Samson MBA38 38" Microphone Boom Arm Studio Podcast USB Mic Stand w/Desk Clamp

DISCLAIMER: I am a verified purchaser of this product, and I have in no way been compensated, or received any benefit from Amazon, the manufacturer or any other party for the review I have written. A Word of Caution: Be very careful when you are reading posted reviews. I have found that some people are mistakenly reviewing products other than the one featured. This can be very confusing when you are trying to decide on a product. When reading, if you find that the details they are describing in their review don't seem to make sense, or match up with the product you are researching, it could be that they are actually reviewing the wrong product, and YOU could potentially miss out on a great one. Now, with that out of the way . . . THIS THING IS GREAT!! The first thing I noticed when I first picked up the box was how heavy it was. Once I opened the box, I could understand why. This is no flimsy, cheap aluminum microphone boom! It has heft, girth and feels solid. You don't at all have to worry that it'll come apart in your hands under normal usage. In fact, you'll probably break your desk before you break this boom (more on that later). It is taller and longer than most other booms in the same price range, thus giving you countless positioning options. I love the fact that all of the mechanical components of this unit (springs, bolts, etc.) are hidden from view. It gives the boom a very sleek, if not elegant look. You can even route the mic cord through the inside of the frame if the point of connection is small enough on at least one end of the cable. I could not do this because my microphone's USB-A plug was too large, and the USB-C end has a cable interference resistor attached. I zip-tied the cable neatly along the framework, and (IMHO) it is hardly noticeable). Either way, you could expect to pay much more for this kind of styling and functionality. Others have commented on the fact that the boom tension is very tight. To that, I will say: "THE BOOM TENSION IS VERY TIGHT!!" You will work your biceps nicely to reposition it. I first tried loosening the hex screw at each joint position, but this had no effect. I then took a chance and applied a touch of WD-40 to the spring positions (see photos), and then worked it out a bit. After a couple of flexes, it began to loosen up to the point I was not fearful of damaging my desk in the process. AUTHOR DISCLAIMER/WARNING: DO NOT OVER-LUBRICATE!! If you do, it'll just automatically straighten out and stand erect, and it'll be impossible to keep the upper arm in any fixed position. You may also potentially void any warranty. The manufacturer-provided clamp is hefty and sturdy. But, this also made it a bit too bulky for my taste. I chose to use the screw-mount option also provided by the manufacturer. If you choose to mount directly to the top of a desk or counter, I would not recommend screw-mounting to anything other than a solid surface (at least 1.5" thick) using the 1" screws provided. A previous reviewer also stated that they'd ruined their IKEA desk top as a result of the tight tension of boom arm. Fortunately, I'd read this before I bought it since my desk is also from IKEA. Personally, I found the overall footprint of the mounting base (2.25" diameter) to be a bit small given the size of the boom arm itself. Considering the height, weight and the aforementioned tension of the entire assembly, I replaced the three 1" screws provided with three #10 machine screws with matching nut and 1.25" dia. washer. So far, it is holding up VERY well. Although, I did still find myself grasping the base with one hand whenever I moved the boom forward or backward horizontally, ESPECIALLY until the boom tension had eased a bit. It would be cool if the manufacturer supplied a screw/nut/washer set (or pre-drilled 3-holed underside plate) to give you one more way to firmly secure the base. All in all, the Samson MBA38 rivals anything out there. For the price, you can't go wrong. I'm glad I took a chance on the underdog. This dog CAN hunt!! PROS: - Professional quality at a budget price - Solid construction - Sleek and aesthetically pleasing design - Easy to install - Multiple installation options - Great range of motion CONS: - Boom Arm tension coming from the factory is EXTREMELY tight - Desk clamp is very bulky - A machine screw/nut/washer assembly or underplate would be more secure for desktop mounting ENJOY!!

This stand works great. Pros: it stay where I place it. It is made of quality material and holds my heavy node mix right in place. Easy to set up! Cons: not many, kind of heavy and a little rigid at times. Overall: I would buy again! I use it for may podcast; Getting to the Couch!

