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
Compass
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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| Weight: | 1.35 kg |
| Dimensions: | 111.51 x 5.08 x 6.35 cm; 1.35 Kilograms |
| Model: | 989-000517 |
| Colour: | Black |
| Batteries Included: | 1 Lithium ion batteries required. |
| Colour: | Black |
Just wow
I previously owned a cheap newer arm and im telling you upgrading to this arm is a must!
You can freely moove the mic anywhere you want and it is gorgeous! ^_^
Amazing articulation and control, don't be afraid to loosen the spring tension screw at the base for easier movement.
Amazing articulation and control, don’t be afraid to loosen the spring tension screw at the base for easier movement.
Wanted this for a long time
I finally took the plunge and bought it, and unfortunately, I had to send it back.
It is well made, but my microphone was too light and I had to stiffen it so much that I could not move it.
If you have a microphone with some weight, then this would do the job perfectly. It looks good, well made and looks the part when recording video.
This stand is so well made, and perfect for a home/podcast/radio studio!
It has a tension adjustment screw to help counterweight any microphone you put on the end of it. Extremely easy to manoeuvre, and adjust.
I had it unboxed and setup on my desk with a mic, within 5minutes of receiving i
Sturdy As!
I had purchased a handful of boom arms in the past and none were strong enough to hold the weight of a blue yeti mic mounted in a shock mount. This arm, however, is incredibly sturdy and supports the weight of my mic set up with ease.
Rock Solid!
Sturdy As!
I had purchased a handful of boom arms in the past and none were strong enough to hold the weight of a blue yeti mic mounted in a shock mount. This arm, however, is incredibly sturdy and supports the weight of my mic set up with ease.
Rock Solid!
$100 would be the sweet spot for this stand. PSA1 is more functional and far better bang for buck, but the Blue looks nicer and probably holds up heavier mics.
$100 would be the sweet spot for this stand. PSA1 is more functional and far better bang for buck, but the Blue looks nicer and probably holds up heavier mics.
I initially had issues with the mic arm literally breaking 20 mins before my stream. Kept going up and up and up. They however are doing an RMA past the October "Support" period, which I'm thankful for. Thanks!
I initially had issues with the mic arm literally breaking 20 mins before my stream. Kept going up and up and up. They however are doing an RMA past the October “Support” period, which I’m thankful for. Thanks!
I had a Roode microphone arm before this one it was the a nightmare, with 10 days of use the rode arm started squeaking like crazy , so I returned and got the yeti one and oohhh boy what a difference and quality and design , you won't regret buying this arm ever I guarantee!
I had a Roode microphone arm before this one it was the a nightmare, with 10 days of use the rode arm started squeaking like crazy , so I returned and got the yeti one and oohhh boy what a difference and quality and design , you won’t regret buying this arm ever I guarantee!
I had a Roode microphone arm before this one it was the a nightmare, with 10 days of use the rode arm started squeaking like crazy , so I returned and got the yeti one and oohhh boy what a difference and quality and design , you won't regret buying this arm ever I guarantee!
I had a Roode microphone arm before this one it was the a nightmare, with 10 days of use the rode arm started squeaking like crazy , so I returned and got the yeti one and oohhh boy what a difference and quality and design , you won’t regret buying this arm ever I guarantee!
Great stand handles my heavy Mic with no problems! Deducting a star because the permanent mounting hardware is sold separately.
Great stand handles my heavy Mic with no problems! Deducting a star because the permanent mounting hardware is sold separately.
So here it goes!
I purchased this mic stand after doing a lot of research. From YouTube to online to asking other friends who have purchased it.
The common response I got was it’s a hit or miss purchase.
For example the stand is very hard to keep in place even with the tighten screws. My blue yeti mic sometimes Waze the mic stand down.
Sometimes the mic boom arm seems to work great. I know it’s a lot to do with adjusting and readjusting the screws/ knobs on the stand. Overall when it is working and functional I love the product.
Search YouTube before buying this.
J’ai pas mal rag sur le prix de ce produit mais comme j’avais besoin d’un bras de qualit, j’ai fini par l’acheter. Et finalement je pense qu’il vaut bien son prix car a n’a absolument rien voir avec le bras 12 que j’avais avant. Il existe cependant des modles d’apparence similaire sur les sites spcialiss mais ils font tous plus de… 300.
Bref l’apparence du bras fait beaucoup plus propre que la plupart des modles bon march, la fixation est extrmement qualitative et ne bouge absolument pas mme en ne serrant pas comme un bourrin (donc celle ci n’abimera pas votre bureau). Elle est d’ailleurs pourvue d’une matire caoutchouc plutt adhsive sur la partie qui se pose sur le bureau, pratique pour mieux stabiliser mais aussi pour ne pas abimer la surface aprs avoir serr.
Les gens lui reproche de remonter tout seul si le micro n’est pas assez lourd: c’est effectivement le cas (et je me suis bien cass les doigts pour serrer les articulations). Mais pour ma part j’utilise un Beyerdynamic Fox (plutt lger donc, aussi lger qu’un AT2020 ou que le Rode) et je n’ai aucun problme. La partie suprieur remonte toute seule seulement si je la baisse presque contre le bureau et s’arrte pile devant ma bouche pour que je puisse y parler dedans (d’ailleurs le micro se visse fond avec une lgre orientation encore une fois pile devant la bouche). Du coup je pense pas que le bras ait t conu dans l’optique de supporter le poids du Yeti mais que le bras a surtout t tudi pour se mettre en positions optimales automatiquement car il n’utilise pas les mme ressors que les bras bon march. Je note aussi que le bras se pousse tout seul en arrire lorsque que j’loigne le micro.
