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!!

Just got it. On time and in perfect condition. This mic boom is solid, not a flimsy external spring model. If you have a bit of experience soldering you can run your cable in the outer most tubes and have a super clean looking boom. I just cut a mic cable I already had and ran the cable through the square tubing. I then soldered a 90 degree (right angle) neutrik xlr female on the end and it looks and works fantastically. This boom arm can easily support your studio mic and it will look great on your desktop. Pros: 1 Well made, not flimsy. 2 Comes with two different mounting solutions and can accommodate thick desktops. 3 The boom is stiffer compared to my cheaper boom and that is welcome. It moves easily but stays firmly in place. 4 There is a way to run a cable internally but some soldering will be required. Once complete it is very clean looking. 5 Silent adustment 6 Great reach and easy to get out of the way. Cons: 1 I didn't buy this first! 2 Not much info is available on youtube about it but I will make a vid once I get my desk cleaned up. PS: Unless you are looking for something really high dollar this boom is more than adequate for pro or hobbyist use. UPDATE: Still very very happy with this boom arm. Works perfectly and I use it everyday! Great job Samson!

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!

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.