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16.3.2019

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.
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3.12.2018

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 ;)
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13.12.2020

I have Custom Van den Hull cables and was not sure if they would fit with this arm, they do!There are some negative reviews for this arm that I just don't see with mine, ether people didn't take the time to adjust it before reviewing. who knows!Its solid, very well built indeed!I found that if you tighten up the arm to the point where it only just not straightening up on you then you get a really light to move arm. way better than some of the others I have had.I have had the innogear arm for $50 is good and longer than this one so say better behind the monitors.I have had a cheap unbranded arm for $15 and this is by far the lightest thing to move and I still love it.Getting this blue had tocompete with the cheap one I love so much and the innogear that was perfect for keeping the studio clean.The Blue Compass apart from not being long enough to reach over the monitors it has exceeded my expectations.It has taken a while to get it adjusted right as I had things over tightened to begin with. now its set right its light to move solid as a rock. and I'm very happy it takes a bit of time to get it set just right.I am using an Audio Technical AT4047 with mine so not the most heavy mic!Nothing more than fantastic.It cost quite a bit so for the home user it may be overkill unless you have the cash and need the look!if I was not a Streamer then I would not have brought this as the cheap one is amazing in function and really really did the trick with my AT3035.
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22.4.2018

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.
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12.12.2018

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.

9.9.2019

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.

27.4.2020

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.

11.4.2021

I like the sturdiness and strength of this arm it can hold any of my mic's comfortable. After adjsting and training it at the start it is now in the ideal location and can swing positions for different circumstances at a touch. A touch too expensive in my opinion but overall very pleased with the stand and would recommend it to others.

1.6.2019

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.

22.4.2020

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 it

8.10.2020

Simple to use, highly versatile, beautifully made, solid and works perfectly with most microphones. I have a large Shure SM7B; if you have this mic you will also need the Shure A26X extension tube. It will work without it, but mic movement is limited. It looks really cool too.

1.11.2020

Have tried quite a few boom arms with varying degrees of success and this is the best by a long shot. Beautifully built and designed and capable of holding a fairly hefty weight of microphone. Well recommended.

6.12.2018

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!

24.5.2021

Good and sturdy, i have a pretty weighty microphone (Samson q9u) and this comfortably holds it in place. Good buy, could be cheaper but personally worth it for the aesthetics

30.6.2020

Tried a few arms, this one holds my mic steady, and repsonds well when I reposition it, and unlike other arms the mic does not drift (moved on its own)

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