RODE vs Tama:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, RODE had more branded searches than Tama among microphone stand brands worldwide. RODE had about 205,000 branded searches, while Tama had 480. RODE made up 74.5% of all microphone stand brand searches we track, and Tama accounted for 0.17%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about microphone stand brands, Tama appeared in four of the five answers and RODE in two. Tama was mentioned before RODE in every answer that named either.
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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. RODE was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Tama was listed before RODE in every answer that named either.
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.
Is RODE or Tama more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for RODE and Tama by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven microphone stand brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for RODE, 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% |
How has the RODE and Tama comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- RODE was ahead of Tama in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, RODE’s share of searches among microphone stand brands worldwide moved from 76.7% to 74.5%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 203K to 205K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Tama’s share of searches among microphone stand brands worldwide moved from 0.18% to 0.17%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 480.
How did search popularity change for microphone stand brands worldwide in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, RODE lost share of searches among microphone stand brands worldwide, from 78.9% to 74.5%.
How are branded searches counted?
7 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using RODE’s and Tama’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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