The arm body has two spring-loaded sections that are both squeak-free and flexible — making it a perfect choice for broadcast radio studios or voice-over studios.

So if we had a gun to our head and were told to crown one of these king, we’d say the Elgato Wave High Rise is the best microphone boom arm for sale (now) in 2023. Tripod Stands – This is the most common design available. Tripod stands are general-purpose stands- perhaps that is why they are so prolific. You can use them for a variety of tasks. Innovative parallelogram spring design for precise placement, peerless stability and ultra-smooth movement with almost any microphone If you’re after a luxury and heavy-duty boom arm that looks and feels different than the rest, take a look at Yellowtec’s m!ka.Sometimes called a ‘scissor arm stand’, desk-mountable suspension boom arms have notably risen in popularity, thanks to the rise of streaming and podcasting. Cheap microphone boom arms tend to have weaker springs than their high end rival. The rest of the mechanics tend to be on the cheap side too. Another common error with adjustable boom arms is the tension adjustment – on many cheaper booms, the knobs tend to be made of a cheap plastic and can very easily be overtightened. All of which makes the stand virtually useless. A boom arm isn’t just for one thing, although you may buy it for a specific reason. Here’s 4 good reasons to invest in the best microphone boom arm you can afford… 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?

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. With the way music marketing is going, content creation is becoming an asset to bands and producers alike. Many have turned to YouTube and Twitch to host live production/DJ streams and band vlogs. Fit the system that you’re going to use to hold the boom arm – we’d suggest that if you’re not sure, opting for the clamp in first instance.On-Stage MBS7500 Pro Boom Arm is my favorite alternative to the RODE PSA1. In many cases, both boom arms are extremely similar. The arm length and arm weight are similar, although the max reach on MBS7500 is longer.