QuikLok A-50AM Studio Mic Stand Passes The Toughness Test

QuikLok A-50AM Studio Mic Stand Review

If you have ever rigged overhead mics on drums, you may know the frustration of trying to use a nice condenser suspension mic on a regular boom mic stand. A stand which is built for normal duty many times does not have the height or reach to get the best placement for the mics.

The QuikLok A-50AM Mic Stand - Heavy Duty Studio Stand with Casters

Enter The Studio Stand

At these times, a good studio mic stand can be essential. The QuikLok A-50AM fits the bill nicely. It is a truly heavy duty stand with optional casters - the height of the boom at the main stand can be set as high as 91.5 inches, and the boom length is extendable from 46.5" to 87". The stand has very heavy duty clamps and fasteners, and the back part of the boom has a movable weight so it is easy to counterbalance even the heaviest microphone.

The counter-weight makes holding even the heaviest microphone in place a breeze

The A-50AM is heavy duty throughout - this is not a light stand, but it is perfect for studio applications

Getting a Good Drum Sound

One of the best ways to record a good drum sound is a nice mic for the kick drum (the Shure Beta 52A is an excellent choice here) and 2 good over head mics. Large diaphragm or condenser shotgun mics work well here. But to get the best sound, the mic does need to be pretty far over the top of the drum kit.

This is easily accomplished with the A-50AM stand - as we stated before, a large condenser mic can quickly become to heavy for a standard tripod or round based mic stand, but the A-50AM has the weight and the reach to get these mics in the best possible position.

The 2 over head, 1 kick configuration supplies one of the best, most easily mixed drum sounds - if you have not used this method to record your drums before, try it the next time and you will be amazed at how good a recorded sound you get. Many jazz drums are recorded this way, but a good heavy duty studio mic stand can make all the difference!

This stand has the capacity to cover ANY drum set for perfect mic placement!

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