Introduction
The Hercules Stands MS533B is a reliable and sturdy microphone stand suitable for various applications.
Stand Design and Durability
- The stand boasts a robust construction made of durable materials.
- Its tripod base provides excellent stability.
- The EZ Mic Clip securely holds the microphone in place.
Stand Adjustability and Flexibility
- The stand can be adjusted to fit performers of different heights easily.
- The arm can move around to place the microphone just right.
- The stand’s legs can turn to fit in tight spaces.
Stand Portability and Ease of Use
- Lightweight build makes it easy to carry and set up.
- A special Boom Retainer helps with quick storage and easy use.
Pros
- The stand is strong and won’t wobble.
- It can be changed to fit different places easily.
- You can carry it around easily.
- It holds the microphone safely.
- It doesn’t take up much space when you store it.
Cons
- Limited weight capacity for heavier microphones.
- Some users may find the assembly slightly tricky initially.
Conclusion
The Hercules Stands MS533B is a strong microphone stand perfect for musicians, performers, and studios. It’s tough, easy to adjust, and easy to carry around, making it great for all kinds of performances.
Amazon Customer –
The stand is well constructed but it was missing the mic clip it was supposed to come with.
Buffer Overflow –
This boom stand is different than most in that it does not have a separate boom that screws on the top. The boom is an integral feature that nests inside the main tube when it is not needed. Sort of like a Yamaha cymbal stand boom. Despite having no counterweight, the boom angle adjustment tightens and holds the arm securely. I regularly use this fully extended to put an x-y pair of condensers in a grand piano with no stability problems at all.
The stand is light, and folds compactly, yet is extremely stable. The only thing to watch is that the boom will not swing laterally, if you are a drummer who likes to swing the mic out of the way when it isn’t being used, will not work for this. All other uses, however are exemplary
Knockerboy –
This is a great Mic Stand, sturdy and easy to assemble, although a bit pricey.
Yesid Villabon –
Es un gran producto. Hace muchos años uso Hércules y siempre mantiene su calidad.
Erick Roberto –
Muy fácil de transportar. Fácil manejo para acomodo a tus necesidades para una presentación en vivo o en estudio. Ajustas la altura rápido con el gatillo. Soporta muy bien un iPad, algunos cables y microfono.
Derek V –
Solid stand – great design
Amazon Customer –
These mic stands are head and shoulders above everything else we’ve ever had. Very strong and simple adjustments. Definitely recommend.
bbqBilly –
This is the only stand I use anymore, but I have to replace it every two years like clockwork! Something always breaks on me.
ACB –
I love these Hercules stands – ideal as it can be a straight stand or a boom stand without having to build anything.
Brian –
I used this to hold a small microphone in the same exact position for about a year and it never once faltered while I kept it in an old damp basement. It still feels new.
However, after NOT using it for a year I decided to give it to my dad so he can use it as a “flashlight holder” and he LOVES it haha. Super sturdy and incredibly stable and reliable.
JD –
Love this stand! Boom stores in the body, great clutch system, very easy to manipulate!
Manuel –
El stand era lo que esperaba y es, en mi opinión, el stand más versátil y con el diseño más innovador del mercado. A parte de usarlo para sostener un micrófono, sirve para una cámara, e incluso lo voy a usar para sujetar un nivel laser cuando hago bricolaje. Es increíblemente largo lo cual y le voy a poder sacar mucho jugo.
La única queja es que la pintura del mástil tiene algún desperfecto. Evidentemente esto no influye en el cumplimiento de su función, pero es un stand relativamente caro y me hubiera gustado que fuera impecable. Pienso que los stands de micrófono de acero cromado son una opción interesante ya que, al no llevar pintura, son prácticamente inmunes al desgaste. Lamentablemente Hercules actualmente no ofrece ningún producto con dicho acabado. Por ello ofrezco 4 estrellas.
Esto no influye mi calificación porque no es culpa del fabricante, sino de Amazon. Me ha pasado ya con las dos últimas compras que el embalaje exterior de Amazon me llega intacto, pero el embalaje interior original del producto me llega con un boquete. El boquete lo causa el propio producto al chocar contra el embalaje durante un impacto (golpe o caída) en el almacén de Amazon. Es 100% seguro que el problema se da durante la manipulación en los almacenes de Amazon, ya que el embalaje exterior viene intacto. Es una lástima que el fabricante se haya molestado en proporcionar un embalaje de calidad y que luego un cateto en el almacén arroje el producto sin cuidado ni respeto, quizás incluso a drede por que ese día se haya levantado con el pie izquierdo, y lo estropee en detrimento del comprador y del fabricante. En este caso la caja del stand es perfecta para su almacenaje y transporte y sin embargo tiene un agujero en un extremo por el que se sale el stand. Voy a hablar con Amazon a ver que solución me ofrecen.
En resumen, el producto es casi de 10. Le daría 4.5 estrellas si pudiera. Es probable que necesite uno más y, de así ser, volveré a comprarlo seguro.
Onaa –
First the positives:
* Absolutely no saggage of the boom arm. It’s rock solid and stays in place.
* Quick squeeze adjust mechanism on the vertical part is very convenient. Especially if you switch from sitting to standing a lot, this enables you to quickly adjust the overall height of the mic position without messing with the boom arm angle (which then would require you to readjust the microphone angle). Nice to accommodate that in one motion.
* I like having only one piece for the boom arm (as opposed to telescoping models), because it’s easier to add a pop screen. The telescoping models have a very thin arm which doesn’t work well with my pop screen.
* Quick release mic clip is a cool bonus.
Drawbacks:
* The boom arm DOES NOT swivel. So you can’t pull it towards yourself and then push it away when you don’t need it. The only way to rotate is to either lift up the whole thing, or loosen the joint where the feet meet the vertical arm so it spins there. But at the EZ grip joint, there is no swivel. Maybe this was necessary for the grip design, I don’t know.
* In “Boom mode”, you can’t get very close to vertical. In order to go vertical, you need to pull the boom arm out of the elbow and then lower it INTO the vertical arm. So there are a whole bunch of degrees of motion missing: you can’t get closer than 45 degrees to vertical in boom mode.
All in all, though, I’m happy with it! The stability and simple adjustability is the most important part for me.