Time Markers: 0:00 - Understand Outstanding Mic Stands 0:36 - Boom Arm Basics - Rode PSA 1 1:41 - PSA 1 Setup 2:31 - Cheaper Mic Stands 3:13 - Neewer Mic Stand Intro 3:46 - Neewer Stand Setup 5:58 - Quality vs. Price 7:29 - The Weak Points 8:27 - The Good Points 9:40 - The Final Verdict 10:05 - Invest in Your Gear 11:02 - Exactly What You’d Expect
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7:00 You have to unscrew the screw that's holding the spring, then attach it to the hole that's closer to the joint. Then you reattach the spring. I've also been using it with my Audio Technica at 2020+ USB mic for a few years now. It works fine, just doesn't feel great to reposition.
I’ve been using the Neewer stand with their mic for a couple of years and it has held up well for a budget option. I don’t know how it would hold up over the same period of time with a heavy mic though.
I bought 4 PSA1 stands about 2 years ago, and I concur - they feel like they’ll last forever. You could say they’re a pretty longSTANDing recommendation of mine.
I bought the newwer thinking I was only gonna use it on a tiny project. It’s okay, def worth $15. I just figured I would wait til it broke to replace... 2 years later, I’m like HOPING it would break so I can get a fancy one... but it just won’t! 😩 (I only use with shotgun condenser mics, that stay in place, so I am not handling it often)
Same, been using it on my fifine mic, much lighter weight than the podmic and just upgraded to a podmic so was checking if my arm can handle the weight but seems I'll need to upgrade it next month
I got a neewer mic stand with the blue yeti from a cousin who stopped streaming, and although it’s not my favorite thing, it gets the job done. When you try to turn the whole stand, that’s when I notice the clamp coming more easily undone, but when I lift it toward the clamp as I pivot, that tends to make it easier. I’ve had it for about 4 years, and have been using it more consistently since about May of this year, and it’s held up surprisingly well, considering I just now learned it was $13! But I’ve definitely got my sights set on the rode stand now! Great video, per usual 👍🏼
Ha, the same thing happened to me today switching out the SM7B to the MV7 - near smack in the face, an an inch from putting a hole in the TV mounted right above. It's one of those things you do forget about because it's a set it forget it stand. I'm debating between another Røde and the Blue Compass boom arm - I'm a sucker for the aesthetic. It's the one that is most compared to the Røde. And I agree, the support gear needs more credit and thought when paring with gear.
Haha, I know it'll happen again to me. I've been interested in the Compass, but I saw a comparison that showed some design quirks that lead me to think the Rode is still more versatile.
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I’m glad your around to look at the cheap stuff. Back when I was consulting when people asked me for the cheapest I would say leave me out of it (heck there paying me $150 to $200 an hour) I not going to buy a $13 mic stand. I use a massive Floor mount stand ($178) with a long extension arm because I work at a console desk that doesn’t have a place to mount! Now if someone ask I can send them to you!
Haha, I’m definitely a believer in paying for quality, but sometimes I do have questions about how reliable cheaper things can be- especially for home setups.
I had the Neewer stand for about a year holding a akg perception 120. After about a year the aluminum that goes into the clamp completely bent. I ended up picking up a Heil pl-2t and am enjoying it a lot. Definitely would recommend it along side the PSA1.
I've had mine for about 9-10 months. It works fine, but I'd expect the same issue. That end and the clamp are fairly poor. I'll probably replace it within the next year.
The pun king is back. I have owned two of those Neewer mic stands and your assesment is correct. I've used one to even carry my yeti and it barely worked, but I only put lighter mics on it because the last thing I would want would be for that thing to come crashing down with my mic on it. I've been considering purchasing one of the Rode's or an OC White stands once I upgrade my mic, but for now, I'm ok with the neewer holding up my ATR 2100.
I know this video is a bit older. But I just wanted to say this: I bought the newer boom arm not for holding a microphone but instead to mount my webcam/phone on it (you do need another adapter screw for it tho) and it works really well for that use case. So if you need a cheap way to shoot some overhead stuff I can highly recommend going this route.
I've got a cheap one like the Neewer you showed, the clamp is even worse and the springs amplify any bump and movement on the desk, which goes right into the mic.
I've been using my Neewer arm for 6 years with really heavy Rockville ball mics like the RCM03. I did have to lube all the joints including the mount hole and you really have to tighten it down everywhere, but it works great.
@@tombuck thanks for replying and hearting people's comments, it is pretty rare to see content creators doing that weeks or months after the video and it doesn't go unnoticed!
Purchaser of the neweer, I used this with a marantz professional mpm200u. After around 3 months, the base or clamp to the desk was wearing itself down and eventually was hanging by a loose thread to the rest of the arm. Would recommend trying to look a bit higher on the price range.
I had two of those cheap type arms and would like to point out two additional flaws: First, the spiral springs pick up any bump and translate it into some vibration noise that is worse than the original bump. This can be avoided by tieing the spiral springs down, so they can't vibrate, e.g. with velcro bands. Second: The end of the arm that plugs into the table clamp is simply bent (rolled) sheet metal. That makes this the weakest point of the arm, and it is extremely easy to bend or crack this part when trying to move the arm.
"The end of the arm that plugs into the table clamp is simply bent (rolled) sheet metal. That makes this the weakest point of the arm, and it is extremely easy to bend or crack this part when trying to move the arm." This! That's my major gripe about my cheap Neweer stand as well.
I'm in the market for a new boom arm, and here you are. You do the best reviews. Looks like I'm gonna get the Rode. I use a @Near Worker Bee and its too heavy for my Neewer. Thank you.
Having owned a Neewer Mic Stand, I can honestly say its worth $13...but not much more than that. It will get the job done if you're looking to keep the mic off the desk and mainly in a fixed position without the need to move it around a lot. However, if you're constantly moving the arm throughout its use, the anchoring rod at the base (the thing that sticks into hole on the desk mount) can easily bend. If you're unaware of this happening and one day it fails, your mic can come crashing down. Also, its not a very long boom arm so depending on your desk size, users might try and overextend the arm which again, could lead to premature failure. For $30-50, I'd recommend a budget arm from Rockville, Knox Gear, etc that's much longer, better built and a lot sturdier.
Best feature of the PSA1 is being able to mount it flush to the sidewall. Not to mention, the angle of the mic does not change when moving and extending the arm :)
I actually own a pair of those Neewer stands and they've held up pretty well for my PodMics and a couple of generic mic stands that are built pretty similarly and have had no issues with any of them for the most part. The Neewer ones are actually better than the generic ones, but since I'm using the Neewer with the PodMics, I ended up putting some really lightweight LED lights up on the generic stands. I think space-wise I wouldn't have room for the RODE stands, which is definitely causing me to stick with the Neewer for now until I decide to expand my desk space at some point in the future. Great video!
