DW 5700 Cymbal Stand with Retractable Boom
The 5700 is a convertible cymbal stand: its boom retracts into the tube, like a telescoping antenna, and the stand becomes a straight stand. In a few seconds it goes from boom configuration, which reaches a cymbal over the toms, to straight configuration, which stays plumb in a tight setup.
What sets it apart
- Retractable boom, slides fully into the tube
- Converts to a straight stand without disassembly or tools
- Toothless tilter with TechLock locking
- Angle-adjustable cymbal seat
- Captive felt washers on the cymbal seat and wing nut
- Plastic tube isolators, against unwanted noise
A boom that disappears instead of coming off
On most boom stands, going back to straight means unscrewing the arm, storing it somewhere and finding it again. The part ends up at the bottom of a case, and one night it is missing.
Here, the arm slides into the tube like an antenna. It never leaves the stand, cannot get lost, and the conversion takes as long as loosening and tightening a single knob.
A toothless tilter that still holds
Ratchet tilters impose set angles; on a ride cymbal, the ideal angle often falls between two. Friction tilters allow anything, but slip under playing.
The TechLock mechanism aims for the middle ground: free adjustment while positioning, then a firm lock that keeps the cymbal from dropping stroke after stroke. You keep the freedom without paying for it in slippage.
What captive felts and isolators prevent
A cymbal felt that is not retained disappears at teardown, and one day the cymbal ends up in direct contact with metal — the sound chokes and the hole goes oval.
Felts attached to the cymbal seat and the nut solve that problem for good. As for the plastic isolators between the tubes, they keep steel from vibrating against steel: in the studio, that detail removes a ringing the mics always pick up.
Specifications
| Type | Convertible cymbal stand, boom or straight |
|---|---|
| Boom | Retractable, slides into the tube |
| Tilter | Toothless, TechLock locking |
| Cymbal seat | Angle-adjustable |
| Felts | Captive on the cymbal seat and wing nut |
| Noise control | Plastic tube isolators |
What it is for
- Crash cymbal over the toms, out of reach of a straight stand
- Kits whose geometry changes from one room to the next
- Studio, where hardware noise can be heard
- Touring, with an arm that cannot get lost
- Drummers who want to stock only one type of stand
Compare with other manufacturers
Convertible cymbal stands from other manufacturers:
| Manufacturer | Comparable model | What differs |
|---|---|---|
| Tama | Roadpro with retractable boom | Ratchet tilter, stepped adjustment |
| Pearl | BC-930 boom | Removable rather than retractable arm |
| Yamaha | CS965 | Ball tilter, counterweight available |
| Gibraltar | 9709 convertible | Different tube gauge, wider base |
Frequently asked questions
- Does the boom retract all the way?
- Yes, it retracts into the upper tube until it disappears, giving you a straight stand without taking anything apart.
- Will this cymbal stand hold a heavy cymbal?
- The double-braced legs are designed for it. The further the boom is extended, the more you need to aim a leg under the cymbal.
- Can the felts be replaced?
- They are captive but can be swapped if one wears out. Their attachment keeps them from getting lost; they are not permanently fixed.
- What are the tube isolators for?
- To prevent direct contact between two steel tubes, a source of ringing that can be heard on recordings.
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