MB1 Mini Boom Stand

This stand is very sturdy, highly adjustable and all of the hardware and knobs seem well built and stable. And if you don't need much height (above 40"), this stand is perfect for use in small, tight spaces. I bought this stand to replace a regular sized tripod boom stand that was taking up a lot of floor space and area in my home office-studio. This stand is perfect for what I need most: mic'ing small combo amps and acoustic instruments that I play while seated. The only negative is the base, which screws on. There's nothing wrong with it functionally... it works very well... it's tight, stays put and it's heavy and sturdy. But it's not the type that folds for storage, which I'd prefer. However that's not enough for me to give it less than 5 stars. Given the quality and flexibility it has at this price, I would highly recommend it.

I use this stand for micing my acoustic drums. It can be great for micing the front or even inside of the bass drum if you have a port hole. However I only have a two mic setup currently, so I mic the side of the bass drum diagonally, to get some click from the beater and pick up some of the other drums and cymbals as well. This stand works great because of the weighted base and for any of your low height micing needs. I think I briefly used this as one of my stands to mic my Boss Katana 2x12 combo amp. It makes micing an amp a bit easier too and reduces the profile of the equipment around the amp and working area. Though this may be a bit expensive for low height amp micing. You could probably get an average low height mic stand unless for some reason you really need to reach with the stand to get the mic where it needs to go. Still a good stand and not so expensive for a name brand.

This thing is heavy which is great. Running it with a Sennheiser Mic in front of a guitar amp and its a great stand. Very adjustable and it definitely wont move on its own.

I really enjoy this and I was surprised with the quality for the price. For it's intended use of my purchase I use this extended pretty much all the way to mic my acoustic guitar, while using taller microphone stands for vocals. This works perfectly well for me with that intended use. Also I have used it folded in to mic my guitar amps to run them into an audio interface. Other uses can be as a desktop stand for doing any vocal or podcast work. Yes, you want to use this balanced the correct way so that it does not tip. To have a stand leg pointing toward the direction the microphone is aimed toward. I like this a lot and am about to order a second. It's very pleasing to see some products still made with sturdy materials and not having to worry about breakage or cheap plastic parts. This thing is sturdy and so that hasn't been an issue at all.

This little fellow is well built out of mostly steel and is heavy for its size. The locking knobs do their job without fail and I don't have to over crank them to get them to hold. I use it sitting on top of my table which holds my computer, recording interface and all the other stuff I use for recording. It adjust perfect for vocals and I drop it down if I want to use it for recording my acoustic guitars without using a pickup. Same with my violins. I get a different sound recording through a mic than I do a pickup. The base is heavy and will hold a mic with the boom extended all the way. You must turn one foot in the direction of use to get a full extension but with a minute retraction, it will stand securely in any direction. I set it where I want it then just swing it out of the way till I need it. I have used it sitting on the floor by my chair and reaches fine for vocals or acoustics. It's just more accessible on the desk. This would work fine for drummers. I would recommend this to any of my critical buddies. Thanks

My real rating for this would be 4.5 stars, if it was an option. This is based on its value for the price. I've worked with live sound reinforcement for over 30 years, back to the days when the main option was the old Atlas stands with the cast iron base and the pig iron counterweight you had to tighten with pliers to keep in place. For a small stand, this one performs admirably. Since the product description doesn't include any meaningful dimensions, I've added some detailed dimensions at the end of this review. In addition to the boom stand and base, this unit also comes with one wire clip for the large end of the boom arm, a standard Samson mic adapter and a standard->3/8" male converter for a drum-mount mic adapter. The mic adapter is the only thing I consider weak since the threads are cut in plastic. The converter is all metal. I'm more enthusiastic about the quality of this boom stand than some other reviewers, but probably because I've worked with so many different stands, and have learned any booms in this price range (regular size or mini) have limitations. But these can be worked around. As with all booms having a 3-point base, you must align the boom arm with one of the legs in the base if you hope to extend the boom to its full length and maintain any reasonable stability. None of the booms I've worked with (at this end of the price spectrum) come with a counterweight which can overcome full length extension with a decent mic at the end. This one performed similarly with an average weight mic (SM58/SM57/CAD C195). The boom attachment is metal and uses two rubber wafers to secure the boom angle much like other booms in this price range. The boom arm is telescoping with with the thinner tube giving the longer extension length. This allows you to mainly extend the smaller tube and keep the larger tube back to help with counterbalance. Overall, it's great for getting a mic into tight spaces without taking up a lot of real estate, especially for $30. The adjustments were all firm, and I never needed to overtighten to keep things in place. I can see the need for extra tightening if you fully extend the boom arm, but this is the case with virtually any boom stand. I recorded several measurements below. To help understand the references, the main pole is the vertical post which goes from the base up to the boom arm "T" attachment. This pole is adjustable with the twist lock used on most mic stands. The boom arm uses a 2 stage telescope. There is a larger diameter tube which contains the smaller, telescoping tube. Each tube can be extended independently. I apologize for the elementary nature of this description for those experienced in this area, but I want the measurements to be clear for anyone unfamiliar with the various boom stand configurations. Here are the numbers: Base diameter - approx 11 inches (legs extend out approx 5 inches from main pole) I didn't weigh the base, but it feels like the standard iron material used on heavier bases. Height range (floor to top of boom "T") - 16 inches min to 21.25 inches max Total vertical height with both main pole and boom fully extended - 43.5 inches max Distance from main pole to end of boom, large boom pole extended only - 10.5 inches max Distance from main pole to end of boom, small boom pole extended only - 17.25 inches max Distance from main pole to end of boom, both large and small poles extended - 23.5 inches max Note: I left the wire clip on the boom during measurements, so you can get another half inch of boom extension when it is removed. I pulled the half star from the rating simply because the mic adapter included is all plastic and not on par with the rest of what you get, and I would have preferred the more common "slip rod" tightener for the boom "T" attachment to make tightening easier for a fully extended arm. I do agree with other reviewers that this is not likely a good choice for the rigors of touring, but you shouldn't be counting on too much ruggedness from $30 booms if you're touring, anyway. Overall, I found the stand stable and versatile.