I have the Samson G-Track Pro, the shock mount, the pop filter and, of course, now the boom arm. I did my research on YouTube, Twitter, Google etc. to get the best value for my money. Or at least I hoped I did... The G-Track Pro blew me away with the quality but also with the weight it comes with. The foot of the mic is a heavy beast as it should be so you won't easily tip it off your table. I decided to try it out first before spending the cash on the boom arm, and although I love the stand and I will definitely use it on occasion, the boom arm really felt like a necessity for my crowded desk. The boom arm 38' is sturdy and feels worth every dollar. It looks good on my desk and the mic is within reach without getting in the way, but... I'm happy I was so smart to buy the shock mount as well, because I wouldn't know how to attach the mic to the boom arm without it. It ended up looking dope, feeling professional and safe. But I stressed for two minutes thinking I ordered the whole boom arm two the Caribbean without the means to attach the mic, till I remembered I had bought the shock mount previously without knowing what it was or what I should do with it. The cable that comes with the mic runs perfectly form the bottom (now upside down) of the mic along the boom arm to a USB adapter I have on my desk. The pop filter so far feels very unnecessary and also a little bit excessive. The mic is of such good quality that after several recording I can't really hear pops that need a pop filter. Also, the filter is so small, that unless you talk with your lips on the mic, it wouldn't do much anyway. I've been using the mic for a couple of months now and the boom arm for a couple of weeks, and I recommend it to everyone. It's good for calls (I do a lot of online coaching and international calls) and good for broadcasting podcasting and webinars. There is no disappointment from my side towards Samson yet. The only thing that would be an improvement is if you good adjust the ring of the shock mount together with the mic if you're sitting slightly sideways in front of the mic. The Samson gear list: Samson G-track Pro Mic https://www.amazon.com/dp/B075KL6ZLC/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d Somson Boom arm: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XY9B3BK/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d Samson Shock mount: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FQLS3T3/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d Samson Pop filter: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QZC53V8/?ref=idea_lv_dp_ov_d See my semi pro Content Studio develop: https://www.amazon.com/ideas/amzn1.account.AFFJ7L6KUHE3P3VELOLGMVYBGOUA/3H89Z2APKHCWD?type=explore&ref=idea_cp_vl_ov_d

In my experience I found this crane style arm to be very useful in my home office. The bending function is very smooth in use and the mic mount is made well enough to recommend even heavy mics with. However... This is a bit of a gray area, but I think some people can find it to be useful info. 1) Where the crane inserts into the clamp mount is not the most robust design in my opinion and can be improved upon. If you're like me and have a tendency to move the mic around pretty frequently I would be cautious of this point being a weakness. The permanent desk mount that comes with it would be the best option and should create a better base. 2) The clamp itself is good but again isnt the best for someone who isn't shy about moving the mic around. I'm not a big fan of being so gentle with my equipment. If you like to set it and forget then it shouldn't be too much a problem for you. Altogether I would give this stand/mount a strong recommendation to those out there looking for a low cost, durable option. Just make sure to consider the two details that I've mentioned. Take care! Update: 9/12/24 This thing is still in great shape and get this... It even holds a Podmic! Crazy! I'm not sure if the design quality has changed since my original purchase but I can tell you that the fact it can indeed hold a Podmic and confidently should give you an idea of what you're getting.

I got this cuz I make videos, and this product works perfectly for me. I can suggest it to all of you 100%. I can tell it's made of quality material tbh.

This boom arm is great. It feels solid, it stays exactly where you put it, and most of all, it's HUGE. My last boom arm wasn't able to reach over my large, bow-shaped desk, forcing my to put it on the side, which was a huge inconvenience. This one is capable of reaching easily across the entire desk, over my monitor (not under it or from the side) and right up to my mouth, no problems. It comes with a few little straps for cable management, too, and the joints have a groove the cable can fit along as well.

خذه ولاتتردد ستاند صح غويلي لكن افضلك من الستاندات السيئة اللي تخرب لك الطاولة له معي فترة طويلة وتركيبه سهل وماخرب الطاولة ولا حفرها الستاند ابو 100 ريال خرب ام طاولتييي

Sehr empfehlenswert, wenn der Arm vor allem hinter den Monitoren sitzen soll. Auch der rechte Winkel ermöglicht es, dass der Arm an einer Wand geradlinig verlaufen kann, ohne das man den Tisch dafür extra vorziehen muss. Sehr robust und hochwertig.

This arm works amazing with the BLUE YETI, does not droop, creek or make annoying sounds when you move it. Its built strong, looks good and does what you need. I use it for Streaming and have had 0 issues.