Using Vertical Truss as Speaker Stand

To many ads? Support ODJT and see no ads!
TheOlogee

TheOlogee

DJ Extraordinaire
Dec 4, 2011
561
519
48
Texas
www.idjdfw.com
I have a wedding in a couple of weeks where I will be in a cramped space and am considering this to streamline. Any thoughts on why not to try this?

This idea was inspired from another board. I added my own flavor to it by mounting a Jellyfish below the integrated top plate and a P36 LED below. 3ft bottom plates are on order for stability and am considering having some custom top plates made that will have welded speaker posts to secure the speaker. I like the look but want to be careful too avoid have a speaker fall.


Are the above mods sufficient to reduce tip over?


DSCF0551 (2).jpgDSCF0557 (2).jpg
 

Attachments

  • DSCF0551 (2).jpg
    DSCF0551 (2).jpg
    139.2 KB · Views: 12
  • DSCF0559 (2).jpg
    DSCF0559 (2).jpg
    137.8 KB · Views: 11
If I were to do it, I'd make sure to use the largest base available (at least 30") to prevent tipping. Then you'll need to figure out how to attach the speaker to the totem to prevent walking from vibrations. It looks cool that way though (maybe make a wooden square base with a piece of dowel or closet rod sticking up and painted black and bolted to the totem).
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
TheOlogee said:
I have a wedding in a couple of weeks where I will be in a cramped space and am considering this to streamline. Any thoughts on why not to try this?

This idea was inspired from another board. I added my own flavor to it by mounting a Jellyfish below the integrated top plate and a P36 LED below. 3ft bottom plates are on order for stability and am considering having some custom top plates made that will have welded speaker posts to secure the speaker. I like the look but want to be careful too avoid have a speaker fall.


Are the above mods sufficient to reduce tip over?
Click to expand...
Not enough Space! :eek: Are you sure you are in Texas?? LOL Can't you just use subs with pole mounts for the Tops?. Those would be more secure. Otherwise, put something in front of each Truss so people won't be tempted to lean on them. Also use a very wide Base plate. (You can hide the base plates by buying a couple round Rugs and centering them over the base plate with holes cut out for the Truss legs.)
 
Last edited:
Haha...yes its a 'Texas House Weddin' in Midlothian. The reception is in a 20x20 great room over looking a patio of about the same size. I wont be using a sub on this one but didnt want to have 3 tripods going either (speakers and lights) if possible. Plus I have to share space with a photo booth guy and Margarita bar.

Just thought to use the truss as a consolidated unit.
 
TheOlogee said:
Haha...yes its a 'Texas House Weddin' in Midlothian. The reception is in a 20x20 great room over looking a patio of about the same size. I wont be using a sub on this one but didnt want to have 3 tripods going either (speakers and lights) if possible. Plus I have to share space with a photo booth guy and Margarita bar.

Just thought to use the truss as a consolidated unit.
Click to expand...
I thought you used Scrims! Since the Base of a Speaker Stand/Tripod is triangular, putting a Scrim on it will nicely cut off that corner with one leg towards the back corner. Scrims do play a great role in cases like this. Scrims that top off at the top of the legs, not the bottom of the speaker. Well I guess that will be a choice for you to make. White scrims will blend in better than black scrims in this case. Just an option! The Truss looks fine but again be careful of toppling and the rattling of the speaker bottom on whatever it sits on below.
 
Audio One said:
If your using subs, how about something like this ?

trussstand.jpg
Click to expand...


I wont be using subs...small space but this gives me an idea for a larger wedding I have in April.

- - - Updated - - -

Kevin Nichols said:
I used to do that. I used wooden plates on top with a pipe flange and a short piece of pipe on the top to go in the speaker pole. It's a cool look. Would love to see your finished product.
Click to expand...


Thanks for the tip Kevin...I'm going for it and will post pics after.

- - - Updated - - -

ahoustondj said:
I thought you used Scrims! Since the Base of a Speaker Stand/Tripod is triangular, putting a Scrim on it will nicely cut off that corner with one leg towards the back corner. Scrims do play a great role in cases like this. Scrims that top off at the top of the legs, not the bottom of the speaker. Well I guess that will be a choice for you to make. White scrims will blend in better than black scrims in this case. Just an option! The Truss looks fine but again be careful of toppling and the rattling of the speaker bottom on whatever it sits on below.
Click to expand...

