Blue Microphones Compass Premium Tube-Style Microphone Broadcast Boom Arm with Internal Springs, Desktop Clamp and Built-in Cable Management for Recording, Gaming, Streaming, Podcasting - Black

I wanted a boom to eliminate desk noise when I type on my keyboard and record training videos. It dives me nuts when otherwise great presentations are interspersed with keyboard typing. OK, so I'm picky. I have a Yeti Blue USB mike and added a Logitech for Creators Blue Radius III Custom Shock mount. Once I received the boom, it took me about 15 minutes to mount it. Most of the task was to clean my desk. I love the channel to tuck the USB cable inside the boom. I discovered that you need to mount the boom clamp level; otherwise, the boom wanders as there is no set screw to stop rotational movement. Not a big deal. The material used to construct the boom are sturdy and nice looking. The plastic knobs restricting the boom tension are a pain, but I can live with that. For me, the $100 cost of the boom beats having to spend $400-$500 for a high-end boom that would be used in a studio. This boom works for me.

I originally purchased the Rode PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm in 2012 and used it with my Blue Yeti microphone. It was very reliable. Earlier this year I was looking for a new boom arm and saw this and decided to try it out. Here is my comparison of both products. I am using the Blue shock mount and a pop filter in addition to my Blue Yeti microphone. Installation Installation for both products is very easy and quick in that you just clamp it to the edge of your desk. Between the two I would judge the base of the Blue boom arm to sturdier than the Rode. You screw in the shock mount on end of the boom arm, screw in the Blue Yeti into the shock mount and the clamp the pop filter to edge of the shock mount and twist it until it is in front of the microphone. I was able to attach the Rode boom arm to the back side of my desk so it will be out of the way when not in use. I was not able to do that with the Blue boom arm because I just could not get it to adjust to being in the right position when recording so I had to attach it to the side of my desk. This means it will get in my way when not in use as I move things around on my desk. Overall for installation Rode wins because it is not in the way when not in use. Adjusting Placement For Rode, you just grab it and move it where you need to have the mic placed for recording. Once you get it placed you have to let go and hope that it does not automatically start to retract due to the weight. Sometimes I have to position it, wait for it to rise, reposition it and wait for it to rise and reposition it until eventually, it stays in place. For Blue boom arm, it has three joints that you can rotate to move the mic into position. They all have a knob that you twist to loosen for it to move and when you have mic positioned then you twist it to lock it in place. Adjusting these knobs can be a challenge. But once you have the mic in place it will not move. I do 4 hours of podcast recording every Sunday and it stays in place the whole time. Overall for quickly positioning the Rode wins but you have to fidget with it. If you want the positioning to be permanent and stay there then the Blue wins by a wide margin. Cable Organization The Rode boom arm comes with some velcro straps that you can use to gather cables and then put the velcro strap over the boom arm. You get two straps to attach the cable on both halves of the boom arm. Blue, on the other hand, includes a slot built into the boom itself for the cables. Since it is built into the boom itself the cables are completely hidden from view. If you are on air when recording this is an extremely nice feature because the cables do not distract from your image on the screen. For Rode, the cables are very visible on the screen. Overall Blue wins this hands down Overall User Experience I had my original Rode boom arm for 5 years. Eventually, it got to the point where it sagged from the weight and I had to purchase a second one in 2017. I have had the Blue arm for less than half a year. I was satisfied with the Rode arm so much that when I needed to replace it I purchased it again and didn't even bother comparing any other product. When I started a new podcast as well as recording training videos I decided to get a new setup so it was consistent in color. (My original Blue yeti mic was silver and shockmount was black). I got a new black Yeti mic, black shock mount and realized they made a boom stand. After reading the reviews I decided to invest in it. I have been beyond pleased with this setup compared to the Rode. Knowing everything that I know now if I had to start over again I would purchase the Blue boom arm over the Rode hands down.

