Super function, optical material appearance questionable

The tripod does the job excellently. For me, it serves as a holder for a Rode Podcaster microphone in a Rode spider. The parts are expected to be compatible with each other and the tripod can still hold quite heavy microphone problems in the set position - there are only a few centimeters and then remains fixed there.

However, what might seam and for the price really is an absurdity, is really lousy material appearance. The desk stand made of plastic, the associated metal bracket and also parts of the arm are significantly scratched. I have the first copy even sent back and let me get replacement because even one of the three Velcro has been missing for cable attachment. In addition, the chrome screw heads of the first tripod was heavily rusted. I do not know if I have received here from Amazon returned goods or whether was packed wrong factory. In any case, the replacement product has been delivered complete and rust is not seen. Scratches are still more than enough available. It should be so well adjusted.