable. It features an easily adjustable three piece clutch with dependable locking and ten inch die-cast circular base.

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The Atlas MS25 mic stand features a 7/8” diameter cold rolled steel construction.  The SB11WE microphone stand by Atlas, also features a heavy duty die cast gyromatic swivel; an adjustable six pound counter weight for precise microphone placement on orientation.

The 7701B Tripod boom microphone stand is durable tripod mic stand and boom combination, with legs that fold down for optimal storing.  This microphone stand also features a professional die cast zinc clutch locks vertical shaft at any height. This microphone stand also has a removable boom arm and a cast steel midpoint clutch.

The DR PRO tripod mic stand can cost more than some microphone stands but is a consumer favorite due to its high quality.  The DR PRO has an adjustable height of 26” to 50” with a 19” boom extending to 31”. This stand is commonly reviewed as durable and stable, yet lightweight.

On-Stage stand MS7920B is a short microphone stand with 16” boom and compact weighted base. This desk microphone stand works great for miking kick drums, guitar amplifiers and other low height sources.

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The Samson BL3 ultra-light boom microphone stand features a collapsible tripod base and durable die cast steel construction making it ideal to take back and forth to gigs or on the road.

Microphone stand: Where can you get one?

The internet is always a good place to look for deals on musical equipment. You can visit websites like guitarcenter.com and find good deals on new or used microphone stands or visit one of their many store locations. EBay and Amazon are also websites that carry several brands of microphone stands at discounted prices. Sweetwater.com also has some good deals on microphone stand at affordable prices. You can visit some electronic stores that may carry a mic stand or two, but usually these are overpriced and they don’t have much of a selection. Your best bet would be to find a local music store or buy from online stores.

Most microphone stands are pretty affordable, with an average of 30$ -80$. Microphone stands used by professionals are around 150$-200$.

You can still find a durable stable microphone for around 40$, and not have to go all out on a professional mic stand that’s going to be as equally functional.