On-Stage MS7701B Euro Boom Microphone Stand - Black

Good stand. It is not necessarily touring quality. HOwever, used in a static environment it works very well and is dependable.

This is my 4th order of this mike stand. I ordered this one for a friend as I've had great luck with these stands My first one arrived in 2014, two more in 2019 and all are still in great shape. I use them twice a week for jam sessions, mostly year round, and the only issue I've had is a leg or two wanting to flop around when the stand is collapsed for travel. I solved that problem with a sturdy rubber band.I know you can have issues with some of the tightening bolts if you really crank hard on them so I watch that but so far none have stripped. I do wish they'd used more robust bolts but for the price compared to those that do have better bolts I can live with that. Besides, if they do strip out I'm sure I can re-tap the hole and use a stronger bolt. My mikes are Shure SM58's and sometimes they can cause the stand to tip if one of the the legs isn't under the boom when it is full extended so I don't usually fully extend the boom and I try to make sure one of the three legs is on the boom side to prevent any tipping. For around a quarter of the price of a heavy duty touring type stand I think these budget stands are a great value and can last a long time with a little care.

These are good quality. Mostly metal with some plastic knobs, but the parts that matter are all metal. That does make them a bit heavier, but still easy to move and adjust. I also like that everything is black. A lot of really good mic stands have some shiny silver parts that stand out a lot. Every part on this stand is black which gives a much cleaner look.

This is a $20 mic stand. With free shipping, I felt that it was a bargain. A comparable stand would have cost $50 at a nearby Guitar City.Since packaging seems to be a major concern, I will add that item was boxed in its original box, which was enclosed in an outer shipping box. It arrived in brand new condition.The fit and finish were very good, as I've come to expect for Chinese hardware. The main stand shaft uses a clutch lock. The removable tripod base is secured with a plastic-grip wing nut. The boom slide is secured with a round, plastic-head thumbscrew. The boom angle employs a larger bolt with a little sliding "bar bell" handle for a reasonably good grip. The angle adjustment is isolated with foam rubber cushions to dampen any potential rattling between the vertical shaft and the boom. The bar bell lever seems to rattle a little if the stand is subjected to excessive vibration.The stand is stable enough. I use it to hold a Zoom H4 recorder (~10 oz.) There is some instability in the extreme positions: i.e when the stand is at max height (over 7') or the boom fully extended outward beyond the tripod footprint. The base is not weighted and there is no counter balance on the boom. If I were to use this outdoors or in an area where the stand could be bumped, I would probably add some weight to the base.If you are going to use a stand for pro recording or in adverse conditions, you might consider spending a little more for something with more base weight and robust hardware.Overall, the stand exceeded expectations and I feel it represents a fair value appropriate for most amateur and non-critical applications.

Own 2 of these stands.To date, I have used this product for 3 band practices and 3 performances at various locations. Is holding up very well so far to all the transportation.History-I am in charge of making all "tech/equipment" purchases for our new church. We already had some regular stands and needed some boom stands to allow the guitarist and bassist to sing into the mics. Besides a quality product, I believe it's ultimately up to you to care for your product to make sure it doesn't malfunction early.Pros-Base is solid, has not tipped over yet. No sliding or bending on any joints or parts, very sturdy. Great paint finish. I removed the "On Stage" sticker label to make the stage look more professional with no ads for anything (other than the brand labels on the amps and instruments. Sticker came of mostly clean. If you do this, make sure you remove at a steep angle and apply even pressure throughout the process.Cons-Product page does not mention whether it comes with a microphone clip or not. Not a problem for people who are replacing equipment but if this is your first or a new addition stand, it will inconvenience you to find the product arrived at your house with no mic clip (buy a mic clip simultaneously with this purchase. Currently a no frills standard "mic clip" runs you more or less $4 on Amazon.)Note-I have also lately used these stands to hold lights up so I can have good lighting while I work on my hobby-type projects.

I have many of this brand's stands. They're great. My only complain would be the T-nut bar, the knobs are cheaply made and become loose very easily. Other than that, it's all great.