Microphone stands come in varied configurations and combinations..
There are a variety of configurations for microphone stands. Among these configurations, there are a variety of combinations of these configurations. For instance, a tripod stand can be a straight microphone stand or it can be a boom stand. However, a boom stand does not necessarily have to have a tripod base. Understanding the differences between each type of microphone stand is key in deciding which type of microphone stand will work best for your needs.
Tripod Microphone Stands
Tripod microphone stands are identified by their tripod base and are known for being lightweight, functional and portable. Because of the way they are made, they often cost must less than other heavy-weight stands. They are offered in the typical straight-stand configuration as well as the boom stand configuration. Straight stands typically are used for vocal microphones. Boom stands can be used for vocals or manipulated to place microphones on a wide variety of instruments.
Round-Base Microphone Stands
Round-base microphone stands are identified by their round, weighted base and are known for the durability and reliability provided by their weighted base. Round base microphone stands also come in straight and boom configurations. Tripod stands remain stable because of their widely spread base. Round-base stands remain stable because of the weight of their base. Because of this, they are often used to provide stability when using heavy studio microphones. However, they also are used for everyday work in a studio and on stage.
Desk Microphone Stands
Desk microphone stands can be described as miniature round-base microphone stands. They are usually 9 to 12 inches in height and often are used as their name suggests, on a desktop. In addition to holding microphones on a desktop, they also are quite useful when placing a microphone on something close to the ground, such as a guitar amplifier.
Boom Microphone Stands
Boom microphone stands commonly come in tripod and round-base form. However, they also come in a heavy duty "Studio Boom" configuration that features a weighted base with casters, which makes moving the heavy-duty stand convenient. Boom stands feature an angled, extendable arm attached to the top of the microphone stand. Because of this, boom stands have the ability to assume a variety of positions for placing microphones.
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