Boom arms and stands
Microphone boom arms and desk stands that get the capsule off the desk, at mouth height, and out of the shot.
How to choose a boom arm
Load rating against your microphone. A heavy dynamic in a shock mount can exceed 1.5 kg. An arm rated below that will sag through the take, which is more annoying than it sounds. Shure's Gator Boom Arm and Gator Low Profile Boom Arm are specified for the SM7B class.
Reach and profile. Measure from the clamp to where the mic must sit. A low-profile arm keeps the mic out of a camera frame, which is why video podcasts use them; a standard arm has more reach for a wide desk.
Mounting. Desk clamps need an edge of a stated thickness; grommet mounts need a hole. Check your desk before ordering — a thick or bevelled desk defeats many clamps.
Cable management. Internal cable routing keeps the shot clean and stops the cable dragging on the arm's springs.
When a stand is better. A round-base or tripod floor stand suits a room with no suitable desk, a standing presenter, or a second guest. Shure's mic stands with 10" and 12" bases and Rode's DS1, DS2 and DS3 desk stands cover the fixed-position end.
Shure supplies 24 records, Rode 6, SmallRig 2 and Godox 2. Rode and Godox items are enquire until dealer pricing lands.