Superlux MS-108E Reviews

Stable mic stand on a budget

Used in static setup

I used this in a rather static setup, so not much moving around or need for adjustment.

I feel that it would not last that long if handled all the time, but for me it does the trick nicely. Better than other "budget" stands, but not as good as the usual suspects used on stage etc.

King of price to performance.

These stands are very well built, and unlike many other affordable stands, such as the Millenium varieties, the mechanisms for securing the stand in various positions don't wear out over time. They hold a fair amount of weight, as long as you respect the laws of physics. The plastic parts also seem to be of a fairly high quality with a finish that feels more expensive than what you'd expect at this price point. Since I discovered these I haven't bothered with any other mic stands, at least of the standard three leg, boom arm variety, because they're just that solid.

Very good stand, it's stable and looks durable. An excellent deal for the price.

A sturdy and manageable stand.

For the price, it does all it needs to. Has a adjustable lever or winch for every position the mic could possibly need adjusted to - height, angle, depth - without being overly cumbersome or obstrusive in the looks. Also importantly, seems firm and stable enough for the cost, obviously not meant to be forced and it could survive 10 years or more in the right hands, also has a wire clip to holdany loose wires that can easily pop off the stand without breaking concentration. Happy customer again.

Bought 2 different stands to see if there was a marked difference

Wow guys, no brainer, this is a superb stand, easily worth the money,

Tested with a fairly heavy mic then attached my DSLR, handled it no problem. Dont get me wrong I could use force and make it move but for home or light use, ideal for the price.

Great robust stand, feels strong

def worth the price

it has an ok structure but the hight is good for the price I paid it is an ok mic stand..

Good microphone stand for that Price!

It arrived, very well packaged and on time!

Very good stand for that price. You won't be disappointed.

Very tight, strong, comfortable stand. Probably best for the price

Value for money.

This is a very good, high quality stand. Stable and easy to use with nice add-ons like cable clip and adapter.

The best value option

I am apparently quite hard on mic stands - this Superlux has been great, and stands my abuse where the cheap Millenium ones (and some K&M ones) don't. The friction clamp holds well, it holds my heavier tube mics easily and has the advantage of the extending leg. This stabilises the unit if you add more load to it. It extends well (vertically) and feels fairly well put together.

Pros:

Cheap

Stable

Sturdy

Cheap

Flexible

Cons:

None really, at this price point.

I have some better counter-weighted stands, but they are big and cumbersome. This, more often, is the stand I will use - live and when recording. I love well made products that are priced to be easily, and affordably replaced. Highly recommended for those exact reasons - it isn't the best stand ever made, but for the price and utility - this is a total winner.

In terms of what weight it can handle fairly happily (my heaviest mics):

ELA M251

Rode NTK

Barkley Infinity ribbon ;)

Perfect

Durable, does it's job perfectly.

Couldn't find anything wrong with it.

Solid

Solid product, very decent for my home studio. No complaints after using it for more than a year.

Looking good

I bought it for the rehearsal space. No need to go touring around with this. But quality seems quite fine.

I will come back after i have put some good use to it.

Overall good stand

I was just confused it did nor arrive with an actual mic holder. I might have been a bit to quick whilst shopping online and everything arrived on time again. But I must have missed that information so now I ended up using another stand on the latest gig

Not long-lasting...

Everything is ok for the price but the clamp that connects the 2 parts is poorly made/designed and didn’t last too long. Get something better.

Very good but has flaws

I bought 4 of these. I also have 4 new K&M 210/2 stands, which I consider to be the absolute top of the standard mic stand arena. Here are my comments about the Superlux MS-108E:

PROS

• The extendable foot is a great idea - so simple, and executed well. I bought them for this purpose alone and have already made use of it. It also tilts the central shaft away from the extending foot thus shifting the centre of gravity slightly which aids its stability.

• It is half the price of the K&M 210/2.

• The fastening mechanism of each screw is similar to most stands nowadays, ensuring no damage to the parts by scraping metal on metal, which is good for longevity (and general aesthetic - black metal with silver scrapes does not look good).

CONS:

• The thread of the mount screw does not fit any cuffs or clip brackets!! This is a MAJOR issue; I don't know how they've managed this as I'm sure it's a universal fitting. It screws in a few millimetres before stiffening and jamming completely. Once jammed it is secure, but needed a pair of pliers to release again.

• The boom arm was not quite straight on all 4 of the stands I ordered. Only slightly but makes a difference!

• The pivot is secured by a handle (like most cheaper stands nowadays), rather than a bar (like in the K&M 210/2), which over time will make securing the boom arm angle more difficult - the extra centimetre or so in a bar allows much more torque and thus much more secure fastenings.

Versitale stand for afordable price

When I got this mic, I was surprised by the weight of the steel, since it feels nice and sturdy. I use this stand for recording songs, the handling is great, since I loaded two microphones in the head area. The stand holds well, the handle doesn't spin or drop, it holds in place.

The added support for wire is great for tidiness, the cables are not flapping around.

The unit comes assembled and ready to go. It's easy to set it up, and use it for both vocals or recording. When you're done, and compact it down, it won't take up, much of your precious studio size.

As of cons, I guess it's quite heavy, which really isn't a con, since it usually means, that the used metals are of greater quality. The plastic looks kinda flimsy, but it still holds together. The lower tripod of the stand can be quite unstable if you set it up improperly, so set it up, and test the balance. If you're a guitarist/vocalist, it's easy to trip this thing over.

When I bought this thing, I was afraid, that I couldn't use it as vocal mic stand (I'm a pretty tall guy, about 195cm/6"), but I can easily use it, and recommend this, to even taller musicians.

Nice Solution

I'm using this stand since last week, I tried t.bone - SC300 and Blue - Yeti USB. You can record easily acoustic guitar, vocal, even electric guitar. Very good metal construction, I faced some stability problem but it causes from Blue Yeti's weight.