Un adaptateur pour le Yeti est viss dessus, retirez-le et vous pourrez visser n’importe quel micro dessus.
Pour moi, le dfaut ce sont ses parties en plastique (les articulations) qui sont irrgulires dans leur forme, je sais pas si je suis le seul avoir ce “problme” mais du coup le bras penche 2 sur la droite. C’est pas vraiment visible, c’est juste que je vois tout.
En conclusion: ce lger dfaut de finition est assez dommage ( moins que je sois le seul dans ce cas) mais le produit est tellement qualitatif et bien pens pour le prix que on le lui pardonnera.
Desserrer la petite vice à sa base
Je me sers de cet article pour mon studio. C’est de top qualit …j’adore. La plupart des mauvais reviews que j’ai vu parlaient de l’incapacit ajuster la tension du bras, ce qui est faux, si vous n’oubliez pas bien sur de desserrer la petite vice sa base …
Desserrer la petite vice à sa base
Je me sers de cet article pour mon studio. C’est de top qualit …j’adore. La plupart des mauvais reviews que j’ai vu parlaient de l’incapacit ajuster la tension du bras, ce qui est faux, si vous n’oubliez pas bien sur de desserrer la petite vice sa base …
Embêtant de desserrer et resserrer à chaque fois pour la faire teni
C’est un trs bon produit mais au niveau du prix je suis un peu du par le serrage de ce matriel qui a tendance mme serr ds qu’il y a du poids o ds qu’on les touche ah ne pas tenir sa position donc pour a que je la mets dans cette positions l
Un poco caro pero vale la pena si lo que buscas es un buen soporte de micrófono.
El brazo se siente muy slido y de buena manufactura, casi nada de esfuerzo para acomodarlo ya que ajustas bien los tornillos que hacen esa funcio
Anchored well onto computer desk, very stable with large mike attached
Anchored well onto computer desk, very stable with large mike attached
Probablement dans le top des meilleurs bras de micro
Produit de trs bonne qualit, compar au RODE PSA1 on observe clairement une diffrence de qualit (bien que ce dernier soit trs bien, l’ayant bien test auparavant). Plus solide, on a pas l’air d’avoir un produit relativement fragile entre les mains.
Certes plus lourd mais assez maniable, ncessite un bon bureau solide tout de mme, silencieux qui plus est.
Great positioning flexibility
Sturdy and well designed. It has a lot of flexibility in regards to positioning. I wish they made each arm a tad longer. It’s a bit pricey as well.
Using it with the blue yeti mic on the blue yeti shock mount.
Great positioning flexibility
Sturdy and well designed. It has a lot of flexibility in regards to positioning. I wish they made each arm a tad longer. It’s a bit pricey as well.
Using it with the blue yeti mic on the blue yeti shock mount.
Calidad
Lo usaba con mi micrfono Blue Yeti y no puedo pedir ms, aunque en un tirn que dio al momento de ajustarlo se rompi de una esquina, as que eso de muy buena calidad pues no tanto, pero buen, creo que es muy caro para lo que ofrece, es bueno para micrfonos pesados, pero ten cuidado al manipularlo.
excelente articulo
lucen de gran esttica y son de muy buena calidad para las cabinas de radio que se utilizaron.
Excelente, un consejo para los que lo instalen por primera vez, aflojen el tornillo debajo de la base (yo le di como 30 vueltas para un mic blue y su amortiguador) y pongan el micrfono, el sistema se balancea con el peso, si no se lo pones, se eleva solo, una vez calibrado es una maravilla, el micrfono lo pones donde quieras y queda fijo sin esfuerzo
This is one of my Fav items in my home studio. Don’t muck around with all the others, it is well worth paying a little extra for one hell of a lot more.
This is one of my Fav items in my home studio. Don’t muck around with all the others, it is well worth paying a little extra for one hell of a lot more.
After wanting to move my Blue Yeti Nano off of my desk, I decided to go with this microphone arm since it seemed like a nicely designed one. Although it can be difficult to manoeuvre, once you get it in the right position and tighten everything up, it works just fine. Being able to run the cable down the inside channel also helps give it a more minimalist look.
After wanting to move my Blue Yeti Nano off of my desk, I decided to go with this microphone arm since it seemed like a nicely designed one. Although it can be difficult to manoeuvre, once you get it in the right position and tighten everything up, it works just fine. Being able to run the cable down the inside channel also helps give it a more minimalist look.
After wanting to move my Blue Yeti Nano off of my desk, I decided to go with this microphone arm since it seemed like a nicely designed one. Although it can be difficult to manoeuvre, once you get it in the right position and tighten everything up, it works just fine. Being able to run the cable down the inside channel also helps give it a more minimalist look.
After wanting to move my Blue Yeti Nano off of my desk, I decided to go with this microphone arm since it seemed like a nicely designed one. Although it can be difficult to manoeuvre, once you get it in the right position and tighten everything up, it works just fine. Being able to run the cable down the inside channel also helps give it a more minimalist look.
