MS 2005 : Decent, affordable mic stand that does the job

This is used at home, mostly just to - well...stand a mic.

Its winning points are that it's cheap and light, and it's reasonably reliable. I haven't had any problems with it drooping or moving unexpectedly and it looks like it could last a few years.

On the downside you get what you pay for, it's not the sturdiest and I would be hesitant to take this to say, a hardcore gig. Although I'd be hesitant to take anything to a hardcore gig.

Its mechanism is a little bit strange, albeit simplified, compared to most stands but as long as it holds it's not a problem, and so far it has.

All in all, if you just need something to hold a mic then this will last you and serve you well. But maybe don't use it for heavy, expensive and/or fragile mics out on the road.