You're so right about the prices. Spend on good stuff once as opposed to cheaply made cheap stuff, over and over. And if you're serious about it, you'll justify the purchase one way or another.
I had the Neewer stand for about a month, it fell apart pretty quickly with a Blue Snowball Mic on it. I wouldn't recommend. Will be going for the RØDE.
I have been in radio for years and now starting a podcast at home. I have the Rode and it's a bit too large for the desk I use, but is definitely far superior to the cheap one like you reviewed. (Yes, I have four of those hiding in a box out of site). I just ordered a second but went with a heavy duty one from Ebay for $40. And it's arms are 14" rather than the 17" of the Rode. It's supposed to hold a 2.5lb mic with ease and those Blue Yeti monsters. (yes I have one of those hiding in a box too). I agree, go with quality. I have the Rodecaster Pro and Zoom P4, the P4 cost me $259 from a vendor on Amazon. It's not the same as the Rodecaster Pro but does a fantastic job...plus it's great as a portable go anywhere device. I have room for three guests around the table but those table stands ( yes I have four of those too, LOL) take up the space if you have material needed to do a show. Anyway Tom, thought I would share. Also considering using Anchor but found Buzzsprout and might go that way. Merry Christmas.
Thanks for the insights! I've heard great things about the P4, and from what I've heard it has enough gain to eliminate the need for a Cloudlifter in most cases, which is super cool.
Haven’t really thought about mic stands too much, this video really got me 🤔 thinking. I also just watched the Podcastage gift guide. Now I think it would be fun to improve my stands and get some nice shock mounts. Always fun to learn new options to improve. Thanks again for the video!
instead of the Neewer for the arm i recommend the INNOGEAR one instead. Its around the same price but the spring is moveable for adjustable tension and the tightening things work and don't hit the springs. i bought one about 6 months ago and it still hasn't died
I picked up a couple of those exact Neewer arms from Amazon when I first got set up and everything you mentioned are legit concerns, but it was a great $13 spent to even see how I would (or ultimately wouldn't) use an arm. Then I could have researched just the right arm for my space and setup, or gone my ultimate route and bought a desktop stand. My take: Don't skimp on the recording equipment (mic/interface), but get to know how you'll use the accessories in the least expensive way practically possible. Only invest once you know it'll be worth it.
They’re a great place to start. I definitely understand not wanting to spend a ton of money if someone doesn’t know if they’re going to stick with the new project. But once you’re in it for the long haul, it absolutely makes sense to save up and invest in your gear.
I pickup up that neewer stand not long ago, it's cheap sure but I never ran into these problems. It tightens up just fine, it's solid clamped on my desk (could be something to do with desk material) And when I loosen and tighten it stays where it should. Using an AT3035 with it and no complaints yet 🤷
I've had a Neewer mic stand for around 4 years now paired with a Rhode Procaster (a 1.6lb mic!). It does have slight mic drift over time, but can be corrected by just tightening those structural bolts/nuts on each joint with 2 wrenches. Not very good if you are trying to attach it to a desk that is backed against a wall as it protrudes about 1.5 inches instead of being flush. However, I'd say it performs VERY well for it's pricepoint.
I'd love to see a comparison review of the Rode PSA1 vs the Blue Compass arm. I went the route of the Compass Arm - I like it's closed tube style and personally think it looks more elegant. My foray into turning my office into a "studio" with PodMic, Rodecaster Pro, ATEM Mini Pro, Sony a6400, a couple SM58's, Blue Yeti Pro, LED lights along with a bunch of accessories and cheap mics - all started with me ordering a $200 Blue Podcaster package (Compass Arm + Yeti mic). As I was patiently waiting for it to arrive from a backorder I started looking at RUclips for ways to up my conference call/Zoom game. Needless to say I came across your Channel, Aaron Pareki's and others and well. I got impatient on the backorder and then somehow all this awesome gear just started showing up 🤣 The Podcaster package never came (cancelled on back order), so I just ordered the Compass Arm. I use it every day - for video and conference calls, and I love it. Hmmm, could be a good backstory for a RUclips video 😆
Well, you convinced me. I've gotten a lot of people asking about the Blue arm, so I ordered one to make a comparison. I've got the next two weeks off of work, so it'll be a good time to play around with it 👍
I have gotten that exact arm with a micrfone in a set, it was great and is reliale for now about half a year, and as a starting point it is fine. So I would recomend it for the start if you are not sure about how serious you are going to get and so on. Now as I am upgrading my audio gear from mic to mixer etc. I have ordered a more expensice and quality arm... As such I would 100% agree with the notion of what he said, if you need a cheep and small arm for a short period of time, go for it, and my added point of it being a more beginner level equipment part.
You disconnect the spring screw and the rear screw of the same joint and swap them to adjust tension. This mic stand which I have been using for years is definitely a lock and go (leave it where it is after you hit record or start streaming). If you are trying to use it with the screws loose they will loosen and fall. That doesn't include the tension screw for the mounting point that is about the only one that can stay loose. I have had the mount slip off over time multiple times but also do not use a furniture mover which the softness and more grip of a non metal may actually fix. However I would personally still pay for the newer over the rode because it isn't a big deal to me that it is lock and go which is functionally the only difference I see. The thing that I would really want in my next boom arm would be one with an adjustable strut for length of the arm or having it where the mounting point can be turn 90 degrees and still be stable. Having a single length adjustment where decreasing the length increases the height either causes desk interference or monitor interference when you use it for gaming especially on a smaller desk.
I totally agree. Whenever possible, buy it once, buy it for life. I think that's especially important when you're talking about universal hardware like a boom arm or a camera tripod or something. Buy some sturdy hardware once, and it will save you having to replace it once it breaks; or worse yet, causes something more expensive to break.
I had the neewer in this review (still do actually), but i didnt use it for very long. yes its sturdy, but its too short, neewer has one thats a little longer and i picked that up. I used it for about 2 years with an SM48 and it worked brilliantly. i then bought an SM7B, and the honeymoon is pretty much over. yes it holds the SM7B but you have to really really crank on the hinge screws to the point it becomes difficult to move and even then it can sag and bounce a bit. IMHO go with the initial suggestion in the vid, get the rode psa 1. just save your money, and buy once cry once. especially if you've got a mic that costs around $100-$150 like the rode podmic in this video, you've already saved an arm and a leg by not buying a $400-$500 mic, so invest a little more and get a really good boom arm for it. you wont be sorry! love the vids man.. good stuff, your camera/lighting is awesome af.
