Will be used on a desk as a mic stand (not being used for instrument micing).Used with a dynamic AT2050 mic, so not a very heavy mic, but the base it heavy enough that I can see it handling the weight of a large mic (maybe not the Yeti, but most condenser mics).All of the parts feel very strong and tighten snug, and easily.

The base also has felt pads on the four corners to protect the surface of whatever you place it on