Honestly don't really need these types of vids cuz i already have a full set but I still watch them cuz I genuinely LOVE watching you make these vids and give me inspiration like you and your channel "Hard work pays off.." I still remember like a year ago you had like 40k subs or something only(Not saying thats a few cuz thats ATLOT already) but now you have 81k(DAYUM!) thats actually 2X more subs than last year, Congrats bro! Hope you reach 100k soon!
Thanks for watching buddy I appreciate the support. And you never know, just because you have a sweet setup doesn't mean I can't show you something new or awesome with it he he he 💪
You need to adjust the spring in the tube first.... just like I show in the video ( the screw at the bottom ) That will give you to correct tension for the arm.
Thank you! I was actually looking into the boom arm to mount my sony camera, I don't know why it was so hard to find if this boom arm or the RODE PSA is better for camera mounting
No! No! I have gone through THREE Blue Compass Mic Booms in tree years. Yes, it looks nice but it does not hold up. ...and I mean HOLD UP. Three of them have died after about a year. I guess the Blue Compass is fine, if you never move it up and down. The lower arms loses all it's tension. On a positive note the, The Blue Compass people replaced the first wto with no charge. When the third one died, that was it, no replacement....just slightly out of warranty. And no help from Blue Compass on clues as to how to fix the erection problem. It won't even stand up on it's own weight. I do not recommend this mic boom when you may need to move the boom often.
Your presentation sounds so salesy that I was waiting for the... "But wait... order one now and we'll throw in another for only $9.99 (just pay the extra shipping and handling). Get yours now before it's too late!!!"
It is not. 40 year radio pro here. O C White. It's the standard for pros, and has been since the beginning of radio in the 1920s.. It's a couple hundred dollars, but I've never seen one fail, and I've worked with boom arms from OC White that were over 100 years old that worked perfectly and silently, and had never been maintained. It's one of the great design successes in American history, and 100+ year old OC white light fixtures are so hip they go for thousands of dollars. All of these other boom arms are bad copies with cheap parts -- which means that they don't last. O C White started making telegraph equipment, then work lights. Saying the Blue is the best for professionals, is either disingenuous, or pretty much shows other professionals the sayer isn't a professional.
Do not buy it this thing is crap it won’t stay in place look at him having to keep pulling it down constantly happened to me I returned it adjustment doesn’t help trust me
Wild4Games it’s not sadly :( I got it i September :( I think I’m gonna get a at2020 just because to get the new mic and everything with it it’s the same price as buying a new compass arm
This is a great boom but a lot of people struggle with it. Check out my video on how to balance it. It will help a lot ( th-cam.com/video/PDt6ztTxZ4s/w-d-xo.html )
It’s 1 year later and I’m sure you don’t need a new PC yet but I recommend to build you own pc I’m the future. I’m 13 and I built my pc last year (2019) so I’m sure you can do, you can do anything you dedicate your self to!
Just got one. The middle joint simply has too much tension. This middle joint keeps "erecting" even I unscrew the tension screw completely (to the point of removing it). Also tried of course tightening the plastic screw of this middle joint to the max also doesn't suffice to keep it in place. I guess that's why even in your video the arm kept going back to a horizontal line... Does anyone know of a boom arm that uses dented joints instead?
I bought one of these like a year and a half ago and it’s not that flexible if you have a small table maybe that’s a deal breaker but it does have some screws to tighten so maybe you can work with it
Happy to be you newest sub, Just bought the RODE Podcaster Pro mixer & a Charters Oak S700 microphone and looking for a good desk top mic 🎙 boom arm. Going to fire up a new Podcast real soon. Cheers mate from WILD Western Australia 👍🏻 ✌🏻
The arm does not stay in place for me at the second knuckle. I loosen the tension screw as much as possible ( does nothing) Do you have any other tips?
In the video you stated that it has a longer "Rise over Run". Can you tell me what the height is from the desk to the hinge for the second stem? I have a monitor mount and would like to know if this will clear it? Thanks!
You would have to check the bolt end for your mic and compare. My gut feeling is YES it will work because the arm comes with bolt adapters.... BUT it is always good to double check.
