Usually known as 'cathedral' microphone stands, these are exceptionally high stands designed for minimum visual impact. The telescopic stem section is based on the established Panamic maxi series carbon-fibre boom pole, with a MDF circular base with levelling feet, visual level indicator bubble and integrated carrying handle. The base is finished in a hard-wearing, non-reflective, resin-based 'Nextel' paint. This design combination provides a stable stand that can easily be erected single-handed.

The stem is three-section for the 4 metre stand, and four-section for the 5 metre, and telescopes to only 1.5 metres for transport and storage. It uses the same knurled locking rings with nylon bushes, titanium threaded tip, and carbon-fibre tube sections as the Panamic boom poles (apart from the bottom section), so in the event of accidental damage, spare parts can be fitted by the user.

This type of stand is often deployed in areas of high audience visibility, so care has been taken to minimise the visual impact of the stand base. Because of the innovative use of low mass carbon-fibre tube for the stem, the base can be considerably lighter than was the case with the historic designs of Cathedral stands, which today may require 'special handling' due to their weight. The base is 750mm diameter, and has three adjustable levelling feet to enable the stem to be aligned vertically even when located on uneven old worn stone floors. A 'bubble' indicator is built into the base to aid the user in getting the base absolutely level. A handle is integrated into the base, which can be carried by one person.

The stem section locates into a boss in the base, and is secured with a hand-operated T-screw bolt. The ratio of size/weight of the base to the length/mass of the tube has been carefully tested to ensure minimal risk of toppling, even when loaded with a relatively heavy microphone. But as ever in such temporary installations, users are encouraged to position the stand and associated cabling sensibly and to ensure that all threaded parts are appropriately tightened.

Included accessories: The stand is supplied in two parts, with the stem in a plastic carrying case, and base in a protective bag.