Solo and Duo Acts

[Pilotwings]

If this hasn't been mentioned yet, you may want to consider this one.

http://www.thegigeasy.com/index.html

I just used it for the first time last week and was very pleased. The only negative thing that I could say about it was that I was a bit concerned about damaging the iPad taking it out after the gig 'cause it holds it so tight (definitely not a bad thing while in use though).

[Potts]

I like the one on that site that has the "arm".

If this hasn't been mentioned yet, you may want to consider this one. http://www.thegigeasy.com/index.html I just used it for the first time last week and was very pleased. The only negative thing that I could say about it was that I was a bit concerned about damaging the iPad taking it out after the gig 'cause it holds it so tight (definitely not a bad thing while in use though).

[Sgt. Rock]

I use a K&M holder for my iPad 2. iPad 1 and iPad 2 are different in size and K&M makes two different holders. I've found that you need to be aware of things like center of gravity with these because the mic stand tips over it you have the iPad mounted too high and if you don't have the 3 legs of the stand in the right relationship to the iPad holder.

[Potts]

I went back to a separate stand tonight for the IPad and felt 100 x's better for me. I'm short and I like the vocal mic stand lowered as far as It goes. With the IKlip I had to raise it up to get the mount in there. This "holder" thing is absolutely all about how you prefer your vocal mic positioned.

[gearo999]

I went back to a separate stand tonight for the IPad and felt 100 x's better for me. I'm short and I like the vocal mic stand lowered as far as It goes. With the IKlip I had to raise it up to get the mount in there. This "holder" thing is absolutely all about how you prefer your vocal mic positioned.

Did you think having the arm holding the IP to the side would cause it tip?

[John Ellis]

I went to check out another local last night and noticed that he didn't use charts but he spent a lot of time looking at his chord hand. I guess we all do it to some extent. So.....I've been practicing today with my pad to my lower left. Although I'm naturally a lefty, I switched from left to right about a year in. (my politics took the same turn 30 years later ) but I normally make adjustments to equipment with my right hand while I'm holding my guitar. It's still a bit clumsy but until someone comes up with a pair of rose colored glasses that flash lyrics unnoticed to the audience, I'm liking it

[Sgt. Rock]

I put the iPad in the front sleeve of my guitar's gig bag when traveling and it's pretty safe. All my stands, drink holder, cables, effects, and this:

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audio/km-ipad-holder-with-prismatic-clamp?src=3WWRWXGB

fits in one piece of carry on luggage with wheels. I use one of those short bass drum mic stands with a boom and attach the K&M to the vertical mic stand. If I play a gig where I have to stand I use an 8" gooseneck extension which adds more instability to the stand, iPad holder and drink holder. When everything's right it won't tip over. My microphone a Sennheiser MD441 and it's not light. When using the gooseneck extension the boom cannot be cantilevered as much as without it.

I wish I could find a light microphone with the same quality as the Sennheiser, that would solve a lot of the set up and tipping concerns.

[Potts]

Did you think having the arm holding the IP to the side would cause it tip?

Sorry...I wasn't clear. I have the IKlip that just mounts below the boom portion of the stand. I'd be interested to hear if the "arm" would cause it to tip too though.

[mikerol]

I use the same one as Sgt Rock -- the K&M for $70 and mount it to a Hercules mic stand. Works perfectly. http://www.guitarcenter.com/K-M-iPad-Holder-with-Prismatic-Clamp-H78194-i2187470.gc?esid=ipad+holder

[Potts]

I use the same one as Sgt Rock -- the K&M for $70 and mount it to a Hercules mic stand. Works perfectly. http://www.guitarcenter.com/K-M-iPad-Holder-with-Prismatic-Clamp-H78194-i2187470.gc?esid=ipad+holder

Yeah that looks pretty heavy duty .

[Sgt. Rock]

I use the same one as Sgt Rock -- the K&M for $70 and mount it to a Hercules mic stand. Works perfectly.

http://www.guitarcenter.com/K-M-iPad-Holder-with-Prismatic-Clamp-H78194-i2187470.gc?esid=ipad+holder

[gearo999]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqqW21HXzhI

another one.

[tubetonez]

Just hold out for a while and get these: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/23/technology/google-glasses-will-be-powered-by-android.html

[Mike McLaughlin]

Just hold out for a while and get these: http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/23/technology/google-glasses-will-be-powered-by-android.html

:thu: nice!

[MDLMUSIC]

Just wanted to let you all know that I was browsing the Instructables website today and saw where a guy made an iPad holder from PVC tubing. He made it to use in his tent while camping, but I'm pretty sure it would be easy to adapt his design to fit onto a mic stand.

In fact, as soon as I get paid for my gig on Friday night, I'm going to bike on over to Home Depot and pick up some PVC fittings and see what I can come up with.

If I can devise anything workable, I'll post a pic.

[John Ellis]

Now you guys have me feeling guilty. I was just gonna attach my raxxes ar5 riser to a gooseneck, buy a cheap case and a chunk of velcro.

[espgold]

I made my own side mount out of a clamp-on boom arm I had laying around. On-Stage sells them. Works great with the iklip and it's long enough to mount the ipad in landscape mode.

[MDLMUSIC]

As promised, here's what I came up with.

An iPad holder using PVC pipe and fittings.



I'm working on putting directions on how to make this on the Instructables website, in case anybody's interested.

[Kevinlane]

I use a QuikLok mini Music stand that attaches to the mic stand. QuikLok MS303 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/285079-REG/QuikLok_MS_303_MS303_Clamp_on_Sheet_Music.html It is $18 at B&H photo and you can tilt it upward easily to be eating the mic and look down at the iPad. Oh yeah, any case will work . . . . cheap, works, and works well. Only bad part is it dosen't fold down to a smaller form for carry, but guess what NONE of the other alternatives do that either.

[Potts]

I use a QuikLok mini Music stand that attaches to the mic stand.

Then that takes us right back to the music stand debate...