HERCULES Stands MS432B Microphone Boom Stand

I bought one of these when my trusty Sennheiser snapped in two about a year ago. I use it in my studio to hold my Rode NT2 microphone, which is quite a heavy microphone. This stand holds the NT2 firmly in position without the boom slipping down (like it does on my Behringer mike stand), so I decided to get another one to replace the Behringer to hold the second NT2 for when I do stereo recording. I would thoroughly recommend this stand. It is well worth the £30 price which I paid for it. Note, however, that the stand does not come with its own mike holder. If your microphone does not come supplied with its own holder, you will need to purchase this separately. (No problem with the NT2s as they come with their own cradle.)

Having asked the question on Amazon re the stability of this stand and more particularly the strength of the boom arm fixing and receiving mostly favourable replies I decided to order it. It arrived 2 days earlier than expected so that was a good start. Having put the stand together it does seem quite sturdy and I've had a microphone attached to the extended boom arm for a few hours now and it hasn't moved. Also good!In the photos you will see a round cup shaped thing that was in the box. I thought maybe it was for placing the bottom of the main stand in to prevent it damaging the floor but it doesn't fit that and I can't find anywhere else to put it. I should be grateful if anyone has any thoughts.So far, and it is only the first day, I am satisfied with this stand.

This is a beast of a mic stand. Just what I needed. Very easy to use. Once set up you know the mic is going nowhere other than where you want it to be. Unlike the other more flimsy stand I used to use. Hercules are a great brand. I bought a footstool with similar qualities. Worth the extra £10

Good quality Stand; 4/5 for Sturdyness; not quite as solid as my previous stand but good value for the price. Easily adjustable and looks good.

Bought after getting (and returning) a cheaper one which was garbage. I love Hercules guitar stands and this stand was no disappointment, It's sturdy and strong, the clamps are easy to use and hold it in position even with a fairly heavy condenser mic. It's plenty good enough to gig with even though it was really bought for home recording - if you need a stand don't hesitate, get this one, although when I bought it, it was apparently on sale, so a bargain at around £25.Only slight drawback is you might need to get a clamp for your mic, although the screwthread fitted the condenser mic perfectly which was what I needed, so I'm happy.

As all other Hercules items, great stand, very sturdy and well worth the money.Only shame is that it doesn't come in a box with a handle like the guitar stand.

I do home recordings from time to time and this is the first mike stand that felt sturdy right out of the box.All stands I bought so far, were wobbly, had dodgy knobs that I knew that sooner or later they would break.Needless to say, all were binned after some use.This one felt sturdy even with a condenser mike on it, which was mounded for singing from a sitting position.I love the axis system that has eradicated two or three components to do one job.Very well put together, highly recommended!

Good value for money. I not only use it for my mic but also for my I-pad and stand as well and this stand handles them both very well. Good mic stand especially for the price.