This microphone stands is, as most of K&M products, of high quality materials. The foot is stable, the boom is locked and holds my AKG C451 well. No need for extra weights if you use a similar microphone as mine. It can be set very low to a sort of moderate height, which is perfect when you play an instrument sitting on a chair. I am using it for an Oriental Spike fiddle when sitting down and it does the job perfectly. I have no negative remarks on this microhpone stand. It does the job more than well. I highly recommend the K&M 259 Black