I remove my mic stand everytime I move the stand. It takes seconds... loosen the knob and go. I don't remember if the mic stand came with a knob or I just used one that I had, but the knob-screws that work with the Z-stand are what I use to hold the mic stand in place once it's inserted into the Monolith arm. In lieu of the knobs, you could use a large hardware store thumbscrew. The only tool you'll need is a regular screwdriver to take out the plastic end cap plug from the Monolith the first time you use it for holding one of your stands.

[This message has been edited by The Pro (edited 03-31-2003).]