Neewer also has a PSA-1 knock off for $60-70 USD. It holds up my RØDE PodMic (which is a tiny tank) just fine. Samson has a similar one, too, for around the same price
@@tombuck there are two tradeoffs I make. First, while the Neewer knockoff is pretty damn good, I am sure the RØDE one will last longer, and I have first hand experience with their fantastic customer service. Neewer customer service, on the other hand... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Second, while I work to make sure my RØDE PodMic is clearly seen in my live stream, even going so far as to jury rig a different pop filter solution so I can ditch the WS2 windscreen, I don't do the same with my extension collection of Neewer lights, etc. Bottom line; not only are RØDE products high quality, they add a visual production value that Neewer can't
Mine was $25 when I bought it, but that was also because it came with an XLR cable that was routed through the metal housing. Three years of use and after just one more tightening when re-installing it onto my desk the clamp piece just tore off.
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1:02 i have the same problem with my blue yeti nano,the stand doesnt hold it down anymore it goes up because the microphone is too light i guess. Any ideas?
It is designed with heavy mics in mind, but in theory, you should be able to reduce the tension to accomodate a lighter mic. It just doesn't seem like that's always the case...
My neewer arm is lasting me for 3 years now, never had any real problems with it :D but i do need more range, thats why im looking to get an upgrade :)
I can vouch for the cheap neewer mic stand, got mine for like 8 bucks, the only weak part is the part that you gotta insert in to the clamp, I recommend putting something like a metal stick, and just put it there so it lasts longer, mine broke, but asked my dad to soldier it back, and it super sturdy now, I tighten the screws around the boom arm to make it a little bit sturdier, and that helps with a heavy mic, also recomend oiling it from time to time cuz it can get squeaky
the 13 dollar mic stand actually works extremely well you stretch the pring from origanal placement too the opposite ending side on the spring. in addition those nobs will tighten to the absolute tightest it can and then eventually gives and loosens but it will never break its extremely durable ive abused ine for a year and half its not even got a dent
I bought the same neewer boom arms with my rode pod mic and within a week the piece that goes into the clamp bent in half. Just ordered a psa1 cause I don’t want to worry about it
The support accessories can be a huge pain in the butt sometimes. I have the hardest time buying them because I struggle with spending so much money after focusing my budget on the main stuff like camera, mic, lens, etc. However, 10 times out of 10, getting quality support hardware is key. Protect the expensive gear you're getting by ensuring you get the right hardware the first time. Get something good and you'll never need to replace it. I recently spent $200 CAD on a C-stand. To me that was absurd, but it is absolutely not going anywhere and my go-to for my more expensive lights. I also know it's going to retain good value over time because of how durable it is. If you want a quality experience, don't let your support gear get in the way of the other gear you're using. Thanks for introducing me to the Rode PSA1, Tom.
@@tombuck I have all day learning new products. Thanks you!! Btw is possible if you talk about cables quality in sounds. I just buy the Amazon basic but a friend told me "you need to get a professional one, because the amazon's create noise." But I don't know if is true and I don't know brands of cables
My problem with the PSA1 is that the spring is too tensioned for most dynamics, which are only a few hundred grams. RODE told me not to adjust tension screws to try and get it to work with those. So it works fine if you have your average condenser setup, but for light dynamics it'll just fly up on you.
I like to think in terms of value and friction regarding equipment. I look to reduce friction (setup, ease of use, durability, missing functionality, etc...) as much as possible with the highest value (balancing cost/quality/performance). I tend to find my personal sweet spot in the upper middle range of things - Rode, Fujifilm, Godox, etc... Having said all that, for $13, that Neewer arm would be a good second/third arm option for something light that mostly stays in place. Thanks for sharing info about all the options out there. I bet the Amazon delivery driver is surprised on days he's not delivering to your house. Haha.
So I been using Neewer for a year plus, I would recommend for anyone to start off. I've used my Blue Yeti on it and it works extremely well. Start with a budget, stick with it and when you're more serious about your craft, spend where you see fit. I'm still using it for my streams and I have ran into no issues its a sturdy little beast 😂
I can't use anything that connected from the front of sides. I need something that connects to the back. I need it to go forward, then 90 degree turn to the right. So I need one with a rotating middle and base knuckle. Any ideas?
Love, Your videos, Tom! Don't even know why - some positive energy comes from them... :) can confirm - PSA1 really solid arm (but i never tried others)
My two Rode Podmics came in today from Best Buy! Ordered a "Professional Rode Podmic Boom Arm with Pop Filter, Stand and Windscreen for Rode Podmic" from YOUSHARES on eBay but it's coming from England so won't get here til Christmas. Wish I'd got the Rode PSA1 instead because that looks like it will last forever!
I picked up one of the newer booms in a pinch about 2 maybe 3 years ago. It has been going strong. Having to do more video stuff for work I upgraded a bunch of my setup and will be getting a new boom for a heavier mic. If your in a pinch the newer will get the job done just don't bump in while recording it is squeaky
I see that your table also have a crossbar running along the underside edge, Im in a similar situation and it has been a pain trying to figure out whether any of these mic mounts will work - very little table to grip. It'll be awesome if you can share the measurements of both the excess table space, the psa1 clamp height, and the mounting screw plate (the diameter of the screw that touches the table).
@@tombuck Thanks for replying! I just took some measurements on my end, and the lip is ~22.5mm (barely 1inch). I might have to resort to a desktop stand. From your experience, is the mic good with rejecting desktop noise regardless of additional padding the stand (eg. vibration from the keyboard when typing; putting down a mug)?
I would love to see a video of a $100-ish mic stand battle - Blue vs Rode vs gatorworks vs thronmax - trying to figure out pros and cons of each. Buying four and will make the investment but hard to see which one is best for me.
Honestly- just go for the Rode. There are newer options out there, and they’re all great, but I don’t think anything can truly compete with the classic.
Especially with my PodMic, the cheaper spring booms seem to transfer a TON of mechanical noise into the mic body compared to my PSA1+ (especially the spring binding sounds themselves). Main use-case, guest in podcast lounge chair that constantly moves the boom arm as they get settled into the show.
I've relegated the use of my neewer mic boom arm for my streaming camera. I've had to tighten the screws quite a bit because I've been using it for years for my microphone.
I don’t have one. It looks great, but I saw several reviews that made me think there were some usability quirks that didn’t make it as practical as the Rode.
Tom Buck I want to buy the rode podmic but the problem is that if I want to get good performance I need also mixer I don't have a lot of money so what is the mixer you are recommended to someone like me?
Currently using a road podmic for streaming and bought a cheap mic stand. The podmic being such a heavy mic actually broke the mic stand completely off the point that slides into the desk clamp. This was over the course of 6 months. Was good while it lasted but definitely not a long term solution to holding your mic.
