[Screw-Knob] I had a cheapie stand that would invariably droop about an inch or inch and a half after you tightened it. Then I got this one and it's rock solid. The mike will stay where you put it. If you want to keep it out of frame this is the stand to get.

[Telescoping] I looked at a lot of stands, K&M stood out for over all quality. If you want something that is going to hold up over time, K&M is the way to go.

[Black] There's a reason K&M mic stands are the industry standard. They are simply among the best on the market. Sturdy, reliable, consistent. They may be a little more money but over their life they will save money. This stand does not come with a storage bag, so I would recommend getting a bag/case to carry it unless you already have storage for it.

[Telescoping] We put one stand on each side of the anchor desk so the students can be heard without the mics showing in the camera shot. The tripods are adjustable and the clips help keep the cords in place.

[21.5 lb] I really like the stand. It folds to be very compact. It has some weight to it so you don't worry putting a handheld on it stretched out that it might fall over. The boom arm is a single piece so I think that is the only functional downside. But it's $30 cheaper than the other option from K&M. I appreciate the discount for what I feel is a very small sacrifice. I did order 3 of them and 1 of them seems to have been cross threaded from the factory where the main shaft and boom arm screw together. It still feels very sturdy and the lock ring seems to grip well so I'm not bothering with an RMA.

[21.5 lb] I've been using cheap boom stands for many years, and am constantly frustrated with how often they malfunction or just break. (I usually blame the musicians...)
But this K&M boom mic stand is SOLID. It's also a lot easier to adjust, as the knobs are machined better. No musician is going to destroy this thing!

[21.5 lb] I recently lined the K&M 210/2 microphone stand up against a budget imitation by Auray (BH #AUMS5230F). As you can see in the picture, I've adjusted both stands to hold identical Shure SM58 microphones in the same position. Visually, the stands are almost indistinguishable.

That all changes as soon as you touch the microphone. The K&M stand feels solid where the Auray is very tippy extended this far. I measured the stability difference. The microphone and stand together tip the scales at 3.45kg for K&M and 2.35kg for Auray. The front leg under the boom supports 1.75kg for the K&M and 1.4kg for the Auray. A little bit of math tells me that the rear legs each support 0.85kg for the K&M and just under 0.5kg each for Auray. It takes nearly twice as much force to start tipping the K&M stand and-if you do tip it slightly-the lower center of gravity means it has to be pushed further before gravity takes over.

Don't get me wrong; the Auray stand is a great value if your usage scenario involves small microphones in a static environment. They're a great match for my pencil mics. If, however, you use a larger vocal microphone where people will be moving about then it's worth investing in the K&M stand before your expensive microphone takes an express trip to the floor.

[Telescoping] This microphone tripod is solidly built and very well made. Should last a long time. Love it!

[42 x 9 x 8"] Simple and reliable. Went from a $30 stand to this and is most certainly worth the extra $40 if you can afford it, especially if you use any large-diaphragm mics.

[Telescoping] I use this stand on stage for rehearsals and performances and for recording. Its sturdy build quality and tight adjustment clamps make this mic stand superior to the average budget stand and I have had no issues with imbalances, drooping, or other mechanical failure. PROS: The stand is surprisingly light for its strength. There are at least four possible adjustments: base/legs; overall height of boom; angle and length of boom, and tightness of clip adapter. It looks sleek and professional and is clearly durable. It was also very easy to add a quick-release mic-clip adapter. The included cable clips are a nice touch. CONS: I have few if any negative comments to make, although for the price, I would have liked a telescoping boom and/or counterweight, particularly for studio use, but it excels on stage with no problems.