Picking a Boom Arm That Does Not Sag

A boom arm that slowly sags under the weight of your microphone is a daily annoyance that ruins the positioning you worked to find. Matching the arm’s weight rating to the mic is the key to one that stays put.

Choose an arm that holds its position.

1. Check the arm’s maximum weight rating against your mic.
2. Account for the shock mount and pop filter in the total.
3. Look for a steel construction over thin plastic.
4. Tighten the tension so the mic stays where you leave it.

A well-matched boom arm makes the mic feel weightless and stays exactly where you set it. Undersized arms droop, and a drooping arm is one you will re-adjust all session long.

A boom arm that holds its position is a small joy that compounds. The mic stays where you set it, the take stays consistent, and you stop fidgeting with the gear so you can think about what you are actually saying.