OT: Mic Stands Vs Rubberized Clips for Tom Mics.

[Ru_C]

I wouldn't mind opinions here from some seasoned pros..

I've been miking kits up for donkeys years now using Mic stands, but am getting increasingly fed up with all the clutter, esp with metal drummers who *insist* on using 5 toms ! (less is more i know, but try telling that to an 18yr old)

Is there a big sonic disadvantage to using those rubberized mic clips, that live sound engineers are so keen on ?

Is there even an advantage? (less sound reflection from 5 mic stands for example)

..thoughts please folks

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