Microphone stands rental

What is a microphone stand?

A microphone stand is the support that holds a microphone in the right spot and at the right height. It seems a small and obvious part, but it makes a big difference to how a setup works and looks. By placing the microphone in a stand, the speaker or singer keeps their hands free and the microphone stays at a fixed distance from the mouth, so the sound level stays constant and the sound comes across reliably.

There are various kinds, each for its own situation. The tall straight stand is meant for a standing speaker or singer. The boom stand has an adjustable arm with which you can bring the microphone forward, handy when the stand itself cannot stand right in front of the user, for example with a musician behind an instrument. The table model is a short stand for on a lectern, a table or a counter. HuurAV chooses the right type per situation and makes sure it stands firmly and at the right height, so the microphone does exactly what it should.

What do you use a microphone stand for?

The most common use is the speaker behind a lectern or on a stage. At a presentation or conference the microphone stands on a tall stand or a table model on the lectern, so the speaker can handle their notes or tablet while the microphone captures their voice constantly. The speaker does not have to hold anything and comes across calm.

The stand is indispensable with music too. At a party or company party with a live act, the vocal microphone stands in a stand so the singer has their hands free to play an instrument or move. A boom stand then brings the microphone precisely where it is needed. At a wedding a stand is often ready for speeches, so guests who want to say a word can simply step up behind the microphone. And at a panel discussion or interview at a corporate event, table models keep the microphones neatly in place. It is always about holding the microphone stable and at the right height, matched to the user.

Calm in the picture

A stand ensures not only better sound, but also a calmer picture. A microphone standing neatly in a stand looks tidy, certainly at an event that is filmed or streamed. There is no hassle of passing around or holding, and the setup looks professional. We place the stands so they do not disturb the view of the speaker or the stage and the whole looks sleek.

The technology behind a good stand

Although a stand seems simple, more care goes into it than you would think. The height has to match the user: too high and the speaker has to stretch, too low and they have to stoop, both of which affect the voice and the posture. HuurAV adjusts the stands to the people who use them, and with changing speakers we make sure the height can be adjusted quickly and smoothly without hassle.

Stability is the second point to watch. A stand with a microphone in it must not tip over, certainly not with a boom stand where the arm reaches forward and the weight comes outside the base. We choose stands with a sturdy base and make sure they stand well balanced. Cable routing is part of it too: we tuck the microphone cable away neatly along the stand so there are no loops on the floor that pose a trip hazard or disturb the picture. You can read more about our wider approach on the page about sound.

Part of the whole

A microphone stand never stands alone; it is part of the sound setup. The microphone that goes in it, the type of speaker and the position relative to the speakers together determine whether the whole works well. A wrongly placed stand can bring a microphone too close to a speaker, resulting in feedback. That is why we match the placement of the stands to the rest of the setup, so everything is right together.

The right model for the situation

The choice of model seems a detail, but in practice determines how smoothly a programme runs. For a series of speakers who alternate quickly you choose a stand whose height is easy to adjust without tools, so a tall and a short speaker both stand comfortably without delay. For a lectern a short table model with a flexible neck is ideal, because it brings the microphone precisely to the right spot without blocking the view of the speaker. With music stability weighs more heavily: a boom stand has to handle the weight of the microphone and the movements of the performer without sagging or tipping. HuurAV chooses the fitting model per moment and, with a varied programme, keeps different types on hand, so the right stand is ready straight away for every situation.

Setup, adjustment and testing by HuurAV

At HuurAV microphone stands are part of the complete picture of a sound setup. We choose the right type for each situation, whether it is a lectern, a stage, a panel or a musical moment, and adjust them to the people who use them. On the day itself we set them up together with the rest of the sound, tuck the cables away neatly and check during the test that everything stands firmly and the microphone is placed well relative to the speakers.

For a simple setup with a single stand you can continue yourself just fine after the test; we make sure everything is ready and adjusted. For a programme with changing speakers or a musical act, a technician takes the care for the setup off your hands. That way HuurAV handles the advice, the setup, the testing and the operation, while rental without support is possible through SpeakerVerhuur.nl. HuurAV is part of Speaker Verhuur Amsterdam. Request a no-obligation quote.