The thread adapter was bust from the start - we had to use plyers to get it off, it was so bent and stuck. Locking mechanisms for each axis either don't work very well or they seem like they are going to break in a second. I could accept these faults in a product costing 4 times less, but at this asking price it is not acceptable. The only saving grace is that once you finally lock it in place it is very stable and holds the kick drum mic in place at a very small base footprint - but getting it there sucks real hard. Not recommended.