The Roadpro Series HC83BLS from TAMA is a road-worthy boom cymbal stand designed to provide a secure and durable support for all types of cymbals, with 25% less weight compared to the Roadpro double-braced-leg model.

The HC83BLS features a 15.7" long boom which offers positioning flexibility to best suit your playing style. In situations where space is limited, the stand can be converted to a straight stand with the boom neatly stored in the upper tube.

The HC83BLS is equipped with a Quick-Set Tilter which can be adjusted to any desired angle and a Quick-Set Cymbal Mate which makes attaching and detaching cymbals fast and easy. The tripod base with single-braced legs gives this stand plenty of stability and makes it lighter to transport to your gig.

Tripod Base with Single-Braced Legs    25% Lighter Than Double-Braced Leg Model    Boom for Positioning Flexibility    Boom/Straight Convertible Tilter    Durable Mechanism    Fast & Easy Cymbal Setup    Quick-Set Tilter for Any Desired Angle    Easy to Transport

• Tripod base with single-braced legs provides stability with 25% less weight compared to Roadpro double-braced leg model, for ease of transportation

• Offers positioning flexibility for crashes, splashes, and effect cymbals (15.7" long boom)

• Quick-Set Tilter holds its position using the friction of six smooth metal disc plates instead of traditional toothed gears, so you can adjust it to any desired angle
• Mechanism has a more durable structure than a conventional gear tilter

• By simply gripping and pressing the two buttons on the both sides, users can attach and remove the Cymbal Mate with just one touch, making cymbals setup/breakdown a snap
• Fine adjustments to the cymbal's swinging motion can be made by rotating the unit

• Convertible tilter lets you convert the stand to a straight stand in situations where stage space is limited, and the boom arm stores neatly in the upper tube

• Placing a threaded, steel insert nut inside the tripod base provides more strength and makes stripping much less likely than with the traditional method of cutting the threads directly into the die-cast section

• Cymbal bottom protects the cymbal's center hole from the tilter's shaft and threads
• If part of the nylon sleeve wears out, you can continue to use the cymbal bottom by turning it upside down

• Glide-Tite Grip Joint allows for a more secure attachment by using a metal-to-metal contact point which provides a solid anchor and complete isolation for a tom or cymbal
• Because the stand does not move with the cymbal, the natural resonance of that instrument is maximized

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What adapter would one use to mount their camera to this for an overhead shot?

A: You can use a ball head or similar tripod head.

Q: 2. Its rated for a max load of 5 lbs, are they being conservative or is 5 really all it can handle?

A: I use it for a Paul C Buff X3200 which is 7.l lbs and it's OK. Not at full extension, but I don't need the reach.

Q: 3. What is the maximum horizontal extension of the boom arm?

A: 60 inches

Q: 4. Can this be folded up or does it have to be dissembled each time for travel?

A: The stand can fold, but the boom will need to come off.

Q: 5. How long is the boom arm?

A: The SmallRig RA-C330 C Light Stand with Boom Arm BH #SMRAC330LS has a 50" arm.

Q: 6. Is the 11lb load capacity at boom's full extension?

A: Yes. 11-15lbs fully extended.

Q: 7. Is it possible to mount a speedlight + umbrella on the boom arm? I'm comparing this to the Impact lightstand w/ boom ($79) and it's tricky to make a good decision.

A: Yes, a speedlight and umbrella can be mounted to this Impact Mid-Range Boom Arm by way of the Impact Deluxe Umbrella Mount with Adjustable Shoe, BH # IMDUBAS. https://bhpho.to/3VbKD8n

Q: 8. Is this compatible with a Kupo c-stand and a Manfrotto 3 section boom arm?

A: Yes this would be compatible.

Q: 9. What are the hole diameters?

A: 0.31" / 8 mm 0.63" / 16 mm 0.75" / 19 mm 0.98" / 25 mm

Q: 10. Is the weight capacity 5 pounds total or at each end of the boom?

A: The 5 lb (2.3 kg) load capacity of the Impact Mid-Range Boom Arm with Light Stand & Casters Kit is the boom arm's total maximum load capacity when the light fixture is placed on the end of the boom arm and the boom arm is extended to its maximum extended length.