I;ve been using a cheap neweer mic stand to hold my equally cheap BM-800 mic going into my equally cheqap Behringer UM2 for about 5 years now and the stand is finally getting to the point where I need to replace it. It served me well for those 5 years, especially for the price but th eBM-800 is a stupidly light mic.
@@tombuck I'm looking at upping my entire setup. Maybe am At2020, not sure about the mic stand. Or I might get a Scarlet Solo full kit. Would certainly ne an upgrade to the bm800 and Behringer UM2. I do the odd bit of voice over for clients and record audio books with Librivox (volounteer) and the BM800 can sound OK with some EQ and noise reduction but thinking of re investing some of revenue into some gear and updating my entire kit.
I've had the neewer for quite a while and it doesn't come loose for anyone wondering. It just gets squeaky. Very, very squeaky. And all of the exposed 'silver' metal oxidizes pretty quickly.
I’ve had the newer mic stand everyday for 4 years and it still works fine including really clamping down on the tighteners and the plastic is fine Also love the dad jokes
Great video... True-ish... also having both for 5years now, I have the cheapo on my second desk... and personally I think if you absolutely tighten the generic one you can use it for mics lights or phone holder when zooming/teaming/Skyping/insta-living Or even small camera with small lens(experimenting for yourself of course) I actually love it and have recommended it especially to starters and students in this great year we have been having. Thanks for vid...
In addition the one I got has the XLR to XLR CABLE wired through the arm with is brilliant for cable management as you can see any wires... so basically comes even cheaper than $13 if you think about it...
I have the stand that you show at 0:26 in the back of the frame (the taller one), but since I got it from a friend, I don't know the name. Is it the DS1? It would be great to know if that's right or not.
I did the same thing with the mount for my heavy monitor. I was so worried about getting good grip that I was over top of it and got blasted by the arm and it literally almost ripped my face off. Luckily I only lost my nose
Great video. Thank you 😄 I have the 13 dollar streams coming from Amazon today. I have a gm300 I’m trying to attach to it. I think it might work for me, temporarily!! Thanks again
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Time Markers:
0:00 - Understand Outstanding Mic Stands
0:36 - Boom Arm Basics - Rode PSA 1
1:41 - PSA 1 Setup
2:31 - Cheaper Mic Stands
3:13 - Neewer Mic Stand Intro
3:46 - Neewer Stand Setup
5:58 - Quality vs. Price
7:29 - The Weak Points
8:27 - The Good Points
9:40 - The Final Verdict
10:05 - Invest in Your Gear
11:02 - Exactly What You’d Expect
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Really need links to each of the puns as well :P
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FYI if you add these timestamps in the description of the video when you upload it, they get added as chapters in the timeline of the video.
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Can you use innogear boom arm for rode podmic please answer
7:00 You have to unscrew the screw that's holding the spring, then attach it to the hole that's closer to the joint. Then you reattach the spring.
I've also been using it with my Audio Technica at 2020+ USB mic for a few years now. It works fine, just doesn't feel great to reposition.
oh neat, we have the same kind of mic. big Ws
I’ve been using the Neewer stand with their mic for a couple of years and it has held up well for a budget option. I don’t know how it would hold up over the same period of time with a heavy mic though.
ive had opposite experience wheres its holding on by a thread
Same I use it with a Yeti Nano, would never try and put a 2lb mic on it though.
Had mine for just under 6 months and the support where it hooks into the clamp bent completely 90 degrees the springs are still very strong tho
I’ve been using the Neewer mic stand for about 5 years now. It’s been great for me. Thanks for breaking down the higher end option.
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I bought 4 PSA1 stands about 2 years ago, and I concur - they feel like they’ll last forever. You could say they’re a pretty longSTANDing recommendation of mine.
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Outstanding comment.
I bought the newwer thinking I was only gonna use it on a tiny project. It’s okay, def worth $15. I just figured I would wait til it broke to replace... 2 years later, I’m like HOPING it would break so I can get a fancy one... but it just won’t! 😩 (I only use with shotgun condenser mics, that stay in place, so I am not handling it often)
I’ve had mine 4 years still going strong lol ur gonna have to wait awhile
I guess that’s a good problem to have 😁
You're not using a mic heavy enough to break it
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I've had the neeewer stand for a few years, been looking to upgrade, and I can absolutely say it'll get the job done if you just need something
It's more than served it's purpose! Glad to hear that.
Same, been using it on my fifine mic, much lighter weight than the podmic and just upgraded to a podmic so was checking if my arm can handle the weight but seems I'll need to upgrade it next month
Buyer Beware, mine lasted 6 days. I might've just had a defective unit. Still, that indicates an extreme lack of quality control.
An update: I have an AT2040 now and it's so much better
I got a neewer mic stand with the blue yeti from a cousin who stopped streaming, and although it’s not my favorite thing, it gets the job done. When you try to turn the whole stand, that’s when I notice the clamp coming more easily undone, but when I lift it toward the clamp as I pivot, that tends to make it easier. I’ve had it for about 4 years, and have been using it more consistently since about May of this year, and it’s held up surprisingly well, considering I just now learned it was $13! But I’ve definitely got my sights set on the rode stand now! Great video, per usual 👍🏼
I'm glad it's been working well for so long! That's awesome to hear!
Ha, the same thing happened to me today switching out the SM7B to the MV7 - near smack in the face, an an inch from putting a hole in the TV mounted right above. It's one of those things you do forget about because it's a set it forget it stand. I'm debating between another Røde and the Blue Compass boom arm - I'm a sucker for the aesthetic. It's the one that is most compared to the Røde. And I agree, the support gear needs more credit and thought when paring with gear.
Haha, I know it'll happen again to me. I've been interested in the Compass, but I saw a comparison that showed some design quirks that lead me to think the Rode is still more versatile.
I think you are right now the only RUclipsr I just subscribed to based only on your voice and podcast, without seeing any of your YT stuff. I binged all podcast episodes lately of you and Peter and it is funny how I imagined your studio would look like. Now after searching for your channel and checking out your videos it's cool to be able to recognise some stuff from the podcast, e.g. your drums you like to have in your studio although your space is limited, the Nanlites, guitar and I currently imagine, that your dog is wandering behind the walls, ready to give a quick bark during your recording :D
I really enjoy your podcast with Peter and like your personality and after seeing this video I definitely like to see more of you and see you grow even faster in 2021!
Congrats on your fast growth of more then 25k within a few months!
Keep rocking! Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 :)
Wow, this is so cool to hear! I’m glad you like the podcast, it’s super fun and Peter is a great guy.
