Microphone Stand Question at DVinfo.net

Barry Rivadue · March 24th, 2004, 03:04 PM

I just got the Rode NT4 stero mic (what a beauty!), and it comes with a clip. The clip doesn't screw onto my lightstand, though. Is there an adaptor available? If not, what microphone stand would be suitable? I'd prefer one that could rise higher than usual, since it seems applicable for certain recording situations. I thought of a boom, but was told that a boom would not be recommended for this mic. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Marty Wein · March 24th, 2004, 06:45 PM

Adapters are available. What is the thread size of the stand, 1/4-20 or 3/8 ?

Bryan Beasleigh · March 24th, 2004, 07:06 PM

The AT 8415 will hold that puppy and cradle it like a baby. All you need is a $1-$2 threaded bushing any music store should have them.

There are some pictures of the different stereo rigs over at
http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php
Look at the "Rig pictures", some even cover the mics with umbrellas.

Barry Rivadue · March 24th, 2004, 09:23 PM

Seeing that I already have an AT8415, this opens up exciting possibilities alright.

Jay Massengill · March 26th, 2004, 11:15 AM

All the Rode mics i've bought came with a 3/8 to 5/8 adapter, with the clip itself being a standard 5/8 mic thread. Your lightstand probably has a 1/4 thread. You can adapt that thread up to 3/8.
The 8415 threads are sized the opposite way of the Rode clip. The AT has a 5/8 to 3/8 adapter, with the yoke having the built-in 3/8 thread.

March 24th, 2004, 03:04 PM	#1
Barry Rivadue Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 508	Microphone Stand Question I just got the Rode NT4 stero mic (what a beauty!), and it comes with a clip. The clip doesn't screw onto my lightstand, though. Is there an adaptor available? If not, what microphone stand would be suitable? I'd prefer one that could rise higher than usual, since it seems applicable for certain recording situations. I thought of a boom, but was told that a boom would not be recommended for this mic. Any suggestions? Thanks!

March 24th, 2004, 06:45 PM	#2
Marty Wein Major Player Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 229	Adapters are available. What is the thread size of the stand, 1/4-20 or 3/8 ?

March 24th, 2004, 07:06 PM	#3
Bryan Beasleigh Trustee Join Date: May 2002 Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,922	The AT 8415 will hold that puppy and cradle it like a baby. All you need is a $1-$2 threaded bushing any music store should have them. There are some pictures of the different stereo rigs over at http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php Look at the "Rig pictures", some even cover the mics with umbrellas.

March 24th, 2004, 09:23 PM	#4
Barry Rivadue Major Player Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 508	Seeing that I already have an AT8415, this opens up exciting possibilities alright.

March 26th, 2004, 11:15 AM	#5
Jay Massengill Trustee Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Burlington Posts: 1,976	All the Rode mics i've bought came with a 3/8 to 5/8 adapter, with the clip itself being a standard 5/8 mic thread. Your lightstand probably has a 1/4 thread. You can adapt that thread up to 3/8. The 8415 threads are sized the opposite way of the Rode clip. The AT has a 5/8 to 3/8 adapter, with the yoke having the built-in 3/8 thread.