Elgato Wave Mic Arm - Premium Broadcasting Boom Arm
The Elgato Wave Mic Arm is a premium broadcasting boom arm designed for podcasters, streamers, gamers, and anyone working from home who needs a high-quality microphone setup. The…
Product review summary
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The Elgato Wave Mic Arm is a premium broadcasting boom arm designed for podcasts, streaming, gaming, home office, and recording. It features internal springs and hidden cable channels, a fully adjustable arm with a swivel base, and maintains mic position when adjusting height. With a 750mm / 29.5in vertical reach to overcome most monitors, an extension riser that adds another 150mm / 5.9in of height, and a custom counterweight that adapts arm tension to mic weight, this product supports mics weighing 250 - 1,000g / 0.55 - 2.2lbs. Additionally, the 60mm / 2.4in padded desk clamp fits popular desk designs, and it comes with a ball head with 1/4” screw and 3/8”-5/8” adapters. Users rave about its premium design, flexibility, cable management, ease of setup, and stability. The only potential downside is that the arms are a little thick and may obstruct your view of your monitor depending on your setup/orientation.
- Pros:
- Premium design
- Internal springs and hidden cable channels
- Fully adjustable arm with swivel base
- Maintains mic position when adjusting height
- 750mm / 29.5in vertical reach to overcome most monitors
- Extension riser adds another 150mm / 5.9in of height
- Custom counterweight adapts arm tension to mic weight
- 60mm / 2.4in padded desk clamp fits popular desk designs
- Ball head with 1/4” screw and 3/8”-5/8” adapters
- Great value for the price
- Cable management
- Stable and flexible positioning
- Cons:
- The arms are a little thick and may obstruct your view of your monitor depending on your setup/orientation
FAQ
Product FAQ:
Q: What is included in the Elgato Wave Mic Arm package?
A: The package includes the Elgato Wave Mic Arm, a desk clamp, 1/4" thread adapters, and an extension riser.
Q: How much weight can the Elgato Wave Mic Arm support?
A: The mic arm can support mics weighing 250 - 1,000 g / 0.55 - 2.2 lbs.
Q: Is the Elgato Wave Mic Arm compatible with the Blue Snowball microphone?
A: Yes, the Elgato Wave Mic Arm can accommodate the weight of the Blue Snowball microphone as it falls within the supported weight range.
Q: Does the Elgato Wave Mic Arm come with a microphone?
A: No, this listing does not come with a microphone.
Q: Can the Elgato Wave Mic Arm pick up keyboard noises when using the low profile arm?
A: Any microphone could potentially pick up keyboard noises when using any type of low profile arm. To prevent such noises, you may need to use third party software/mixers to adjust your mic sensitivity.
Q: Will it work with the audio-technica at2020usb+?
A: Yes, the Elgato Wave Mic Arm is compatible with audio-technica at2020usb+ as it utilizes 1/4", 3/8", and 5/8-inch mounting threading.
Q: Does it come with an alternative c-clamp for thicker desks?
A: No, there are no alternate C-clamp individuals/adaptors for other types of desks available at this time.
Q: Does the Elgato Wave Mic Arm come with a shock mount or is one needed for certain microphones?
A: The Elgato Wave Mic Arm does not come with a shock mount. However, it provides standard thread connections that should not be a problem to mount any mic holder.
Q: What is the length of each arm?
A: The base to elbow is 13 inches, while the elbow to ball mount/socket is 15 inches.
Customer Reviews:
- "Boom. King of this category, and fantastic value."
- "Makes my Rode PSA-1 seem cheap."
- "Great Mic Arm"
- "Solid and sturdy"
- "A Beast"
- "Just quality"
- "Great item. However I paid for a new product, this was opened and missing parts."
- "Beide Varianten (High Rise und LP) versprechen mehr als sie am Ende halten können.
Specifications
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| Brand | Elgato |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Elgato |
| Model Number | 10AAM9901 |
| Category | Electronics > Musical Instruments > Microphones & Accessories > Accessories > Stands |
| Color | Black |
| Material | Alloy Steel Aluminium |
| Weight | 4.92 pounds |
| Dimensions | 9.06 x 2.36 x 19.29 inches |
| First Available | August 17, 2021 |
| Item Weight | 4.92 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 9.06 x 2.36 x 19.29 inches |
| Item model number | 10AAM9901 |
| Warranty | 2 years. |
| ASIN | B09737ZXMK |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,781) 4.7 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #1,799 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #31 in Microphone Stands |
| Date First Available | August 17, 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Product Dimensions | 9.06 x 2.36 x 19.29 inches; 4.92 Pounds |
| Item model number | 10AAM9901 |
| Item Weight | 2230 Grams |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 9.06 x 2.36 x 19.29 inches |