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>a cool scissor arm to hold & move your microphone
Do yourself a favor and skip the Neewer model if money is not as important as quality. Get the Rhode model instead, it'll last much longer and support heavier mics if you decide to upgrade. I've also found it holds its position so much more reliably. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D7UYBO
Similar story, I've had 2 over the years and while I love the convenience I'm opted to just get a scissor arm Rhode PSA 1 and then attach my old Snowball MIC
Yes, this is very difficult to fix in post if it's bad. Is he able to monitor his own audio during the recording. Maybe if he could hear the noise in his own ears when he bumps the mic, he would be more aware of it. Alternatively, there are great mic swivel mounts that do a pretty good job of letting you move the mic around without causing too much noise. Obviously the more you spend, the quieter they are. And lastly, a high pass filter may help with tamping down mic bumps or noise from hitting the table but I imagine you've already tried that!
https://www.amazon.com/PSA-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO
This is the one I got. I have a small office so having the swivel arm is so nice to just push the mic out of the way when I'm not using it. I was able to put the elgato wave shock mount on it just fine. Without the weight of the shock mount, I think I'd have issues keeping the arm where I want it.
Not entirely sure what you're asking for specifically here, but if you're looking for a boom arm the Rode PSA1 is compatible and definitely has more than a 14cm height and reach.
The Rode PSA1 is what I'm currently using with my Shure SM7B mic. It was really straight forward to setup, it has plenty of different angles/positions you can set it up with, and the silent mic movement is on point.
However, this is also the only mic arm I've had so far, so I don't really have anything else to compare it to lol.
Rode PSA1 Link: Amazon
With the mic, shock mount and pop filter it's very close to not being able to hold it up.
It's the Rode boom pole.
I had a quick look at it, and appears it's got a thread mount hole at the bottom. Quite likely 3/8-inch threaded mic mount - if it is this size, then the Rode PSA1 would work fine. I use it myself on a Blue Yeti:
My solution to help reduce my keyboard sound with my yeti was to get a boom arm (Rode PSA1 is love; is life) and attached it to a shelf next to my desk so I didn't have to invest into a shock mount right away. Blue Yeti's are condenser mics, which means they will PICK UP EVERYTHING. Turn the gain down, get that mic as close to your face as possible, and look into a Virtual Audio Mixer, such as VoiceMeeter Banana for Compression, EQ and Noise Gates (may or may not need the NG).
The longest one out there I know is the RODE PSA1 which isn't the cheapest but it is the most reliable and the base arm can reach over a 24" monitor easily.
Is there no option off to your side? I use an L-shaped desk and I clamp my stand to that. Before I had an L-shaped desk I sat right next to a window on my left hand side so I mounted it to the windowsill. if nothing is nearby on your sides then the only other option is a floor stand to be off to your side.
I was curious about the microphone arm as well, as I bought a super cheap one and OPs looked like a great step up. Looks like it's a RODE PSA1. $100..bit more than a step from where I am.
It's the RODE PSA1.
It's a little pricey at $99, but it seems to be the best you can get for under $100. After I got mine I noticed like every big youtuber seems to use the same.
I also like that it comes with the desk clamp mount, and also comes with an in-desk grommet mount.
I use a PSA1 Mount with my silver yeti, it has a ton of room to move around and is super nice convenient for desk space.
Ironic too,I just received and ordered a AKG 712, I used them this past weekend and have been enjoying them with them just plugged directly into the headset jack of my computer, but I do have a schiit stack arriving tomorrow and can't wait to try them with those. :)
AT2020 USB user here! To be honest, when it comes to those range of Mics (AT2020, Yeti, Seiren, etc.), there will be differences yes, but some of the biggest factors in quality will be environment and the settings you tweak through OBS (and possible other third party programs). Really enjoy the AT2020 and I'm a fan of it's more compact size over the dials that come with other mics and from personal taste I find it sounds the best out of the commonly picked USB mics.
I use a Rode PSA1 mic arm that can attach to my desk and a cheap pop filter with a very thin sock over it. I think a shock mount is overkill but personal preference! Don't use one so can't comment on that.
This is the mic arm I use
Price is a bit steep yes, but I got it on a sale. Very good arm. Lots of ways to position, and sturdy!