I’m glad your around to look at the cheap stuff. Back when I was consulting when people asked me for the cheapest I would say leave me out of it (heck there paying me $150 to $200 an hour) I not going to buy a $13 mic stand. I use a massive Floor mount stand ($178) with a long extension arm because I work at a console desk that doesn’t have a place to mount! Now if someone ask I can send them to you!
Haha, I’m definitely a believer in paying for quality, but sometimes I do have questions about how reliable cheaper things can be- especially for home setups.
this man is the most underrated tech youtuber i have ever seen.
Haha, thank you very much!
I had the Neewer stand for about a year holding a akg perception 120. After about a year the aluminum that goes into the clamp completely bent. I ended up picking up a Heil pl-2t and am enjoying it a lot. Definitely would recommend it along side the PSA1.
I've had mine for about 9-10 months. It works fine, but I'd expect the same issue. That end and the clamp are fairly poor. I'll probably replace it within the next year.
The pun king is back. I have owned two of those Neewer mic stands and your assesment is correct. I've used one to even carry my yeti and it barely worked, but I only put lighter mics on it because the last thing I would want would be for that thing to come crashing down with my mic on it. I've been considering purchasing one of the Rode's or an OC White stands once I upgrade my mic, but for now, I'm ok with the neewer holding up my ATR 2100.
I know this video is a bit older. But I just wanted to say this: I bought the newer boom arm not for holding a microphone but instead to mount my webcam/phone on it (you do need another adapter screw for it tho) and it works really well for that use case. So if you need a cheap way to shoot some overhead stuff I can highly recommend going this route.
That's a great use for it!
I'm so happy I took the advice of buying a boom arm without springs exposed as they're built better than the one with springs
Agreed!
I've got a cheap one like the Neewer you showed, the clamp is even worse and the springs amplify any bump and movement on the desk, which goes right into the mic.
That’s true- I didn’t think about the sound transfer.
I've been using my Neewer arm for 6 years with really heavy Rockville ball mics like the RCM03. I did have to lube all the joints including the mount hole and you really have to tighten it down everywhere, but it works great.
3 dad jokes after 15 seconds?! This is gonna be an amazing video😍😂
Hahahaha. Exactly what I was thinking. And from then on, all I could hear was the word “stand” in this video... and there are a lot of “stands”. 😂
I'm sorry for the people who can't "stand" these jokes!😬😂
Someone said there weren’t enough puns in the last video, so I hade to pull out the big puns.
@@tombuck thanks for replying and hearting people's comments, it is pretty rare to see content creators doing that weeks or months after the video and it doesn't go unnoticed!
So Glad Someone finalllllly spoke about this!! Thanks man!
Purchaser of the neweer, I used this with a marantz professional mpm200u. After around 3 months, the base or clamp to the desk was wearing itself down and eventually was hanging by a loose thread to the rest of the arm. Would recommend trying to look a bit higher on the price range.
I had two of those cheap type arms and would like to point out two additional flaws: First, the spiral springs pick up any bump and translate it into some vibration noise that is worse than the original bump. This can be avoided by tieing the spiral springs down, so they can't vibrate, e.g. with velcro bands. Second: The end of the arm that plugs into the table clamp is simply bent (rolled) sheet metal. That makes this the weakest point of the arm, and it is extremely easy to bend or crack this part when trying to move the arm.
"The end of the arm that plugs into the table clamp is simply bent (rolled) sheet metal. That makes this the weakest point of the arm, and it is extremely easy to bend or crack this part when trying to move the arm."
This! That's my major gripe about my cheap Neweer stand as well.
I'm in the market for a new boom arm, and here you are. You do the best reviews. Looks like I'm gonna get the Rode. I use a @Near Worker Bee and its too heavy for my Neewer. Thank you.
The Rode is absolutely terrific.
Having owned a Neewer Mic Stand, I can honestly say its worth $13...but not much more than that. It will get the job done if you're looking to keep the mic off the desk and mainly in a fixed position without the need to move it around a lot. However, if you're constantly moving the arm throughout its use, the anchoring rod at the base (the thing that sticks into hole on the desk mount) can easily bend. If you're unaware of this happening and one day it fails, your mic can come crashing down. Also, its not a very long boom arm so depending on your desk size, users might try and overextend the arm which again, could lead to premature failure. For $30-50, I'd recommend a budget arm from Rockville, Knox Gear, etc that's much longer, better built and a lot sturdier.
Best feature of the PSA1 is being able to mount it flush to the sidewall.
Not to mention, the angle of the mic does not change when moving and extending the arm :)
Both great features!
Thanks for the review! I'm new to podcasting and have learned a lot from your videos. Stand-ing by for the next video! :)
I’m so glad to hear it! 👍
I actually own a pair of those Neewer stands and they've held up pretty well for my PodMics and a couple of generic mic stands that are built pretty similarly and have had no issues with any of them for the most part. The Neewer ones are actually better than the generic ones, but since I'm using the Neewer with the PodMics, I ended up putting some really lightweight LED lights up on the generic stands. I think space-wise I wouldn't have room for the RODE stands, which is definitely causing me to stick with the Neewer for now until I decide to expand my desk space at some point in the future. Great video!
I'm happy to hear it's been holding up with some heavier mics. That's great!
You're so right about the prices. Spend on good stuff once as opposed to cheaply made cheap stuff, over and over. And if you're serious about it, you'll justify the purchase one way or another.
Thank you for understanding!
I had the Neewer stand for about a month, it fell apart pretty quickly with a Blue Snowball Mic on it. I wouldn't recommend. Will be going for the RØDE.
I have been in radio for years and now starting a podcast at home. I have the Rode and it's a bit too large for the desk I use, but is definitely far superior to the cheap one like you reviewed. (Yes, I have four of those hiding in a box out of site). I just ordered a second but went with a heavy duty one from Ebay for $40. And it's arms are 14" rather than the 17" of the Rode. It's supposed to hold a 2.5lb mic with ease and those Blue Yeti monsters. (yes I have one of those hiding in a box too). I agree, go with quality. I have the Rodecaster Pro and Zoom P4, the P4 cost me $259 from a vendor on Amazon. It's not the same as the Rodecaster Pro but does a fantastic job...plus it's great as a portable go anywhere device. I have room for three guests around the table but those table stands ( yes I have four of those too, LOL) take up the space if you have material needed to do a show. Anyway Tom, thought I would share. Also considering using Anchor but found Buzzsprout and might go that way. Merry Christmas.
Thanks for the insights! I've heard great things about the P4, and from what I've heard it has enough gain to eliminate the need for a Cloudlifter in most cases, which is super cool.
I was really hoping you talked about the Frameworks Boom but great quality video as always!
