The 5 Best Microphone Stands | Musician Nerd

The height & telescoping boom arm allow you to use this stand in almost any setting. I've seen people use these on stage for vocals while also being used in the studio to suspend your microphone for maximum quality.

The K&M Microphone Stand itself is very rugged & durable. I've used other stands that tend to go through a lot of wear & tear, but this stand has lasted me years. It's a very heavy-duty stand & can hold your microphones with ease. The tripod design keeps it firmly in its place.

One issue I run into a lot with cheaper stands Is that they can't stay in place. For this reason, I almost always use tripod stands like this one. The heavy-duty steel construction offers excellent durability & stability.

What’s even cooler about the Kasonic Microphone Stand is that it comes with two arms & two microphone holders. There are a lot of ways this can come in handy, especially if you use vocal effects for part of the time. An example of people using stands like this is Ed Sheeran, where he uses one microphone for "looping" and another as his primary vocal mic.

The adjustable height feature is relatively standard, going as high as 60". This will be great for almost everyone. The microphone holder is of excellent quality, easy to use, and allows flexibility for mic placement.

The most notable feature, however, is the very sturdy base you get. This allows this stand to hold your microphone without risk of tipping over, however as you can see, you won’t likely get to use any type of microphone with it. It’s very much for live use as opposed to studio use.

This tripod boom stand is versatile and makes a great alternative to the K&M stand-up top, at roughly ¼ the price! I'm a big fan of the tripod design as it does wonder for keeping your stand stable & secure. The stand works great in both a boom setup & upright position.

While the stand feels durable, the lightweight design is not the most effective for heavier microphones, particularly in boom position, so keep that in mind. For a lot of people, it’ll do fine, but due to the lightweight design, it could topple over.

This stand is a lot more specific & unique than the others on this list, but if you're shopping for a studio stand for vocals, in particular, this one might be worth looking into. For starters, it can handle most microphone's weight, thanks to the sturdy tripod design with extra supports & the weight of the shield.

Even better is how effective the isolation shield can be for your recordings. The rear of the shield is designed to deflect any outside noises, while the inside absorbs your own. This prevents ambience from being picked up, which is pretty much impossible to remove in production. The benefits of this are not to be taken lightly.