Muy buen produto
proporciona una sujecin muy firme, lo compre para un yeti, realmente quedo muy bien, el acabado es muy bueno y la gua de cables ayuda a una instalacin muy limpia
Muy buen produto
proporciona una sujecin muy firme, lo compre para un yeti, realmente quedo muy bien, el acabado es muy bueno y la gua de cables ayuda a una instalacin muy limpia
Un laps de temps néccessaire
Produit de bonne facture, l’apparence robuste et ergonomique.
La gouttire passe-cble est la bienvenue. Son ct tubulaire plein est trs esthtique.
Cependant, les articulations (qui remontent seule l’aide d’un ressort) sont tellement dure serrer qu’il m’a fallut quelques jours d’usure pour que le bras devienne moins rsistant, et que je puisse enfin le mettre dans la position souhaite. Sans micro, n’y comptez pas trop, mais le poids du mien a suffit a le maintenir en place. trangement, le bras devient bien plus maniable, il devient possible de dplacer le micro vers le haut et vers le bas sans problme.
Bref, sans ce lger contretemps que Blue nous impose l’achat, c’est un bon produit.
Un laps de temps néccessaire
Produit de bonne facture, l’apparence robuste et ergonomique.
La gouttire passe-cble est la bienvenue. Son ct tubulaire plein est trs esthtique.
Cependant, les articulations (qui remontent seule l’aide d’un ressort) sont tellement dure serrer qu’il m’a fallut quelques jours d’usure pour que le bras devienne moins rsistant, et que je puisse enfin le mettre dans la position souhaite. Sans micro, n’y comptez pas trop, mais le poids du mien a suffit a le maintenir en place. trangement, le bras devient bien plus maniable, il devient possible de dplacer le micro vers le haut et vers le bas sans problme.
Bref, sans ce lger contretemps que Blue nous impose l’achat, c’est un bon produit.
akes time to get the right tensio
akes time to get the right for lighter mics
costs a lot for what it is
I really love this boom arm. The cable management is great and keeps it very clean. The one challenge is I wish Blue would provide better instructions on how to loosen the tension of the arm for different microphones.
I really love this boom arm. The cable management is great and keeps it very clean. The one challenge is I wish Blue would provide better instructions on how to loosen the tension of the arm for different microphones.
I really love this boom arm. The cable management is great and keeps it very clean. The one challenge is I wish Blue would provide better instructions on how to loosen the tension of the arm for different microphones.
I really love this boom arm. The cable management is great and keeps it very clean. The one challenge is I wish Blue would provide better instructions on how to loosen the tension of the arm for different microphones.
First boom arm, clean and easy to set up!
The stand comes in 2 parts, the arm and the clamp
Secure the clamp onto your desk and then the arm just slides into the top of the clamp
If you have issues with the arm not staying put, there is a small screw on the bottom of the arm that you can tighten or loosen with a philips-head screwdriver to adjust the tension of the spring inside the arm (this makes a big difference if you’re having trouble and is easy to overlook).
I use a Neumann TLM-103 and after loosening the spring tension in the arm and tightening the friction locks the mic stays exactly where I place it without hassle
Perfect IF you have a somewhat heavy microphone
I’m in love with this mic-stand, it stays where ever I leave it and never droops.
At first, it might be a bit stiff but rest assured it’ll do what you want in less than 24 hours.
with all that said, I still recommend purchasing this stand only if you have a microphone over 2 pounds.
(It needs resistance)
As you can see in this picture, I use my ShureSM7B on this stand and only have one minor issue
ONE ISSUE:
XLR Cable might bend over the last rotational circle knob depending on the position you face the microphone in.
(May cause damage long-term)
Sehr gut.
Die Federn sind fr meinen Geschmack zu stark, aber da gewhnt man sich dran.
Absolutely brillia
Pictures online do not do this boom arm justice. This is a really solid professional piece of kit. Far closer to yellowtech MiKA gear in appearance than anything else. Very pleasantly surprised.
Ignore all comments about this arm being unbalanced etc. Just read the instructions – there is a small screw in the base to adjust the tension. Do that and it’s absolutely perfect.
Este brazo es de muy buena calidad y es el mejor complemento para el micrfono blue yeti , junto con el soporte tipo araa “Radius”, 100% compatible, aunque su precio es elevado.
Te permite muchos movimientos pudiendo colocar el micro en cualquier posicion, no hay nada mejor.
Existe la opcin de comprarlo en kit (micro, soporte y brazo) que en relacin es ms econmico y altamente interesante.
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Valora como “util” esta resea, me ayudaria mucho.
GRACIAS.
By MikiMaister…
The stand is fantastic! If people would open a book and read the instructions, they'd figure out there is a tension screw in the bottom of the arm that you need to loosen or tighten. I actually had to loosen the tension to get my yeti to stay in proper place, now its completely fine. Learn to read or don't write hateful reviews people. COMPLETE human error, the stand is awesome! Buy 2!
The stand is fantastic! If people would open a book and read the instructions, they’d figure out there is a tension screw in the bottom of the arm that you need to loosen or tighten. I actually had to loosen the tension to get my yeti to stay in proper place, now its completely fine. Learn to read or don’t write hateful reviews people. COMPLETE human error, the stand is awesome! Buy 2!
