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Date: Fri May 16, 2014 4:40 am ((PDT))
No, they don't, but the light weight and the length of the splayed legs at =
a very low level, mean that they would be fairly stable on uneven ground. T=
he Rycote handle will enable the mikes to be positioned accurately, though =
a small photographic ball-head could be attached to the spigot to ease adju=
stment for keeping the mikes horizontal. It's not worth spending a large am=
ount on new kit as you're leaving them out in all weathers.
This image of one for sale on eBay should give you an idea of the nature of=
the legs. The centre column doesn't need to be extended to its full height=
, thus keeping the CoG low. The legs are adjustable for spread, and can be =
locked into place, braced by the centre column.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Manfrotto-5001B-Nano-Light-Stand-Black-/271422497=
315?pt=3DUK_lighting_Light_Stands_Booms&hash=3Ditem3f320aa223
Ignore the price of this brand new one, as they are available second-hand f=
or much less, if you're patient.
Here's the Manfrotto lightweight light stand page. As you can see the weigh=
t is low. To get a similar low weight in a photographic tripod will cost a =
very great deal as you'd be looking at carbon fibre construction.
http://www.manfrotto.co.uk/lighting-stands-baby-lightweight
There are other manufacturers of light stands, as I'm just using Manfrotto =
as an example, as I know them from my photographic work (though I use Gitzo=
, but they don't make stands). Best to stick with a known brand name as the=
y'll be better built and will give longer service. Elinchrom, Bowens, Lasto=
lite are all good.
Finally, I got this tip from Chris Watson at one of the Wildeye training co=
urses. It's less worrying leaving a cheap lighting stand out in the rain th=
an a very expensive photographic tripod and head combination.
Nick
On 16 May 2014, at 08:45, Peter Shute [naturerecordists] =
wrote:
> Do light stands have adjustable legs for uneven ground?
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> Peter Shute
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> Sent from my iPad
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> On 16 May 2014, at 4:37 pm, "Nick Dando <mailto=
:> [naturerecordists]" <=
ups.com<>> wrote:
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> You don't need an expensive tripod and head combination to hold the micro=
phones. A second-hand photographic lighting stand will do the trick, and it=
has the advantage that it should be threaded for a =E2=85=9C" screw thread=
, as used by Rycote. I got a Manfrotto stand for less than =C2=A325-00.
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> Nick
> On 15 May 2014, at 23:50, <jason.jwolford@=
gmail.com> [naturerecordists] wrote:
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> Hi all,
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> thanks for the recent good advice, leading to my purchasing a pair of MKH=
8020s. Now I need to get them prepped and ready for the field!
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> I've had lots of good suggestions, the easiest route would be to throw ea=
ch mic into one of these:
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> http://www.rycote.com/products/modular-windshield-ws-10-kit/
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> or one of these:
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> http://www.rycote.com/products/windshield-solutions/modular-windshield-ki=
t/modular-windshield-ws-9-kit-mzl/
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> The WS 10 being the less expensive of the two, and more doable for me rig=
ht now.
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> I am looking to use these to capture urban/rural ambiences. Would just pu=
tting these on a stereo bar about 30cm apart or so yield good results? Do I=
need to look into a Jecklin Disc or similar? Or will just spacing them on =
a bar do the trick?
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> I've also heard from some people who have used this with their 8020s:
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> http://www.rycote.com/products/suspension-medium-ortf-mzl/
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> I am not opposed to going at least partially DIY, and cobbling something =
together from different parts, so long as it works really well.
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> I could also use some suggestions on a good stand or tripod for supportin=
g the stereo bar. The stereo bar will be holding the 2 8020s and an MKH 30/=
40 MS combo in a Rycote windshield.
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> Thanks in advance, and please point me to existing threads if there are s=
ome that cover this specifically.
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> Jason
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