I decided to upgrade my recording setup this month. As the investment kept rising I found it easy to justify a boom arm upgrade...
I had one of the cheaper boom arms you could buy on Amazon, it came in at a little more than 1/3 the price of this one. And while it did the job, it felt and looked cheap and was extremely stiff. It was also a bit short.
This Gator Frameworks 3000 remedies all of that. It looks great, operates almost effortlessly and smoothly. And if you are upgrading to a mic that needs an XLR cable like I did, it includes a nice and long XLR cable, saving you about $20. It's a great value even without the cable, this makes it a no-brainer.
The cable runs through the inside of the boom arm. This makes for a nice clean look. But, as far as I can tell, to change out the cable you'd have to run a naked cable through a small hole in the bottom, disassemble the stand to run the cable through (not too difficult) and then solder/crimp/however-you-attach-an-XLR-connector. I show a pic of the only spot I found that would require the connector to be attached after assembling. I suppose you could Dremel the top of that hole off and you'd be able to run your cable with the connectors attached. Maybe. (Hole close up shown in pic.)
All this cable talk leads me to the one little gripe I have about this unit. The whole unit is black. So why, oh why, did we have to use a silver XLR connector on this cable? The reason it bothers me is that when on video if I have the mic in real close, that silver connector jumps out and draws attention. Without it the whole unit would just blend in and be much less noticeable. Tiny gripe, I know. I'll be painting the outside of the connector and my trauma will soon be forgotten.
*** Note about the desk mount: I'm using the desk mount from my old boom arm, the pins are the same size. The mounts that come with this unit are awesome though! Very robust. It comes with one that can be screwed to the desk top — I might end up using that one. The other one is a really solid desk clamp, it just won't fit where I have my unit located, in a small crack between the desk and a desk extension I have my phone on.
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360-Degree RotationFull 360-degree rotation. Engineered to produce minimal sound when moved. (reduces the potential for interruptions during sound-sensitive recordings) |
Versatile MountingIncludes both a clamping and fixed mounting base attachment to best accommodate your particular setup needs |
Heavy Duty Threaded MountHeavy-Duty 70mm threaded boom end supports microphones up to 4lbs |
Integrated XLR CableBlack-powder coated steel construction with integrated XLR Cable (10' Length) |
Gator Frameworks Deluxe Desk-Mounted Broadcast Microphone Boom Stand For Podcasts & Recording; Integrated XLR Cable (GFWMICBCBM3000)
Gator Frameworks Series desktop mounted microphone boom stands are the clutter-reducing stand solutions perfectly suited for broadcasters, podcasters, content creators, radio hosts, and on-air personalities. Each boom arm includes both a clamping and mounting base attachment mechanism to best accommodate your particular setup needs and swivels a full 360-degrees. All stands are engineered specifically to reduce noise brought about from moving parts and can be adjusted to hit desired angles, providing you with quiet and easily customizable mic placement options. Concerned it won’t hold up your large-diaphragm mics? Ditch the worry, for all models are designed to bear the weight of the heaviest mics in your collection, making the desktop mic boom stand series by Gator Frameworks a group of rugged stands you can truly count on!
Specifications
- Spring-Loaded Articulating Arm with 32.25” Max Extension
- Exterior Dimensions: 16“ (Lower Arm), 17. 25“ (Upper Arm). Net Weight: 3.4 lbs
- Integrated 10' XLR Cable & 70mm Mic Threads at Boom End
- Includes both Clamp and Fixed Mount Hardware
- Max weight capacity: 4.4 lbs
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The best feature of these booms is the styling. They look great. Not great enough, however, to warrant a five star rating. Another good feature is the weight handling. Most mid-priced arms handle about 2½ pounds on average. This one boasts over a 4 pound capacity. The EV mounts you see in the pictures, along with mics weigh just under 3 pounds. No issues whatsoever!Here's where it goes down one star. Most people will use the clamp mount. The boom fits nicely in that mount. I used the desk mounts. The fit wasn't even close. When I tried to tighten the set screw it was very difficult due to the screw being slightly too wide for the thread opening. Quality control needs to take a look at that.Next, length. Although it will be long enough for most, a few might find the length a little less than what they hoped for. I know they list the specs so you can measure to see if it's a good fit, however, the box itself listed a higher reach than what was listed online. I was hoping the box was right. It wasn't. Not a deal breaker, but definitely a disappointment.Having an internal cable is nice, but there is no easy way to swap out or adjust the internal cable. If you ever develop any cable issues, you are stick with a worthless boom-arm.One final note, the boom arms I had before were all black with internal cables too. They has all black XLR plugs as well. It was nice. The silver ones that come with this are fine, but I think it would have been much more upscale looking with black plugs. Just an opinion!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2022
I had one of the cheaper boom arms you could buy on Amazon, it came in at a little more than 1/3 the price of this one. And while it did the job, it felt and looked cheap and was extremely stiff. It was also a bit short.