The stand is fantastic! If people would open a book and read the instructions, they'd figure out there is a tension screw in the bottom of the arm that you need to loosen or tighten. I actually had to loosen the tension to get my yeti to stay in proper place, now its completely fine. Learn to read or don't write hateful reviews people. COMPLETE human error, the stand is awesome! Buy 2!
The stand is fantastic! If people would open a book and read the instructions, they’d figure out there is a tension screw in the bottom of the arm that you need to loosen or tighten. I actually had to loosen the tension to get my yeti to stay in proper place, now its completely fine. Learn to read or don’t write hateful reviews people. COMPLETE human error, the stand is awesome! Buy 2!
Very nice arm. It at first confused me how the bungee system worked in it. But with the mic added on it helps you to maneuver the joints and lock them in place a lot easier. I gave it 4 stars because I feel it could be a lil less money. Build quality is great but for $99 I feel it should be about $75. Overall with y shock mount and mic it adds a very professional look to my desk.
Very nice arm. It at first confused me how the bungee system worked in it. But with the mic added on it helps you to maneuver the joints and lock them in place a lot easier. I gave it 4 stars because I feel it could be a lil less money. Build quality is great but for $99 I feel it should be about $75. Overall with y shock mount and mic it adds a very professional look to my desk.
Una pasada
Lo uso con el SM7B de Shure, va muy bien, has de vigilar que la mesa est recta, se que es una tonera, pero creeme, yo le puse una segunda pata a la mesa y ahora no se mueve el micro hacia un lado! enserio es til!
Una pasada
Lo uso con el SM7B de Shure, va muy bien, has de vigilar que la mesa est recta, se que es una tonera, pero creeme, yo le puse una segunda pata a la mesa y ahora no se mueve el micro hacia un lado! enserio es til!
After fighting with a few cheaper boom arms I decided to just buy a good one. It does exactly what it's supposed to do and does it perfect. Please don't waste your money on the cheap alternatives, you'll be disappointed. If your using the Blue Yeti mike you need this one.
After fighting with a few cheaper boom arms I decided to just buy a good one. It does exactly what it’s supposed to do and does it perfect. Please don’t waste your money on the cheap alternatives, you’ll be disappointed. If your using the Blue Yeti mike you need this one.
After fighting with a few cheaper boom arms I decided to just buy a good one. It does exactly what it's supposed to do and does it perfect. Please don't waste your money on the cheap alternatives, you'll be disappointed. If your using the Blue Yeti mike you need this one.
After fighting with a few cheaper boom arms I decided to just buy a good one. It does exactly what it’s supposed to do and does it perfect. Please don’t waste your money on the cheap alternatives, you’ll be disappointed. If your using the Blue Yeti mike you need this one.
Aucun problème
Je l’ai install l’envers au dbut, mais il est parfait, supporte le poid de mon micro et reste fixe
I'm not a big fan of the cheaper boom arms because their so obtrusive looking. I bought this because it's condensed down into a single design. I'm using it for an MXL 990 and it works almost perfectly. My only caveat is that the weight of the microphone might be too little as it sometimes raises slowly by itself. I've tuned it as much as I can, but it's entirely manageable. I love this thing and it works fantastically. I was also worried that it's cable system would easily hide a USB cable instead of an XLR, but I'm happy to report an XLR cable fits inside no problem. I love the clean look.
I’m not a big fan of the cheaper boom arms because their so obtrusive looking. I bought this because it’s condensed down into a single design. I’m using it for an MXL 990 and it works almost perfectly. My only caveat is that the weight of the microphone might be too little as it sometimes raises slowly by itself. I’ve tuned it as much as I can, but it’s entirely manageable. I love this thing and it works fantastically. I was also worried that it’s cable system would easily hide a USB cable instead of an XLR, but I’m happy to report an XLR cable fits inside no problem. I love the clean look.
Out of the box, the tension on the arm makes it really hard to bend, so you might need to back off the tension screw a couple turns like I did until it was good.
Out of the box, the tension on the arm makes it really hard to bend, so you might need to back off the tension screw a couple turns like I did until it was good.
Hard to prevent it from lifting.
Hard to prevent it from lifting. You have t o be oh so gentle
It is sometimes hard to adjust as it wants to swing up despite the weight of the mic
La construccin, esttica, movilidad y funcionalidad general de este brazo es sin duda un 10/10 sin embargo toma en consideracin lo siguiente si vas a montar un QuadCast o micrfono de peso similar.
De fbrica los soportes internos del brazo estn ajustados para sostener micrfonos pesados por lo que tendrs que ajustar esto hasta el mnimo con el tornillo ubicado en la base del brazo (gira un poco antes de que el tornillo se sienta flojo) y aun asi cada que necesites poner en una nueva posicin el microfono tendras que apretar las otras perillas repartidas en el brazo para que este quede fijo y el poco peso del mic no lo haga regresar a su posicin original.
Por supuesto lo recomiendo a pesar de esos detalles ya que es una inversin que te va a durar prcticamente de por vida en comparacin de los brazos ms econmicos, la diferencia entre esos modelos y el compass es como la noche y el dia.
Perfecto
Buensimo, me encanta. Tena uno de esos baratos y se nota la diferencia de forma bestial con este brazo de Blue. Perfecto para usar con el micrfono Blue Yeti. Vale lo que cuesta.
