K&M 26085

This mic stand is essential for crowded bandrooms and live stages, as well as the life expectancy of your microphones.
I can't count how often I had to dive half way over the stage to save a microphone from falling to the ground because someone tripped over a 3 point mic stands extending feet or someone pulled on a cable that was wrapped around one.
No more with this mic stand. It is compact, easy to handle and pack and much safer for microphones installed on it.

Obviously this doesn't come without downsides:
To provide sability, the base plate is quite heavy (not much of an issue in my oppinion)
The icreased surface that is in contact to the ground as compared to other mic stands leads it to transmit vibrations better to the microphone. Live this isn't much of an issue, as the noise would only be heard in absolute silence. And why would you be stamping your foot next to the mic stand if every one else is silent.
If you are recording a vocalist, who likes to tap their foot loudly, this might be an issue. But then again, tapping your foot loudly during vocal recording is (in my opinnion) an issue in general.

I bought this mic stand as I always suffered from people at gigs walking and falling into various boom stands that I have had over the years. Well this stand just solves that problem ideally! The round base is heavy and solid, and once placed on the ground the stand will definitely not be moving anywhere! The stand itself is very well made, with the grip attachment at the top intuitive and very easy to use on the fly. This is a really useful stand for anyone who gigs frequently in bars and smaller, tight spaces - unfortunately I have not reached the level of the Carnegie Hall just yet! Would buy this stand again in the morning!