I would suggest that anyone who has say the blue yeti, they should get this arm, its such a heavy mic that most arms just can not support it, loved the video though, your tips have really helped my channel come along well
I have a few different ones BUT I use a mic stand and a shotgun mic that is just out of frame of the video. You can kinda see an example in my Ring Light video.
No its doesnt have a knob to stop it. So you would need to mount it flat then your could adjust where you want it and you would be good to rock and roll.
Mine currently holds my SL2 with a large lens and a ball joint with no issues. BUT the SL2 is a lite-ish camera. I would weight out your camera package then double check to see if its within the weight limit of the boom.
I didn’t know about that about the base screw for adjustments. I have this boom and it had been frustrating me. I have my boom arm mounted on a chair and leaning over the top of the chair because it kept falling down with my mic on it. The chair ended up being useful since I can easily take it between my lounge room, computer room and bedroom without having to remount it every time I decide to use the mic in different areas of my house and trying to find something to mount it on in those areas.
I'm trying to figure out which boom arm to purchase right now so this was really helpful. That being said, I feel as a newer streamer this isn't necessary quite yet as the price tag is a little steep. Maybe do a product review for budget options? Great video as always!
Considering this boom arm, but I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger on getting it, is it still holding up well? I need something that I can consistently move between my PS4 monitor and my Desktop monitor, so I wan't to know if there are any wear and tear issues that I should be concerned about... Hope you see this comment :)
So I started streaming 8 days ago and I was grinding for affiliate. Now have 750+ followers and 5 subs. I got my mic from Tesco (just a normal shop in England) and apparently it is really good! Thank you for your ongoing help!
I bought the caster package they have with this boom arm, black Yeti Mic, and the cradle. Awesome pack to get started streaming if you have the budget.
Great video, thanks. Can you fold both arms together vertically, to save space when you are not using the mic? Or is it always 'hanging over something'?
I dont know what the bolt end is on that mic but the compass comes with adapters to accommodate mostly ever mic out there. if not you can always get a cradle
@@Wild4 I just found someone with a picture in Amazon who bought a Blue Compass and has a Samson G Track Pro. He was worried about the weight of the mic at first but yeah, it fits just fine and he has no problems with it... Thank you for answering bro...
Hey, can anyone help me and tell me the thickness of the C-clamp? I have around 1cm between my desk and the wall and this looks like i could fit perfectly. btw very nice quality and informative video :) keep it up!
Thank you for this video and including the tip about the screw at the bottom =) I was going crazy fighting with this thing. I just bought the bundle with the arm, shockmount and mic on sale for about 150 dollars. =)
Glad to help - In fact I get DMed all the time on this that I am gunna make a video on adjusting it so I can just lead peeps there ha ha ha. Nice score on the bundle :)
@@Wild4 hey! i plan on getting a blue yeticaster soon, but i am worried i will keep having to adjust it because in a lot if videos it slowly springs back up, do you think this will be a problem?
That boom arm makes my thumb hurt so bad when I tighten it. Last time I adjusted it ........ well at this point the guy in the video just gave me the answer go to the base
Your video helped me decide on the Yeticaster bundle a few months ago, and now it helped me confirm what I hoped: it should work as a flexible camera boom arm! Great stuff.
I actually found this at Best buy. It was packaged as the yeti caster with the mic and it came with the ring accessory as well. All for $200 . My viewers instantly noticed the difference in stream quality and were loving it.
Proud of you and glad you are getting the recognition you deserve ❤️ been here since like 1-2k suns and seeing you having success with TH-cam and twitch really makes me happy that the world finally gave your chance to shine 😊
this video was my first impression of you, but the boom arm didnt work out well for me. I got the screw as slack as possible and it still refuses to obey me, i watched your other video too but there was more to be desired because i was still in need of help. Im in a country where it is double the cost of US purchases and this was honestly a waste as a person who isnt professional, but just wanted a clean arm. Thank you for the help though you are very nice.
