For me, a studio microphone is tuned that weighs almost 1kg. If I fully rauziehe the gallows, the part tilts naturally. That was me before clear in spite of the heavy foot, the physics can not outwit. In the picture that I have reingestellt, he however does not tip - gallows is about half pulled out. The distance is completely sufficient for me. For keeping a large Membrans it's not even done. With "normal" hand-held microphones, there is certainly no problem.
The foot is made of cast iron (not fully completed). He stands tall and firm, on the underside of the foot, a rubber O-ring is in a bead embedded, so that the surface does not get scratched and the part less slips. The glands of the gallows are of high quality. If I turn this solid, it is also determined. The Micro does not wander down ... A reduction screw for micro clip is also at.
The product originates from the manufacturer ADAM HALL. The design is exemplary. Professional quality.
Absolute buy recommendation!