Switched to LCD Lyric Monitors?

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Harryoke

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When I started out, a 13" CRT TV was just under a hundred bucks and everyone strapped one to a traditional TV stand and the show went on! With LCD flat monitors becoming cheaper, what options do KJs have for putting them in stage view? Obviously the traditional CRT stand will not work.

Anyone here go LCD already, and if so, how are you stage displaying the monitor?

My query is more geared to the mobile KJ, rather than those with static permanent setups.
 
You could probably come up with an adapter to attach the LCD and it's mounting plate to an O-clamp and attach it to a tripod.
 
That is nice! At 60 lbs, I assume you dont have much fear of it tipping....the base is probably nice and sturdy. I like the price as well.
 
Harryoke said:
That is nice! At 60 lbs, I assume you dont have much fear of it tipping....the base is probably nice and sturdy. I like the price as well.
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Dont' forget to look at the shipping when you look at the price. lol:sqwink: Total price was just under $100 shipped and the weight with my 19" LCD is about 40 lbs. I'd say it's sturdy.
 
Just do a Google search. There are myriad designs. There are even LCD adapters that allow a mic stand to be used.
 
The monitor stand I have is pictured here: http://www.ourdjtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1685&d=1172302189

My only complaint is the arch in the back - it sticks out about 10" or so in the back. I've found dancers get too close to it, especially when they start drinking :). I was pricing out the O-ring mounts that Balanced Line mentioned, but I found they were WAY too expensive ($100+ for just the mount - NO POLE!).

I found the stand HiDef bought after I bought mine (about the same price, I think). I'd definitely opt for that one.

Just to let you know, every singer who's been to my shows since I changed to the LCD for singers LOVES it. It's a lot clearer and there's more more "real estate" for the graphics. You won't regret it!
 
I use the Standard TV Monitor Stand with, a strap tied in such a fashion as to keep the LCD from moving. The stand is adjustable. It Works......
 

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Here's another option....

If you can find an On Stage speaker stand the ones with the 1" dia. poles you can easily modify a tiltable lcd wall mount by drilling a single hole in the middle of the wall plate and mount that to an O-clamp light mount the lcd's are light enough that this does work.... you can then snaz it up by useing a dj-skirt to cover the legs.... and it's a hella lot lighter than the above mentioned.... by DJ Gray
 
DJ Gray said:
I use the Standard TV Monitor Stand with, a strap tied in such a fashion as to keep the LCD from moving. The stand is adjustable. It Works......
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I would think using this same stand, that there would be some way to get a bracket on the back of the TV, and connect it to a pole, and take the top of this existing rack off, and replace it with the new pole... Whoever currently makes these CRT racks would be wise to create such a device for around $30! That would be a top seller!! All any of us would have to do then is buy a TV, an adapter for our current stand and keep on truckin'!
 
I Agree the one thing about that Stand I use is it is heavy,and bulky. I really do very little karaoke. So it's not really an issue for me.
 
kayleigh said:
My only complaint is the arch in the back - it sticks out about 10" or so in the back. I've found dancers get too close to it, especially when they start drinking :). I was pricing out the O-ring mounts that Balanced Line mentioned, but I found they were WAY too expensive ($100+ for just the mount - NO POLE!).
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Wow! I didn't remember them as that expensive. Yeah, why are plasma mounts $400-? I bet they make more on the mount than they do on the display.

$100 for an adapter to go from the mic stand thread to a standard VESA mount? There is a little money to be made there.
 
I haven't switched to a LCD monitor for the singers yet but I do use 32" LCD monitors for the audience. Those just clamp on to regular lighting/speaker stands with O clamps. For the singer's monitor I'd just remove the top plate off the TV monitor stand, put a 90 degree clamp & pole & O clamp the LCD monitor to that. Actually all the poles on the lighting/speakers stands & monitor stand are all the same size. The only thing I have to do is make a holder for the mics. I have a 17" LCD monitor to use for the singers but although LCD's are pretty cheap now I paid alittle bit more this one so I'm alittle protective. The 13" CRT I'm using for the singers is worth nothing so if they break it no problem. I'm thinking if its going to be a wild one I'll give them the CRT if not then LCD. Truth to told I've dropped the CRT TV more times than I can remember a clients knocking over the monitor.


Kevin
Andromeda
 
pics pics pics.. I wanna see what you bought,, alink? I'm having something made that might work...
 
I use a 19" LCD LG monitor for basic setup.

I recently purchased a No Name 32" LCD TV at Wal-Mart for $468 I will be using for larger events. I need to work out some kind of protective transport case.

I offer a Projector and screen as a $100 upgrade.
 
I've got a backyard high school grad party on Sunday with Karaoke so I'll bring my camera and show you.
 
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