Blue Microphones Compass Premium Tube-Style Microphone Broadcast Boom Arm with Internal Springs, Desktop Clamp and Built-in Cable Management for Recording, Gaming, Streaming, Podcasting - Black
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Color | Black,Blue |
Brand | Blue Microphones |
Material | Aluminum |
Item Weight | 2.98 Pounds |
Item dimensions L x W x H | 43.9 x 2 x 2.5 inches |
About this item
- Broadcast studio-grade design with enclosed aluminum construction and internal springs.
- Hidden channel cable management system for sophisticated on-camera looks.
- Hand-tightened friction hinges for smooth, quiet operation.
- 32-inch reach and 360-degree rotation.
- Designed for Yeti and other professional broadcast mics.
- Compatible with all standard shock mounts
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Product information
Item Weight | 2.98 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 43.9 x 2 x 2.5 inches |
ASIN | B078MLBGRM |
Item model number | 989-000517 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #11,438 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #59 in Microphone Mounts |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 20, 2018 |
Color Name | Black,Blue |
Compatible Devices | Camera, Gaming Console, Gaming Console, Camera |
Connector Type | clamp |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Material Type | Aluminum |
Hardware Platform | Camera |
Power Source | Corded Electric |
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Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were measured, reduced and offset.
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Product Description
Compass is a premium tube-style desktop boom arm with internal springs and built-in cable management, ideal for broadcast applications like game streaming, podcasting, voice-over, and more. With smooth, quiet operation and sophisticated on-camera looks, Compass is the perfect boom arm for mics weighing up to 2. 4 pounds, including the Blue Yeti and Blackout Spark SL.
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Blue Compass Premium Tube-Style Broadcast Boom Arm
Compass is a premium tube-style desktop boom arm with internal springs and built-in cable management, ideal for broadcast applications like game streaming, podcasting, voice-over, and more. With smooth, quiet operation and sophisticated on-camera looks, Compass is the perfect boom arm for mics weighing up to 2.4 pounds, including Yeti and Blackout Spark SL.
- Premium all-tube, internal spring design
- Hidden channel cable management
- Hand-tightened friction-hinges for smooth, quiet operation
- Designed for Yeti and other professional broadcast mics
- Compatible with all standard shockmounts
Studio-Grade Design
Tired of squeaky, flimsy scissor booms? We are too! Compass features a broadcast studio-grade all-tube design with internal springs and hidden-channel cable management. All friction-hinges are hand-tightening, no need for any tools, and a full 360-degree rotation means you are covered for any application. Effortless and quiet, Compass stays in place after being adjusted, and the robust C-clamp creates a solid connection with your desktop. Pair Compass with Yeti and the Radius III shockmount for a professional broadcast setup.
Game Streaming, Podcasting & Broadcast
Compass is your secret weapon for your Twitch game streams. Being nimble and sleek, Compass lets you put your mic where you want it, when you want it. Whether you adjust the boom to disappear on camera or feature it front and center with the mic, Compass fits perfectly into your game streaming or podcasting setup and will impress your audience.
What's in the Box:
- Compass desktop boom arm
- C-clamp for desktop mount
- 3/8” to 5/8” adapter
Specifications
- Boom Type: Extruded aluminum
- Desktop Mount: C-clamp
- Rotation: 360 degrees
- Max Horizontal Reach: 32”
- Max Weight Hold: 2.4lbs (including mic and shockmount)
- Cable Management: Hidden-channel cable management
- Threading: standard 5/8” threading, adapter for 3/8” threading
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Customers like the appearance of the microphone stand, mentioning it's sturdy and sleek. They also appreciate the ability to hide the cord. However, some customers have reported issues with the tension, saying it'll go super low no matter what adjustments they make. They say the tension points are hard to turn without thick gloves or pliers. Customers also dislike the fit. Opinions are mixed on value, performance, ease of setup, adjustability, and quality.
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Customers like the appearance of the microphone stand. They say it's sturdy, sleek, and a beautiful piece of equipment. They appreciate the well-designed side desk mount and the tube-style design with internal springs.
"...This is heavy duty stuff. So sleek and professional looking. Worth every penny." Read more
"...Completely useless to me.It's a beautiful mic arm and is very tempting to buy, but pass on this one." Read more
"...from the other reviews here, I am thinking that either it's just poorly designed or there is a bad run of these...." Read more
"...I can move the mic where I need it and it stays put. I like the sleekness of the arm, and the ability to hide the cord...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the microphone stand. Some mention it's perfect, has a solid build, and is very reliable. However, some say it'd be a bit flimsy and relies on plastic and springs too much.
"...My boom holds my Yeti up perfectly. It's oh so sturdy. Not like those coil arms that will weaken with time. This is heavy duty stuff...." Read more
"A bit flimsy, relies on plastic and springs too much. I'd prefer hard metal joints...." Read more
"...It was very reliable. Earlier this year I was looking for a new boom arm and saw this and decided to try it out...." Read more
"...It’s robust and built to last, which is crucial for daily use.The built-in cable management is a thoughtful touch...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the microphone stand. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it's not as functional as it should be for a studio.
