AxcessAbles Heavy Duty Microphone Boom Stand with Weighted Tripod Base | 80-inch Height Overhead Mic Stand | 96 Inch Boom Arm Stand | Shotgun Video Mic Stand | All Metal, No Plastic Parts

This is a very sturdy, well-built piece of equipment. Even folded it is still around 4 1/2 ft long, and it weighs 29 pounds so be prepared. I replaced the casters with better quality wheels, for easier, quiet gliding, though it came with basic ones that might have worked. It can replace a boom operator if the subject is not moving significantly (like turning or walking). So on some sets it might replace an operator. It also requires a smooth floor if you are going to move it, during a shot. Overall I am pleased with the quality of the boom stand.

This unit is well built and works well. I did swap the wheels, but that was a personal thing. I will replace other units with more of these.

The title says it all... this stand is made of tough materials, to make it durable. Let's start with the cons... the wheels are a bit of a let down. They don't move smoothly and damage the overall rating of the rest of the product. The boom pole can't carry much, so the fixed weigh at the end of it is equal to the weight of the microphone it can carry at the most. The pros are: it's easy to work with and folds into a smaller storage size. While open it reaches far beyond what every studio might need. Even with a 10 feet green screen at the background, it can still be out of the frame. I wish they added a ball head or joints, so it can double as a crane for a camera, but as it is, I'm very impressed and think that it justifies its price.

This is very heavy and I find it useful for all sorts of set-ups around my shop as I photograph or video my work. It can hold a small camera. It's very heavy which makes it stable. But after two years of trying to move this around the shop floor with the dreadful casters, I replaced the casters. What a difference! If you get this stand, do yourself a favor and get some proper casters at the same time - 25mmxM8 is the bolt length and size. That will be $10-15 on the casters - well spent I assure you.

UPDATED! Product arrived broken. Plastic had broken at the boom arm adjustment/locking mechanism on the boom pole. Replacement coming now, will update on replacement. Replacement arrived next day and works perfectly. For the price range this sits in this is easily the best boom arm.

I rely on customer reviews anytime I shop online. When considering this microphone boom I wanted to first and foremost ensure the build quality was good and that it would get the job done. When it arrived and upon opening the box (shipped via a box within a box as it should) I was impressed. Yes, it is heavy (25 pounds) but that helps ensure it provides a stable platform to hold a variety of microphones with the boom fully extended. I tested the boom at full extension and noticed no droop at all. All components are sturdy and work well. The wheels work OK when the legs are fully extended but not well if the legs are only partially extended. No issue. One could substitute higher quality silicon wheels as an option. Overall, you will not find anything better at this price.

I have read some reviews that speak about the wheels, I don't use them so I can't really comment on their quality. As for the stand itself... It is HEAVY, seriously. This is not a portable stand. If that is what you need, get something else. But, this thing if staying in one location, or only moving it infrequently is awesome for the price. I never worry about it. I can set it to any position and it is rock solid. I wish my light stands were buit with the same quality, AxxesAbles, please build some light stands!

The length was good and sturdy, but wheels were broken. It seems broken parts are becoming a regular occurrence on Amazon. It will take me a week to ger a replacement ugh…