Haven’t really thought about mic stands too much, this video really got me 🤔 thinking. I also just watched the Podcastage gift guide. Now I think it would be fun to improve my stands and get some nice shock mounts. Always fun to learn new options to improve. Thanks again for the video!
Shock mounts always make things look cool. I know that’s not important, but it’s a fact.
Love your lighting, any chance you could make a video on that? Or if you have one could you please link me?
I'm planning to do a lighting overview video soon! So thanks for asking because it proves it's a good idea 😁
@@tombuck looking forward to it 👌
"Neewer: Exactly What You'd Expect"
Seems legit
Always great info. You consistently come up with interesting (and unique) content.
Thank you! I really appreciate that!
instead of the Neewer for the arm i recommend the INNOGEAR one instead. Its around the same price but the spring is moveable for adjustable tension and the tightening things work and don't hit the springs. i bought one about 6 months ago and it still hasn't died
I picked up a couple of those exact Neewer arms from Amazon when I first got set up and everything you mentioned are legit concerns, but it was a great $13 spent to even see how I would (or ultimately wouldn't) use an arm. Then I could have researched just the right arm for my space and setup, or gone my ultimate route and bought a desktop stand. My take: Don't skimp on the recording equipment (mic/interface), but get to know how you'll use the accessories in the least expensive way practically possible. Only invest once you know it'll be worth it.
They’re a great place to start. I definitely understand not wanting to spend a ton of money if someone doesn’t know if they’re going to stick with the new project. But once you’re in it for the long haul, it absolutely makes sense to save up and invest in your gear.
I pickup up that neewer stand not long ago, it's cheap sure but I never ran into these problems.
It tightens up just fine, it's solid clamped on my desk (could be something to do with desk material)
And when I loosen and tighten it stays where it should. Using an AT3035 with it and no complaints yet 🤷
That's great to hear! If it working for you, then it's perfect- especially with a low price.
Where was this last week when I needed it 😥
I've had a Neewer mic stand for around 4 years now paired with a Rhode Procaster (a 1.6lb mic!). It does have slight mic drift over time, but can be corrected by just tightening those structural bolts/nuts on each joint with 2 wrenches. Not very good if you are trying to attach it to a desk that is backed against a wall as it protrudes about 1.5 inches instead of being flush. However, I'd say it performs VERY well for it's pricepoint.
I'd love to see a comparison review of the Rode PSA1 vs the Blue Compass arm. I went the route of the Compass Arm - I like it's closed tube style and personally think it looks more elegant.
My foray into turning my office into a "studio" with PodMic, Rodecaster Pro, ATEM Mini Pro, Sony a6400, a couple SM58's, Blue Yeti Pro, LED lights along with a bunch of accessories and cheap mics - all started with me ordering a $200 Blue Podcaster package (Compass Arm + Yeti mic). As I was patiently waiting for it to arrive from a backorder I started looking at RUclips for ways to up my conference call/Zoom game.
Needless to say I came across your Channel, Aaron Pareki's and others and well. I got impatient on the backorder and then somehow all this awesome gear just started showing up 🤣 The Podcaster package never came (cancelled on back order), so I just ordered the Compass Arm. I use it every day - for video and conference calls, and I love it.
Hmmm, could be a good backstory for a RUclips video 😆
Well, you convinced me. I've gotten a lot of people asking about the Blue arm, so I ordered one to make a comparison. I've got the next two weeks off of work, so it'll be a good time to play around with it 👍
OK, now you're just reading my mind. I needed exactly this video right now.
Ahh good, the spies are working.
Punderful video Tom! I really mic-ed it. You spring loaded my mind.
Nice. 🏆
Wow perfect timing I have just been wanting to get one of these thanks for sharing your info it's always really helpful 🙂
I’m happy to hear it!
I have gotten that exact arm with a micrfone in a set, it was great and is reliale for now about half a year, and as a starting point it is fine.
So I would recomend it for the start if you are not sure about how serious you are going to get and so on.
Now as I am upgrading my audio gear from mic to mixer etc. I have ordered a more expensice and quality arm...
As such I would 100% agree with the notion of what he said, if you need a cheep and small arm for a short period of time, go for it, and my added point of it being a more beginner level equipment part.
Great advice! Budget options are awesome for anyone just starting out who's not sure if it's something they're going to stick with.
You disconnect the spring screw and the rear screw of the same joint and swap them to adjust tension. This mic stand which I have been using for years is definitely a lock and go (leave it where it is after you hit record or start streaming). If you are trying to use it with the screws loose they will loosen and fall. That doesn't include the tension screw for the mounting point that is about the only one that can stay loose. I have had the mount slip off over time multiple times but also do not use a furniture mover which the softness and more grip of a non metal may actually fix.
However I would personally still pay for the newer over the rode because it isn't a big deal to me that it is lock and go which is functionally the only difference I see. The thing that I would really want in my next boom arm would be one with an adjustable strut for length of the arm or having it where the mounting point can be turn 90 degrees and still be stable. Having a single length adjustment where decreasing the length increases the height either causes desk interference or monitor interference when you use it for gaming especially on a smaller desk.
Great insights- thanks for adding this!
I totally agree. Whenever possible, buy it once, buy it for life. I think that's especially important when you're talking about universal hardware like a boom arm or a camera tripod or something.
Buy some sturdy hardware once, and it will save you having to replace it once it breaks; or worse yet, causes something more expensive to break.
Absolutely. It’s definitely worth the investment.
I have the Tonor T20 boomarm, and it works like a charm. Feels sturdy, the clamp is incredible durable and has the same design as the rode one.
PS: I'm using it with the Blue Yeti (non pro). The Rode podmic is still in backorder, and I still haven't received the rodecaster pro :(.
I had the neewer in this review (still do actually), but i didnt use it for very long. yes its sturdy, but its too short, neewer has one thats a little longer and i picked that up.
I used it for about 2 years with an SM48 and it worked brilliantly. i then bought an SM7B, and the honeymoon is pretty much over.
yes it holds the SM7B but you have to really really crank on the hinge screws to the point it becomes difficult to move and even then it can sag and bounce a bit.
IMHO go with the initial suggestion in the vid, get the rode psa 1. just save your money, and buy once cry once. especially if you've got a mic that costs around $100-$150 like the rode podmic in this video, you've already saved an arm and a leg by not buying a $400-$500 mic, so invest a little more and get a really good boom arm for it. you wont be sorry!
love the vids man.. good stuff, your camera/lighting is awesome af.
Great insights, thanks for sharing!
Neewer also has a PSA-1 knock off for $60-70 USD. It holds up my RØDE PodMic (which is a tiny tank) just fine. Samson has a similar one, too, for around the same price
Interesting 🤔
@@tombuck I'm not saying they're as good. Let's say, they're good value for the money :-)
@@tombuck there are two tradeoffs I make.