I've had many compliments on my audio! Feel free to check out my VODs if you would like to hear what my set up sounds like and feel free to ask questions about the AT2020 if you have any!
My Blue Yeti does omni-directional as well, so not worried on that part. However I worry on sound quality. Wouldn't doing omni create too much echo?
I've been researching booms. I'm thinking of the "RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D7UYBO/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=1LF8FF0ZTBGYV&coliid=I2WX073544J82U
about $150 I think the shock mount has be the one that razer sells and the mic arm has to be able to support the mics weight.
You might give the Rode PSA1 a look. When I was testing microphones some time back, the Yeti just hung on it. As you know, you have a heavy mic, and when you add the gigantic Blue shock mount, it's even more weight. It'll be close, but I think it'll work.
It sounds like your mic's gain is turned way too high and you are picking up a lot of room noise, which you've tried to reduce using a noise gate. Noise gates are not a very good solution to a high ambient noise level -- you'll get a hard start/stop with very obvious background noise at the edges. The easiest solution is to turn your mic's gain down and move it closer to your mouth. Ideally the mic should only be a few inches from your face. Try turning the gain all the way down and see how close you have to get before your voice is picked up well, then adjust from there. If you just can't get your condenser mic to pick up your voice without also picking up the room noise, you can try to reduce the noise level--close up your case, crank the fan speed down as much as you can, get quieter fans--or use a more directional dynamic mic (for an extreme example, an SM58 will barely pick up anything that's not directly in front of it).
I use one of these to make positioning easier: http://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO it's a bit expensive but 100% worth it.
Sure thing! I got a RODE PSA1 here on amazon. A bit pricey, but it can support a good bit of weight and still articulate easily.
$0.02 here. I'd go for the Rode arm. I just bought it last week.
Its roughly 4x the cost, but its a damn good arm. I have a Blue Yeti Pro, spider shock mount, and Blue Pop filter on it and it holds up the weight with no problem.
You might be saving a few dollars now, but in the long run if the equipment isn't that durable or useful when you upgrade, you end up spending more.
From experience I can tell you that the Neweer arm is absolute ass and I've had to junk mine after about a month of use. It isn't strong/sturdy enough for the mic that i got(Audio Technica AT2020) and it was just a pain to setup from the start. I just splurged and got the RODE PSA1
Personal preference. I have two monitors but one of them is able to go into vertical/portrait mode. Saves some desk space and also is just really great for reading chat and has plenty of room. I find it better for observational stuff and not being the active monitor.
I don't know much about the Samsung Meteor and to be honest; unless you're an audiophile or extremely picky, the mics will get to a certain point where you won't be able to notice much difference. For example a Blue Snowball and an AT2020 will have a fairly noticeable difference but an AT2020 and a Blue Yeti are more comparable. The best difference comes from your recording environment and editing settings such as a noise gate. I use the AT2020 and have found that one to be amazing. Just do your research and go from there, that's what I did.
As for stands, most higher end mics come with adapters so they can fit a variety of stands. I use THIS ONE and really like it. Popfilter wise though, I don't think there'd be TOO much of a difference between them. Some might last longer than others but I'm sure you can pick any and be fine. Someone more knowledgeable can tell me otherwise xD
As for tips there are plenty of those floating around. Again, being resourceful is good so just look around :). Having a set schedule is a good thing and if you're able to stream the amount you mentioned, you have a good chance of growth!
My main tip for people starting out now would be to not get caught up in all the shiny things. The notifiers, graphics, etc. I think people nowadays look at the larger channels and assume you won't get anywhere without that kind of stuff. They can help, but no sense in getting ahead of yourself. The main thing is to just,
BE ONLINE. Really. The more you're online, the more people will see you. Simple as that.
Hope this helps!
Good call, get this Rode Mic stand, used for my Yeti but also worked with the Snowball:
You don't need a capture card for a good quality of stream, especially if your i7 is current-gen or at least recent. I have an AMD FX-8350 and I am able to run my encoding preset on faster instead of veryfast, which is a small but noticeable quality increase. You should be able to do the same, if not even a little better. The quality increase beyond faster/fast becomes so small though that it is pretty much a waste of your time to try. Getting a capture card just to take a little load off your CPU for that?.. Pointless. Probably won't even help since you already have a decent CPU and can already push to a decent encoding level.
Anyhow, with that rant out of the way...
