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[Zukan]

Until now I have used the Broadcaster Multipoise Boom Arm from Studiospares: https://www.studiospares.com/Accessorie ... lsrc=aw.ds

However, it isn't very good in that the arm doesn't stay fixed when you re position it. No matter how I set it the arm still drops a few cm which is very annoying.

I need a very good quality desktop boom arm so I can shape the stand to any angle for my video recordings. Any suggestions?

Thanks
Z

[Hugh Robjohns]

I think this is an area where you tend to get what you pay for. I'd look at the Yellowtec or Canford Heavy-duty mic arms... but they will set you back between £150 and £300...

The canford heavy-duty stand can be locked in place, too, which might appeal.

https://www.canford.co.uk/Products/2022 ... -aluminium

https://www.canford.co.uk/Products/2114 ... ally-wired

...not forgetting you'll also need a table base fitment of some sort (listed at the bottom of the pages).

H

[Zukan]

Thanks.

I think I will go for the second one at 120 squids.

Table bracket or G-clamp?

Would this be any good?
K&M 23860 Multipoise Desk Boom Arm

[Mike Stranks]

I have a relatively modest one from one of the budget suppliers - Pulse, Proel, Citronic etc - can't remember which one - which works well and holds my Procaster and shockmount in place and doesn't drift from where I set it. Got it on EBay - about £35 if I recall.

The Rode PSA is generally liked and doesn't suffer from droop...

[Zukan]

Thanks guys.

[John Willett]

Hugh has already answered exactly what I was going to say. :thumbup:

I do like the Yellowtec arms, but they are expensive when compared to the Canford ones.

If you go for the Canford arm (and Canford *do* make excellent products), then I would get the matching Canford table clamp (scroll down to the bottom of Hugh's linked page) - the G-clamp version gives you the flexibility to re-position the arm round the table - the table mounts have to be screwed to the table - the choice is yours.

[Zukan]

Those were the questions I already asked John....

BTW, sausage soon?

[John Willett]

BTW, sausage soon?

Yes :D