Samson SAMD5 Desktop Microphone Stand

I don't usually read reviews that start with "I just received this and it's really good" because I like to hear about the experience of someone with knowledge of the product who has tested it over a long period. But this is a really simple and solid piece of equipment, so there is nothing to go wrong with prolonged use. I was delighted with my Rode USB microphone's performance, but disappointed with the flimsy plastic tripod stand that kept tipping over -- and i only got that yesterday. By contrast, this stand is heavy, it doesn't move, and the heavy microphone stays put. The stand has a soft ring underneath that protects my desk without having to put a cloth underneath, and, just as important, the ring grips the desk so that the base of the stand does not slide. I am grabbing the stand now and trying to move it sideways. It doesn't budge at all. I have to lift it. Don't be put off by the low price: this is a really good stand that feels like it will last a lifetime. If it didn't, it wouldn't break the bank to replace it, but I don't expect to have to do that. This is a totally unsolicited review; I am not getting any reward of any kind. I am grateful for a product that does what it says on the box and doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

For £11 this really is a bargain as its exceedingly heavy, very well constructed and a simple "buy once and use forever" type of device. I purchased it in order to use in conjunction with the rather spiffing and pocket money priced Neewer Cardioid Condenser Mic (£19 on Amazon, ASIN B017SJU2DK - Check out my review) and it works perfectly. At around 6 inches wide and the same high its the perfect size for desktop use and weighing in at 1.5kilos means it won't be sliding anywhere and will keep your microphone right were you want it to be. Its really wide compared to my microphone and as such it ensures that the shock mount holds the mic in securely and is fixed very well which is great for peace of mind as some of the other stands I'd looked at appeared quite a bit thinner/flimsier and were, bizarrely, more money than this. Overall a great quality product at a bargain price so if you're looking for a mic stand then scoop this one up. If you found my words handy please show some love and click YES below and I'd be happy to answer any questions.

Excellent stand. Heavy and sturdy.

Hmm. So, I have a R0DE NT mini USB mic for voip gaming. The r0de mic picks up so much that I reduced the input, but needed the mic to be close to my mouth. I bought the R0DE mic stand, which is nice and premium, great quality, love it.. except its too tall and blocks my view. So I searched specifically for a 5" mic stand and found this one. It is sturdy, solid, fits well and is the perfect height. It really is everything I need. It's just that compared to the r0de mic stand, it feels far less than premium.

This is a strong and stable microphone stand. I recommend you buy along with various different fittings and shown in my photos. Even if you have the right size already you will benefit from using multiple connections in series.

This Samson Desktop Microphone Stand, the MD5, works well with the Shure SM7B microphone - just. I bought the stand specifically for this microphone, as it's one of the heaviest mics I own. My initial worry was that the SM7B's fixed, male XLR connector socket might be too close to the base of the stand to fit comfortably. As you can see from the side-on image, the base and mic fit - just. The XLR cable in the images is from Canford Audio, if this helps with your choice of stand. The stand itself weighs enough and has a wide enough base diameter to keep the SM7B stable. You would need to be actively trying to knock it over for it to topple. I bought this stand because it is simple, made mostly of metal and looked capable of doing its single task well. I was not disappointed. There are other microphone stands on the market that can adjust the height of the central column to raise or lower the microphone but I'm not convinced that the thumbscrew to tighten/loosen the column on those stands would have allowed enough room for an XLR cable to connect to the SM7B. All in all, this is microphone stand has been a good buy for me because of its fitness for purpose, price, weight and simplicity. Well done Samson.

Very simple and sturdy to place on a desktop. Fitted my microphone exactly. There is an adaptor included to fit different size. Perfect height. No bad points. Great value!

This is a great stand with a wide heavy base. It’s fixed height though - no adjustments but that fair for the price. It’s made from quality material and feels substantial - you are not going to knock it over! I used it with Rode USB NT+ microphone and it works well. The Rode provided connector allows you to pivot and angel mic. Would reccomend steongly

Ottimo supporto per microfono, molto stabile e anche bello da vedere. Il supporto è pesante, e permette di avere un ottima stabilità per il microfono. Buona qualità - prezzo.

Le Samson MD5 est un support de microphone de bureau compact et robuste, parfait pour stabiliser un micro lourd comme un rode podmic. Parfait pour voix off ou interview. Sa base en métal moulé de 15-16 cm de diamètre (environ 1 kg) évite tout basculement, même avec un micro lourd. Hauteur fixe de 12,7 cm (5 pouces) pour positionnement optimal sur bureau sans encombrer ton setup. Filetage standard 5/8”-27 compatible avec la plupart des micros/clips (y compris shockmount Samson SP01), fini noir mat discret et antidérapant. Idéal pour créateurs nomades ou studios fixes – utilisateurs confirment zéro vibrations grâce au socle alourdi, parfait pour longues sessions sans ajustements. Pas réglable en hauteur, mais son profil bas libère l’espace face cam Petit bémol : pas d’extension, donc limité aux micros desktop ; à ce prix budget, c’est un indispensable pour upgrader ton audio sans boom arm encombrant !

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Enough weight to stay stable even when mounted with heavy condenser mics … value for money … extremely happy with the product

Muy funcional y pesado soportar el micrófono