Description
Gator Frameworks Series desktop mounted microphone boom stands are the clutter-reducing stand solutions perfectly suited for broadcasters, podcasters, content creators, radio hosts, and on-air personalities. Each boom arm includes both a clamping and mounting base attachment mechanism to best accommodate your particular setup needs and swivels a full 360-degrees. All stands are engineered specifically to reduce noise brought about from moving parts and can be adjusted to hit desired angles, providing you with quiet and easily customizable mic placement options. Concerned it won’t hold up your large-diaphragm mics? Ditch the worry, for all models are designed to bear the weight of the heaviest mics in your collection, making the desktop mic boom stand series by Gator Frameworks a group of rugged stands you can truly count on!
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Features
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360-Degree RotationFull 360-degree rotation. Engineered to produce minimal sound when moved. (reduces the potential for interruptions during sound-sensitive recordings) |
Versatile MountingIncludes both a clamping and fixed mounting base attachment to best accommodate your particular setup needs |
Heavy Duty Threaded MountHeavy-Duty 70mm threaded boom end supports microphones up to 4lbs |
Integrated XLR CableBlack-powder coated steel construction with integrated XLR Cable (10′ Length) |
Gator Frameworks Deluxe Desk-Mounted Broadcast Microphone Boom Stand For Podcasts & Recording; Integrated XLR Cable (GFWMICBCBM3000)
Gator Frameworks Series desktop mounted microphone boom stands are the clutter-reducing stand solutions perfectly suited for broadcasters, podcasters, content creators, radio hosts, and on-air personalities. Each boom arm includes both a clamping and mounting base attachment mechanism to best accommodate your particular setup needs and swivels a full 360-degrees. All stands are engineered specifically to reduce noise brought about from moving parts and can be adjusted to hit desired angles, providing you with quiet and easily customizable mic placement options. Concerned it won’t hold up your large-diaphragm mics? Ditch the worry, for all models are designed to bear the weight of the heaviest mics in your collection, making the desktop mic boom stand series by Gator Frameworks a group of rugged stands you can truly count on!
Specifications
- Spring-Loaded Articulating Arm with 32.25” Max Extension
- Exterior Dimensions: 16“ (Lower Arm), 17. 25“ (Upper Arm). Net Weight: 3.4 lbs
- Integrated 10′ XLR Cable & 70mm Mic Threads at Boom End
- Includes both Clamp and Fixed Mount Hardware
- Max weight capacity: 4.4 lbs
Pauls S. –
Decent buy, but some gripesI bought this mic arm in January of 2022, and I’ve now used this mic arm on two different desks.Overall, this is an easy desk upgrade that will suit most people. The XLR cable is built in and the stand itself is highly adjustable vertically. This has been my daily stand for Discord calls and occasional idea recording for music.My main gripes come down to three things:- The desk clamp has been terrible for regular adjustments. I regularly move my mic up and out of the way when not in use, and on both desks I’ve used the clamp has slid off. If you don’t plan on moving your mic too much in highly contrasting positions, this won’t be a problem as it’s an otherwise sturdy mic arm.- The disk that prevents a mic clip from screwing too far/too little is really good at not moving, and you definitely want that. However, if you change the position of the mic a lot, this will make minor adjustments to the angle of the mic difficult, and sometimes is a hassle.- This is more of an issue with repairability, but if the xlr stops functioning correctly, all solutions will be ugly. You’ll either have to learn how to wire an xlr so you can snip one end of a cable to thread it through, or you’ll have an external cable strapped to the arm and decide how to deal with the attached cable. I wouldn’t be surprised if some people throw away the entire mic arm, and that’s a real waste of money and parts.Overall though, this is a decent choice if you’re looking to have a more reputable brand for a mic arm.
Newman –
If you don’t want to settle for less.This is simply one of the best desk boom arms available. It doesn’t compromise on much, and is quite rugged. I own an MXL770 condenser microphone, and it holds it EASILY, without being too springy and bouncing all over either. It just simply works, and I find the little extra extension on this newest version (seen in photo) to be a wonderful addition. It is like an extra mini arm which only increases the maneuverability and adaptability of the boom. Superb.