This Gator Frameworks 3000 remedies all of that. It looks great, operates almost effortlessly and smoothly. And if you are upgrading to a mic that needs an XLR cable like I did, it includes a nice and long XLR cable, saving you about $20. It's a great value even without the cable, this makes it a no-brainer.
The cable runs through the inside of the boom arm. This makes for a nice clean look. But, as far as I can tell, to change out the cable you'd have to run a naked cable through a small hole in the bottom, disassemble the stand to run the cable through (not too difficult) and then solder/crimp/however-you-attach-an-XLR-connector. I show a pic of the only spot I found that would require the connector to be attached after assembling. I suppose you could Dremel the top of that hole off and you'd be able to run your cable with the connectors attached. Maybe. (Hole close up shown in pic.)
All this cable talk leads me to the one little gripe I have about this unit. The whole unit is black. So why, oh why, did we have to use a silver XLR connector on this cable? The reason it bothers me is that when on video if I have the mic in real close, that silver connector jumps out and draws attention. Without it the whole unit would just blend in and be much less noticeable. Tiny gripe, I know. I'll be painting the outside of the connector and my trauma will soon be forgotten.
*** Note about the desk mount: I'm using the desk mount from my old boom arm, the pins are the same size. The mounts that come with this unit are awesome though! Very robust. It comes with one that can be screwed to the desk top — I might end up using that one. The other one is a really solid desk clamp, it just won't fit where I have my unit located, in a small crack between the desk and a desk extension I have my phone on.
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Awesome stand at a great value — with one tiny gripe
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2022
I decided to upgrade my recording setup this month. As the investment kept rising I found it easy to justify a boom arm upgrade...Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2022
I had one of the cheaper boom arms you could buy on Amazon, it came in at a little more than 1/3 the price of this one. And while it did the job, it felt and looked cheap and was extremely stiff. It was also a bit short.
This Gator Frameworks 3000 remedies all of that. It looks great, operates almost effortlessly and smoothly. And if you are upgrading to a mic that needs an XLR cable like I did, it includes a nice and long XLR cable, saving you about $20. It's a great value even without the cable, this makes it a no-brainer.
The cable runs through the inside of the boom arm. This makes for a nice clean look. But, as far as I can tell, to change out the cable you'd have to run a naked cable through a small hole in the bottom, disassemble the stand to run the cable through (not too difficult) and then solder/crimp/however-you-attach-an-XLR-connector. I show a pic of the only spot I found that would require the connector to be attached after assembling. I suppose you could Dremel the top of that hole off and you'd be able to run your cable with the connectors attached. Maybe. (Hole close up shown in pic.)
All this cable talk leads me to the one little gripe I have about this unit. The whole unit is black. So why, oh why, did we have to use a silver XLR connector on this cable? The reason it bothers me is that when on video if I have the mic in real close, that silver connector jumps out and draws attention. Without it the whole unit would just blend in and be much less noticeable. Tiny gripe, I know. I'll be painting the outside of the connector and my trauma will soon be forgotten.
*** Note about the desk mount: I'm using the desk mount from my old boom arm, the pins are the same size. The mounts that come with this unit are awesome though! Very robust. It comes with one that can be screwed to the desk top — I might end up using that one. The other one is a really solid desk clamp, it just won't fit where I have my unit located, in a small crack between the desk and a desk extension I have my phone on.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2024
Style: 3000 SeriesPattern Name: StandVerified Purchase
If you are like myself, in search of Well Built equipment..look no further. I’m the type of person who is very picky about the build and quality of craftsmanship in items. If I’m buying something that I want to last, I do tons of research before investing in anything. When I build my PC’s or really anything, I try to put the most high end Parts in them as I don’t mind paying for good craftsmanship. I’d rather buy 1 item from a well established company than 3-4 from some random vendor on Amazon outsourcing all of his products from a foreign manufacturer and he never lay eyes on what he/she may be selling. Honestly other than the “ULTIMA” brand of Boom arms I would put Gator products right in the upper echelon for solid well built products. This thing is Sturdy, Heavy Duty Design, Aesthetically pleasing, and has lasted me for 3+ years of everyday use and been through 2 moves. It still functions like the day I opened the box. I cannot say enough about these products. I wrote this to help people out that may have been hesitant like me when choosing the right mic boom. 11/10
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Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
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Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2024
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Melito
Muy bueno
Reviewed in Mexico on April 26, 2023Style: 1000 SeriesPattern Name: StandVerified Purchase
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Equipamento de super boa qualidade.
Reviewed in Brazil on August 10, 2022Style: 1000 SeriesPattern Name: StandVerified Purchase
Teodoro San Martín Estebarán
Soporte robusto con calidad en los materiales utilizados
Reviewed in Spain on January 30, 2024Style: 3000 SeriesPattern Name: StandVerified Purchase
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gran calidad y resistencia
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Reviewed in India on June 15, 2023
Or you can go for rode Psa1+ that is also one beast of a boom arm
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