The pop filter itself works just fine but the arm doesn't stay rigid in all positions, which makes it slightly difficult to place. Right at the base where the arm is connected to the stand, it needs to be in a straight 90 degree angle and from there on you can bend the arm. If I try an upwards bend right at the base, gravity will pull the whole thing down slightly. Not what I expected, and limits the options of placement a little bit, but I would still say it's decent for the money, and might just be that I got a slightly weak copy.