25950 : K&M Short Stand

I've been using this stand for live kick drum mic'ing. I play a lot of pub shows on small, cramped stages so needed something low-profile and solid- this K&M stand meets that criteria perfectly. The legs are plenty long enough to give a good stable base, and you can tuck it away to the side of the kick between the spurs to minimise stage space. The boom arm has an ample amount of extension available. Typical of K&M, the build quality is fantastic- so far this stand has been subject to a lot of abuse but it shows absolutely no signs of wear and all still works perfectly.

I'd personally prefer the metal bar style fastener instead of small plastic knob on the pivot section, but this is because I use a heavy mic and the extra leverage would be really handy- the plastic knob is still great quality and doesn't feel at risk of breaking any time soon. Depending on where your kick port is, you might also need a slightly taller stand than this one- although this model is also great for mic'ing guitar amps, bass cabs and the under-side of the snare.