The Best Mic Arm Under $100? [Elgato Wave Mic Arm Review]
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- Thanks Elgato for sending me the Wave Mic Arm to review, but this video has not been reviewed by Elgato and they are seeing it when you are so here's my honest review.
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Excellent review! Thanks for taking your time in explaining the two mic arms!
Actually the best review of both Elgato arm as well as the NTA1 on RUclips. Great job, man!
Appreciate it!
I've watched many reviews you definitely been the best reviewer of all them and I don't ever comment so you earned my comment that says a lot
Thanks for the vid, I thought about PSA1+ first, as it’s a better upgrade for PSA1 I guess but then I thought I wanted spent less money. I went through a lot of vids and once Elgato cut my eye and your video confirms it to the point, especially that I have very light mic. I also like the ball, could be a good option for camera. Thanks for your suggestion!
Thanks pop! Loving your video! Made my choice now.
Great review!
best review on this product, thank you sir
Thanks!
Very detailed and helpful comparison doing side-by-side like this. Have you tried going close to/over weight capacity in both of these to see how do they compare? Some people seemed to be able to hang even a mirrorless camera on the PSA1, I wonder how the Elgato does on that regard. Thanks!
The Podmic nearly maxes out the Wave Arm. Anything over 2.2 lbs is an issue. The PSA1 has plenty of tension to handle over 4 lbs. I can hang my Sony and with camera cage no problem on the Wave Arm.
Great review and will look for a link so you get credit for the purchase. Ordering the ElGato.
I don't have one unfortunately. Best thing you can do is to let them know that my review influenced you to buy one. That will help tremendously.
@@FrugalStreamer No one has stock right now but when they do I will be sure to pass that along.
@@macmovieman1 Check Elgato's site. They are good about telling you when they will have some.
@@FrugalStreamer Thanks and I am signed up and waiting. Really want that boom to go with my Wave 3.
Nice rev
Thanks!
The MOST important thing a boom has to do, for me, is "Move to THERE and stay put". All the cable management, great clamp, etc stuff is fine. But it has to be able to "Move to THERE and stay put".
I feel like I really didn't get that concept addressed with your review.
It will if there is enough weight.
Thanks for the review! Has the wave mic arm become noisier over time? The noise factor is one of the biggest factors for me right now as I'm considering upgrading my mic arm for Black Friday
Not that I've noticed. I use it daily.
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I'll take it!
@@FrugalStreamer Ok, handsome. Merry Christmas.
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Have you checked out the InnoGear Microphone Arm on Amazon, it's $39.99 right now and it's almost the same as the Rode. I have 2 and love them. It's by far the best boom arm I have gotten. No issues, plenty strong, and no noise at all. Check it out some time :)
I have an Aekeo which is a near carbon copy of it but is longer
@@FrugalStreamer Nice, I tried some cheap neweer ones but after a few months, it was loose and made a bunch of noise. Looks like there's a lot of copies of the Rode one. So far the innogears have been great, I have had them for over a year and still as good as new.
would love to see a review of that one since this is supposed to be a FRUGAL channel, right?
will that arm work well with the elgato wave 3?
The Rode PSA1+ got close, but the Elgato is still the best in this price range.
The biggest weakness of the Wave Mic Arm is it's weight limit. I am noticing now that it struggles to hold my podmic in place.
прикольно, Эльгато еще и стойки делает)
I have the Q2U Samson mic and it weighs 318g, which is 0.701 pounds according to the conversion table. So, can I use the Q2U mic for this Elgato Wave Mic Arm High Rise? Would I need to use the counterweight?
Yeah, easily. I have the Q2U also and it works fine.
Elgato arm is fairly weak for its price range and its competition. Its mic weight capacity is 2.2lbs, while others can hold 4+ lbs. I've tried a Blue Yeti and a Sm7b on it and both can't hold the mic if you try to raise the arm higher, at a 90 degree angle and above. Below that though, it holds both mics fine.
The link for the arm is the same link for your monitor speakers, FYI.
Ty, fixed it.
Do u think with the podmic and the elgato arm that the arm will continue to droop more overtime or no? (Please respond) I’m in between the elgato arm and the psa 1 plus
It is hard to say since I haven't had it long, but so far so good!
@@FrugalStreamer which one would u recommend for the pod mic in particular the psa 1 plus or this?
@@jesse4527 Elgato. But, if you decide to get something heavier then the PSA1
@@FrugalStreamer alright, thanks for your help easily worthy of a sub
I'm personally not a fan of the elgato ball joint. There really is no need for it anyway because most mics have there own swivel and once setup you really don't need to move it around too much unless your changing your sitting position constantly.
The arm was designed to be used with more than a mic. I appreciate it more and more I use it on my review/work table with my Sony cam.
The fact that you can't add tension is a complete killer. I have the RE20 and shock mount, got this arm, and it can't hold it up. Anyone that has the RE20 + official shock mount don't get this mic arm.
I'm hoping they will add that in future versions. That is my one issue with it.
I don't understand, instead of using a mic. How about using a lapel mic? Like a mm1 for $20
Lapel mics are ok in situations where you're moving around a lot, but they are not meant for broadcasts. They are condensers and they are usually omnidirectional so it picks up a lot of noise including keyboards, fans, etc.
If only Elgato would open the Wave Link software to all hardware, they would have a bigger hit.
You're confused with the mic, which this is not.
The Mic Arm looks like one of those robotic welding arms. Bulky and a visual obstruction/distraction in my opinion. Sorry Elgato Rode wins this one for me.
I don't find it obtrusive at all.
$100 is not what I'd consider "frugal" anything Elgato is no way "frugal" ... you not being true to your name.
Have you priced a mic arm that gives you the same capabilities and quality? It's at least $50 cheaper than the closest competition? Sometimes frugal isn't buying the cheapest thing out there. Sometimes, it's finding the best design and quality for the price.