Microphone stands "Crane": features, model overview, selection criteria

The main attribute of home and professional recording studios is the microphone stand. Today this accessory is presented on the market in a huge assortment of species, but the Crane stands are especially popular. They are available in various modifications, each of which has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Microphone stand "Crane" is a special device designed to fix the microphone at a certain height, at a given angle and in the desired position. Thanks to such stands, the performer has the opportunity to free his hands during performances, which is very convenient when performing a part on a guitar or piano. The advantages of the Crane microphone stands include:

• good stability, during their operation, the sinking and wobbling of the microphone is excluded;
• the ability to independently, taking into account the height of the speaker, set the height and angle of the microphone;
• original design, all racks are made in classic colors that do not attract undue attention;
• durability.

All microphone stands "Crane" differ among themselves not only in the material of manufacture, purpose, but also in size, design features. For example, floor-standing models with adjustable microphone height and angle are usually produced from strong and light alloys. In addition, the racks can have different bases, most of them have 3-4 legs or a heavy base.

Despite the fact that the stands for the Zhuravl microphones are produced in a huge assortment, when choosing them, it is imperative to take into account the peculiarities of each model. The most popular modifications that have received many positive reviews include these.

• Proel PRO200. This is a professional floor microphone stand. It comes with nylon base and height clamps and comes with an aluminum tripod. The stable tripod provides the structure with maximum stability. The stand pipe diameter is 70 cm, its weight is 3 kg, the minimum height is 95 cm, and the maximum height is 160 cm.

• Bespeco SH12NE... This stand is convenient to operate, folds up easily and takes up little space. The legs of the stand are made of rubber, the handle and counterweight are made of nylon, and the base is made of metal. The product is stable, lightweight (weighs less than 1.4 kg) and is great for use in any situation. The minimum height is 97 cm, the maximum is 156 cm, the color of the stand is black.

• Tempo MS100BK. This is a tripod with a minimum height of 1 m and a maximum height of 1.7 m. The length of the "crane" for this model is fixed and is 75 cm. As for the legs, their length from the center is 34 cm, the span (distance between two legs) is 58 see Product comes with convenient 3/8 and 5/8 adapters. Stand color is black, weight - 2.5 kg.

When purchasing musical equipment and accessories to it, one cannot save money by opting for cheap and low-quality products. The purchase of the Crane microphone stand is no exception. To make the product convenient in use and reliably serve for a long time, experts recommend paying attention to the following points when choosing.

• Manufacturing material.Domestic manufacturers mainly produce microphone stands from high-quality metal alloys, and individual structural elements from shock-resistant plastic. At the same time, cheap Chinese options can also be found on the market, which cannot boast of durability and strength. Therefore, before purchasing a product, you need to be interested in what it is made of.
• Construction with stable feet or weighted base. Now most of all on sale there are models with 3-4 legs, but racks, in which the base is attached to the structure using desktop pantographs, are also in great demand. Each of these options is convenient to use, so the choice in favor of one or another model is made individually.
• The presence of reliable latches and a simple adjustment mechanism. If the product is of high quality, then it should not bend when pressed.

See below for an overview of the microphone stands.