jpbat Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 What do you guys are using to fix an iPad on a mic stand, or a cart, or whatever ? I'm looking for something that would have a thread just as our regular mic holders, so I could use all the accessories I got at hand to fix my iPad anywhere I fancy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickreich Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 K&M (Koenig & Meyer) make the best ones - they have quite a range. For example: http://produkte.k-m.de/en/Multimedia-Equipment/Holders/19712-iPad-stand-holder-black-3-8 They should be easily available anywhere decent mic stands are sold. Be aware they have different models for Original iPads and iPad 2s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfisk Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 We are working on one for the iPad4. It will be at NAB. Here it is working with a camera that uses a wifi app for controls, but you can mount it anywhere you like. There might be some changes to the final design, as this is a prototype in progress, but it's pretty close to being done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Miramontes Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 K&M (Koenig & Meyer) make the best ones - they have quite a range. For example: http://produkte.k-m.de/en/Multimedia-Equipment/Holders/19712-iPad-stand-holder-black-3-8 They should be easily available anywhere decent mic stands are sold. Be aware they have different models for Original iPads and iPad 2s. I own and use this one. It is a great system since you can easily flip the iPad horizontally/vertically at any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordi Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Is it it's own case? I personally don't care, as I'm still using the cheap soft case I bought for my ipad 1 with my new ipad when I don't have the new one in a Delkin Devices mount - But I'd rather not have to remove it from the protective case to mount it somewhere. The Delkin has a 1/4"x20 standard screw port on the back, but my main gripe about it is that it doesn't offer ANY front cover protection. Could you possibly incorporate either a retention clip for the Apple Smart Cover (those crappy overpriced magnet things) or better yet, a K-Tek brand design that could put up with the rigors of the field when it isn't mounted... and maybe folds away when it is mounted? I know I'm asking a lot, but I use my ipad mounted to my cart and having the ability to spin it off the mount and flip a cover over while it is in my bag rushing to the next setup... That would be fantastic. FYI: I love the new boom case. Fits my articulating boom perfectly and offers just the protection I was looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbat Posted March 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks for the links, guys. The K&M seems to fit my needs nicely, although when looking for it on Amazon, I saw this one : http://www.amazon.ca/Tab-Station-Tablet-Holder-Compatible/dp/B005M32RL0/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A2OOS9PPFYU6F6 Certainly less elegant and slick, but I'll (probably) be able to keep the thin cover on my iPad when using it, so I gave it a try. We'll see. Not expensive, so no biggie. The KTek is a beauty, but I don't need such sophistication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnpaul215 Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 The KTek looks promising! The mounting system offers tons of options. In another thread people had good things to say about the Ram mounts, though they are mostly made for car use. They do offer ones with a combo lock. http://www.rammount.com/Products/AppleMounts/tabid/1647/Default.aspx#/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfisk Posted March 12, 2013 Report Share Posted March 12, 2013 Right now the current version of our iPad case allows you to rotate the iPad at 90 degree increments. We've been trying to work on a cover for the front, but it's been difficult figuring something like that out using just aluminum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpbat Posted March 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I just received the Castiv iPad stand. It does exactly what I was expecting, can accommodate tablets of different dimensions, I can use it *with* the iPad cover. For my modest needs, perfect. And cheap. Now, it's a plastic thingy that should resist about 2 hours on a normal set. If your use is heavy duty, look elsewhere (KTek should be up to the task as usual) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomboom Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 dfisk: please don't forget the iPad Mini...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toy Robot Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 dfisk: please don't forget the iPad Mini...! Indeed. Just bought my mini. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadz Posted March 13, 2013 Report Share Posted March 13, 2013 I use this one, its not bad and flexible ! http://www.amazon.com/Stage-Ninja-IPA-8-CB-Gooseneck-Industrial/dp/B008KWP5X2/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1363215160&sr=8-8&keywords=Ninja+stage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfisk Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Indeed. Just bought my mini. We are thinking about that. Making a machined aluminum case for something like the iPad is actually quite complicated and takes a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soundwil Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 I'll be going for a mini also. I suspect the mini is going to prove popular amongst us recordist/mixers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boomboom Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Not just us... http://www.macrumors.com/2013/02/28/ipad-mini-sales-overtaking-ipad-sales-faster-than-apple-expected/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Palmer Posted August 20, 2015 Report Share Posted August 20, 2015 Did this K tek holder ever eventuate? I've been searching around and can't find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudRaymond Posted August 23, 2015 Report Share Posted August 23, 2015 (edited) I use one from www.ram-mount.com They make one for nearly every device around. Edited August 23, 2015 by BudRaymond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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