The set-up that you have outlined in your picture is good, although I would consider adding a mic boom arm. The difference in quality being able to be a bit closer to your mic is something that you cannot ignore. I personally use the Rode PSA1 which I am quite fond of, although there are cheaper alternatives. Also, if you do some research into setting up Adobe Audition to actively filter out noise from your mic feed, that can be another nice little boost to your audio quality.
If you want to save a little money, you can pick up a blue snowball instead of the yeti - it's basically the same thing, easier to fit on a mic boom arm, and half the price. Get the yeti if you want the on-mic mute button and gain knob. Some say that the yeti has slightly better sound quality but.. I can't tell the difference. The snowball is usually $50 on amazon vs the $100 of the yeti.
Also, don't worry about a popfilter unless you're speaking directly into the mic. I used one for a long time but I've found it pointless since I just keep the mic to the side of my face anyway.
Good travels to you in the land of twitch, and good luck. :)
If you get one of these I'd suggest getting a longer cord for your microphone. That way you can make it follow the arm down and make it look a little neater.
> Right now I only have an old Acer monitor but I'll be upgrading monitors in the next year or so.
When you buy a monitor, I suggest buying around the resolution of 1080p...at least for a gaming monitor. New big monitors are epic but for hardware capture you need to stay at 1080p max.
As for audio, you can get off w/ something like the behringer 802 and some condenser mic in the 120-180 range, I use sterling audio but thats me. If you're looking for quality of life also get a rhode boom mic, the psa1 is what I'm talking about and it is damned perfect. Also pop-filter.
You shouldn't need an HDCP stripper w/ acer unless it's very old, look up on newegg or acer's site for HDCP compliance. The only gaming anything that is always on HDCP I know of is the PS3.
If you're in for quality, I suggest also getting the matrix switcher instead of just a splitter, makes like a bit nicer and if you ever want to add any more outputs such as a TV just for gaming its pretty nice. Might also be hoot of you to look into a device that strips audio off of an hdmi line, I don't know how expensive they are as I'm only familiar with the professional grade ones, just makes device setup for consoles that much nicer...run everything through hdmi strip audio into 1 input on the mixer and you're good to go...I should buy one...hmm....Looks like you can pick one of many up on amazon for 30USD.
Gonna keep copy-pasting this 'cuz everybody knows "that guy" in party chat who lives in a wind tunnel with kids hooked up to scream-torture devices 24/7, while simultaneously executing full body karate movements into his keyboard and mouse, eating industrial grade cheetos from the fucking twilight zone and laughing at 120 decibel "you laugh you lose" compilations on Youtube inbetween bites. On an open mic. Without headphones.
- It's a quality mic with a lot of versatility, but you gotta use it right.
- Cardioid mode is best for solo use. Turn the knob to the cute little butt icon on the back of the mic.
- It's a condenser microphone, which means it will pick up everything on normal gain, even in cardioid mode (keyboard, mouse clicks, people talking in the other room, your neighbors having sex, etc.).
- You can kind-of turn it into a dynamic mic to minimize the above problems: Turn the gain knob all the way down (counter-clockwise) and stick that sucker straight in your face as you would a dynamic mic. Bonus points for using a mixer (like the free Voicemeter Banana) to set a gate if you're not using PTT.
- It will probably pick up desk vibration on the included stand. Cheap solution: put it on some kind of noise dampening material like a thick foam mouse pad. Or... buy a mic arm if you're feeling fancy.
- Buy a foam windscreen (better than a unidirectional pop filter, since it's a condenser mic) to minimize audio clipping. I bought this one for $10 and it works great. Or use a sock if you have no shame.
- Be prepared to give some serious aural boners to everyone lucky enough to be graced by your sexy, sexy voice.
Gonna keep copy-pasting this 'cuz everybody knows "that guy" in party chat who lives in a wind tunnel with kids hooked up to scream-torture devices 24/7, while simultaneously executing full body karate movements into his keyboard and mouse while eating industrial grade cheetos from the fucking twilight zone and laughing at 120 decibel "you laugh you lose" compilations on Youtube inbetween bites. On an open mic. Without headphones.
I posted this elsewhere for the Yeti, but most of these tips should work for the Nano as well:
- It's a quality mic with a lot of versatility, but you gotta use it right.
- Cardioid mode is best for solo use. Turn the knob to the cute little butt icon on the back of the mic.
