PVC Straight Boom Microphone Stand

This is my first instructable, so don't be too harsh! :)


So basically in this instructable, I will tell you how to make a PVC straight boom mic stand for about $5. And it only takes about 15-30 min.



I made this instructable for people who are on a budget or for those bands that like to bang stuff up at practice!

Step 1 Gather The Materials

Tools Needed

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Rubber Mallet or Hammer
Pipe Cutter, Saw, Knife, or anything that will cut PVC pipe.

(F.Y.I. PVC pipe is really cheap, just buy some at Lowes or any other home depot store)

I Bought two 8 foot pieces for $5.75 @ Lowe's

Materials Needed

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*ALL PVC PIPE USED WAS 1 INCH

Amt Needed Item

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1 Mic Clip

1 5/8 Bolt

1 Roll of Electrical Tape

3 T's

4 Elbows (90 Degrees)

6 6" long PVC Pipes <-Cut from the PVC mentioned above!

1 60 Inch PVC Pipe <-This size can very, depending on how tall you want it.

1 T, Union, or Other <-This is to connect the bolt to the stand. If you don't have a union, you can use a T or something else.

Comments

[TheAntiHeroHimself]

@Step 7: That's what she said. Haha just joking, but i love the idea!

[urigradbry]

Hey, I had your plans in mind when I went to Home Depot today. I went in a different dirrection with the design... check it out. http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=76691&id=541144575&l=e6d1adf523

[shop dweller]

Very cool - This idea would also be good for building shallow mic stands for kick drums and amps -(you can never have enough of those). Have you tried fashioning a mic clip out of PVC as well? Good stuff! Thanks for the post.

[KDwightBAB]

very nice, I think I'm going to try it, but maybe put a retractical boom so I can still play guitar and get close to the mic.

[DIY Dave]

Great idea

[deadbody]

I had designed something similar but haven't bothered to make it yet. Try adding some sand to the base to keep it steady. Good work