Perfecto
Buensimo, me encanta. Tena uno de esos baratos y se nota la diferencia de forma bestial con este brazo de Blue. Perfecto para usar con el micrfono Blue Yeti. Vale lo que cuesta.
Works with the Yeti, as designed. Cable compartment however is not designed for multiple XLR cables whilest the Yeti is a stereo microphone so the stand forces you to improvise or use mono only. Tension is also quite tight if used in a folded orientation making fine adjustment difficult. Extended orientations don't have this minor issue.
Works with the Yeti, as designed. Cable compartment however is not designed for multiple XLR cables whilest the Yeti is a stereo microphone so the stand forces you to improvise or use mono only. Tension is also quite tight if used in a folded orientation making fine adjustment difficult. Extended orientations don’t have this minor issue.
Works with the Yeti, as designed. Cable compartment however is not designed for multiple XLR cables whilest the Yeti is a stereo microphone so the stand forces you to improvise or use mono only. Tension is also quite tight if used in a folded orientation making fine adjustment difficult. Extended orientations don't have this minor issue.
Works with the Yeti, as designed. Cable compartment however is not designed for multiple XLR cables whilest the Yeti is a stereo microphone so the stand forces you to improvise or use mono only. Tension is also quite tight if used in a folded orientation making fine adjustment difficult. Extended orientations don’t have this minor issue.
Good value for the money
I’m absolutely satisfied with the product. High quality materials, cable management is perfect, adjustable friction hinges for each of the pivot points, and If by any chance you have problem with the fine tuning, you can always tweak tension screw that is placed inside the base of the Compass.
ecomiendo
es un poco caro, pero sinceramente merece la pena, lo recomiendo 100×100 , una base firme y que se adapta muy facilmente, la recomiendo
I LOVE BLUE COMPASS ❤️
Le meilleur bras pour microphone rien d’autre a rajouter. Acheter le bras Blue Compass c’est une valeur sur !
Before you read the one star reviews that say this mic arm is junk, you should be aware that if they had read the instructions almost all of the issues could have been avoided.
On the bottom of the arm there is a spring tension adjustment screw, if your arm wont hold your mic up tighten the screw and if the arm extends on it’s own even with the joint locks tight then loosen the screw until it stops.
With the tension screw adjusted properly the arm should hold the mic right where you want it with little to no tightening of the joint locks… if you tighten those locks as tight as you can you will break them.
Hope this helps, I am very happy with this mic arm.
Works well with Blue Yeti and Blue Spark
It’s okay, but the friction screws don’t provide any feedback so longevity might be an issue.
Don't put it up backwards
I bought this to hold my Yeti Blue microphone for podcasts. It looks nice. The dials to tighten down the springs are incredibly hard to get tight enough to hold the boom and mic in place. I bought this and paid top dollar b/c i wanted top quality and something I wouldn’t have to replace.
Follow up: This was my fault. I set it up backwards. Here’s a tip: the right way to set it up is so that the logo is right side up, not upside down. Ugh. Works great now.
La discrétion avant tou
Aussitt achet, aussitt adopt. Ce bras est la fois trs lgant et trs pratique.
Son cache cble est trs pratique, les articulations du bras sont de qualits, mais ce bras est fait pour mettre un micro pointant vers le bas. Il n’est pas possible de le faire tenir debout, sinon votre bras remonte trop haut et vous n’tes plus en face de celui-ci.
Bon achat, je regrette pas.
Awesome product. Holds my yeti great! Sleek and clean design really adds to it. Good for a great mic arm
Awesome product. Holds my yeti great! Sleek and clean design really adds to it. Good for a great mic arm
Works perfectly, the tension points are a bit hard to turn.
Works perfectly, the tension points are a bit hard to turn.
I purchased this Blue Compass Broadcast Boom Arm to hold my Blue Yeti professional microphone. I do voiceover work and I also produce podcasts for the company that I work for. This microphone is extremely heavy for its size, and this boom arm has no trouble holding the weight. It's easily adjustable and once you get it in the correct position and lock everything down, it does a fantastic job. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a trustworthy and functional boom arm.
I purchased this Blue Compass Broadcast Boom Arm to hold my Blue Yeti professional microphone. I do voiceover work and I also produce podcasts for the company that I work for. This microphone is extremely heavy for its size, and this boom arm has no trouble holding the weight. It’s easily adjustable and once you get it in the correct position and lock everything down, it does a fantastic job. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a trustworthy and functional boom arm.
This is a great little boom arm and I very much like the cable channel is recessed into the arm, giving it a cable-free look once fully installed. Having said that, I did feel like I had to really crank the tension settings knob on several of the pivot points with lighter mics (so much so that I felt like I was going to break it from over-torquing). It's a sleek boom but the Rode PSA1 is a better buy for the money, in my opinion.
This is a great little boom arm and I very much like the cable channel is recessed into the arm, giving it a cable-free look once fully installed. Having said that, I did feel like I had to really crank the tension settings knob on several of the pivot points with lighter mics (so much so that I felt like I was going to break it from over-torquing). It’s a sleek boom but the Rode PSA1 is a better buy for the money, in my opinion.
The construction of this boom arm is nice, similar in style to the Yellowtec Mika. It is designed to support the Blue microphone, which is large and heavy, and the tension of the arm is set accordingly. But if you mount a lighter microphone (which is most other microphones!) the arm will tend to rise. A tension screw in the base can adjust tension slightly, but it can’t be set low enough for a sturdy lighter microphone, like a Shure SM58.