- It's a condenser microphone, which means it will pick up everything in the room on normal gain, even in cardioid mode (keyboard, mouse clicks, people talking in the other room, your neighbors having sex, etc.).
- You can kind-of turn it into a dynamic mic to minimize the above problems: Turn the gain knob all the way down (counter-clockwise) and stick that sucker straight in your face as you would a dynamic mic. Bonus points for using a mixer (like the free Voicemeter Banana) to set a gate if you're not using PTT.
- It will probably pick up desk vibration on the included stand. Cheap solution: put it on some kind of noise dampening material like a thick foam mouse pad. Or... buy a mic arm & shock mount if you're feeling fancy.
- Buy a foam windscreen (better than a unidirectional pop filter, since it's a condenser mic) to minimize audio clipping. I bought this one for $10 and it works great. Or use a sock if you have no shame.
- Be prepared to give some serious aural boners to everyone lucky enough to be graced by your sexy, sexy voice.
The Blue Yeti should work well if you only have a single mic. You'll have even better results in your regular recording location due to better sound dynamics (a circular room with stone walls and omnidirectional pickup is going to be awful acoustics). It is a condenser, so expect it to be very sensitive to background noise, but also very good at picking up the quality in voices. Do a pass with a noise reduction and equalization to bring out some bass and treble and the voices to make the dialogue much clearer.
The biggest problem you may face is with the stand. The Blue Yeti desk stand is atrociously bad, and barely usable. Any sort of vibration in the floor (including feet shuffle) is picked up, and let alone activity on the desk that is popular with table-top games. There are very cheap solutions available that easily doubled the quality of recordings when I implemented it, which I would recommend starting with. Eventually, you should upgrade to boom arms to keep mics off the center of the table and a shock mount to attach. This will reduce a lot of sound problems, give you more space for battle maps, and help you with a multi-mic setup. This is the one I use and highly recommend, although it is certainly costly and you might consider picking up a cheaper one if you are on a budget.
If you want to use a multi-mic setup without audio bleeding or phase issues, it'll be all about how to position the microphones. There's no silver bullet otherwise, so if you want to give it a shot, use cardioid mics angled at 90 degrees from each other with everyone placed in a triangular position around the table. It takes a while to get right, but when you do, it's amazing. Saving that, you can try your best to sit on two sides of a table with two mics (one for each side). Definitely avoid omnidirectional settings if possible, because - by definition - those pick up everything including echoes and background noise from places where you aren't sitting.
For the record, I have and use the Blue Yeti and like it a lot, but if you are looking to expand your microphones up a little more, avoid buying a second one. USB microphones do not play well together at all, and you'll need to spend a lot of technical time to make it work (and usually it completely prohibits two mics being the same type if you are relying on software solutions). Instead, look into a USB/XLR microphone like the ATR2100 that can be used in a computer and also a mixer if you upgrade to using one.
I'm just a hobbyist who had to do a lot of my own acoustics as well, so I'm definitely not an expert. But I can appreciate the struggle that you're going through so I wanted to impart some knowledge I've gathered over time.
> Even hardware suggestions would be great
Get a rode boom arm for his mic, its a pretty expensive arm for it but its sturdy and never let me down.
> if theres anything to boost his viewers
Don't worry about stuff like that. You can re-tweet his stream on Twitter and talk to your friends IRL about his stream to get attention to his stream.
> He did make a comment about needing a better audio set up if he wanted to stop relying on his roommates
My friend TG has a professional help website with a Do It Yourself guide: https://www.audio.support/
Hope this helped.
I posted this elsewhere for the Yeti, but most of these tips should work for the Snowball as well:
- It's a quality mic with a lot of versatility, but you gotta use it right.
- Cardioid mode is best for solo use. ~~Turn the knob to the cute little butt icon on the back of the mic.~~ (Yeti only - on the Snowball, set the back switch to "1" for cardioid mode)
- It's a condenser microphone, which means it will pick up everything in the room on normal gain, even in cardioid mode (keyboard, mouse clicks, people talking in the other room, etc.).
- You can kind-of turn it into a dynamic mic to minimize the above problems: ~~Turn the gain knob all the way down (counter-clockwise)~~ (Yeti only - with the Snowball, turn down gain in windows instead) and stick that sucker straight in your face as you would a dynamic mic. Bonus points for using a mixer (like the free Voicemeter Banana) to set a gate if you're not using PTT.