Erik –
Awesome stand at a great value — with one tiny gripeI decided to upgrade my recording setup this month. As the investment kept rising I found it easy to justify a boom arm upgrade…I had one of the cheaper boom arms you could buy on Amazon, it came in at a little more than 1/3 the price of this one. And while it did the job, it felt and looked cheap and was extremely stiff. It was also a bit short.This Gator Frameworks 3000 remedies all of that. It looks great, operates almost effortlessly and smoothly. And if you are upgrading to a mic that needs an XLR cable like I did, it includes a nice and long XLR cable, saving you about $20. It’s a great value even without the cable, this makes it a no-brainer.The cable runs through the inside of the boom arm. This makes for a nice clean look. But, as far as I can tell, to change out the cable you’d have to run a naked cable through a small hole in the bottom, disassemble the stand to run the cable through (not too difficult) and then solder/crimp/however-you-attach-an-XLR-connector. I show a pic of the only spot I found that would require the connector to be attached after assembling. I suppose you could Dremel the top of that hole off and you’d be able to run your cable with the connectors attached. Maybe. (Hole close up shown in pic.)All this cable talk leads me to the one little gripe I have about this unit. The whole unit is black. So why, oh why, did we have to use a silver XLR connector on this cable? The reason it bothers me is that when on video if I have the mic in real close, that silver connector jumps out and draws attention. Without it the whole unit would just blend in and be much less noticeable. Tiny gripe, I know. I’ll be painting the outside of the connector and my trauma will soon be forgotten.*** Note about the desk mount: I’m using the desk mount from my old boom arm, the pins are the same size. The mounts that come with this unit are awesome though! Very robust. It comes with one that can be screwed to the desk top — I might end up using that one. The other one is a really solid desk clamp, it just won’t fit where I have my unit located, in a small crack between the desk and a desk extension I have my phone on.
Amazon Customer –
Perfect but came with scratchesVery nice looking and holds the Shure SM7B perfectly, but it came with some scratches close to the logo; the box and the paint are perfect, so I guess the metal was like that before even painting.Not sure what to do; small imperfection close to the logo which would be nice to have in the frame. At the same time, it was international shipping not sure if worth the hassle.It is also very inconvenient that the cable is inside the tube to replace it, keep it in mind.
Tom Aguirre –
Almost PerfectCould use a bit more flexibility, but overall is sturdy and reliable. The price is a bit steep, but it’s understandable considering the niche it fills.
Diego Roa –
New or used??New one? I buy a new but i dont know the box was open and it seem used
Michael –
Solid but overpricedOverall its a good stand, but the swivel area on the desk clamp is very loose and since I move the mic around a lot for work, I doesn’t go back to where I want it. Very frustrating for the cost.
xiaogao –
Indeed best fit for the shure micThis is probably the best fit arm for shure mic. But I just don’t feel it is worth the price. I am not sure if it is my standing desk or the arm, despite great quality metal build, it is a little bit shaky. If you want a clean desk setup, this thing is not your best option. it sticks out so much that made my whole desk setup look like robot. It holds the weight of shure mic very well, but it is not very easily adjustable. Due to all metal design, this thing is heavy. The base is a single clamp, I am worried about the stability of that. I have to tight it so hard, my 1 inch solid wood desk might not be enough to hold it.
Corey @ Driveway Demons –
BEAST For The Price! This Boom Arm Is PERFECT!This was probably the best purchase I’ve made for my streaming setup. It holds my Shure SM7B perfectly. It is great. Explanation point. High quality and definitely recommend. Get the most expensive one they have, as the quality is far better than the other models. There is so much adjustability on this. It’s heavy duty. And I’ve been using it for almost a year with zero issues. My other boom arm broke in only a few short months. I will have a video on this product page very soon as I’m doing a full video review. I highly recommend this. Do not think twice. It also has an LED that can be changed from blue to red or purple! Perfect for streamers or podcasts. I also use it to produce music as well.
paul moss –
Arrived brokenI was really excited to get this for my Shure SM7B. Unfortunately, it arrived damaged (missing a cover plate). I didn’t want to deal with the hassle of returning it so I decided to just deal with it, but then after attaching it to my desk one of the joints broke before I could even set it up. Now it’s completely unusable and I’m not sure how to even pack it up and get it returned. I usually don’t write negative reviews, but this has been a pretty bad experience so far.