This is a simple, well-made accessory. I like things with more holes and more mounting options than I can use. For me, the benefit of having three cold shoes is the ability to choose one of them to best place your microphone or any other device that requires a cold shoe. Additional options are available with two included 1/4", 3/8" screw adapters. I'm not sure I would use the included cold shoe adapter, but it's always better to have options. It's simple, has lots of options, works well, and is just the right weight for you to have confidence in its quality.