- It will probably pick up desk vibration on the included stand. Cheap solution: put it on some kind of noise dampening material like a thick foam mouse pad. Or... buy a mic arm & shock mount if you're feeling fancy.
- Buy a foam windscreen (better than a unidirectional pop filter, since it's a condenser mic) to minimize audio clipping. ~~I bought this one for $10 and it works great.~~ (Yeti only again - I haven't done any shopping for Snowball pop filters, but would still recommend a full windscreen since the Snowball is a condenser as well)
- Be prepared to give some serious aural boners to everyone lucky enough to be graced by your sexy, sexy voice.
RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D7UYBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_1bczFbKRVEQ9Y
I got this during an amazon prime sale a while back and use it for gaming, streaming and talking to friends. FYI Just going to warn you, this mic is pretty big. I use a swivel arm mount to keep it above my monitor and to minimize desk space. Also USE HEADPHONES or this may pickup your speaker noise (Depending on distance and gain settings)
I would suggest anyone interested in a swivel mount mic stand to go for the PSA1 Mic Arm , it is a bit more expensive when put in comparison to a NEEWER Brand. But it is solid as hell and will fit your mic perfectly. Also you will NOT need a shock mount with the PSA1, it has a foam pad that seems to cancel out my restless legs hitting my desk and my frequent desk raging.
I tried a NEEWER at first, however it could not hold my mic up and dropped it a few times.
I also have a Foam Wind Screen for it and it nullifies any sharp "P" "F" or "B" noises.
I like it alot and it has been serving me well. Your voice will be clear as crystal with this.
I have this mic with a mounting arm and shock mount. The mic is definitely hefty, but I've had no issues with either the mounting arm or shock mount holding the mic in any position.
I have this mounting arm: Rode PSA1 https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And I have this shock mount: Samson SP01 https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LQLDM2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Happy to answer any other questions you might have. Would definitely recommend this mic, especially if you play an instrument that could be plugged into the quarter inch jack in the back.
Blue Yeti Black USB studio mic. it does come with a desk stand but the Rode PSA-1 mic boom i have that many others use with the blue yeti frees up my line of sight to all three monitors.
Bit pricey for both but definitely worth it for both compatibility and durability reasons. the rode boom arm comes with an adapter that fits the yeti mic, doesn't use springs on the boom arms which is a far superior design and the blue yeti by itself is just fantastic over a headset mic.
You can also get a pop filter and shock mount but adding both to the cost really increases the initial investment. they aren't really needed to make the yeti mic work but do add extra athletics.
I picked both up on amazon for xmas battlestation upgrades
http://www.amazon.ca/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO
http://www.amazon.ca/Blue-Microphones-2056-Microphone-Black/dp/B00D7EJ584/ref=sr_1_1?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1422089388&sr=1-1
Rode PSA-1 review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=busyI2aFXus
Blue Yeti Blackout edition Unboxing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igXXRCS5wrY
Sound quality test differences between a crappy >$10.00 desktop mic and a Blue Yeti
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNEcfujv1ew
I recently upgraded to this setup (already had the arm):
https://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO
https://www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT2020-Cardioid-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B0006H92QK
https://www.amazon.com/Microphone-Anti-Vibration-Suspension-Diameter-46mm-53mm/dp/B01LY7QM1N
https://www.amazon.com/Tascam-US-1x2-Interface-Microphone-Compatibility/dp/B074Q5W46C
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You will need an arm and shock mount to keep the vibrations from your keyboard and setting things on your desk from making it up through the arm into the mic. The arm I linked works MUCH better if you can drill through the desk instead of mounting it with the clamp. In general, I do not like the clamp mounts as the repeated movement of the arm has a tendency to loosen the clamp and chew up the edge of the desk.
The AT2020 is a nice light mic, and the shock mount with pop filter does not add much size to it at all. It looks very nice IMO. That shock mount is also very easy to use. It grips the microphone with a clamping sort of action, so it's easy to remove the mic if you ever need to. The AT2020 also produces very crisp and clean sound. I am very happy with the quality compared to the Blue Yeti I had previous. It was definitely an upgrade.
