I have done much research for this...and believe to have found the best one out there...and I've seen them ALL. I picked up a Bass Drum Mic Stand for about $30.00 at Guitar Center. Why is this the best one? First off, it has a circular bottom (not a tripod) so it makes the smallest footprint possible, it adjusts about 3 feet high (eventhough you would never go that high) and it has a very low center of gravity. I record Steve Kimock Band regularly along with Vinyl, Topaz, etc...and this stand is made for that application. No riggin' going on here, a stand that is made for the stage!!