I am always surprised that one of the most common questions I get is about mic flags. This is probably because I have described the “magical” power of the mic flag in a number of presentations I have given. It is amazing how a square cube with a logo on it will open doors. People who might never take you seriously see that flag and suddenly gravitate towards you. I suggest them to all podcasters who are serious about their efforts. It is a great way to get your brand and name into the media as well as just creating general awareness and a professional appearance. We have used mic flags with great effect at Grape Radio. Up until now though, the question was always where to get a professional looking one. I never had an answer. The truth was I got spoiled early on when doing work for Disney, their Broadcast Services always supplied me with the appropriate custom made flag. For the Grape Radio flags we were left to making them ourselves using peel and stick labels placed on a mic flag “blank”.
I have found the solution. When looking for some new mic flags for GigaVox, Paul Figgiani pointed me to Impact PBS. All I can say is wow! These are nicer than the ones I get at Disney. Best of all for podcasters, there is no minimum order. You can get them one at a time if need be. As you can see from the pictures, they have a wide assortment to choose from including a unique flag made for the RE-20 shock mount. The graphics are sharp and clearly visible, all sides of the flags are finished and they use nice foam in the center to accommodate any microphone. I am really impressed. If you are looking to make a statement with your microphone, check them out. In fact, I like these so much I have asked Glenn who runs Impact PBS to be on Behind The Mic. [link]
Thanks for the mic flag info, Michael. I’ve never had to make one before but I do now and it took me a half an hour just to figure out what the mic signs were called! I will check out the Impact PBS links.
Micheal, just to drop you a line I do work for a Microphone manufacture who is world wide known for top quality anti glear
clips. Now with the increased clearity of high definition the
graphics and the inks I use are of the highest quality available
today. These are all printed with a 2400dpi process which will last
for years without scratching or chipping we have been perfecting
this process for the last 8 years. Please drop me a reply and I will give you the manufactures name and possibly a sample thank you Bill..
Hey!…I found your site via Yahoo! when i was searching for flag mounts, and this post regarding lags at MWGblog really sounds very interesting to me.. Thanks
Looking for mic flags that would attached to the shock mount of a Neumann U87. Here’s what they look like
http://www.neumann.com/zoom.php?zoomimg=img/photosGraphics/Zooms/U87_Z.jpg&zoomlabel=U%2087%20ai&w=489&h=600
I just recieved a mic flag from Impact PBS today and they really are top quality and worth the affordable price. This blog helped me make the choice on where to buy my mic flag. I’m glad I read it. Thanks!