On the topic of the Blue Yeti, I would avoid microphone that even have the OPTION of using USB, since they are much heavier and create a lot more strain on the arm.
The TASCAM interface is nice and small, and has everything you need for a basic setup, plus a little bit of extra. Note that you WILL need to install the software for the interface, and your microphone will not function correctly until you do. Your PC will be receiving mono audio from the microphone through the interface, and the software will allow you to convert it into a stereo signal. It will also give you the option of looping the mic audio back into the interface to monitor your own levels. Additionally, you can use the interface for your audio out (you will need a 1/4in adapter if your headphones use an 1/8in plug). You'll get better audio quality provided the source is a high enough quality to benefit from the external processing. If you use Winamp, you will need to install the kernel output plugin in order to send Winamp audio to the interface.
My only complaint with the interface is that you end up with 3 playback, and 3 recording devices. US-1x2, US-1x2 Mixing Driver 1, and US-1x2 Mixing Driver 2. Just use Mixing Driver 1 (leave the others enabled) and everything will work correctly. Don't use the US-1x2 device for anything, since that is running without the software processing.
If you want a quality boom, the one that is often recommended is this one: https://www.amazon.com/Rode-PSA-1-PSA1/dp/B001D7UYBO/
I went with this one, which is a knock off and half the price. I'm very happy with it: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V2FJL54/
I don't recommend going for a $20 boom arm. That was my first purchase, and they will work, but after a year or so, you'll need to replace it. Go for a more expensive and quality one.
Looks like the Rode PSA1
RØDE PSA1 Professional Studio Arm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001D7UYBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MGV7AYS3C9MY1KQYNFNV
Looks like the Rode PSA1
RØDE PSA1 Professional Studio Arm https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B001D7UYBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_MGV7AYS3C9MY1KQYNFNV
I think it's a RODE PSA 1, I have this one.
RODE PSA 1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D7UYBO/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_AGEWC2VCFBHP9Q2MK4GJ
The Rode PSA1
I would recommend either this:
Rhode PSA 1
https://www.amazon.com/PSA-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=rhode+Mic+Arm&qid=1629276536&s=musical-instruments&sr=1-5
or this:
Innogear Mic Arm
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DHLSTLV/ref=twister_B07Z63HSZ3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
The Rhode PSA1 is the industry standard for mic arms. It's main feature is you can easily position the Mic exactly where you want. The Innogear is what I have. It's slightly less maneuverable than the PSA 1, however, in exchange it's better at saying where you put it over a long period of time. It's also significantly cheaper. If you don't need the large version, it's less than half the cost.
A Mic arm will also take card of the keyboard noises. you mic isn't just picking up the noises because it's close to the keyboard. It's picking them up because the vibrations travel along the desk, up the mic stand, and into the mic.
As for where to put it... I only use it for flexing on zoom meetings so I couldn't know the exact best place. But a very common setup I've seen is to use the arm to hang the between you and the monitor, just above your head height.
Have you tried a usb microphone a good distance from your laptop? I like this one:. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/rde-microphone-nt-usb-mini/6406846.p?skuId=6406846
and mounted it on this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D7UYBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_imm_B0V0EVSTCS9Z4727Q31H
pretty sure its the røde psa1! https://www.amazon.co.uk/RØDE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO
PSA1 is a very popular choice. Another nice arm that is the Blue Compass (pretty hard to find lately)
https://www.amazon.com/PSA-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO
https://www.bluedesigns.com/products/compass/
Amazon, its the "RØDE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm"
I'm using this on my blue yeti pro
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Rode PSA1: https://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO
It's attached by a clamp. You'll see in the photos on that Amazon link
No, the PC doesn't get picked up by the mic (probably because I'm using a NZXT Kraken x52 to water cool my CPU). Here is the microphone arm I'm using -https://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO . It's a very well built microphone arm and I would recommend it.
Yeah, I actually bought a neewer arm before the rode and it couldn't handle much weight at all.
The rode is on sale for $89.25 on amazon right now.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Use that. It's the only mic boom that I trust. I went through a few of the recommended ones before I got to that. More pricey, but worth.
Here it is
To piggy back on your boom and mic setup I would honestly recommend the RODE PSA1 over a Neewer boom. Yes it may be expensive but its well worth it.