@@Wild4 if you mean a shock mount I have one but I still have the screw so loose that it can fall out, yet the arm does not smoothly move or stay where I desire it to, nearly hurt my hand when it sprung back up. This video convinced me to buy it but I guess I should have read the Amazon complaints as well. It's okay though thank you I'll just sell it I don't want to get injured any further than I have been so far. And thank you for replying appreciate it
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you are really cool and underrated u need 1 million subs
Thanks buddy :)
100K first then we will get to a million :)
Can you suggest a shock mount for a yeti nano that isn't bigger than the mic? Like what was the one you were using in the video.
so i have been looking for a cheap-ish boom arm for my blue yeti mic as i am on a tight budget. do you have any ideas?
"Listen to how quiet it is"
*loud dance music continues in the background*
.... good times
2:50 "listen how quiet it is" music in the background: no you won't...
Honestly don't really need these types of vids cuz i already have a full set but I still watch them cuz I genuinely LOVE watching you make these vids and give me inspiration like you and your channel "Hard work pays off.." I still remember like a year ago you had like 40k subs or something only(Not saying thats a few cuz thats ATLOT already) but now you have 81k(DAYUM!) thats actually 2X more subs than last year, Congrats bro! Hope you reach 100k soon!
Thanks for watching buddy I appreciate the support. And you never know, just because you have a sweet setup doesn't mean I can't show you something new or awesome with it he he he 💪
I showed this video to a friend, now on my birthday (5/17) I have the Yeticaster, thanks for the "assist".
Glad to help you out 💪
Lmao the mic is on sale rn. 12/24/2020
EDIT 02/22/2021; "Mic stand"
Thanks for watching!
I have and I feel like this thing is strong and very strong unit. Just don't tighten it too much on both twisty thing
You need to adjust the spring in the tube first.... just like I show in the video ( the screw at the bottom ) That will give you to correct tension for the arm.
Thank you! I was actually looking into the boom arm to mount my sony camera, I don't know why it was so hard to find if this boom arm or the RODE PSA is better for camera mounting
It will come down to weight of your camera and lens to see which one will hold the right amount for ya
Thank you because i was looking for a new boom arm.
Awesome - I hope this was a good video for you then :)
No! No! I have gone through THREE Blue Compass Mic Booms in tree years. Yes, it looks nice but it does not hold up. ...and I mean HOLD UP. Three of them have died after about a year. I guess the Blue Compass is fine, if you never move it up and down. The lower arms loses all it's tension. On a positive note the, The Blue Compass people replaced the first wto with no charge. When the third one died, that was it, no replacement....just slightly out of warranty. And no help from Blue Compass on clues as to how to fix the erection problem. It won't even stand up on it's own weight. I do not recommend this mic boom when you may need to move the boom often.
Unfortunately not the best. The best boom arm is the Yellowtec Mica Boom Arm from which Blue simply stole the design.
That boom arm looks a lot like the Thronmax Zoom.
more like the Thronmax looks like the Blue Compass ha ha ha
dope...
Thanks for watching!
Number 15, burger king foot lettuce
Your presentation sounds so salesy that I was waiting for the... "But wait... order one now and we'll throw in another for only $9.99 (just pay the extra shipping and handling). Get yours now before it's too late!!!"
It is not. 40 year radio pro here. O C White. It's the standard for pros, and has been since the beginning of radio in the 1920s.. It's a couple hundred dollars, but I've never seen one fail, and I've worked with boom arms from OC White that were over 100 years old that worked perfectly and silently, and had never been maintained. It's one of the great design successes in American history, and 100+ year old OC white light fixtures are so hip they go for thousands of dollars. All of these other boom arms are bad copies with cheap parts -- which means that they don't last. O C White started making telegraph equipment, then work lights. Saying the Blue is the best for professionals, is either disingenuous, or pretty much shows other professionals the sayer isn't a professional.
One thing - it’s not a scissor arm, so as you move it the vertical orientation of the mic will change. That may matter some.
Do not buy it this thing is crap it won’t stay in place look at him having to keep pulling it down constantly happened to me I returned it adjustment doesn’t help trust me
Can it support a canon 80D?
Sadly I don't know what lens you have so there's a variable there. I would check the manufacturer's website for max weight. Hope this helps!
right now I only see it available at DELL check out their shop you should get an affiliate link awesome video thanks
can you do any pc recommendations??
