lets just say its a plastic threaded piece on the metal screw which is held by the plastic top cap
it baffles me that this stand is so heavy-duty except the mic attachment
Thanx Lee for the info.....Now I won't buy one sight unseen online BUT,...will have to actually take my screw to boom to the store and set it up and "test the Mic boom quality" before I buy one for sure.
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I have not found a problem with the boom. Just dont put anything too heavy as far as the boom is concerned. And in the seated position yes if you use the IPAD it will cover you view from the audience, a good way around this is to get the mic stand IPad holder and position it to a side, (if you are glued to the music maybe you need to be hidden, work an act that requires only a reference to music, ie lead sheets and plenty of practice), Of course if you are standing there should not be a problem with the IPad stand in front unless you have your keyboard or boards positioned too high.