> rode arm
This one? https://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO
Here's the arm https://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO The shock mount is custom made because it doesn't fit. You just need to drill out the hole and make a spacer between the mount and the mic :)
I think it's this one: https://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO
I use the RODE PSA1 and it is amazing.
I've found this: https://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO But its a bit too expensive, is there other options?
The mic stand is this one: https://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO
And it has this shock mount on it: https://www.amazon.com/Samson-Technologies-SP01-Spider-Shockmount/dp/B000LQLDM2
With a Samson C01U microphone on it!
The boom arm is a Rhodes PSA1 and I can say this thing is amazing. Well worth its price tag. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The pop filter is nothing special and honestly it gets in the way so i may either get a slip on or one that curves around the mic. But here is the one you see now.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ACFAULC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Sidenote: It works great for how i want it setup, but if you are thinking of having it come across horizontally, the problem i ran into is that the cable for the yeti pushes against the lock knobs and can almost feel like its bending the connector. I am looking today for a cable with a 90 degree bend on the connector. I'll update if i find it. Otherwise you may need to buy a shock mount so it keep the mic away from the knobs.
Ah yeah, when you look at it from that perspective..
Well, I found this one, it's 25% off as well atm.
Is this boom arm compatible with the shock mount I originally intended to get?
I'd be comfortable with paying 60 bucks knowing that it wont break or anything.
So new setup would look like this
Depends on your mic. I have a Blue Yeti and absolutely love this one.
https://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO
This mic is widely regarded as the BEST table mounted boom arm available, and I agree. Been using it for months at this point and it's reputation holds up. It's pro.
Looks like this. RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D7UYBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_loyizbNVRFVXW
RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D7UYBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_bks2ybE3N34Y2
I've used these, you get what you pay for. It'll work. You know how it is... you could always spend more
I can confirm this boom arm https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/ with this mount https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HL5WWHQ work well together.
EDIT: Looks like the mount is out of stock... I only paid $30 for it.
RODE PSA-1 is the arm part. Expensive? yes. The quality really holds up the Blue Yeti since it is one of the heaviest mics.
https://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO
Yeah, a stand would definitely be a good idea, though I'm not sure how to attach one. You could get one with a basic clamp, but it might have to reach fairly far. Or you could get a tall one, and just put in on the floor, and aim towards your face.
Top of the line desk mounted stand
This is the one I use and I've seen maany people use this one as well on twitch. Obviously I'd recommend going to a store and see for yourself how it looks.
https://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO
I want to get these items but i think this is overkill https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TTQLA50/ref=ox_sc_act_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008AOH1O6/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2CHSBAA08RH0J Im getting a blue yeti with this too.
If you're going to get a desk mount you'll definitely want a shock mount to go with it, unless you like your mic to pick up every bump on the table, and to vibrate while you're typing.
Now everyone seems to love the Rode mic boom (I don't own it myself, I have a floor mount) https://smile.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1481486293&sr=8-3
And this is the shock mount made by Blue for the Yeti https://smile.amazon.com/Blue-Radius-II-Microphone-Improved/dp/B00TTQLA50/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1481486344&sr=8-1
First of all, it depends on whether you'll also use a Shock Mount or not (that spider looking thingy that hold the microphone). If you're going to do so you can get:
-Rode PS1A (99$): https://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO -Neewer (different options, make sure the one you pick is compatible with Blue yeti as not all of them are): https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_11?url=search-alias%3Dmi&field-keywords=neewer+boom+arm&sprefix=neewer+boom%2Cmi%2C251&crid=L5BL0U899D34 - Tonor (19$): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LW1X43U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It's a Rode mic stand, nothing fancy. It claps to the desk:
A lot of people like this arm. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 a lot of arms don't fit the Yeti so be sure to double check before you buy a different one.
Dude, your setup is a much cleaner, and much more complete version of mine! It's beautiful!
Is that mic arm this one?
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B001D7UYBO
How do you like it?
Probably a Rode PSA1
Im currently using the Podcaster, so this is a pretty bias'd opinion.
If your desk have space for it, a boom arm like the RØDE PSA1 (UK Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/RØDE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1474200451&sr=8-1&keywords=psa1) compliments the Podcaster really well.
If not, then a simple tripod mount (American Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Stage-Stands-MS7701B-Tripod-Microphone/dp/B000978D58) would prob. also do the trick.