And your channel has brought me to where I am on twitch a lil over 500 followers
I hope to do videos like that in the later half of this year so stay tuned :)
Bro you sold me on the camera mount
I am glad that I could help you out bro :)
I have the same boom arm awesome vid as always wild!
Nice - Great minds think alike :)
Thanks for the review love the awesome information and hands on swinging that boom arm around and dodging it😂😎
You bet thanks for watching!
My fuckin snapped now I can’t use my mic :(
Check to see if its still with-in its warranty!
Wild4Games it’s not sadly :( I got it i September :( I think I’m gonna get a at2020 just because to get the new mic and everything with it it’s the same price as buying a new compass arm
The 6-minute mark is the gold for me! Driving me nuts! Thank you.
I think this is the worst product i ever bought for streaming.
Always moves and it's not stable
This is a great boom but a lot of people struggle with it.
Check out my video on how to balance it. It will help a lot ( th-cam.com/video/PDt6ztTxZ4s/w-d-xo.html )
HEY Wild, I got a PC to take my YT to the next lvl
Nice - I am sure it will help you create awesome content :)
It’s 1 year later and I’m sure you don’t need a new PC yet but I recommend to build you own pc I’m the future. I’m 13 and I built my pc last year (2019) so I’m sure you can do, you can do anything you dedicate your self to!
Just got one. The middle joint simply has too much tension. This middle joint keeps "erecting" even I unscrew the tension screw completely (to the point of removing it). Also tried of course tightening the plastic screw of this middle joint to the max also doesn't suffice to keep it in place. I guess that's why even in your video the arm kept going back to a horizontal line...
Does anyone know of a boom arm that uses dented joints instead?
I dont think any boom have dented joints on the knuckles because then you couldn't grab and free move it. But maybe there is one out there
I bought one of these like a year and a half ago and it’s not that flexible if you have a small table maybe that’s a deal breaker but it does have some screws to tighten so maybe you can work with it
You have to loosen the bolt thats at the base end to get it to be flexible
Subb'd! Great content Wild!
Do you know if the Blue Compass will fit the Aston Spirit Mic?
If it fits a 3/8 or 5/8 mount than it will. Thanks for watching!
Happy to be you newest sub, Just bought the RODE Podcaster Pro mixer & a Charters Oak S700 microphone and looking for a good desk top mic 🎙 boom arm. Going to fire up a new Podcast real soon. Cheers mate from WILD Western Australia 👍🏻 ✌🏻
Dope - Glad I could help you out. Let me know how you like it when you play around with it.
If you have this attached to your desk will it isolate the sound, like typing on the keyboard or moving your mouse, while doing your video?
I guess if you pound your keys hard enough it could feed through the boom to the mic. But I have not had the issue EVER!.
The arm does not stay in place for me at the second knuckle. I loosen the tension screw as much as possible ( does nothing) Do you have any other tips?
Take a look at this video ( th-cam.com/video/PDt6ztTxZ4s/w-d-xo.html )
In the video you stated that it has a longer "Rise over Run". Can you tell me what the height is from the desk to the hinge for the second stem? I have a monitor mount and would like to know if this will clear it? Thanks!
From the Base to the first knuckle is about 20.5 inches
Saw this on-sale after Christmas on Amazon for $79.97; I was upset bcuz a month earlier I paid 99.99.
That stinks but still a good that you got one :)
I like the channel and clamp but it doesn't seem to hold its position or easily fold away.
This boom is extremely strong and requires weight to work properly, So make sure you add some.
I new to this! Does this arm stand fit the HyperX quad cast mic?
You would have to check the bolt end for your mic and compare. My gut feeling is YES it will work because the arm comes with bolt adapters.... BUT it is always good to double check.
i have that mic too, did you find out if it does?
I would suggest that anyone who has say the blue yeti, they should get this arm, its such a heavy mic that most arms just can not support it, loved the video though, your tips have really helped my channel come along well
Glad I could help you out 💪
Does it work with any shock mount like the amazon one not the blue radius
It will work with any that have the same thread bolt mount
Hey, is Blue Compass still the best boom arm for the Blue Yeti?
I wish it was available in white color.
I believe it is yes. You could try wrapping it or painting it white just an idea. Thanks for watching!
this broke on me in a week fyi
Thanks Man U really help me out
Glad I could help you out buddy 💪
Just got this and the blue yeti for my birthday today, and so far I love it
Can it fit the elagto wave?