First, while the Neewer knockoff is pretty damn good, I am sure the RØDE one will last longer, and I have first hand experience with their fantastic customer service. Neewer customer service, on the other hand... ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Second, while I work to make sure my RØDE PodMic is clearly seen in my live stream, even going so far as to jury rig a different pop filter solution so I can ditch the WS2 windscreen, I don't do the same with my extension collection of Neewer lights, etc.
Bottom line; not only are RØDE products high quality, they add a visual production value that Neewer can't
Mine was $25 when I bought it, but that was also because it came with an XLR cable that was routed through the metal housing. Three years of use and after just one more tightening when re-installing it onto my desk the clamp piece just tore off.
Oof, I guess the cheaper metals aren't made to withstand too much moving/twisting, but 3 years isn't bad for $25!
Amazing intro with the jokes, love the video and organized description. Thank you for the help. What lamp did you show in the back?
Thanks for the kind words! I'm not sure exactly which lamp you're referring to, but the big white one with the grid is a FalconEyes LED panel and the regular looking desk lamp in the back of some shots is...a regular desk lamp (but with and Aputure B7C bulb).
1:02 i have the same problem with my blue yeti nano,the stand doesnt hold it down anymore it goes up because the microphone is too light i guess.
Any ideas?
It is designed with heavy mics in mind, but in theory, you should be able to reduce the tension to accomodate a lighter mic. It just doesn't seem like that's always the case...
My neewer arm is lasting me for 3 years now, never had any real problems with it :D but i do need more range, thats why im looking to get an upgrade :)
I can vouch for the cheap neewer mic stand, got mine for like 8 bucks, the only weak part is the part that you gotta insert in to the clamp, I recommend putting something like a metal stick, and just put it there so it lasts longer, mine broke, but asked my dad to soldier it back, and it super sturdy now, I tighten the screws around the boom arm to make it a little bit sturdier, and that helps with a heavy mic, also recomend oiling it from time to time cuz it can get squeaky
the 13 dollar mic stand actually works extremely well you stretch the pring from origanal placement too the opposite ending side on the spring. in addition those nobs will tighten to the absolute tightest it can and then eventually gives and loosens but it will never break its extremely durable ive abused ine for a year and half its not even got a dent
I bought the same neewer boom arms with my rode pod mic and within a week the piece that goes into the clamp bent in half. Just ordered a psa1 cause I don’t want to worry about it
🙌 I’m sure you’ll love it.
Fair review👍
I go straight to PSA1+😅
The support accessories can be a huge pain in the butt sometimes. I have the hardest time buying them because I struggle with spending so much money after focusing my budget on the main stuff like camera, mic, lens, etc. However, 10 times out of 10, getting quality support hardware is key. Protect the expensive gear you're getting by ensuring you get the right hardware the first time. Get something good and you'll never need to replace it. I recently spent $200 CAD on a C-stand. To me that was absurd, but it is absolutely not going anywhere and my go-to for my more expensive lights. I also know it's going to retain good value over time because of how durable it is. If you want a quality experience, don't let your support gear get in the way of the other gear you're using. Thanks for introducing me to the Rode PSA1, Tom.
You are 100% correct. And that c stand will likely last a lifetime.
I don't know why but you have everything what I'm looking in RUclips, thanks for doing this videos.!!
I’m so glad to hear it haha!
@@tombuck I have all day learning new products. Thanks you!! Btw is possible if you talk about cables quality in sounds. I just buy the Amazon basic but a friend told me "you need to get a professional one, because the amazon's create noise." But I don't know if is true and I don't know brands of cables
idk how this dude doesn’t have a million subs by now
Only 930,000 or so to go! 😁
My problem with the PSA1 is that the spring is too tensioned for most dynamics, which are only a few hundred grams. RODE told me not to adjust tension screws to try and get it to work with those. So it works fine if you have your average condenser setup, but for light dynamics it'll just fly up on you.
This is strange- I've never encountered that personally. I wouldn't be afraid to turn the tension screws a little bit and see if it helps.
I like to think in terms of value and friction regarding equipment. I look to reduce friction (setup, ease of use, durability, missing functionality, etc...) as much as possible with the highest value (balancing cost/quality/performance). I tend to find my personal sweet spot in the upper middle range of things - Rode, Fujifilm, Godox, etc... Having said all that, for $13, that Neewer arm would be a good second/third arm option for something light that mostly stays in place. Thanks for sharing info about all the options out there. I bet the Amazon delivery driver is surprised on days he's not delivering to your house. Haha.
Haha, yeah, they know us pretty well. But I agree 100% about the value of reducing friction or pain points in a workflow 👍
Thank you. This is clear, concise, easy to understand, and useful information. 👍
You’re welcome!
So I been using Neewer for a year plus, I would recommend for anyone to start off. I've used my Blue Yeti on it and it works extremely well. Start with a budget, stick with it and when you're more serious about your craft, spend where you see fit. I'm still using it for my streams and I have ran into no issues its a sturdy little beast 😂
Great to know! Thanks for the long term review!
@@tombuck loves your point about the clamp and how you add a peice of cushion on there. I want to preserve my table as long as possible haha
I can't use anything that connected from the front of sides. I need something that connects to the back. I need it to go forward, then 90 degree turn to the right. So I need one with a rotating middle and base knuckle. Any ideas?
Just bought bought a Rode Podmic. Okay now I see your point. My $10 stands are no match for its might. 😩
Haha, it's a VERY heavy mic.
Love, Your videos, Tom! Don't even know why - some positive energy comes from them... :) can confirm - PSA1 really solid arm (but i never tried others)
Thank you! I didn’t mention it in the video, but going back to the Rode after using the cheaper arm was almost shocking. It’s SO much better.
Thanks Tom! That was just what I needed today!
So glad to hear it!
My two Rode Podmics came in today from Best Buy! Ordered a "Professional Rode Podmic Boom Arm with Pop Filter, Stand and Windscreen for Rode Podmic" from YOUSHARES on eBay but it's coming from England so won't get here til Christmas. Wish I'd got the Rode PSA1 instead because that looks like it will last forever!
Well I hope you enjoy yours! It could turn out to be totally fantastic!
I picked up one of the newer booms in a pinch about 2 maybe 3 years ago. It has been going strong. Having to do more video stuff for work I upgraded a bunch of my setup and will be getting a new boom for a heavier mic. If your in a pinch the newer will get the job done just don't bump in while recording it is squeaky
Good to know that lasted so long!
I see that your table also have a crossbar running along the underside edge, Im in a similar situation and it has been a pain trying to figure out whether any of these mic mounts will work - very little table to grip. It'll be awesome if you can share the measurements of both the excess table space, the psa1 clamp height, and the mounting screw plate (the diameter of the screw that touches the table).