I’ve found the best solution is to add some weight to the microphone, by attaching a ball head for a camera tripod (I used the Neewer Panoramic Ball head). The 3/8″ base will fit the smaller screw on the Blue Compass. You’ll need a 1/4″ to 5/8″ adapter to attach the microphone to the ball head. This, along with some adjustments to the tension screw in the base of the boom, should keep the microphone position stable.
This is an attractive mic arm. The main sections are black-painted aluminum, attached by plastic joints, which can be individually adjusted to be stiffer or looser (they’re not meant to lock the arm in place and won’t compensate for an overly light microphone). The swivel base is compact and works well. Unlike the Yellowtec it resembles, there’s no internal cable. You insert your own standard cable, which fits neatly in a channel along the top, with clips to hold it in place. This keeps the cable hidden, except for a loop at the elbow of the boom.
The main competition for this boom arm is the Rode PSA1, which is also sprung for a heavy microphone. On the Rode, the cable is entirely external, and is fastened with Velcro straps. The Compass arrangement is much neater. One Rode feature that the Compass lacks is the ability to rotate the mic freely. The top segment of the Compass doesn’t rotate at all — if you turn the mic, you’ll start to unscrew it. Again, though, if you add a tripod ball head, you can make adjustments more easily. Moreover, the head of the Compass can be flipped upwards, so you could use it as a mount for a small- to medium-weight camera.
great product, can be adjusted at 3 angles, has an area to tuck xlr cord , fastens to desk/table, adjustable
great product, can be adjusted at 3 angles, has an area to tuck xlr cord , fastens to desk/table, adjustable
Muy recomendable, es resistente, no como otras marcas que tienden a doblarse, est en cambio se mantiene firme y cumple su funcin.
The arm is built to support the weight of the Yeti Blue mic. Fully positionable and stable.
The arm is built to support the weight of the Yeti Blue mic. Fully positionable and stable.
Clean and pretty
Very happy with the boom arm from Blue. The compass is far better than those creeky external spring loaded cheapies. It’s not cheap, but it is made of quality materials.
The stiffness of the joints is really nice, I can place it in about any position I want. I love the clean look with the cable routing management. Attaches to the desk in a clean way too.
Very happy, saving up now for a better mic to go with it. Want to upgrade from the Blue snowball to the Yetti.
Clean and pretty
Very happy with the boom arm from Blue. The compass is far better than those creeky external spring loaded cheapies. It’s not cheap, but it is made of quality materials.
The stiffness of the joints is really nice, I can place it in about any position I want. I love the clean look with the cable routing management. Attaches to the desk in a clean way too.
Very happy, saving up now for a better mic to go with it. Want to upgrade from the Blue snowball to the Yetti.
You won't find a better mic boom arm at this price. Very good quality.
You won’t find a better mic boom arm at this price. Very good quality.
This product is great. It arrived on time and in perfect condition. We use them in our podcast studio, we have five of them now, and they’ve never given us any problems. We went through cheaper mic arms before we bit the bullet and purchased these, but all of those broke within a few months. It’s been a year since we purchased our Blue Compasses, and they still show no signs of wear at all. We have Blue Yeti Pro’s mounted to all of them, but we’ve also mounted other mics (like Shure and Rode) to them and the Compass worked perfectly for those as well. The arm allows for mics to hang down or be right-side-up, which has been useful for different setups. I highly recommend!
At first I could not let it stay in position, but when I release it and tighten it then it work
At first I could not let it stay in position, but when I release it and tighten it then it work
This mic arm is very good, its actually the best one I have every had. The one thing I don't like about it (but have come to work with) is the part were the mic actually is; it is sorta difficult to set up the mic in the right spot and it takes a certain technique to put it in the perfect spot. Don't get me wrong it is an amazing mic arm and I love how it finds the perfect balance with its elasticity. (its also pretty heavy compared to a typical 15$-25$ mic arm)
This mic arm is very good, its actually the best one I have every had. The one thing I don’t like about it (but have come to work with) is the part were the mic actually is; it is sorta difficult to set up the mic in the right spot and it takes a certain technique to put it in the perfect spot. Don’t get me wrong it is an amazing mic arm and I love how it finds the perfect balance with its elasticity. (its also pretty heavy compared to a typical 15$-25$ mic arm)
Sleek, easy to use and I’ve had no problems. If you read the little booklet that comes with it, it tells you there is a tension screw at the base of the arm that you can adjust to tighten the tension or loosen the tension of the spring. Heavier mics might need a good twist to the right of that tension screw, while lighter mics will need a little twist to the left. This will stop the arm from falling or springing back up after you’ve already tightened the hinges.
Brazo blue
gran brazo para micro blue , es increible la calidad del producto , se puede abrir totalmente y en espacios pequeos se recoge muy bien , una buena inversion para los amantes de streaming
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Brazo blue
gran brazo para micro blue , es increible la calidad del producto , se puede abrir totalmente y en espacios pequeos se recoge muy bien , una buena inversion para los amantes de streaming
I bought a used unit to save a bit and I was scared of other reviews that said that the arm wouldn’t stay in position. I tried to flex the arm without the mic attached and it indeed wouldn’t stay in position. However, after unscrewing all the joints and screwing them back in. I attached the Mic with the mount clamped to the table and it finally stayed in position. A little scare but all was worth it!
