Hello friends,
I'm not quite satisfied with my microphone setup for my stream. It's good but it could be much better. I think that having a shock mount and a desk-mounted adjustable boom would improve both the quality and ergonomics of my setup (I currently have to put my mic in a really awkward spot on my desk for it to be close enough to sound good).
Does anyone have recommendations for an affordable shock mount and desk-mounted boom that will work well with a Blue Snowball? I need the desk-mount to be a clamp so I can attach it to the edge of my desk. I want it to take up as little surface area as possible. I'd also like it to be fairly adjustable (i.e., have joints rather than just a solid arm on a pivot).
Thanks
Hello friends,
I'm not quite satisfied with my microphone setup for my stream. It's good but it could be much better. I think that having a shock mount and a desk-mounted adjustable boom would improve both the quality and ergonomics of my setup (I currently have to put my mic in a really awkward spot on my desk for it to be close enough to sound good).
Does anyone have recommendations for an affordable shock mount and desk-mounted boom that will work well with a Blue Snowball? I need the desk-mount to be a clamp so I can attach it to the edge of my desk. I want it to take up as little surface area as possible. I'd also like it to be fairly adjustable (i.e., have joints rather than just a solid arm on a pivot).
Thanks
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000H18RYS?tag=teamfortresst-20
I was looking at that shockmount earlier. It does seem to be a very logical choice and the price is certainly reasonable.
How about a desk-mounted boom though? Most of what I found was either ~$100 or not sturdy looking at all. I'd rather not use trial-and-error to find out what is good.
I was looking at that shockmount earlier. It does seem to be a very logical choice and the price is certainly reasonable.
How about a desk-mounted boom though? Most of what I found was either ~$100 or not sturdy looking at all. I'd rather not use trial-and-error to find out what is good.
You're asking for a very unusual mic stand. If a boom mic is out of the question, this sort of thing is next best I suppose. It'd fold out of the way nicely, which is why you don't want a solid boom? All depends how well you can get the arm out of the way of the monitors.
http://www.amazon.com/MXL-BCD-STAND-Professional-Articulating-Microphone/dp/B007BYWMUY
I'd probably DIY it out of a free reading lamp
http://techcrunch.com/2011/04/08/diy-adjustabl-mic-stand-from-an-ikea-lamp/
You're asking for a very unusual mic stand. If a boom mic is out of the question, this sort of thing is next best I suppose. It'd fold out of the way nicely, which is why you don't want a solid boom? All depends how well you can get the arm out of the way of the monitors.
http://www.amazon.com/MXL-BCD-STAND-Professional-Articulating-Microphone/dp/B007BYWMUY?tag=teamfortresst-20
I'd probably DIY it out of a free reading lamp
http://techcrunch.com/2011/04/08/diy-adjustabl-mic-stand-from-an-ikea-lamp/
LangeI was looking at that shockmount earlier. It does seem to be a very logical choice and the price is certainly reasonable.
How about a desk-mounted boom though? Most of what I found was either ~$100 or not sturdy looking at all. I'd rather not use trial-and-error to find out what is good.
pretty much that, once you put the mic on the boom your going to need to spend a decent amount to get something that's sturdy. Much easier to find a sturdy non boom mount. Like this http://www.amazon.com/Stage-DS7200B-Adjustable-Microphone-Stand/dp/B0002M3OVI/ref=pd_sim_MI_3
If your looking for something that won't get in the way alot and needs to reach pretty far you will have to spend some money on something decent.
[quote=Lange]I was looking at that shockmount earlier. It does seem to be a very logical choice and the price is certainly reasonable.
How about a desk-mounted boom though? Most of what I found was either ~$100 or not sturdy looking at all. I'd rather not use trial-and-error to find out what is good.[/quote]
pretty much that, once you put the mic on the boom your going to need to spend a decent amount to get something that's sturdy. Much easier to find a sturdy non boom mount. Like this http://www.amazon.com/Stage-DS7200B-Adjustable-Microphone-Stand/dp/B0002M3OVI/ref=pd_sim_MI_3?tag=teamfortresst-20
If your looking for something that won't get in the way alot and needs to reach pretty far you will have to spend some money on something decent.
I own a Snowball microphone too.
Do you know what does the 1-2-3 switch does behind the microphone?
Maybe it could help positioning it somewhere else in your setup?
I own a Snowball microphone too.
Do you know what does the 1-2-3 switch does behind the microphone?
Maybe it could help positioning it somewhere else in your setup?
I appreciate the feedback. That mount you linked looks good Oaf. I might take the plunge.
x3I own a Snowball microphone too.
Do you know what does the 1-2-3 switch does behind the microphone?
Snowball Manual
I appreciate the feedback. That mount you linked looks good Oaf. I might take the plunge.
[quote=x3]I own a Snowball microphone too.
Do you know what does the 1-2-3 switch does behind the microphone?[/quote]
[url=http://cdn.bluemic.com/pdf/snowball/manual.pdf]Snowball Manual[/url]
Oh god, it has always been on #3.
No wonder people were saying they were hearing stuff happenning in my home.
Thanks Lange!
Oh god, it has always been on #3.
No wonder people were saying they were hearing stuff happenning in my home.
Thanks Lange!
I dunno... I think it looks pretty bad, but options are limited.
There are a bunch of other cheap ones.
http://www.amazon.com/Broadcast-Studio-Microphone-Suspension-Scissor/dp/B00AK7SKL4/ref=pd_cp_MI_2?tag=teamfortresst-20
http://www.amazon.com/Image%C2%AE-Broadcasting-Studio-Microphone-Stand/dp/B0082918X4/ref=pd_cp_MI_3?tag=teamfortresst-20
I dunno Oaf, the reviews on a few of these read pretty well even with super heavy mics like the Yeti. I think I'll pick up one of these with my next paycheck.
I dunno Oaf, the reviews on a few of these read pretty well even with super heavy mics like the Yeti. I think I'll pick up one of these with my next paycheck.
Care to post a quick review when you have it? I own a yeti and I realized that there seem to be almost no shockmounts for it. So if that thing is great and you think it could deal with the yeti I might get myself one.
Care to post a quick review when you have it? I own a yeti and I realized that there seem to be almost no shockmounts for it. So if that thing is great and you think it could deal with the yeti I might get myself one.
Just buy a blue radius for your yeti.
Just buy a blue radius for your yeti.
The Rode PSA1 is really good, very good build quality. I'd recommend it.
The Rode PSA1 is really good, very good build quality. I'd recommend it.
smakersJust buy a blue radius for your yeti.
Oh cool, didn't know about that one.
[quote=smakers]Just buy a blue radius for your yeti.[/quote]
Oh cool, didn't know about that one.
Be careful if you get the Radius. Make sure the threads are right before you force it. There are two models with different threads and it's difficult to know which one you have because they're not clearly labeled.
It's unfortunate, but there's not really any better shock mount for the yeti. :(
Be careful if you get the Radius. Make sure the threads are right before you force it. There are two models with different threads and it's difficult to know which one you have because they're not clearly labeled.
It's unfortunate, but there's not really any better shock mount for the yeti. :(