TL;DR A boom arm is really great for the PODCASTER, because, since it is a dynamic mic, you need it to be about a fists length away from your mouth, (at least from my experience.) and a boom arm gives you a lot of flexibility in terms of positioning the mic.
Oh yeah, use this part of the offical RØDE website to check where you can buy their microphones, and microphone stands(If you didn't know already): http://www.rode.com/wheretobuy
I use exactly the same boom arm (only in red), and I use the AT2035 (which came with its own shock mount and thread adaptor (I don't know what the AT2500 comes with). Either way, it all fits together perfectly.
One thing I will say is that it is very cheaply built. It isn't very sturdy. And because of the way the arm clamps into the desk mount, it doesn't rotate very well. A friend of mine who is also using the AT2035 highly recommends the Rode PSA1 - though it's a fair bit more expensive, it is far better quality.
As for Pop Filters, I currently use this one which just attaches directly to the mic itself. I did use one like this previously, which will connect to the boom arm absolutely fine. I switched the newer, smaller one as I have the mic quite close to my face. The more compact pop filter doesn't obstruct my view.
They <em>totally</em> don't work together. Never ever ever /s
Honestly, if you can get your mic away from the keyboard, you'll probably be fine. If you had the money, this boom arm is pretty much the best you could get. However, it's 1.43 times more expensive than your budget, so I would recommend this one. I don't have a yeti, but I do have this stand, and it's pretty good. Definitely getting what you pay for, for better or worse. I can't find a shock mount to fit with your budget, but you probably don't really need it, unless you use a hammer to press your keys. You will probably need an adapter to get the stand to work with the yeti, which apparently comes with that stand. If not, it shouldn't be that hard to find.
I use the Rode PSA
RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001D7UYBO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_2MXnxbAC7A3XQ
http://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO/
Good mic arm, I highly recommend if you have a stand alone mic.
Thats the RODE PSA1
I use a Yeti and I got the RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm and attached it to my desk. As for a pop filter, I got Blue Microphones The Pop Universal Pop Filter
just a sticky pad of Velcro it worked wonders for more stuff under there! as for the mount! http://www.amazon.ca/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO
Microphone arm. The microphone at the end of it isn't so well priced.
Yeah I've heard some complaints, but I figured that something like the Rode PSA1 Boom Arm would be able to hold up the yeti.
i have a rode PSA1 and its a great arm.
I think OP said it was Rode PSA1 mic arm
I believe he said he bought this
Can't go wrong with http://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO
Use something like a shotgun mic and a boom arm like the PSA1 swivel boom arm
This can help keep it out of the way when not in use and then drag it to you when needed. Also there are alot of really decent mic to fit such arms that won't cost too much.
I have this exact boom arm holding an AT2020. image 1 image 2
http://www.amazon.com/RODE-Swivel-Mount-Studio-Microphone/dp/B001D7UYBO
This is what a ton of people use with the Yeti, I assume it will work with the Seiren as well.
The Rode PSA1 is probably one of the most used arms for the yeti and other mics. Its clean and rugged. It can hold the Yeti with a shockmount and pop filter just fine. Your best bet is this one.
On a side note, I can't afford the Rode, but I have this arm. It holds my Yeti up just right with a pop filter.
I have the AT2020 XLR and my current setup that's perfect for me includes the Rode Swivel Boom Arm, Behringer USB Mixer, and Pop Filter. I used to use the Icicle Preamp/Converter with the pop filter which was perfect but I decided to go all out.
What's the thread diameter for the spark?
I was looking at this one for my Yeti.
It's a RODE PSA1 that he's mounted into the desk. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D7UYBO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The bottom base is different because of the desk mount.
After 8 years of audio engineering I am able to gather that much, but what is the mic stand they use? Brand and model? I have not been able to find tan arm like that after MONTHS of research. All I am able to find are the old scissor style with large springs (kinda like what we use in radio stations) I have a very niche case where I need a mic stand EXACTLY like this one. This mic stand has been annoying me. I wish some one from RT would post the brand -_-
I've been using a Blue Yeti with this Rode swivel arm for about a year, and it works just fine.
I am not familiar with the Win 8.1 USB mic issue, but I will recommend this desk mic boom. I have used it for about a year now and is a good buy if you need a boom arm.
Different guy but I use this one and it is not cheap. Have had it for 2 years and works like new.
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