"...I'd prefer hard metal joints. However it does its job well, supports a heavy Blue Yeti X on a suspension mount." Read more
"...very long time, and since the beginning it has more or less failed to work adequately, but it has only gotten worse as time has gone on...." Read more
"...The springs are FANTASTIC on this. They work almost too well and I knew that going into it...." Read more
"...Haven't done it yet. Great form, terrible function, hopefully now being bought out by Logitech, that will be fixed...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the microphone stand. Some mention that it's a good value for the money and looks great, while others say that it has too many negatives for the price and has zero redeeming qualities.
"...It’s lightweight which is a plus and minus. The material felt cheaper than I wanted it toThe springs are FANTASTIC on this...." Read more
"...This is heavy duty stuff. So sleek and professional looking. Worth every penny." Read more
"...However, there are some design limitations and cost considerations that may impact its overall appeal...." Read more
"...In all this is way too expensive to be this poorly constructed/quality and adjustments don't do much from my experience...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of setup. Some mention that it's clean looking, minimal, and easy to setup. They say the joint tensioners are easy to use but do require some strength to get as tight as they are. However, other customers say that it is difficult to set up the mic in the right spot, because it does not come with any helpful instructions. They also say the mount takes a bit of work and that the mic arm takes
"...InstallationInstallation for both products is very easy and quick in that you just clamp it to the edge of your desk...." Read more
"...because this boom does NOT come with any helpful instructions AT ALL...." Read more
"...The built-in cable management is a thoughtful touch. It keeps my setup tidy and eliminates cable clutter, ensuring a clean and organized..." Read more
"...Firstly, I like how simple and clean it looks for a 100 dollar boom arm. This boom arm has housing that covers up the wires and cords...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the adjustability of the microphone stand. Some mention that it turns every which way, can be adjusted in many different positions, and has multiple adjustment points. They say it's sturdy and has the ability to adjust the tension to support most microphones. However, others say that once that is done, there's no way to adjust it. They also say that it'll require lots of micro-adjustments and lack detail for adjustments.
"...3. Is not sturdy enough to hold to one position, requiring LOTS of micro-adjustments...." Read more
"...It allows me to position my microphone exactly where I need it for optimal audio capture...." Read more
"...For example you cannot position the last joint( where you can angle the mic horizontally) how you want because it will spring out of position...." Read more
"...It can lead to difficulties in positioning the microphone and may affect the user experience...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the fit of the microphone stand. They mention that the angle of the leverage makes it impossible to stay in place, the tension is too strong, and the arm will not stay in the position they set it to. The middle dial would not stay still and is no longer secured inside the base. It will be problematic and not lock up at the joints well enough to hold over time, and it is extremely difficult to bend into place.
"...confusing and I could see why people complained about this boom not staying put or lifting/moving...." Read more
"...below my mouth, and from this angle the leverage makes it impossible to stay in place...." Read more
"...-joints can be tightenedCons-Does not stay in place( jolts back alot)-Limited angles..." Read more
"...I can move the mic where I need it and it stays put. I like the sleekness of the arm, and the ability to hide the cord...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the tension of the microphone stand. They mention that it is too much, hard to turn, and weird. They also say that the internal tension technology causes problems and that the tension screw mechanism is not the best.
"...-Does not retain mic angle when arm is reposition-Tension screw mechanism not the best..." Read more
"...I received mine a week ago and noticed right away the tension was way too much...." Read more
"...Secondly, that tension screw literally does nothing. I had it all the way tightened and all the way loosened, and it still didn't make a difference...." Read more
"...I did read through reviews and saw people reporting how the tension was so strong, no matter what they did, that they basically couldn't even use..." Read more
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It was absolutely confusing and I could see why people complained about this boom not staying put or lifting/moving. If you don't set it up correctly (and how could you when there are no instructions), it will absolutely do ALL these things.
Now... It WILL feel like it's fighting you the whole damn way... But stick with it. Once you put your microphone on, it will stay put. My boom holds my Yeti up perfectly. It's oh so sturdy. Not like those coil arms that will weaken with time. This is heavy duty stuff. So sleek and professional looking. Worth every penny.
Installation
Installation for both products is very easy and quick in that you just clamp it to the edge of your desk. Between the two I would judge the base of the Blue boom arm to sturdier than the Rode. You screw in the shock mount on end of the boom arm, screw in the Blue Yeti into the shock mount and the clamp the pop filter to edge of the shock mount and twist it until it is in front of the microphone. I was able to attach the Rode boom arm to the back side of my desk so it will be out of the way when not in use. I was not able to do that with the Blue boom arm because I just could not get it to adjust to being in the right position when recording so I had to attach it to the side of my desk. This means it will get in my way when not in use as I move things around on my desk.
Overall for installation Rode wins because it is not in the way when not in use.
