Introduction
The Ultimate Support MC-125 stands tall as a robust microphone stand, delivering stability and versatility in audio setups.
Stand Design and Build Quality
- This microphone stand is really strong and won’t easily tip over.
- You can change how tall it is and where the microphone goes.
- It’s made to last a long time and won’t break easily.
Stand Functionality
- Effortless adjustment allows easy positioning for microphones.
- Locking mechanisms secure settings in place for stability during use.
- Versatile enough for various recording or performance environments.
Ease of Use
- Intuitive design makes setup and adjustment easy.
- Smooth maneuverability ensures quick and precise mic placement.
Stand Pros
- Very strong and long-lasting.
- Can adjust height and arm easily.
- Easy to use and understand.
- Locks in place securely.
Stand Cons
- Bulky base might not be suitable for smaller spaces.
- Higher price point compared to basic microphone stands.
Conclusion
The Ultimate Support MC-125 is a strong and handy microphone stand that’s good for professional audio setups. It’s tough, can be adjusted in many ways, and easy to use. Even though it takes up more space and costs a bit more, its stability and flexibility make it a great choice for pros.
Tech User –
This is a well made stand, BUT the actual stand that screws into the base only screws in a couple of turns, so I’m a little worried it might pop out. I grabbed a pair of channel lock pliers and really cinched it down as tight as I could, so hopefully that works. Wish it was threaded better. Everything else about the stand is great! Just hoping my mic doesn’t come crashing down because the stand came loose from the base!
JJ –
My stand arrived with a critical internal component that was cracked. It took awhile to get a replacement part, but Meagan from Full Compass Systems stuck with me and eventually got Ultimate to send me the replacement part I needed LONG after their obligations to me had passed. Thank you, thank you, thank you for going above and beyond!
Meanwhile the stand is nice and large and heavy-duty–especially the base. Works very well for what I’m doing.
Chantal –
Arrived in good shape (despite Amazon delivery driver leaving it in the rain) and was quick & easy to setup. We’ve since used it with an RCA 77B, Neumann U87, and Sony C800-G. The C800-G is especially heavy, one of the most expensive mics out there, and very fragile; so we needed something stable with a boom that’s able to suspend any of our mics upside over a vocalist. Normally we’d only use a much more expensive stand for such a task but we’d tested the display model at Guitar Center and wanted to give it a shot. It did not disappoint. I’m sure it’ll wear more quickly than the expensive options and we’ll move back to one of them for this task when that time comes (or maybe even just replace it with another Ultimate Support if it lasts long enough) but for now we’re pleased.
J Ruch –
Exactly what I hoped it would be! I was concerned that the bases may not be heavy enough but I have large tube mics that I am now completely confident suspending high over head with these stands. I bought two then bought a third a year later . They are extremely solid with the locking wheels, easy to move and very very versatile. I highly recommend. The only issue I’ve had is that the clutch mechanism seems to stick when loosening and tends to have to be popped into motion, but not a significant issue. Very good stand especially for the cost.
A. Hall –
This stand is always coming undone. The threads are very short. Both main pieces broke within a month.
The older versions were excellent. Advoid!!!
Jeffrey Allen –
Overall, it’s a good mic stand. It’s not an Atlas, but it’s good. I have 2 of these and the clutch handle stripped on the boom arm in less than a year on the first one. The Ultimate Support people were very helpful and sent me a replacement clutch, but it did not work either. After calling them, they then sent me a bushing replacement. I hope this does the job, but have not tried it yet.
The MC-125 is a good heavy stand, but it would be better if the few plastic parts it has were made with metal like the rest of the stand. And the company is trying hard to stand behind their product.
JJ –
I bought this heavy-duty stand for my studio. After installation, on the very first time adjusting it for the mic, the cheaply plastic made clutch broke.
Useless
D. Bolen –
Ultra Tank
Update…bought a second one and it is a Tank also… no issues with the locking parts yet. This one seems less well produced than my first one, The wheels do not thread well and i stripped the supplied tool trying to get them on properly. Also the main pole is a little crooked when screwed in fully. I may have gotten a refurb. The wheels looked used a little and the barcode next to the serial number has been ripped down the middle. ???? Aside from that it is a great stand.
Chantal –
Impressive stand for the price point. Note that premium stands go for $800 and up, low end below $100, so this sits at the ‘better than cheap’ and the design appears to live up to it. Note that another review about the main clutch joint being plastic is partially true, the base appears to be metal, but the clutch half is plastic. This isn’t necessarily a negative, the designers have to balance cost and pricepoint, but I think the way to treat this stand is to be careful how you set it up. Make sure you have the boom arm balanced, and fortunately they give us plenty of options to manage this with the configurable and generous counterweight. In practice it’s easy to do, and means you don’t have to cinch the boom clutch too much.
Otherwise I have no negatives, it easily rolls over carpet and hard surfaces, has wheel locks, extends to a good height, is absolutely stable with the large cast iron base, and the fit and finish is excellent. For the price it’s a bargain, just be considerate of your boom clutch and you should get many years of use out of it.
Zack Darce –
I just opened it today and when I first saw the vertical pole I noticed it’s partially damaged and that a lot of the paint is worn away and the threads are slightly damaged as well.
I put the boom on anyway hoping for the best and then started to tighten down the clutch on the vertical pole and with just the slightest bit of pressure the glue underneath holding it tight snapped and it just started spinning around and around. Contacted ultimate support for replacement parts. With no response. A stand costing this much shouldn’t be broken out of the box. Luckily the seller of the stand was awesome and had great customer service. I would think twice before buying this stand though because multiple reviews have mentioned that it’s broken out of the box.
Audio Man –
its heavy duty and its what i needed , lots of adjustments can be made and its solid awesome
JC –
Pretty heavy-duty, I don’t anticipate any “flimsy” knob or assembly issues in my studio setup. (Don’t turn the knobs passed just-tight—no need to go further; there’s visible internal sleeves binding the joint, so no need to tighten to an extreme.)
It’s beefy and supports a heavy Warm tube mic and not much floor noise travels beyond the rubber wheels; just love this stand.
D. Bolen –
This is a fantastic studio quality stand sturdy and well constructed. I would highly recommend this boom mic stand over any other currently on Amazon. I was certainly glad for the praise this mic stand received in prior reviews. A quality purchase I don’t regret for a moment.