Chris Harrison wrote:
> One note about using camera tripods for mic stands.
> If you are getting one for yourself, get a carbon
> fiber tripod rather than an aluminum. They dampen
> vibrations better and make less noise in a breeze
> in my experience.
>
> And they certainly weigh a lot less.
True. More notes now for people interested in this topic.
Most tripods consist of three parts: a base consisting of three legs (hence=
the name!), a vertical column that can be raised above that, and the head.=
Extending the vertical column essentially puts anything above on a monopod=
, reducing stability depending on the weight, load bearing properties, dist=
ribution etc. The better brands of tripods can be bought on a component bas=
is. You can save money by not buying the vertical column, and as a bonus th=
is saves on weight and bulk.
However, some support systems allow you to install this pole upside down, s=
o that you can mount the microphones *underneath* the legs. This allows you=
to get them close to the ground without sacrificing stability. Might be wo=
rth a look.
And some brands go so far as to provide a smaller pole for this very purpos=
e.
Also: carbon fibre is a general term that says little about the quality of =
the material, which varies greatly. Apparently there's some very cheap CF o=
ut there.
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