That setup in your link with the boom stand and the goose neck is what I used to use when I sang, with he boom above my head and the goose neck bringing the mic right down in front. I put the mic stand near my hi hat stand.

You can push it up completely out of the way when you don't need the mic.

A regular mic stand worked for me. That set up kept the microphone pretty safe from getting beat to death.

You can sing and play at the same time? guitar2

Not me man. I tried so many times and only two things ever happen, I screw up the lyrics, or I screw up the drumming. Mind you I have limb independence, but I just can't sing and play at the same time. What I'm saying with my mouth trips up my drumming. Respect. I envy you guys that can do that.

John

Singing drummer here. I use a standard boom mic on my right side coming in at mouth height. No gooseneck. Inexpensive and works good for me.

Never ever tried to sing and play, but then again I sound like a goat stuck in a gate when I sing. I used a boom and goose neck to do the intros of the band and just horse around with, always worked like a charm and could easily be moved up and away. My best buddy, like Phil C, lead sings for his band and has always sworn to the boom stand with the goose neck. He started with the side boom and it always got in his way.

Thanks for the input guys. I think I am going to go ahead and give the stand and goose neck a try.

Let's not get carried away with being able to sing and play!Laughing H

I figured I needed to give it a shot at some point to help carry my weight with the band. It has taken me years to actually build up the courage. After a jam singing a song, the guys are all in! I definitely played the song differently while singing though. Had to keep a more simple groove. Hopefully I can improve on that part.

Wes

I use about the same set-up as Tinman. The base of my mic stand is in between my two floor toms. I picked up the stand at an antique shop. It wasn't vintage but, it was in good shape. When I first tried it out, it seemed a bit wobbly though. I painted one of my weights a glossy black and mounted it above the base. The set-up has served me well for many years! Don't worry about simplifying the groove. In time, it will all become second nature!

Brian

gunnellet

You're laughing! It's not so easy for some guys. I think it's a brain wiring thing. Some people are able to split their brian and perform two different functions at the same time with agility while for other schmucks like me with bad brains we can only handle doing one activity at a time and still be able to do it well. I meant it, I envy you guys that find that stuff 'easy.' I just can't do it period. I can play you some drums though! :D

John

I have a drummer friend that has tried to play and sing to no avail. For him, it is because he counts (in his head) when he plays.

When I play and sing, I am "listening" to an audio of the song in my head and recreating that sound.