Yes maybe I could slide cardboard under the pad, I don't really want it rack mounted tbh an attaché case is my preferred method of storage and usage, I didn't factor for that stupid metal thing, ok maybe I am being ott about buying a spare, but I think once you get accustomed to working in a specific way, ie ipad securely docked and charging, jumping back to old desk and faffing with a safe home for the pad etc extra stand does steer me in to having an identical setup, probably would purchase from thomann at 729 , I am not sure if other companies offer the 3 year guarantee and excellent out of guarantee repair service that they do.
Thanks Robbo,
Ps With having very little work off season I am fortunate to not have to jump in before next April, so I can afford to ponder lurk and so on before splashing the cash and I do have very specific shared stage issues which are always back of mind.
Cheers
Kev