Cheap vs. Expensive Mic Boom Arms - Is There Really a Difference?

What makes an outstanding mic stand that can withstand years of use? Does more money equal better quality? Well, yes. In this video I take a look at a $13 articulating mic arm and compare it to the Rode PSA1.

While the less expensive mic arm isn’t totally terrible, it’s nowhere near the quality of the Rode. For light use cases it can absolutely get the job done, but if you can, spend a little extra and get a mic stand that will last the rest of your life.

•Neewer Mic Arm:
https://geni.us/IDPx (Amazon)

•Rode PSA1 Mic Arm (absolutely worth the price):
https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon)

• I have an entire podcast episode where I dive into the importance of investing in quality equipment (which doesn’t always mean the most expensive):
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1235126/6315157

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•Cheapest Usb Mic: https://youtu.be/Oxfp5JXGvog
•Cheapest Mic on Amazon: https://youtu.be/-5C5Hvaffsg
•Rode PodMic Review: https://youtu.be/9Hsf-lDBCsg
•$100 Mic Showdown: https://youtu.be/Tf0JQGyWIcE

•Time Markers:
0:00 - Understand Outstanding Mic Stands
0:36 - Boom Arm Basics - Rode PSA 1
1:41 - PSA 1 Setup
2:31 - Cheaper Mic Stands
3:13 - Neewer Mic Stand Intro
3:46 - Neewer Stand Setup
5:58 - Quality vs. Price
7:29 - The Weak Points
8:27 - The Good Points
9:40 - The Final Verdict
10:05 - Invest in Your Gear
11:02 - Exactly What You’d Expect

Episode 215: How Good Are Cheap Mic Stands?
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•Sigma 24 1.4 Art (main lens): https://geni.us/uvi3Fy (Amazon)
•Canon 16-35 f4 IS: https://geni.us/h1Ys (Amazon)
•Canon 24-105 f4 IS: https://geni.us/ecnKnN (Amazon)
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•DJI Ronin S Gimbal: https://geni.us/ADfwO (Amazon)
•PolarPro Variable ND: https://geni.us/bLqrsU (Amazon)
•ATEM Mini Video Switcher: https://geni.us/YDcRX (Amazon)

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•Rodecaster Pro (for podcasts): https://geni.us/9MKJ (Amazon)
•Rode PodMic: https://geni.us/EHeTTM (Amazon)
•Rode Videomic NTG: https://amzn.to/2ZKrHTh (Amazon)
•Rode Boom Arm: https://geni.us/shr0 (Amazon)
•Rode Wireless Go: https://geni.us/LvzUSM (Amazon)
•Blue Yeti USB Mic: https://geni.us/lcgNPX (Amazon)

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•Falconeyes LED Light (key): https://geni.us/aQKGaA (Amazon)
•Small Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nanlite (Amazon)•Big Nanlite RGB Tube Lights: https://geni.us/nTwBU (Amazon)
•Impact C-Stand for Lights: https://geni.us/k97w66m (Amazon)
•Manfrotto Tripod Head: https://geni.us/tGhCPR (Amazon)
•Manfrotto 055x Tripod Legs: https://geni.us/qMO2 (Amazon)
•Motorized Slider: https://geni.us/mQXB7BB (Amazon)
•Dakine Sync Photo Backpack: https://geni.us/J18A (Amazon)
•Tenba Messenger DNA 15: https://geni.us/N34A6 (Amazon)
•Overhead Camera Rig: https://geni.us/grpT (Amazon)
•GlideGear Prompter: https://geni.us/7K04A (Amazon)

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