Great looking boom arm at a great price
Looks incredible. Love the cable channel down the back of the arm, keeps everything looking visually very clean.
Mine came set up to support a very heavy microphone (probably the Blue Yeti). I use the much lighter MXL 770, so had to slacken off the spring-tension screw set into the base many many rotations to allow the friction clamps at the hinges to set its position. Now that’s done, it raises and rotates smoothly.
One improvement they could make would be a built-in axial swivel after the final joint, but that’s a small thing.
Very Expensive, but built very well, zero noise, takes almost no desk space and is very large and well built. The clips on the wire channel are the only things that are not high quality metal.
Very Expensive, but built very well, zero noise, takes almost no desk space and is very large and well built. The clips on the wire channel are the only things that are not high quality metal.
Very Expensive, but built very well, zero noise, takes almost no desk space and is very large and well built. The clips on the wire channel are the only things that are not high quality metal.
Very Expensive, but built very well, zero noise, takes almost no desk space and is very large and well built. The clips on the wire channel are the only things that are not high quality metal.
Looks fantastic!
This boom arm looks so nice and feels like really quality. The adjustment knuckles are plastic which is a bit of a shame but other than that this is a real nice piece of kit!
Nicer to sit with than having springs everywhere!
One of the things that sets a studio apart from others is the quality of the equipment, and mic boom arms are almost ten a penny. Unless you go for the really expensive Yellowtec stuff, of course. this arm from Blue is a suitable halfway measure – not massively expensive (comparable to Rode and others in price) and a style reminiscent of the Yellowtec gear.
I’d prefer to have the XLR cable fully enclosed for aesthetic reasons, but otherwise this arm looks and performs well. The desk mount is strong, and of you’re at all handy with DIY you could theoretically mount it through the desk quite easily with the right nut, bolt and washer. Of course, it works pretty well as designed.
Support for it from Blue is not good – things like desk mounts are available but only to the US customers. I wrote asking Blue about that, and still have no response from them. I wouldn’t hold your breath on that! Just get a US postal box and have a desk mount sent over.
Overall I am very pleased – I bought two. They are sturdy, easy to set up, no external springs, all the friction brakes and dampers work well… it’s also remarkably smooth to swivel and the mic attachment is very good – locks perfectly and makes a big difference compared to the cheaper alternatives.
Yes, you can buy a scissor style angle-poise design for a tenth of the price. You get what you pay for – having been through 5 such arms, I am pleased with the quality and workmanship of this arm… now… if only the XLR was internal 😉
Sencillamente, el mejor soporte que puedes encontrar. Es perfecto.
He probado otros soportes, pero directamente os digo que este es el mejor, sin ms. Sencillo, con un diseo minimalista, pero totalmente prctico y funcional. Sin ningun tipo de duda este es el mejor soporte que puedes comprar. Cierto es que vale un dinero importante, pero no dudis que es el mejor que podis encontrar.
Sencillamente, el mejor soporte que puedes encontrar. Es perfecto.
He probado otros soportes, pero directamente os digo que este es el mejor, sin ms. Sencillo, con un diseo minimalista, pero totalmente prctico y funcional. Sin ningun tipo de duda este es el mejor soporte que puedes comprar. Cierto es que vale un dinero importante, pero no dudis que es el mejor que podis encontrar.
Great quality, Silent and Versitile. PERFECT!
Best boom arm I’ve ever owned. Hands down. If you want something that lasts at a good price buy this! The tension is adjustable and will work with ANY microphone, regardless of weight. Just fine adjust al other joints and the tensioner at the bottom for your desired manuverabiliy and you’re set!
Another Great thing is that there is a built in cable management channel along the top to keep your cables clean and neat.
Great quality, mix of Steel and high quality and sturdy ABS plastic.
Will buy more when I put my podcast studio together.
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J’utilise le blue yeti et a fonctionne A1 avec l’ensemble. Je recommande
Incredible for my blue yeti! Had the cheap one that said I could use it with my mic and couldn't hold it with shock mount(good for the smaller standard mic). But this stand! Wow! Holds my headset my blue yeti plus shock mount 360 swivel, cable manager on arm and can attach on tables that are larger with the clip! Nothing bad to say! Premium build!
Incredible for my blue yeti! Had the cheap one that said I could use it with my mic and couldn’t hold it with shock mount(good for the smaller standard mic). But this stand! Wow! Holds my headset my blue yeti plus shock mount 360 swivel, cable manager on arm and can attach on tables that are larger with the clip! Nothing bad to say! Premium build!
Incredible for my blue yeti! Had the cheap one that said I could use it with my mic and couldn't hold it with shock mount(good for the smaller standard mic). But this stand! Wow! Holds my headset my blue yeti plus shock mount 360 swivel, cable manager on arm and can attach on tables that are larger with the clip! Nothing bad to say! Premium build!
Incredible for my blue yeti! Had the cheap one that said I could use it with my mic and couldn’t hold it with shock mount(good for the smaller standard mic). But this stand! Wow! Holds my headset my blue yeti plus shock mount 360 swivel, cable manager on arm and can attach on tables that are larger with the clip! Nothing bad to say! Premium build!
