Shure by Gator Deluxe Desktop Podcasting Mic Boom Arm

Great quality arm! Works great with their other products

This boom arm completely upgraded my setup. The build quality is top-tier — solid metal construction with a super smooth articulating action that doesn’t drift or sag, even with heavier mics like the SM7B. It looks pro, feels pro, and functions flawlessly. The hidden cable management is a huge plus — keeps everything clean and out of the way, which is great if you're on camera or just like a tidy desk. Mounting was simple, and it stays put once positioned. If you're podcasting, recording vocals, or streaming regularly, this is the boom arm to get.

I had it installed with the Shure name and decal facing towards me on my left as to not block my second monitor. To have my microphone "Shure SM7B" facing towards me I had to have the first elbow in a 75 degree angle like in the drawing with the second facing down a little and the final one slightly up to make the mic be in by face but below my monitor where I sit. this leaves its with like 2 inches of clearance above my keyboard. In the middle of playing a game in less than two hours of installing this mic stand the first elbow made a loud popping noise and jumped out of the base/clamp. the bottom elbow completely locked up and I can't loosen it at all unlike the other elbows and its stick in a straight vertical completely opposites of how I would need it for my set up. I looked up a couple videos of other people setting the boom arm up and they did it exactly the same give for them positioning it for their situations. So now to use this mic boom I have to install it upside down which doesn't lock the first and second elbow at all so the arm really just rest on my desk meaning I can't have it in the spot I wanted making it block my right side of my keyboard without moving something. The only way to install it on my desk with the first elbow completely lock in position was on the right side making redo my whole setup. TLDR: No instruction in or on the box on how to set it up (even though other people seemly set it up the same as me) Broken with 2 hours of use I had to redo position my whole setup just to use it. Waste of time and money -$100.

I've had a bad experience with traditional spring mounted booms over time. So, for a long time using one has left a bad taste in my mouth. I'll keep my impressions brief: Pros: * Great Cable Management, cannot even see the cable * Great length * Extension arm provides a great amount of flexibility for different kinds of mics * Very stable * Can fit just about any kind of desktop provided you have a large enough lip * Metal constuction (aluminum?) * Well packaged for shipping Cons: * Cable management setup is a pain, but it's a one time thing. * It's large and doesn't easily collapse away when not in use * $$$ Expensive at $91! Fortunately I got a "Used (Like New)" one for about $60. At this price point I feel it was a good value. * Joints are plastic, and possibly a point of failure * When not tightened, my AKG mic was too heavy for the spring, and it slowly falls - But not an issue if you tighen it. Could be a downside depending on the weight of your mic.

Massive, which isn’t the fault of the product at all, but I’ve noticed a few issues that are more critics on how it could be improved. ~ Making the arm completely collapsible would be perfect. That way it can completely tuck away rather than being a giant metal zigzag that has to stay tucked flush to the wall. I think that due to the size it could close tightly to reduce space when it’s not being used. ~ Adjustment knobs are confusing, and really tight. ~ Cord tucking tabs pop out a little too easily, but not a huge issue.

It is so much better than those budget metal boom arms and is absolutely worth the price if you are already spending the amount on the Shure sm7b then might as well go all the way. Also has great cable management and looks so much better.

I had the Rode arm but switched my Rode NT1 mic for a Shure SM7, and I decided to try the Shure arm. I like the Shure design better because it stands higher over my monitors. Great for recording. I haven't had any issues with it, and it's good quality if assembled properly (watch the video provided on Amazon). The clamp is as solid as the Rode, and I like the option of hiding the cable within the arm. Great value for the money. I'm sticking with the Shure.

Good buy just which it was a better product for adjusting