RØDE PSA1 Professional Studio Arm, MultiColored

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Whether its clamp system works with your desk setup. All of the arms in this list have desk C-clamps.

Cable management (optional) – with cheap boom arms you just have to wrap your cable around it, other manufacturers will throw in a few cable clips, and the best boom arms have cable holders with nicely integrated cable trays. Innovative parallelogram spring design for precise placement, peerless stability and ultra-smooth movement with almost any microphone Here is a guide with an overview of all types of microphone stands. You will find their details regarding: RODE has a reputation for creating some of the most legendary microphones in the world. Unsurprisingly, their RODE PSA1 microphone arm also holds legendary status due to how often these are sold out. Having a boom arm setup could be a core part of your setup if content creation is something you’re looking to explore. Before You Go…Unlike some of the other products on the list, Heil’s model employs out-of-sight internal springs. That means you don’t have to worry about springs on the outside of the case. That means no cable connectors to slow down your setup. The PSA1+ seamlessly pairs functionality with style, combining sleeks looks with completely silent operation and peerless stability. It features an innovative parallelogram spring design that has been precision-engineered to ensure movement is smooth and steady, even with very light or heavy microphones. This mechanism keeps the microphone placement constant when moved so it can be positioned perfectly with ease. The internal springs are fully damped and the arm features a high-quality neoprene cover for further reduction of noise generated by movement.

Blue Compass Premium Tube-Style Broadcast Boom Arm is a great premium mic arm. It looks very clean for video recording and streaming and is mainly designed for overhead use. At 1.87kg it’s sturdy, and can hold a respectful 1.9kg of microphone, but trust us when we say this, it’s no Compass or Gator. Nevertheless, its smooth to move too, and from what we were able to tell in testing, doesn’t squeak or rattle, even with a mic in situ. Speaking of mics, it also holds the majority of even the best vocal microphones with ease, including the Rode NT1-A, Blue Yeti and AT2020. However, that’s pretty much it. And that’s because unlike the majority of its competition, the Inno Gear isn’t designed to be revolutionary or look super gorgeous on camera. This boom arm can support very heavy microphones up to 5 pounds (2.3 kg) – it is a result of using a heavy steel construction, as the arm weighs 4.97 pounds (2.25 kg). Poor cable management – it comes with only 2 velcro straps – it is not enough for clean cable management,The top arm is now one element, which is something expected from most premium arms – looks a bit cheap, We’d say the title for the best microphone boom arm is a 3 horse race. One between the Gator Frameworks 3000 Series, Elgato Wave and potentially even the Blue Compass. Sorry Rode… The final recommendation is to buy a boom arm and XLR cable separately, as some of the fixed cables sold with swivels are often not the best quality. Usage recommendation: this boom arm is recommended if you mainly plan to record with a mic hanging from above (like in the picture). It was balanced mainly for this use, which means if you plan to position your mic, below your mouth, you might find it difficult to position it permanently. Many users have reported difficulty with balancing this mic, with non-overhead positioning.

Sound quality– Although it might not seem obvious at first, one major benefit of a mic boom is sound quality. This is because the main role of the boom is to steady the mic and keep it stable whilst you’re recording. Something that’s essential if you want to maximise the quality of your audio. What more, the better you can position the mic, the clearer your finished sound will be.For one, the suspension boom arm includes a red LED “on-air” signal that is not seen in any other arm on this list. Whether or not this impacts your ability to write better music, is beside the point. It is a nice touch though, especially for podcasters and those who require such a feature. A microphone boom arm is a type of mic stand. It is attached to a desk with a mounting clamp and has a 360-degree rotation. Most arms weigh c.a. 3-5 pounds (1.4-2.3kg) with a flexible arm extension of c.a. 39’’ (1m). Higher-quality stands have quiet springs and support mics up to 2.6lbs (1.2kg). What do you get when buying a boom arm? Some users experience metal-on-metal grinding (make sure you buy from a good source in case you might need a replacement). What’s more, the pattern tends to be = the cheaper the mic stand, the less weight of mic it can take. So heavy mics like the Rode NT2-A and Shure SM7B can find themselves flopping about a bit. Let’s just say that positioning a heavy mic on a cheap mic stand ain’t easy!

Below you can find a detailed explanation of why those are the best, along with some alternatives. What is a Microphone Boom Arm?The PSA1+ is the ultimate studio boom arm for podcasters, streamers and broadcasters. Its innovative parallelogram spring design ensures ultra-smooth movement and precise microphone placement in any position, while its fully damped internal springs and neoprene arm cover eliminate mechanical noise for completely silent operation. Integrated cable management ensures your setup is tidy and its extended reach and full 360-degree rotation make it easy to position your microphone exactly where it needs to be. Take your content to the next level. Key Features: It comes equipped with a removable 10’ (3m) XLR cable – some users report poor performance, but the fact that you can easily swap it for your own cable is a plus,