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dwpthe3rd
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 Posted: Tue May 04, 2010 6:39 pm Post subject: Whats a good, cheap mic boom arm? |
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Hi all, new to the site so certainly used the search feature before asking a dumb question  and I hope I'm in the right forum.
Subject says it... I use a standard mic stand with a boom arm on it and because it always seems to get in the way, I want to switch to a "broadcast" boom arm - the kind that attaches to a desk - like I used in broadcast booths years ago.
"Cheap" is my budget, with prices about $125 USD; a couple contenders being OC White and Heil. Any preferences here? All comments appreciated.
Thanks! I've been a happy lurker here.
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Dave,
Welcome to the VO-BB. I seem to recall a discussion about boom arms some months ago in which the OC White received some positive comments. I hope that helps.
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Does anyone have any experience with the Rode PSA-1? It's just $79 at B&H. I was thinking about picking one up...
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| asnively wrote: | | Does anyone have any experience with the Rode PSA-1? It's just $79 at B&H. I was thinking about picking one up... |
I saw that one as well, but from available pictures I couldn't tell if it would accomodate a 'riser' to raise it above equipment or objects placed in front of it. Does anyone know? It's certainly the better cost option.
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dwpthe3rd
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| Posted: Wed May 05, 2010 7:46 am Post subject: Rode PSA-1 |
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Thats a really slick looking device. Did notice the plastic, or nylon sleeve on the desk mount - gotta wonder how long that'll last before becoming worn or cracking from stress. It does appear the boom arm can be used with a riser at an additional price however, so meets that criteria, albeit at an extra price.
Thanks for the video link.
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Thanks for the video link, Mike! That Rode PSA-1 looks great. (But why was the audio so atrocious on that vid! Yikes!)
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| asnively wrote: | | Thanks for the video link, Mike! That Rode PSA-1 looks great. (But why was the audio so atrocious on that vid! Yikes!) |
Welcome.
It was horrid audio.
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That looked good - so good order placed for the Luxo, and now it's the wait for the UPS delivery truck 
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Been using 3 Luxos for almost 10 years now with zero complaints.
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I bought one of these stands from ebay based off a recommendation here a while back on the boards. Worked so good I bought a second and it can handle the weight of a neumann.[/b]
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| Pam wrote: | | I bought one of these stands from ebay based off a recommendation here a while back on the boards. Worked so good I bought a second and it can handle the weight of a neumann.[/b] |
I saw that particular model in my searching, and thought long and hard about it; glad to hear it works! I tend to avoid buying the least expensive of anything for quality purposes... whether its cars, boomerangs, or hamburgers.
All the best.
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| Posted: Sat May 08, 2010 12:22 am Post subject: |
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That Q-mic stand is good and cheap (yes, it is possible), but the built in mic cable is crap. I like the Rode PSA1, too. I've installed both models in many studios.
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| Posted: Thu May 13, 2010 3:25 am Post subject: So the Luxo arrived |
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And I'm surprised to see it doesn't bear a "Made in China" stamp; it's a well made and functional addition to my arsonal of recording tools and I'm pleased with how effortlessly it operates.  Oh, country of origin? Italy. Thanks, Bruce, for the tip.
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