How popular isTama?
In September 2026, people searched for Tama by name about 18,600 times worldwide, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 0.17% of all global microphone stand brand searches, placing Tama sixth out of seven brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about microphone stand brands, Tama appeared in four of the five answers and was the second most recommended of the seven.
Tama is the sixth most searched of 7 competitors and the second most recommended in AI answers.
RODEShare of searches 74.5%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
On-StageShare of searches 18.9%Mentioned in 3 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
Hercules StandsShare of searches 5.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
Ultimate SupportShare of searches 0.58%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
TamaShare of searches 0.17%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
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Top microphone stand brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Tama was mentioned in four out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in both Google AI Overviews. Tama is the second most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
K&M1st
Tama2nd
On-Stage3rd
Hercules Stands4th
Ultimate Support5th
RODE6th
Atlas7th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Tama4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
K&M4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
On-Stage3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
RODE2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Hercules Stands2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Ultimate Support2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Atlas1 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about microphone stand brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which microphone stand brand should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best microphone stand brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best microphone stand brand for a studio setup?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best microphone stand”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“microphone stand for studio”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Which microphone stand brands compete with Tama?
Share of searches by month for RODE, On-Stage, Hercules Stands, Tama. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | RODE | On-Stage | Hercules Stands | Ultimate Support | Atlas | Tama | K&M |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 76.7% | 16.2% | 5.7% | 0.72% | 0.43% | 0.18% | 0.1% |
| Nov 2025 | 78.6% | 14.3% | 5.5% | 0.63% | 0.38% | 0.43% | 0.09% |
| Dec 2025 | 73.6% | 15.8% | 9.1% | 0.7% | 0.39% | 0.27% | 0.08% |
| Jan 2026 | 70.5% | 22% | 6.2% | 0.66% | 0.44% | 0.2% | 0.07% |
| Feb 2026 | 76.8% | 16.5% | 5.3% | 0.62% | 0.43% | 0.18% | 0.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 74.8% | 18.8% | 5% | 0.69% | 0.44% | 0.17% | 0.09% |
| Apr 2026 | 76.6% | 16.6% | 5.4% | 0.74% | 0.38% | 0.19% | 0.08% |
| May 2026 | 76.7% | 16.2% | 5.8% | 0.72% | 0.43% | 0.18% | 0.08% |
| Jun 2026 | 74.8% | 18.9% | 5.1% | 0.59% | 0.39% | 0.18% | 0.08% |
| Jul 2026 | 79.8% | 13.6% | 5.4% | 0.62% | 0.37% | 0.15% | 0.07% |
| Aug 2026 | 78.9% | 13.5% | 6% | 0.73% | 0.53% | 0.18% | 0.08% |
| Sep 2026 | 74.5% | 18.9% | 5.3% | 0.58% | 0.41% | 0.17% | 0.08% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 74.5% | 205K | -0.91% | -4.4 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 18.9% | 51.9K | +46.2% | +5.3 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 5.3% | 14.7K | -6.7% | -0.7 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 0.58% | 1.6K | -15.8% | -0.1 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 0.41% | 1.1K | -18.1% | -0.1 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 0.17% | 480 | 0% | 0 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 0.08% | 210 | 0% | 0 points |
1.
RODE74.5%
Held 1st. 205K estimated branded searches, -0.91% vs prior month. Share -4.4 points.
2.
On-Stage18.9%
Held 2nd. 51.9K estimated branded searches, +46.2% vs prior month. Share +5.3 points.
5.3%
Held 3rd. 14.7K estimated branded searches, -6.7% vs prior month. Share -0.7 points.
0.58%
Held 4th. 1.6K estimated branded searches, -15.8% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
5.
Atlas0.41%
Held 5th. 1.1K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
6.
Tama0.17%
Held 6th. 480 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
7.
K&M0.08%
Held 7th. 210 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
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How has branded search demand for Tama changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
2 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Tama worldwide fell from 22.7K to 18.6K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tama’s share of searches among microphone stand brands worldwide held steady, from 0.18% to 0.17%.
How did search popularity change for microphone stand brands worldwide in September 2026?
5 changes

In September 2026, On-Stage gained share of searches among microphone stand brands worldwide, from 13.5% to 18.9%.

In September 2026, RODE lost share of searches among microphone stand brands worldwide, from 78.9% to 74.5%.

In September 2026, Hercules Stands lost share of searches among microphone stand brands worldwide, from 6% to 5.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for K&M worldwide fell 19.2% over 12 measured months, from 260 to 210 in September 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Ultimate Support worldwide fell 15.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.6K in September 2026.
How are Tama’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Tama’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- tama drums
- tama mic stand
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Where does Tama compete?
| Competitor set | Rank | Share of searches | Ranking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone stand brands | 6th of 7 | 0.17% | Shown above |
| Drum kit brands | 6th of 9 | 9% | Show ranking |
| Drum throne brands | 4th of 8 | 19.9% | Show ranking |
| Mic stand brands | 4th of 5 | 0.68% | Show ranking |
| Cymbal stand brands | 3rd of 4 | 26.2% | Show ranking |

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