OnStage MS7701B Tripod Microphone Boom Stand, black

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I have about a dozen of these already but I needed an additional 2 boom stands for an event coming up in a different location than the others. These 2 now give me a half dozen in my present location. It's sturdy, easy to assemble and use, and it's cost effective . It does what I need it to do.

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.

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.

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.

I have always used mic stands with the big, heavy iron circular base. The tripod base on this stand is sturdy enough for studio applications or larger band stage settings.Pros: It works well even with the boom fully extended. It comes with plastic mic cord clips to keep the mic cord close to the stand. The adjustments are easy and hold fast while allowing some adjustment without loosening the keeps. The metal is heavy gage.Cons: This is not a mic stand for a small high energy rock group or a singer that uses a mic as a prop i.e removing and replacing the mic often or dancing with the stand.I purchased this for a computer based home studio. I am satisfied with this purchase.BTW, the photo does not show a mic clip. Perhaps the customer supplied photos are creating confusion. The business end of the stand has a threaded insert that will accommodate a smaller clip mount, or you can remove it for a standard mount. The stand looks exactly like the main photo. Your mic should come with a clip.