Superlux MS-108E 4-stars Reviews

A great stand for the price

The one reason I bought the stand is so I can extend the leg when I need to use small condensers on the choir. And for the purpose of stability, its unbeaten. The only 3 problems with the stand are these: 1. The screw for extending the leg can sometimes get stuck, and then you gotta try real, but trust me, real hard to unscrew it. 2. The plastic parts tend to bend alot, so the arm, when it is folded, isn't straight with the body and leg rods. 3. Plastic tensioner, although it did not broke in last year on any of my 3 of these, it is quite hard to tension the arm so it wouldn't move, when I have my small condensers for the choir. Everything else? Its good

It's a stand

It's cheap, it does the work.

Don't give it to your overexcited singer and it will stand the test of time :)

Generally good

For this price, this is a good option. Quite stable and comfortable

IDWISOTT

It does what it says on the tin. I bought these for recording piano and they are long enough for a grand but make sure you have the right connections to hold your mic or else you'll be using selotape. They don't rattle and hum or cause any artefacts in the recordings and are a cheap offering so worth it in my view. Can't fault them for this money. They say buy cheap and spend twice, but this is an exception.

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.

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.

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..

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.

Efficient, stable, versatile.

Works like a charm.

Made of good materials, it works perfectly fine for any microphone configuration you may need.

Sometimes a bit of tweaking is needed in order to keep the desired configuration, since the hinges might loosen when moving around the stand.

Pretty and stable

Have to keep remembering to pull out the extension, any time I need that extra balance...but lovely mic stand, great price

Looking for a decent, inexpensive Micro-stand?? You just found it....

If you're looking for a really decent, inexpensive Microphone stand, this will do the job very nicely. Suitable for both studio and live-gigs it's a great product considering the price.

Folded down it's compact, light and easy to transport & take on the road. I would happily recommend it.

Pro's:

- Price, at around 20? it's a bargain.

- It's lightweight (only 2KG)

- Easy to assemble / disassemble.

- It's stable and well balanced, even with a weighted microphone & cage.

- Feels solid and durable, even though it is quite light.

- Extendable foot for better balance.

- Rubber stoppers on the feet with decent grip.

Cons:

- Although the main stand is made from steel, the screw-tops are made from hard-plastic, my only concern is these may not age well or stand up to constant loosening-off anf re-tightening, but this is really a minor niggle and is actually the only negative I could find so far. Handled well it should last a while. Overall i'm happy with it!

Great for the Price

Good stand for the price,

Stands up and will hold its position fairly well.

The extra mount comes in handy if you need to add another mic!

A good stand for a decent price

I use this one in my home studio. I have a Rode NT1-A with a pop filter attached to it.

I got this one for my home studio because getting a cheap plastic stand to hold a mic 10x its price seemed a bit silly.

This one is simple to assemble. Its made out of metal and all the screws are metal, too. The screw tops are made out of hard plastic, though. It has rubber tips on the legs so its easy on your floors.

When tightened, the screws hold the bars in place quite well. When the arm is extended about 80% in a 90 degree angle, it holds it well. I've never had it get loose and I trust it to hold my mic in place.

When extending the arm, remember to have the arm go along with one of the legs so that it doesn't tip over.

The handling is pretty good. You don't have to tighten the screws with too much force.

Overall 4/5 product. I can trust it to hold my mic in place for extended periods of time and its easy to adjust.

Hard to beat at this price

I bought this to hold my SM-57 I use for vocals in our band and it does that job fine. My SM-57 mic clip screws on perfectly.

It's easy to use, folds up neatly and has a nifty little clip to keep the cable tidy. Yes, it's plastic but I've seen much worse plastic than this. My cats managed to topple it twice onto a hard, tiled floor, but both times it came out completely unscathed.

If a somebody falls onto it then no, I imagine it wouldn't take a beating like a heavy duty metal one, but at this price why should it?

I gave it 4 stars all round because it's outstanding value for money!

Bear in mind that the screw knobs might not take a severe tightening, but then again, there is no need to, since it holds without such punishment. This is my only point of concern and I'm going to be kind to my knobs since they are clearly not 'heavy duty'.

I would recommend this stand to anyone who hasn't got a small fortune to spend on one. It's hard to imagine anything better for the money. 'For the money' it would be 5 stars, but in the real world you need perspective!

good stand

quite a light stand so get's knocked over/falls over quite easily but it has the extension foot to counteract that if it's a constant problem

Worth more that what I paid for them

I have 4 of these and use them quite often in my home studio. They're nice and heavy and pretty solid BUT every joint and screwing point in cheap plastic. Mine haven't broken yet but they won't last forever.

For the price I have not yet found a better option and since I needed a bunch of mic stands quickly for not much money these were the perfect fit for me.

Good - but not for everything.

Decent quality budget mic stand to be used in a studio rather than live environment. It struggles a bit to cope with with heavier mics, such as large diaphragm condenser/ribbon, which cause it to be a little unstable unless weighted at the bottom. Easy to setup and manages to hold smaller mics (e.g. overheads), so generally worth the money for project studios & light duties.

Good

It's a good object for the price, but this my first microphone stand therefore I didn't try another one more expensive (professional)

Solid

I got this microphone stand with boom arm so it can hold my condenser microphone (the t.bone EM9900) for me while shooting videos at my studio. The price was really awesme so I decided to go for it. There was nothing to lose :)

It's actually a pretty good stand. It's build quality is good not the best of course but great for that type of price. The stand is solid, sturdy and most importanlty of course holds the mic without any troubles. That's what a mic stand should do right? And my mic is considerably long. It's also pretty easy to setup and move on with your work. I don't think you will get anything better in that price range so my advice is just go with it and you won't regret it.

Hope that helps you make your decision :)

Great for its price

It all feels very sturdy and also the screws and hinges are very easy to use. For the price one can't really complain but I do have to mention that the base is not super solid. The point where the bar goes into the base, it doen't matter how tight a screw it, it always stays just a tad loose. Nothing to worry about for studio use though. Overall a very good product for its price !!