HERCULES MS533B Hideaway Boom Stand, Black

As a designer this is an amazing design simple faultless* robust and compact, the only thing is its weight, which for a busker could be a bit much. Having said that as a street preacher I shall be taking it everywhere as it is a brilliant piece of kit. sturdy practically designed, so simple to pack away and set up. Worth every penny.*(maybe Carbon Fibre but at what cost?)

These are built to last, good to look at, and pleasing to use. (Which makes it disappointing that the supplied microphone-holding clip is clumsy, prone to break, and unsuitable for "large-bore"/wireless mics.)These stands are obviously not cheap; but, especially if you gig heavily, it's worth paying for hardware you can count on. There are other solidly built mic stands available, some from name brands, but few are as nicely designed and easy to use.(I recommend the matching Hercules microphone carrying bag too.)

Great quality as usual from Hercules. Everything feels solid and looks like it will last ages. It comes with a handy spring mic clip which safely accommodates both skinny wired mics and big fat radio mics. The best feature is the hideaway boom: for storage the boom is safely tucked inside making it as easy to pack as an upright, and indeed it can be used as an upright if desired while still being able to use the nice squeeze and lift height adjust. Then in boom mode, the one big easy to use screw nob on the side adjusts both reach and angle. I'm a sound engineer and love the robustness and versatility. The guys I engineer for love the stability and easy of use.

I bought his because I already have two much cheaper stands. These cheaper ones are great but I bought a new, rather fancy microphone and I don't want it on the floor. Is it worth the difference? Yes, it is. Still not professional robustness but easily good enough for my home studio. Even the packaging is serious and impressive. Can be used as upright or boom and transforms easily and quickly once one figures it out (two minutes with the bits falling on the floor and having to work out how to put it back together without having something "left over"). Not as hard as flat-pack furniture though. Recommend this.For the cheaper ones - reviews of these, folk say the boom drops when a heavy mic. is mounted and the boom-holding-grip screw isn't strong enough. Solution is a lump of Playdo to counterbalance the mic, job done. No need for this with the Hercules stand.

The stand looks and feels good and sturdy. Have only given it a 4 star as not had a chance to practice let alone gig with it.

This is a brilliant mic stand. Especially pleased as I bought it at a discount.I own many mic stands, most of them are the usual cheaper and mid prices models. The height adjustment screw is ways annoying and is prone to causing hand injuries and the booms never hold without tightening them to the point of wrist-damage and even then they don't hold, especially not with a condenser mic attached.The Hercules is in another league. It's solidly built. It has a neat quick release mechanism for the height adjustment and the boom can hold a condenser mic at full extension without requiring wrist destruction and with no drooping. Worth every penny and some

My son absolutely lives this stand! As a budding singer, he is currently writing his own songs and recording them and this works perfectly to hold his microphone sturdy. The quality is excellent. Ease of use - very easy! Also, very easy to assemble! Totally recommend.

Very strong and elegant stand 👍