Shure S15A - 15' Telescoping Microphone Stand

Comments about Shure S15A - 15' Telescoping Microphone Stand:

Have used this stand for years. I am replacing it with an Impact 13' light stand. My main complaint is the unwieldy threaded barrel tighteners. They can be unreliable, and will slip. If they become over tight, they are difficult to release. Just not the best system. The older ones had thumb screws which was a much better way. . .

Comments about Shure S15A - 15' Telescoping Microphone Stand:

This stand is sturdy and lightweight and comes with its own carrying case - overall a great product!

My only qualm is that the tightening/extending mechanism can be a little difficult to master at first, but once you figure it out, it works really really well!

Comments about Shure S15A - 15' Telescoping Microphone Stand:

I use this stand to make acoustic recordings of instrumental solo recitals to large orchestras. The variable height gives me flexibility to work in many different size spaces with the same strand.

Works quite well up to 12 or 13 feet, feels slightly wobbly at full extension. Also, some minor bowing at full extension. Set-up is very straight forward. Mounting threads at top just barely too large for my K&M 23510 stereo mic bar, making it difficult to get on or off, but the bar still mounts securely.

At this price I have yet to see any other stand of comparable height and sturdiness.

Comments about Shure S15A - 15' Telescoping Microphone Stand:

I bought these to replace my older ones that have lasted for over 10 years! These are a must have when recording concert bands, orchestras, etc...

Comments about Shure S15A - 15' Telescoping Microphone Stand:

This is a great stand. It's light weight and reliable, and 15' is plenty for most situations.

Comments about Shure S15A - 15' Telescoping Microphone Stand:

Very sturdy, well built mic stand. I record a number of classical music performances and have relied on Shure S15A mic stands for years. They work great and I have never had a problem with one. Well worth the cost.

Comments about Shure S15A - 15' Telescoping Microphone Stand:

I've already used it to record a chorus of 150+ and it turned out great!
It is very light for the height. Pretty easy to use after the first couple of uses.
The bag is a little small, but helps protect the stand well.
I'll probably purchase a second one soon.

Comments about Shure S15A - 15' Telescoping Microphone Stand:

This is the stand you need when you are trying to record your group in concert. It gets the microphones overhead for coincident or near coincident recording. Being up nice and high eliminates unwanted audience noise.

Comments about Shure S15A - 15' Telescoping Microphone Stand:

I wouldn't recommend this stand. The only reason being is the telescopic function is difficult to manipulate.
Other than that cavaet, the stand is sturdy and the height is great for outdoor events.

Comments about Shure S15A - 15' Telescoping Microphone Stand:

I used this stand for recording. The major problem with the stand is the telescopic extentsions. They don't hold. After getting the stand fully extended, the telescopic sections retract. Not a convinient situation while trying to record.
Now, it might be me not knowing how these work. However; the stand came with no instructions.

The positives of the stand are it's strong construction, but yet it is light.

Comments about Shure S15A - 15' Telescoping Microphone Stand:

Hard to tell when to stop tightening the shaft, the nuts keep turning after the shaft is tight. Other than that , its great!

Comments about Shure S15A - 15' Telescoping Microphone Stand:

I like the height... it lacks adjustable feet for use on sloped auditorium floors ... I find it kind of hard to screw lock each section without loosening the sections below it ... it would function much better with flip locks than it does with screw locks.

Comments about Shure S15A - 15' Telescoping Microphone Stand:

After lugging around a stand that was 1/2 as tall, and 10x heavier, this stand is a godsend! I love the rugged construction, smooth fittings and ultra-lightweight design. If you're looking for a 15-footer, look no more!