This is an amazing product! Well designed, performs extremely well and looks awesome. Cable management is neat. The spring has adjustable tension for microphones of different weights (I had to release mine all the way down for NT5 mic). Even packaging is well thought through. It had been awhile since I had a product that I was 100% satisfied with (I even thought they dont make them anymore) and this is one of those rare jewels. Love it!
This boom arm is super clean and well built. My ATR2100 is definitely too light for it out of the box, but after much adjustment on the tension screw I’m at a good spot. It would be nice here to know how much adjustment is available, I was slightly worried if there was a turn too far that would break it. It’s nice to know that one day if I ever move to a heavier setup this arm will be completely ready.
I’m also hanging my headphones (HE400i) off of it when they aren’t in use and it’s still perfectly fine.
I bought a Blue Yeti mic a few months ago and found it to be extremely powerful. If you use a Blue Yeti to record gameplay, you’re in for a big surprise. It will pick up every sound, including banging on the keyboard and moving the mouse.
It’s basically impossible to use it on your desk if you want quality recordings.
This boom arm is perfect, and it’s highly advisable to pair it with a shock mount (made by the same company) to achieve optimal results. I play a lot of shooters and the banging sounds went away after I purchased these items.
Best boom arm i ever used. Very sturdy and does the job. I do streams and use it for online gaming with my friends and had no problems. I bought a Neewer boom arm which was way cheaper and it broke within a month. You get what you pay for!
Best boom arm i ever used. Very sturdy and does the job. I do streams and use it for online gaming with my friends and had no problems. I bought a Neewer boom arm which was way cheaper and it broke within a month. You get what you pay for!
Als ich die Packung ffnete, schauten mich alle Teile direkt an: Der Arm in der Mitte, auen noch die Tischklemme und eine Betriebsanleitung.
Der Compass wirkt sehr hochwertig und ist auch schn anzufassen. Es sieht unglaublich elegant aus und besteht aus Aluminium. Die Schrauben-hnliche Teile zum Einrasten der Gelenke sind aber aus Plastik. Der Arm ist auch noch sehr dnn! Das hat mich stark beeindruckt.
Das Anschrauben war genauso einfach wie bei anderen Gelenkarmen. Klemme an den Tisch, Ding rein, fertig. Der Blue Compass ist einsatzbereit. Dabei ist die Tischklemme, im Gegensatz zu anderen Armen, so dick wie der Arm selber. Sie ist also sehr praktisch und nimmt kaum Platz weg.
Vorne befindet sich eine 3/8″ Schraube, welche mit einem 5/8″ Adapter kommt, aber auch mit einer anderen Art Scheibe, um das Mikrofon so zu befestigen, dass es in einer gewnschten Position verschraubt wird, ohne komplett eingedreht werden zu mssen.
Auerdem gibt Blue Microphones noch eine Mglichkeit, das Kabel am Arm “unsichtbar” an das Mikro zu bringen. Dabei wurde das mit Klips-Teilen gelst, welche am Arm von der Basis bis zum Mikrofon das Kabel leiten. Die Klipse werden einfach geffnet oder geschlossen.
An der Basis kann eine Schraube gedreht werden, um die Hrte der Federn einstellen zu knnen. Das ist von Vorteil, wenn man ein schweres Mikrofon hat. Ab Werk drfte jedoch alles stimmen.
Beim Anschlieen war ich geschockt: Das Befestigen meines knapp 1,5kg schweren Mikrofones von unten war zum Scheitern verurteilt. Das letzte Gelenk hat trotz festgedrehter Schrauben immer nachgelassen.
Das Befestigen vom Mikrofon von oben war allerdings komplett anders: Null Probleme, die Gelenke rasten ein, selbst ohne festmachen der Schrauben an der Seite.
Beim Rode PSA-1 hatte ich ein lautes, mechanisches Gerusch beim Bewegen der Gelenke. Das ist hier berhaupt nicht der Fall. Der Arm ist sehr ruhig.
Der Preis? Nun ja, vielleicht etwas berteuert. Das muss jedoch jeder selbst entscheiden. Vom Aussehen her und der Tatsache, dass der Arm durch seine Form sehr praktisch ist, hebt er sich allerdings deutlich von anderen Armen ab.
Ich werde den Compass im Alltag nun testen und dann die Bewertung ggf. anpassen.
This is a really great product, I really do love it. The only reason I gave it 4 stars is due to the fact that it is impossible to put a pop filter on this. Sure, you can use a windscreen, but I prefer my stedman. It does look big in the picture, so I probably should have know this would be an issue. It would just be nice if there was a small metal extension to screw on a pop filter or some type of work around. Other than that, it is perfect.
Excellent build, stable, sleek, clean and sturdy, keeps the cable tidily away and is extremely silent when moved. Only gripe is that compared with spring based systems the orientation of the last articulated segment holding the mic is not kept fixed, but it has to be corrected independently of the rest after each repositioning of the arm, unlike PSA-1 and cheaper alternatives where it is kept level. A minor issue that may become a nuisance for those that tend to reposition the mic continuously as you’d have to handle the shock mount to do this, possibly generating some noise while recording. Also you need to tighten the friction screws quite hard to set it in position… otherwise there is a little droop or upward drift over time, but I read this can be calibrated tightening a tension key at the base.
Also I would check out the yeticaster bundle, just 25 pounds more and you also get a yeti mic, which has a unique serial number and therefore can be used in conjunction with another yeti if you already have one.