Which boom arm you are using and how you are able to hide the mic when you record your videos?
I have a few different ones BUT I use a mic stand and a shotgun mic that is just out of frame of the video. You can kinda see an example in my Ring Light video.
Is this compatible to my Rode Nt1a?
Should be - you would just have to double check your shock mount to see what the threaded bolt end size it. If they are the same, you are golden
Is this compatible to my Rode Nt1a?
Should be - you would just have to double check your shock mount to see what the threaded bolt end size it. If they are the same, you are golden
hi, can the rotation base be adjusted permanently? like say if i want to clamp it sideways, does it have a knob stop the rotation?
No its doesnt have a knob to stop it. So you would need to mount it flat then your could adjust where you want it and you would be good to rock and roll.
@@Wild4 thanks for the reply!
Is it possible to make it shorter? Because it looks a little tooo big.
No you can't - You will have to play around with the angles to get it to work for you :)
This is a very interesting review. Will switch to this. :D Thanks Wild!
Glad I was able to help you out :)
Would this support holding a Sony A7III with a fairly large lens?
Mine currently holds my SL2 with a large lens and a ball joint with no issues. BUT the SL2 is a lite-ish camera. I would weight out your camera package then double check to see if its within the weight limit of the boom.
I didn’t know about that about the base screw for adjustments. I have this boom and it had been frustrating me. I have my boom arm mounted on a chair and leaning over the top of the chair because it kept falling down with my mic on it. The chair ended up being useful since I can easily take it between my lounge room, computer room and bedroom without having to remount it every time I decide to use the mic in different areas of my house and trying to find something to mount it on in those areas.
I am curious - How did you mount it to your chair 💪
@@Wild4 Sent you a picture on twitter since it was easier then trying to explain.
Wait someone please tell me does it work with hyperx quadcast
Check to see what the mount is on your mic and check the specs page.
Will a hyperx quadcast work with it
I am not sure how heavy that mic is - You would have to check.
I'm trying to figure out which boom arm to purchase right now so this was really helpful. That being said, I feel as a newer streamer this isn't necessary quite yet as the price tag is a little steep. Maybe do a product review for budget options? Great video as always!
I have a video on a budget boom - Take a look at that video. it should help you out :)
i have a question my boom arm keeps swinging to my left and wont stay in place do you know how to fix this
That makes no sense unless your desk is way uneven or your dont have the boom installed in the mount correctly - Double Check it
@@Wild4 ok i will double check it thx
Hello can you use this on a glass desk? Also does it come with a wall adapter? Thanks.
I wouldn't really recommend it unless you use it on really really strong tempered glass. No wall mount included... just the desk mounts.
Wild4Games thanks for the reply. That’s too bad it looks like a really good arm. Are there any wall arms you recommend?
Considering this boom arm, but I'm having a hard time pulling the trigger on getting it, is it still holding up well? I need something that I can consistently move between my PS4 monitor and my Desktop monitor, so I wan't to know if there are any wear and tear issues that I should be concerned about... Hope you see this comment :)
Wild4games all your videos help me am thinking in buying the blue yeti or snowball
Nice buddy - Let me know which on you get... I would be interested to know your feedback.
Am trying to get a job so i can buy the blue yeti but first i want the blue snowball ice
I was literally the 66,690th view
Ha ha ha nice buddy
What’s up with your facial hair? Don’t shave below your lower lip. It looks very weird.
So I started streaming 8 days ago and I was grinding for affiliate. Now have 750+ followers and 5 subs. I got my mic from Tesco (just a normal shop in England) and apparently it is really good! Thank you for your ongoing help!
Glad I can help you grow 💪
I bought the caster package they have with this boom arm, black Yeti Mic, and the cradle. Awesome pack to get started streaming if you have the budget.
Dope dude - It is a great starter pack for sure :)
Great video, thanks. Can you fold both arms together vertically, to save space when you are not using the mic? Or is it always 'hanging over something'?
$219.98 FOH !!
so Blue Compass compatible with Samson G Track Pro?