Adjusting Placement
For Rode, you just grab it and move it where you need to have the mic placed for recording. Once you get it placed you have to let go and hope that it does not automatically start to retract due to the weight. Sometimes I have to position it, wait for it to rise, reposition it and wait for it to rise and reposition it until eventually, it stays in place. For Blue boom arm, it has three joints that you can rotate to move the mic into position. They all have a knob that you twist to loosen for it to move and when you have mic positioned then you twist it to lock it in place. Adjusting these knobs can be a challenge. But once you have the mic in place it will not move. I do 4 hours of podcast recording every Sunday and it stays in place the whole time.
Overall for quickly positioning the Rode wins but you have to fidget with it. If you want the positioning to be permanent and stay there then the Blue wins by a wide margin.
Cable Organization
The Rode boom arm comes with some velcro straps that you can use to gather cables and then put the velcro strap over the boom arm. You get two straps to attach the cable on both halves of the boom arm. Blue, on the other hand, includes a slot built into the boom itself for the cables. Since it is built into the boom itself the cables are completely hidden from view. If you are on air when recording this is an extremely nice feature because the cables do not distract from your image on the screen. For Rode, the cables are very visible on the screen.
Overall Blue wins this hands down
Overall User Experience
I had my original Rode boom arm for 5 years. Eventually, it got to the point where it sagged from the weight and I had to purchase a second one in 2017. I have had the Blue arm for less than half a year. I was satisfied with the Rode arm so much that when I needed to replace it I purchased it again and didn't even bother comparing any other product. When I started a new podcast as well as recording training videos I decided to get a new setup so it was consistent in color. (My original Blue yeti mic was silver and shockmount was black). I got a new black Yeti mic, black shock mount and realized they made a boom stand. After reading the reviews I decided to invest in it. I have been beyond pleased with this setup compared to the Rode. Knowing everything that I know now if I had to start over again I would purchase the Blue boom arm over the Rode hands down.
PROS
1. Looks great.
2. Smartly designed cable management channel works very well!
3. Silent! Great for if you need to make small adjustments and don't want it to get picked up on mic (and you will need to make tons of adjustments).
CONS
1. Fails in its primary task: Holding your microphone up.
2. Incredibly difficult to tighten.
3. Is not sturdy enough to hold to one position, requiring LOTS of micro-adjustments.
I've owned this microphone arm for a very long time, and since the beginning it has more or less failed to work adequately, but it has only gotten worse as time has gone on. It used to be that it would sag about an inch after adjusting it, but would "settle" into place, so you could adjust it slightly too high and let it slowly sag into a position you actually found workable. Not a good time, but I could live with it. In order to get it to even lock into position this way you'd have to break your fingers trying to tighten it into place, because the "hand tightened friction hinges" as they call them are very uncomfortable to tighten down, and you'll have to tighten them 3x further than you'd expect to get them to function. There's a screw on the underside that you can adjust, but it is imprecise to say the least and does not seem to make much of a difference past a certain point.
I've used this mic with a Blue Yeti, an Audio Technica AT-2035, and a Shure SM7b, and it fails to hold any of them up adequately unless you leave the first joint sticking straight up. I've heard other people say it's the middle joint that fails, but for me it's the longest/strongest one at the base of the arm. If I leave it sticking straight up, it will hold, but this position really only works for my Blue Yeti, and even then I don't find this useful for Streaming, maybe a podcast where you don't need to be on your computer much, but having a huge mic like a Yeti coming in from over the top of my head blocks all view to my monitors and is a pain. With the Shure SM7b, this isn't even a workable position, so I need it to stretch out to come in below my mouth, and from this angle the leverage makes it impossible to stay in place.
This has only gotten worse with time, and at this point despite the $100+ investment, I have to throw this mic arm in the trash because it won't hold up my microphone at all anymore, and no matter how hard a tighten it down, it will immediately sag until it drops onto my tabletop. Completely useless to me.
It's a beautiful mic arm and is very tempting to buy, but pass on this one.
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Al principio no supe como acomodarlo pero despues vi el tornillo de la base y ya pude moverlo libremente, super sencillo, y de buena calidad, recomiendo que si para ti la estetica es importante esta es la solucion
Lo he estado probando algunos días y estoy bastante contento con la calidad del producto, esta muy bien construido, se ve sólido. El Podmic pesa casi 1 KG y el brazo lo sostiene sin problema, además es bastante ajustable, tiene un muy buen rango de giro y es bastante fácil el montaje.
Es un poco caro, pero cumple con lo que promete.
Reviewed in Belgium on August 17, 2023
Pros:
-Standard, sturdy desk mount (clamp)
-Free, almost frictionless design for the swing motion of the arm.
-Has little diagrams on the arm itself in a form of a sticker for basic info
-Matte black paint job
-Feels like they put some premium materials into it
-Tension is highly adjustable.
-Cable management routing system
Cons:
-The cable routing system won't fit thick cables as it seems very narrow.
-Expensive
-The value for this mic is only achieved for a certain amount of microphones
-Branding on the arm. (Don't mind it, but I know some people do)