Very pleased with the quality of this product. I use a Yeti Blue mic for recording eLearning training voiceovers. The Yeti Blue mic is heavy and was really taxing the strength of a cheaper boom arm I was using. One of the things that's really nice about Blue Compass boom arm is that the C-clamp is much stronger than cheaper versions and fits better over thick desktops (I use a standing desk and the desktop is about 2 inches thick). The C-clamp is also deeper than cheaper versions so it really holds well with minimal vibration. Another thing I like about this boom arm is how the base of the arm sits on the desktop. The full weight of the base sits on top of the desk rather than off the desk like cheaper boom arms do. This means that I can rotate the boom arm a full 360 and at no point will the weight of the mic be in free space (this is a big issue with cheap models). The last thing I like is that there are grooves in the boom arm to conceal the mic cable. This looks much better than having the cable flopping loose or zip-tying it like I had to do with the cheap boom arm I had. Yes, the Blue Compass Premium Tube-Style Broadcast Boom Arm is more expensive. But it seems like the best option if you plan on pairing it with a Yeti mic.

My Boom Arm does its job well in holding up my microphone where I want it, but it takes a lot of turns on the hinges to get the tension right. At first I even thought that I might break it by turning it this much. Sometimes you even have to adjust it again after a few weeks because it loosens up over time, but its not that much of a hassle to me. Another thing is that the gold screw end where the microphone attaches seems to corrode easily, and mine seems to be rusting up, and it has only been a few months since I had this, so be sure to wipe it whenever you touch that part. But after setting it up to how you want it to be, it works well.

Let me first say that of all the microphone booms I've checked out, the quality of the materials used with this product are well above average, and look great. However there are a few crucial flaws that really disappointed me after installing on my desk. First, note that the internal spring mechanism used to counterbalance the weight of the mic once attached is much too powerful for common studio mics. I use an AudioTechnica AT2020 (a fairly weighty mic) but after repeated attempts to keep the mic in front of my face and close to my voice, it simply would not stay in position. I tried, as the instructions suggest, to relax the spring tension by turning the adjustment screw at the base of the arm pivot, but to no avail. I also tightened the set knobs at each section of the arm as tight as I could, but just could not keep the arm in position. In frustration, I even tried to tighten the set knobs with a pair of pliers, which didn't work either, and eventually broke the plastic knobs, which unfortunately are not very well reinforced, and could be significantly improved by making them out of aluminum or brass. I found it baffling that the use of high quality metals/materials in other areas was common, but on the areas where adjustment was important, and would be frequent and necessary, they choose plastic. I then thought that maybe I'd received a defective product, and since I'd broken (and disassembled) the first one in sheer frustration, I ordered a second arm. No change. The same excessive spring tension, no matter what I tried. (It's going back.) Conclusion: If your mic is big and heavy...you're probably in good shape. But if your mic is of average weight like mine, you'd better think twice...or order a couple of barbells and some duct tape to keep your mic in front of you.

When I originally purchased this, I had the Blue Yeti already on a desk stand or pedestal, and it picked up a lot of vibration and typing sounds, so I wanted to get a arm instead. Right off the bat, I could not mount the arm to my desk. The overhang on my desk is only about an inch (3rd photo) so not enough material for the base clamp (2nd and 4th photo). Mounting it to a secure, level surface is essential. I picked up a table where I could clamp the stand too. I had used a nearby plant stand, but it was unstable and the microphone would swerve 180 degrees. So that being solved, you must attach your mic first and loosen all of the joints, as well as a screw plate at the end of the arm that you insert in the base. There are videos on this and I recommend you watch them. Once you get the mic and arm mounted, following the videos got me in the right place. My biggest issue is the tightening mechanism of the actual clamp. See 2nd photo. I don’t know what they call this, but when you turn that to tighten, it can hit up against what you are fastening the clamp to. It doesn’t have adjustable sliding bar that you can grab onto and turn it in a tight spot. You would want that for a desk mount. If I had another inch of overhang, I would have tried to mount it on my desk, but even then, the tightening knob is fixed so you can’t tighten it in a small area, where if the handle you hold were adjustable, it would. You need about 3” of overhang to get the base on securely and it has to be level. Once I got over that hurdle, and watched the videos, I am very happy with the mount. I can move the mic where I need it and it stays put. I like the sleekness of the arm, and the ability to hide the cord. I bought a longer cord than what came with the Blue Yeti. I loosened the two joints on the arm. I loosened the screw at the base of the arm (not the base it self) before I inserted it, and then I moved the mic into position and then tightened the two joint turns. If you have a table type of desk, this should work fine. My desk didn’t provide enough grab space, therefore requiring me to get another table. That being said, the weight of the stand started to tip over that table, so I added some counterweight. If you have a desk like mine, you might want to have a bookshelf nearby, or a printer stand, something suitable for you to affix the clamp provided.

