The Pro's right. I don't have this setup when I use two keyboards (or a controller keyboard + module). In that case I use the basic stand with the optional M-2 second tier only (see attached pics); the Z-728 & Z-732 can't be used together with this last setup, for the reasons that The Pro pointed out.

-- José.

José: MANY thanks for posting the great closeup shots of your Monolith stand with mic boom and music stand assemblies attached.

I notice that both your mic boom and music stand units are each secured to the Monolith stand by a large black knob screw.

Did your Z-728 'mic boom' and Z-732 'music stand' each come with the black knob screws, or did you have to purchase the knob screws separately?

Thanks.

Scott

Scott,
The large knob screws in the pictures ARE included in the Z-728 and Z-732, so you don't have to order them separately.
-- José.

This stand is heavy, it weighs in at [23.3lbs], plus its so wide folded and is Not easily transported or stackable on a cart or in a vehicle. Attached Accessories have to be removed on each setup/breakdown also Arggg!
I sent one back after one gig.
Might be ok for a studio setup.

José: Great to hear the knobs are included.


Donny: though the Monolith may be a little heavier than a double braced X stand, it takes up virtually no extra storage space in my car, as it lies 'totally flat' on the bottom of the trunk.

For the quickie in/out gigs, I'll continue to take my Quiklok X stand, but for the higher paying full evening events , I always take the Monolith stand because it offers 'rock solid' keyboard stability (no bounce or movement whatsoever), complete underneath the keyboard clearance (no X stand type cross beams to obstruct your knees/ankles, and also allows limitless foot pedal controler placement). Above all, the Monolith's sleek design looks far more elegant & classy on stage (as evidenced by the Pro's stage setup) than any X stand can. For my clients willing to pay decent money, it's well worth my time (and small extra hassle) to provide the equipment needed to not only insure that I deliver great live musical entertainment, but a classy visual appearence as well. It's important to note that these events (weddings, anniversaries, etc) are usually captured on video by pro videographers, so preserves a lasting impression of the event which get viewed by many people beyond the immediate family. In fact, several times I've been hired solely from someone seeing me on one of these videos. Though our music may be paramount, stage set & appearence (image) counts right up there too. - Scott

Scott,


Just not my thing for my performances....
Nothing is better then UD's "Custom X Stand" rig for in and out setups with full attached mic/laptop accessory utilities.
If its bouncing its usualy the stage itself not the stand if its double braced and made by a quality manufacturer like [Quik Lok] or
[On Stage].





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Donny, how 'bout a photo? Thx...

I'm in between dig cameras right now....sold my Nikon looking for a new model.
But possibly uncle Dave could accomodate with a pic?

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A digital camera is very convenient for taking pix to email to others.

Hey Scott,
Did you ever buy a new stand? After reading what someone said about the possibility of welds breaking and aluminum pins shearing, I looked carefully at the construction of my QuicLoc double X stand. In order for the stand to collapse, you would have to break eight welds--not one, and for the pin, the one in mine is stainless steel--not aluminum. It's rock solid, doesn't bounce, wiggle and even quiver. Because I use two keyboards, I'm always worried about stability--this one is about as stable as they get. I have looked at some of the single post stands, and while they looked great, I was not real confident about their stability.

UD said something to the effect of using a headset mic being akin to beeing tethered to a hospital monitor. Not in my case. When I hard wired to the mixer, the mic is connected through a 25 foot mic cable with a built in on/off switch at the connector. There are time, however, when I'm hooked up with a remote transmitter that fits in my vest pocket and a 9-volt batter lasts about six hours. Kinda neat for doing a midi of "Fever" and walking through the audience singing to the ladies.

Good Luck,

Gary