K&M Drink Holder Review

The K&M Drink Holder 160/2 (Black) is not an audio upgrade, and I would not treat it like one. It will not change tone, level, signal flow, gain staging, or anything else in the chain. My read is simpler: this is a practical microphone-stand accessory for keeping a drink somewhere more sensible than on top of a speaker, mixer, pedalboard, interface, or the floor.

Why I’d Consider It for a Fixed Mic Position

I’d look at this K&M holder for setups where someone stays near the same microphone stand for long stretches. That could mean singers in rehearsal, presenters, teachers, streamers, podcasters, or stage users who want a drink close by without adding a small table or another stand to the space.

At 8 ounces, it reads as a lightweight add-on rather than a major piece of support hardware. That matters if the stand setup gets moved, packed, or adjusted often. The black finish also makes sense to me for mic hardware, since most people do not want a cup holder visually shouting from the stand on stage or on camera.

Where I’d Be Careful Around Audio Gear

The obvious limitation is also the important one: this is still a drink holder near equipment that does not like liquid. I would not treat it as a general-purpose storage tray, and I would not use it for fragile accessories, hot items, or anything that would create a bigger problem if it tipped or spilled. Convenience is the point, but it does not remove the basic risk of having liquids around microphones, laptops, mixers, interfaces, cables, or power supplies.

The listed product dimensions are 49 x 9 x 7 inches, so I would also check storage and transport space before ordering, especially for a tightly packed gig bag or compact case. I would want to know exactly where it is going to live when it is not attached to a stand.

Who I’d Buy It For, and Who Should Skip It

I’d pair the K&M Drink Holder 160/2 with a rehearsal-room mic stand, a speaking setup, a podcast position, or a livestream station where the person at the mic is mostly stationary. In those cases, the value is practical: fewer awkward places to put a cup and less clutter around the performer.

I’d skip it for ultra-minimal travel rigs, performers who move constantly, or anyone who has a strict no-liquids-near-gear rule. If your setup already keeps drinks safely off to the side, this may be unnecessary hardware rather than a meaningful improvement.

• Brand: K&M
• Model: Drink Holder 160/2 (Black)
• Manufacturer: Connolly Music Company
• Item weight: 8 ounces
• Product dimensions: 49 x 9 x 7 inches
• Item model number: 16020.000.55
• Manufacturer part number: 16020.000.55
• Discontinued: No