In reality I didnt know about this microphone stand in prior.I just wanted to try it tor a cause.But the product is really awesome , have not seen such a sturdy microphone stand till now. I searched for RODE NT2A microphone stand where I cant mount it along with a SHOCK MOUNT and was not suggested a product because of its weight.But with out a clue I tried it and am very satisfied with the product.But the only thing is for a Rode shock mount two types of female threadings inside at the joining joint.But for this stand ,it has a single threading male another narrow threading space is not covered by this microphone stand.But It is doing its job !!!