after years of using it, it hasn't failed me yet. It holds my microphone perfectly in place. There's no noise when moving around and it smoothly swivels to where I want it to be and stays there. I do recommend to tighten it as much as you can, so the mic arm doesn't just lift up when using. This combined with the Shock mount, made a perfect pair. Do keep in mind that the arm has a cable rout that holds the cable with plastic clips that if forced, can break, so be careful with that. After all, I'm satisfied with it.

This is a great upgrade from those "luxo-lamp" style arms with exposed springs. If you bump or move one of those with a live mic the springs can vibrate and be heard. With this arm there are no exposed springs and no sound when you move it. The tabletop clamp is quite sturdy and holds fast. Also it is able to hold a fair mount of weight. I tried attaching a big camera ball-head to it and sticking a Sony A7R camera and lens weighting 1.5 or 2 pounds and it held it easily. If you have an unusually light or heavy mic on this, you may need to adjust the tension screw in the bottom of the arm to balance the weight so it will stay in place without drooping or rising. There are little plastic handles at every joint you can use to adjust tension too, but you need to balance the tension with the screw inside the base of the arm FIRST or the tensioners on the joints won't be effective. Also, the tube style arm looks much better on camera than the luxo-lamp style spring arms! There is a channel down the back of the arm to keep your mic cable out of the way. This doesn't come with any mic holder on the end, just a 3/8 or 5/8 screw so be sure to get a holder for your mic. If you are using a shotgun mic you may need something with a swivel so you can point the mic in the right direction.

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A pesar de que existen mas opciones con un costo mas accesible, este Brazo definitivamente luce mejor esteticamente hablando; se siente de buena calidad y funciona sin problema, tengo un Blue Yeti X edicion World of Warcraft y no tengo ningun problema lo sostiene perfecto. Al principio no supe como acomodarlo pero despues vi el tornillo de la base y ya pude moverlo libremente, super sencillo, y de buena calidad, recomiendo que si para ti la estetica es importante esta es la solucion

I have my Blue Yeti X on the SUNMON shock mount here: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B085ZT69PQ It works great. Every joint can have its tension adjusted, and I would guess that the problems that people describe with it is because they didn't fiddle with it enough. You should be careful with the setup until you get everything adjusted because the arm will naturally snap to straight. The joint right where the shock mount is installed doesn't seem to have enough tension to allow much deviation from vertical, but it's enough for my setup. The shock mount also can't be made to swivel side-to-side on that joint because that will just screw/unscrew it. However, you can tighten it so that part stays fixed in one position if you don't need to change it often. The other two joints move very nicely and stay firmly in place.

Worst boom arm I’ve ever had; if it wasn’t for the fact I was away for business I’d return this thing. Each point tension release doesn’t work. No matter how much I tighten each point the arm keeps shooting up.

I got this boom arm for my blue yeti microphone expecting it to support its weight. But apparently the blue yeti microphone weights too little for this boom arm to work, so instead of being pulled down the boom arm goes straight up to the roof like a (you know what). After adjusting the screws in the boom arm as shown in the manual the screw got stuck and the handle you use to maneuver the arms strength fell off. Then I had a fix to this by applying weights on the microphone such as the microphone stand that the mic comes with making it look really ugly. 1 week later the screw inside the boom arm where the handle popped out broke out of it making the boom arm cut in half (kinda). Would I recommend it? no lol