The Gravity Stands MS QT 1 B is a device that allows the secure, yet flexible positioning of microphones in studio and live sound applications. It can also help you place portable digital recorders and cameras with prevision and ease. It's made out of metal, and offers a ball joint and guide slot for a maximum tilt of 90°. You'll note the 3/8" female thread and oversized set screw, which allow for 360° rotation and secure locking. The 3/8" mic end offers an aluminum retainer ring.

The MS QT 1 B comes with a pack of black rings as well as 1/4" adapter. It works with stereo bars, standard mic clips, and shockmounts.

Precisely Place Mics & Digital Recorders    Flexible Positioning & Secure Locking    3/8" Mic End with Aluminum Retainer Ring    1/5" Adapter & Black Ring Pack Included

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can the arm of this stand be removed so that I can hold it myself? I would like to be able to choose whether the arm is mounted on the stand or handheld, but I can't quite tell from the photos and description of this stand if that's possible. Thank you!

A: The boom arm on the Auray MS-5230T is removable.

Q: 2. How do these compare with their On-Stage counterparts as far as weight, durability, and portability go?

A: The Auray MS-5230F Tripod Microphone Stand with Fixed Boom is made of steel and weighs 4.5 lbs. The On-Stage MS7701B Euro-Boom Mic Stand has a fixed boom, is made of steel, and weighs 5.2 lbs. The height and boom length are similar for both stands. The MS-5230F is height adjustable from 36.2 to 63" and has a boom length of 31.5". The base dimensions are 25.6 x 25.6". The MS7701B is height adjustable from 37 to 64" and has a boom length of 31". Its base dimensions are 23 x 23". For the shorter stands, the Auray MS-5220T Short Tripod Microphone Stand with Telescoping Boom is made of steel and weighs 3.5 lbs. The height is adjustable from 22.1 to 31.5", the base dimensions are 19.7 x 19.7" and the boom extends from 19.3 to 33.9". The On-Stage MS7411TB Kick Drum / Amp Tripod Mic Stand with Boom is made of steel and weighs approximately 4 lbs. The height is adjustable from 17 to 27", the base dimensions are 26 x 26" and the boom extends from 20 to 36". All of the stands adjust and fold up in the same manner.

Q: 3. Is this 5/8 or 3/8 threaded at the bottom?

A: The thread is 5/8 for standard mic stands.

Q: 4. What would I need to mount Rode Video Mic Pro on this boom stand?

A: The Rode mic has a cold or hot shoe mount. There are a lot of different mounts from B&H, Amazon and ebay that you can look at. For instance, B&H has WindTech CM-58 Hot Shoe to 5/8 -27 Microphone Adapter / WindTech CM-57 Hot Shoe Adapter (Brass) / Audio-Technica AT8469 Camera Shoe Mount to 5/8 -27 and 3/8 -16 Threaded Base Adapter / It looks like it would work fine. Hope this helps, Happy recording!

Q: 5. What's the maximum weight it can hold?

A: While there is no specified maximum weight, in general we would recommend keeping the weight of a mic on this stand, without a counterweight, at around 1.5lbs.

Q: 6. Will the GMSQC1B securely hold a Rycote blimp with a shotgun mic at the end of an often-in-motion boom pole used for production sound mixing / location sound?

A: Yes you can mount a Rycote Blimp onto the Gravity GMSQC1B.

Q: 7. Can I use this ball joint to support on one end my 48" GVM slider and the other end to my c-stand?

A: It would depend on the what is supporting the end with the Cartoni Ball Joint. The ball joint can support up to 44lb, which would thread into the 1/4" space on the GVM GP-120QD Motorized Carbon Fiber Video Slider (48"), B&H # GVGP120QD. It's important that the ball joint is properly supported since movement can cause a shift if not properly mounted.

Q: 8. Does this bag hold one or two base plates?

A: The Gravity Stands Transport Bag For Square Base Plate (BH #GRGBGWBLS331)is designed to safely accommodate one base plate.

Q: 9. Are the threads on top and bottom 3/8 16 or 1/4 20? Thank you

A: The threading on top and bottom is 3/8", and it comes with a reducer to make the female thread 1/4 20.

Q: 10. Can this case put in Matthews Digital Triple Riser Sky-Hi Baby Stand ?

A: The Gravity Stands Carry Bag for Distance Poles (Black) (B&H# GRGBGDBLS331) will not be wide enough to fit the Matthews Digital Triple Riser Sky-Hi Baby Stand - 13.5' (4 m) (B&H# MADTRBS).