First things first, I have absolutely zero experience with this type of gear. My background is photography (cameras, lenses, meters, radio control devices, tripods, studio flash gear, et cetera), construction and pest control. My experience is what tells me this is a well made piece of gear that I wouldn't hesitate to take to a construction site or a photo shoot. I'll be using the stand to hold an omnimic to do room analyzing measurements with. http://www.amazon.com/Dayton-Audio-Electret-Measurement-Microphone/dp/B002KI8X40/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354286429&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=Daton+EMM-6 If you need to add more weight then the stand is designed to hold, then add more counter weight or get a heavier table stand. There's no excuse for overloading one's gear. I worked thirty years in the construction trades and I'm use to putting gear through it's paces to tear broken things out that are made of big timbers, pipe and steel, and put them back together again with power saws/drills and big heavy hammers; Milwaukee, Skill, Ridgid and Stanley tools. The point, I know how to use gear to it's max and after many years of use, not break them. The point, if anybody tells you this is a fragile piece of gear, it's because they're abusing the gear beyond what it was designed to do; at a reasonable price, hold a microphone in a static position and then be moved again. When using this stand, if the mic is falling over, it's because it's being over extended, over weighted, poorly cabled, not leveled or the legs of the stand are improperly positions; one leg should face away from the weight load in the direction of the tilt. The mic stand is not falling over because it's not stable, the base is too light or it's poorly designed. If parts are breaking it's because the parts are being overtightened beyond what they were designed for. A little bit of common sense regarding not abusing your tools goes a long way in extending their usefulness. People who break their tools and then blame the tools, tick me off. And yes, we all have experienced products that broke the moment we plugged them in for normal use. That's what a warranty is for. I don't care what the other reviewers have to say about this mic stand. It's a beautiful piece of gear, that's well designed and will give it's owner many years of service. Eventually, one day, years down the road, the parts will get old, brittle and break but don't we all. Based on personal experience with lots of tools, used under extreme conditions (heat, cold, dark, rain and under houses), I expect this piece of gear to last many years of regular use and then if it breaks, without complaint I'll say; I got many years of use out of it as I only paid $27.00 for the stand and that included delivery. The point, for a well constructed mic stand, this is a great price. You'll be hard pressed to find a better product at any price and yes, I've looked. I do have one niggle and that's the hand-twist action at the center of the stand to tighten the center clamp of the main support. It's a bit flaky as to tightening but with patience, it locks things down just fine. This niggle is not a reason to take this item off a list of possible choices or an excuse to knock a star off a possible five star rating. If one is expecting a table top mic stand they can throw around the stage in anger to impress everybody (Oooo, he's scary) with their lack of personal self-control, get an all metal stand who's clamps are made of steel or get a different profession where, due to their lack of self-control, won't be able to break things. If one is going show self-control and respect their gear, expectedly, this mic stand will last many years and like most well used items, eventually die a gentle, quiet, well deserved death. I love this stand because it's well made, is good looking, has lots of well placed adjustments to make it very functional and delivered, is well priced. Hope the above review helps.

This is a very good mini boom stand. It is well built, stable and with enough flexibility to use for multiple applications. I am using this stand to mic my floor toms, which are 27” in height. The mini boom stand easily reaches this distance with plenty to spare. The only issue that I have, is the threading that connects both the base and the boom arm. Even if you lock them down, they still manage to get loose after a short period of time. I believe I have found a solution to that problem, I am using plumbers tape to make it a little tighter at the connection points. So far it has not loosened up.

Heavy narrow base and long reach make this an excellent stand for a snare drum. Clamp a small goose neck on the shaft and you can add an under-snare mic also. Much cheaper than LP Claw options. (See picture)

Good product

Incredibly solid for the price. The bottom base is a heavy die cast piece that will last for centuries. The box it came in is way to big for the dimensions of the product, in my opinion, the manufacturer could cut down shipping costs with a smaller box. Anyway, excellent quality. Thick metal were is most important, and good quality plastic for the rest. I don't usually write reviews, but Samson made a great job with this product.

I was looking for a stand I could use on my desktop to support a Rode or Samson studio mic for video editing. Most stands have a small base and so tend to topple over. This one does the job perfect. The triangular (rather than round) base makes it easier to position, but the base is heavy enough to handle my mics without the boom toppling over. Its good quality, boom itself is telescoping so easy to adjust. Absolutely perfect for what I needed.

This is an awesome desktop Mic Stand. High quality construction, including connections. and heavy cast base makes for a mic that will not move when mounted. Highly recommended.