There are different types of microphone stands. The stands that come with the microphone are typically terrible.

You need something with an arm as you want the microphone a few finger widths from your mouth.

DESK STANDS

I like this desk stand (originally designed to be a kick drum mic stand)

On Stage Mic Stand

SCISSOR or BOOM STANDS

Samson MBA18 ($30ish)

Samson MBA 28 ($49)

Samson MBA38 ($69)

Samson MBa 48 ($89)

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