Pro Series Extreme with Patented Quarter-turn Clutch - Die Cast Aluminum Base/Short Height/Fixed Boom Pro Series Extreme microphone stands from Ultimate Support feature a mechanism that allows you to fold the tripod legs upward for quick and easy storage with a locking mechanism that makes sure the stand will be sturdy in use and secure in transit. The base is made from die cast aluminum ensuring the stand provides the sturdiness and weight users have come to expect from the line. Featuring the same thick-walled steel tubing shaft design that users expect from the Pro Series combined with the heavy powder coated finish; Pro Series Extreme microphone stands remain 20 times stronger than the competition and will be with you for a lifetime.