The lip on my table is about 1.5". The PSA 1 clamp is just over 3" and the plate is 1" in diameter 👍
@@tombuck Thanks for replying! I just took some measurements on my end, and the lip is ~22.5mm (barely 1inch). I might have to resort to a desktop stand. From your experience, is the mic good with rejecting desktop noise regardless of additional padding the stand (eg. vibration from the keyboard when typing; putting down a mug)?
The intro has so many terrible puns I love it
I would love to see a video of a $100-ish mic stand battle - Blue vs Rode vs gatorworks vs thronmax - trying to figure out pros and cons of each. Buying four and will make the investment but hard to see which one is best for me.
Honestly- just go for the Rode. There are newer options out there, and they’re all great, but I don’t think anything can truly compete with the classic.
Especially with my PodMic, the cheaper spring booms seem to transfer a TON of mechanical noise into the mic body compared to my PSA1+ (especially the spring binding sounds themselves). Main use-case, guest in podcast lounge chair that constantly moves the boom arm as they get settled into the show.
How did you know what I was looking for? I looked on Google and came across your video😂
Fantastic! I’m also glad to hear Google is helping me out a bit 😁
I've relegated the use of my neewer mic boom arm for my streaming camera. I've had to tighten the screws quite a bit because I've been using it for years for my microphone.
I’m glad to know it can hold a camera 👍
@4:32 what is the mic and windscreen set up? I like that.
Also great vid. I need some Rode or Blue Compass arms to replace my table stands.
It's the SM57 with the AWS81 windscreen (I think that's the model number...).
@@tombuck cool thanks!
do you have a Blue Compass because you never made an reviev for it and i think the psa 1 is very good but the compass kills everything.
I don’t have one. It looks great, but I saw several reviews that made me think there were some usability quirks that didn’t make it as practical as the Rode.
Tom Buck I want to buy the rode podmic but the problem is that if I want to get good performance I need also mixer I don't have a lot of money so what is the mixer you are recommended to someone like me?
Any XLR mic is going to require an interface of some kind. Rode does make a single channel interface, and the Focusrite Scarlett is very popular too.
@@tombuck thank you for the help I will try to see
Currently using a road podmic for streaming and bought a cheap mic stand. The podmic being such a heavy mic actually broke the mic stand completely off the point that slides into the desk clamp. This was over the course of 6 months. Was good while it lasted but definitely not a long term solution to holding your mic.
The weight of the PodMic definitely makes it a good test item.
@@tombuck there’s a $50 “reinforced” one I’m looking at getting. It looks like a shorter/cheaper version of the rode mic stand
At 2:19, the shure mv7 is connected via a 90 deg xlr connector.. can u tell me the brand?
The ones I found are "LyxPro" on Amazon. 👍
Tom I like the new intro, simple but really nice!
Thank you!
I;ve been using a cheap neweer mic stand to hold my equally cheap BM-800 mic going into my equally cheqap Behringer UM2 for about 5 years now and the stand is finally getting to the point where I need to replace it.
It served me well for those 5 years, especially for the price but th eBM-800 is a stupidly light mic.
5 years is pretty darn good! Can't really argue with that 👍
@@tombuck I'm looking at upping my entire setup. Maybe am At2020, not sure about the mic stand. Or I might get a Scarlet Solo full kit. Would certainly ne an upgrade to the bm800 and Behringer UM2.
I do the odd bit of voice over for clients and record audio books with Librivox (volounteer) and the BM800 can sound OK with some EQ and noise reduction but thinking of re investing some of revenue into some gear and updating my entire kit.
I've had the neewer for quite a while and it doesn't come loose for anyone wondering. It just gets squeaky. Very, very squeaky. And all of the exposed 'silver' metal oxidizes pretty quickly.
Great feedback from someone who’s used it in the “real world”! Thank you. 🙏
I’ve had the newer mic stand everyday for 4 years and it still works fine including really clamping down on the tighteners and the plastic is fine
Also love the dad jokes
I’m glad to hear it’s held up! I gave this one to a friend who just wanted something simple, so we’ll see how it lasts.
I bought that neewer stand when i was first setting up a home studio. It lasted 6 days.
How could someone have any possible reason to dislike this video
Great video... True-ish... also having both for 5years now, I have the cheapo on my second desk... and personally I think if you absolutely tighten the generic one you can use it for mics lights or phone holder when zooming/teaming/Skyping/insta-living
Or even small camera with small lens(experimenting for yourself of course) I actually love it and have recommended it especially to starters and students in this great year we have been having.
Thanks for vid...
Great to hear some insight after a long term use! I'm glad it's still holding up well.
In addition the one I got has the XLR to XLR CABLE wired through the arm with is brilliant for cable management as you can see any wires... so basically comes even cheaper than $13 if you think about it...
I have the stand that you show at 0:26 in the back of the frame (the taller one), but since I got it from a friend, I don't know the name. Is it the DS1? It would be great to know if that's right or not.
I have the Rode desk stand and love it!
Hey Tom, I'm curious about the setup you use (for audio) for your videos. Any chance you could do a view breakdown?
I usually use the Rode Videomic NTG anytime the mic is not visible in the shot (working on a video about it now).
@@tombuck thanks for sharing!
Haha 😆 did I hear you say “anyeewer”? (Anywhere + Neewer)
Nailed it.
Great video, as always!
It took three takes to get that right 👍
@@tombuck well worth the effort!
I did the same thing with the mount for my heavy monitor. I was so worried about getting good grip that I was over top of it and got blasted by the arm and it literally almost ripped my face off. Luckily I only lost my nose
Thanks Tom!
I'm happy to arm you with information!
@@tombuck it’s like my favorite season, spring loaded with information to stand by my purchase decision!
My newer mic arm literally lasted 6 years and I just swapped it for a OC mic arm ($400). I’m keeping my newer for memories sake
Oh dang, that's pretty awesome. Glad it lasted so long and congrats on the upgrade!
I learned the hard way by getting a cheap mic arm and it broke so I ordered the Rhode PSA1 and I'm waiting for it to arrive
I'm sure you'll love it!
Great video. Thank you 😄
I have the 13 dollar streams coming from Amazon today. I have a gm300 I’m trying to attach to it. I think it might work for me, temporarily!! Thanks again
I'm sure it'l get the job done! Hope you like it 👍
@@tombuck I didn’t proof read. 🤦♂️ I’m sure you knew what I Meant. Hate it when I do that. Thanks for the reply 🙂
It’s ok, most of my replies are from my iPad, which causes a ridiculous amount of typos 👍