I dont know what the bolt end is on that mic but the compass comes with adapters to accommodate mostly ever mic out there. if not you can always get a cradle
@@Wild4 I just found someone with a picture in Amazon who bought a Blue Compass and has a Samson G Track Pro. He was worried about the weight of the mic at first but yeah, it fits just fine and he has no problems with it... Thank you for answering bro...
Glad you found your answer
Great review. Can you please do one on mic shock mounts? If they are necessary? I think that's what they're called. Thanks
Great video, thank you so much
Glad to help you out buddy
Still not as good as the Rode PSA1
Both excel in their own way.... Just depends on what you will use it for :)
Which silver mount is that before you show the Neewer Ball Joint one?
What mic is used on the mic stand
You can use a bunch of different mics on this boom arm - You just have to use the correct bolt end.
Good video as always!
Thanks buddy - I hope that it helped out :)
Hey, can anyone help me and tell me the thickness of the C-clamp? I have around 1cm between my desk and the wall and this looks like i could fit perfectly.
btw very nice quality and informative video :) keep it up!
Its not that thick, no thicker than 1/4 inch if I had to use my best judgement.
Thanks this helped a lot :)
Glad I could help you out buddy :)
What is your opinion on the at-2020?
Its a great mic.... I should do a review on it some day :)
Wild4Games alright cool!
Thank you for this video and including the tip about the screw at the bottom =) I was going crazy fighting with this thing. I just bought the bundle with the arm, shockmount and mic on sale for about 150 dollars. =)
Glad to help - In fact I get DMed all the time on this that I am gunna make a video on adjusting it so I can just lead peeps there ha ha ha. Nice score on the bundle :)
@@Wild4 hey! i plan on getting a blue yeticaster soon, but i am worried i will keep having to adjust it because in a lot if videos it slowly springs back up, do you think this will be a problem?
How can I get my old username after changing it in twitch
That boom arm makes my thumb hurt so bad when I tighten it. Last time I adjusted it ........ well at this point the guy in the video just gave me the answer go to the base
Wellllll I just subbed and liked for that tip 😎
$100 stand bro that’s way too much
It is a professional boom not a beginner boom
I love the slick design tho, very clean. For the price it is cheap for professional (not me) or a Father’s Day gift 💝
I bought this 177 free shipping. And that was the cheapest one on sale in Australia.. 😔
Does it work with the hyperx quadcast
Your video helped me decide on the Yeticaster bundle a few months ago, and now it helped me confirm what I hoped: it should work as a flexible camera boom arm! Great stuff.
Great review, thanks!
Glad to help you out buddy
no this thing keep blocking my face when I'm trying to look at the screen. when i play games.
Set it over to the side or up-and-over thing like you monitor
Blue Compass ❌
Big Beefy Boi ✅
Great video!
Plz help
“This boom arm is not plug and play “
Thanks for watching!
Noice!
Thanks buddy :)
I actually found this at Best buy. It was packaged as the yeti caster with the mic and it came with the ring accessory as well. All for $200 . My viewers instantly noticed the difference in stream quality and were loving it.
Yeah the bundle is dope... Glad to hear the you are enjoying it :)
Proud of you and glad you are getting the recognition you deserve ❤️ been here since like 1-2k suns and seeing you having success with TH-cam and twitch really makes me happy that the world finally gave your chance to shine 😊
Thanks buddy - Thanks for sticking around with scruby me :)
this video was my first impression of you, but the boom arm didnt work out well for me. I got the screw as slack as possible and it still refuses to obey me, i watched your other video too but there was more to be desired because i was still in need of help. Im in a country where it is double the cost of US purchases and this was honestly a waste as a person who isnt professional, but just wanted a clean arm. Thank you for the help though you are very nice.
This is a strong arm and requires weight so it can balance. You could always buy a nice cradle to add some more weight and will help with vibration.
@@Wild4 if you mean a shock mount I have one but I still have the screw so loose that it can fall out, yet the arm does not smoothly move or stay where I desire it to, nearly hurt my hand when it sprung back up. This video convinced me to buy it but I guess I should have read the Amazon complaints as well. It's okay though thank you I'll just sell it I don't want to get injured any further than I have been so far. And thank you for replying appreciate it