Nah...I had a client whose planner/venue coordinator insisted on them until they saw my setup. I have scrims but have yet to use them. My objective is to increase walk space as people move around the room. Id rather them walk on or over the bottom plate than having to maneuver around a tripod leg. Plus it gives the perception of a streamlined setup.
 
TheOlogee said:
I wont be using subs...small space but this gives me an idea for a larger wedding I have in April.

- - - Updated - - -




Thanks for the tip Kevin...I'm going for it and will post pics after.

- - - Updated - - -



Nah...I had a client whose planner/venue coordinator insisted on them until they saw my setup. I have scrims but have yet to use them. My objective is to increase walk space as people move around the room. Id rather them walk on or over the bottom plate than having to maneuver around a tripod leg. Plus it gives the perception of a streamlined setup.
Click to expand...
Theo, it is your decision so I won't belabor this any more. Because of what you just wrote and the picture you posted, if it was me I would use a sub in that corner (I have no idea the setup on the other side since you only posted one side. Is it the same?). It is safer than allowing people to walk by and bump into that Truss/Totem. If the floor/plate is not completely flat and there is a wobble when someone steps on the plate, it lends for a shaky totem.

Secondly, if you have high ceilings (Based on what I see) you may have echo from those two speakers, if you have to turn them up they may sound blaring. A sub(s) will give you the balance you need to tame those highs. Again, this is just me. I see plenty of space to put a sub with a pole mount instead of the Truss or Tripod. Safety is my first concern then the acoustics. It is your call Dude but you did ask for feedback! ;)
 
Canute...Thanks for the feedback it is appreciated however that pic is not a pic of the venue (guess I should have mentioned that earlier). It was taken in my foyer just as a concept test. I don't have pics of the venue but the ceiling height in that room is about 12ft with 2 walls on each side and a wall of dual french doors that opens to a covered patio. With the others in the room space will be tight I plan on having one speaker in the room and another on the patio running both running mono. Again the point was to reduce the footprint and given the constraints.
 
TheOlogee said:
Canute...Thanks for the feedback it is appreciated however that pic is not a pic of the venue (guess I should have mentioned that earlier).
Click to expand...
That changes the whole dynamics. However, one per room! If it is that jammed I would still put a sub below. More stability.
 
It's a fine idea to get sound, light, etc all in a tight space.

The important thing is that NOTHING can fall over. That means the speaker needs to fixed in place, along with anything else on the truss.
Your base should be able to recover the column from up to a 30 Deg. tip or you need to safety cable it in place.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 2 people
TheOlogee said:
I have a wedding in a couple of weeks where I will be in a cramped space and am considering this to streamline. Any thoughts on why not to try this?
Click to expand...
I forgot to ask, how many people are expected to attend this wedding and what is the square footage of the room LxW?
 
ahoustondj said:
I forgot to ask, how many people are expected to attend this wedding and what is the square footage of the room LxW?
Click to expand...

50 - 60 guests expected. Room size is 26 x 24. It opens to a covered patio that is 16 X 24. Its a large house but the event will be limited to 2 rooms plus the patio.

The other area is slightly smaller and designated for "conversation" and the photog. The couple does not want anything else setup in that space.

I'm working on closing another event today. If I get it I may go get a Bose L1 and call it a day.
 
TheOlogee said:
50 - 60 guests expected. Room size is 26 x 24. It opens to a covered patio that is 16 X 24. Its a large house but the event will be limited to 2 rooms plus the patio.

The other area is slightly smaller and designated for "conversation" and the photog. The couple does not want anything else setup in that space.

I'm working on closing another event today. If I get it I may go get a Bose L1 and call it a day.
Click to expand...
If it is going to be that crowded I would not suggest the Bose L1 unless you are planning on elevating the tower on top of a short truss. Peoples bodies may block the sound. The Bose L1 is great but if you are thinking of adding it to your current system for more sound in the future, that is not such a great idea as you will be mixing speakers. If you are thinking of using it for small gigs and Karaoke, it would work well, or in this case, it would work well in the Covered Patio by itself. If you want to get more mileage from speaker addition, go with the same brand of what you already have.
BTW the footprint of an L1 is not any more larger than the footprint of a sub. You may still have the problem of people bumping/leaning into the tower. Just more info for you to consider. Not telling you what to do.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 person
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom
Back