Gator FrameworksShort Weighted Base Microphone Stand with Telescopic Boom Arm and 2.5 Lbs Counter Weight, Ideal for Desktop, Recording, and Streaming (GFW-MIC-0822)

Simple, straight forward and used on one of the #1 podcasts and TikTok channels (Diary of a CEO) need I say more! I ordered another top rated and ordered extended boom arm mic holder. The springs in the arm would vibrate through the mic and headphones if anything on my desk were moved while the mic was live. This was not a cheap boom arm. If you are in need of a desktop boom arm and also looking for something portable for a podcast, etc. give this serious thought

I liked them stand alot, but after putting it together I found it wouldn't work with my kick drum mic. The description says it's compatible with most most US mics. I guess the ones I have aren't.The weight was fantastic I'm sure I wouldn't have had a problem with it moving in place.It was pretty straight forward on putting it together, no directions needed. I just wish it would have worked with what I got.

Of all the things I've got on my desktop including various deviecs, toys and souvenirs, this simple almost crude hunk of iron and plastic and steel is prolly the most lovable. It has one job to do, it does it well, everything fits and just works, it never complains, and it's so solid it will probably outlive me, my desk, my house, and the whole neighborhood.I'll likely buy a second one for my other office over all the other boom arms and mic stands I've tried. More expensive but better built and more functional. As heavy as it is, you're still getting a better price in terms of dollars per pound of iron than other mic stands.It's not super sophisticated and there are only two functions setting it apart from a cheap mic stand – the telescoping boom arm and a counterweight at the back in case the thing attached to the end of the boom is a little heavy. That an the super heavy base mean it's not going to tip over no matter what. Unless you do something really wrong, it's not going to tip over.Practically you can set it down on your desk, mount a microphone or lighting device or in my case a webcam rig on a gimbal at the end of the boom arm, adjust the counterweight so it's balanced just right, and then swing it around in when needed – so for me I can swing it right in front of me to the exact spot I want in 3 dimensions I'm using it and then push it out of the way when done.You could also find your own way to use it, like miking up a drum kit.

A great stand, I do wish the base was a little heavier, but it does the job well.

We use this in a church setting with our drums and guitar amplifiers. Occasionally moved around and dropped once ina while for sure, and still works. Such a sturdy and reliable microphone stand with an excellent and perfectly weighted base!

I was not planning on spending $60 on a desktop mic stand. The problem is that my current setup would not allow for a traditional Boom Arm as the desk I use has no "lip" to clamp the arm onto and I did not want to drill into the surface to accommodate a flange mount.Thus I began, in earnest, to shop for a weighted base microphone stand that would be substantial enough to hold a Röde NT-1 condenser mic.Most of the $15 - $20 desktop mic stands I viewed seemed flimsy or did not appear to be large enough to have confidence that they would not tip over. As I searched the Gator GFW-MIC-0822 kept appearing and I kept looking at it.The specifications were what I was hoping for, the build quality seemed decent, and the reviews were exceptionally favorable.What finally "sold" me was the option to make three monthly payments. So I ordered it.I am so happy that I did! This thing is a monster! The base weighs 10 pounds and there is a 2.5 pound counter-weight that comes with the stand. My NT-1 is being held steady without fear.The machining is good enough but not exceptional and all the pieces went together without complaint or issue. Three cable clips are included to assist with cable management and they appear to be of good quality, time will tell, but I am not overly concerned.If you are looking for an alternative to clamp-on boom arm mic stands or are considering one of these right from the get-go, I would absolutely recommend it without hesitation.This is the best microphone stand that I currently own and I will be considering Gator Frameworks for all stands in the future. They build sturdy, quality stands and you won't be disappointed when this arrives to your door.It will be heavier than you think, and that is a great thing as far as I am concerned.