Gator Frameworks Deluxe Broadcast Boom Arm with Integrated XLR Cable

I decided to upgrade my recording setup this month. As the investment kept rising I found it easy to justify a boom arm upgrade... I had one of the cheaper boom arms you could buy on Amazon, it came in at a little more than 1/3 the price of this one. And while it did the job, it felt and looked cheap and was extremely stiff. It was also a bit short. This Gator Frameworks 3000 remedies all of that. It looks great, operates almost effortlessly and smoothly. And if you are upgrading to a mic that needs an XLR cable like I did, it includes a nice and long XLR cable, saving you about $20. It's a great value even without the cable, this makes it a no-brainer. The cable runs through the inside of the boom arm. This makes for a nice clean look. But, as far as I can tell, to change out the cable you'd have to run a naked cable through a small hole in the bottom, disassemble the stand to run the cable through (not too difficult) and then solder/crimp/however-you-attach-an-XLR-connector. I show a pic of the only spot I found that would require the connector to be attached after assembling. I suppose you could Dremel the top of that hole off and you'd be able to run your cable with the connectors attached. Maybe. (Hole close up shown in pic.) All this cable talk leads me to the one little gripe I have about this unit. The whole unit is black. So why, oh why, did we have to use a silver XLR connector on this cable? The reason it bothers me is that when on video if I have the mic in real close, that silver connector jumps out and draws attention. Without it the whole unit would just blend in and be much less noticeable. Tiny gripe, I know. I'll be painting the outside of the connector and my trauma will soon be forgotten. *** Note about the desk mount: I'm using the desk mount from my old boom arm, the pins are the same size. The mounts that come with this unit are awesome though! Very robust. It comes with one that can be screwed to the desk top — I might end up using that one. The other one is a really solid desk clamp, it just won't fit where I have my unit located, in a small crack between the desk and a desk extension I have my phone on.

Had this boom arm for years. It's still standing and doing great. I like how the xlr cable is part of the stand so makes it really nice for cable management and helps with getting clutter out of the way. wasn't hard to setup.

Honestly, before I purchased this arm, I couldn’t justify spending over 100 dollars on a microphone arm. It just seemed ridiculous quite frankly and I figured this was something I could get by on by using cheaper arms. But after going through a couple of cheap setups that were simply either poorly designed or would lose strength to hold up the microphone and would collapse after short use. I figured I might as well invest in a “good arm”. So naturally I looked up what Joe Rogan uses in the new studio and this is what came up. As soon as I took it out of the package, I could tell it was built different from the rest and was far sturdier and heavier. The installation was very easy as well. As soon as I started to adjust it with my microphone, I realized I should have just bought this right out of the gate. I probably spent just as much money on the cheaper ones if I added them all up. No matter what position I wanted the mic at, it held up perfectly, even at positions where the arm was fully extended out(where my other arms usually collapsed). I even left it in a somewhat “taxing” position for a week and it still held the mic right where I left it last. To add to it, it has a built in XLR cable. Call me a newbie but I always wondered how the major podcasts didn’t have cables wrapping around the podcast arms like I always had... that’s because the cable is built in(of course). So in addition to its sturdiness, it makes your setup look more clean with the built in cable and saves you from having to buy an extra cable. All in all, I love it. If you are in the same boat as I was, this is money well spent. Great product!

The Microphone Boom Stand is a solid piece of equipment that delivers on quality and sturdiness, though I do find myself wishing for a bit more range of motion. While it's not perfect in every aspect, it has proven to be a reliable addition to my setup. Starting with the positives, the build quality of this boom stand is impressive. It feels robust and durable, giving me confidence that my microphone is securely held in place. The sturdiness is particularly notable – there's no wobbling or instability, even when I adjust the stand to different positions. This aspect alone is crucial, as it ensures my recordings are free from unwanted vibrations and disturbances. The boom stand also boasts a decent range of motion, allowing for adjustments that suit various recording scenarios. I've been able to position my microphone at different angles and heights, which has been helpful in capturing the best sound quality possible. This flexibility is a definite advantage, especially for podcasting and recording sessions where optimal positioning is key. However, where the stand falls slightly short for me is the range of motion. While it does offer some adjustability, I find myself yearning for even more flexibility. There have been instances where I wished I could extend or rotate the boom arm further to achieve specific microphone placements. Having a greater range of motion would undoubtedly elevate the stand's versatility and make it an even more valuable tool in my recording setup. In conclusion, the Microphone Boom Stand earns a respectable four-star rating from me. Its sturdy construction and solid build quality are undeniable strengths, ensuring a secure and stable microphone setup. The existing range of motion is decent and has proven useful, but there's room for improvement in this aspect. If you're in search of a reliable boom stand that provides good quality and sturdiness, this is definitely a contender. Just be aware that if you're looking for extensive adjustability, you might find yourself wishing for a bit more range of motion.

This boom arm is amazing. I wanted the rode psa 1 to match my rode pod mic and rode interface but it was not available. I'm not disappointed at all! Easy to move into position. Comes fully assembled and ready to clamp onto your desk, or they have a very nice desktop mount I opted to use instead. It came with some very nice coarse thread screws to securely attach it to a desk. The xlr cable included seems very good quality, metal end connectors. The knobs can be secured down firmly to keep it in one place, or left semi tight so you can move it around more easily if you actively move your mic around while using it. The sound isolation from my desk noise is very good! Coming from a traditional desktop mic stand, I used to be able to hear every click of the mouse and keyboard stroke. Not anymore! My only complaint with the boom arm is the final adjustment point that the mic attaches to. I wish it adjust the opposite direction it currently does. It looks possible to flip it around but I'm not sure if i want to try because it functions well enough as is. Overall I love how safe my microphone feels when on the stand and would absolutely recommend this to anyone needing a boom arm.

There is an inexplicable dearth of solid desk mount mic booms. The Gator Series 3000 seemed like the clear answer. It is not. I purchased a boom stand by Blue that does not have any of these problems. Here are the issues: 1. Built in mic cable. Like there is formed plastic around the areas where the cable feeds in and out and there is absolutely no way to replace the cable. This is marketed as a "broadcast" stand. I’m surprised that any sound professional would *ever* use a cable that came built into equipment like this, let alone purchase equipment that did not allow cable replacement. 2. The tension mechanism is a long strip of metal, which is exposed at the joints. Screws tighten into this strip of metal to provide resistance. Monitor arms that cost less than this have much more sophisticated tension mechanisms, I don't know why they couldn't pull of something more suitable for this mic stand. It is very strange to move around and feels like it wants to stay put. Not fluid at all. 3. The base rotation is facilitated by a round peg sticking out of the bottom of the stand that goes into the clamp. There is not a true allowance for rotation unless you only partially tighten down the screw that goes into the base. Attempting to move the stand while this screw is tightened enough to only allow controlled movement *will* cause the clamp itself to move, regardless of tightness. I would not use this boom stand at any price.

If you are like myself, in search of Well Built equipment..look no further. I’m the type of person who is very picky about the build and quality of craftsmanship in items. If I’m buying something that I want to last, I do tons of research before investing in anything. When I build my PC’s or really anything, I try to put the most high end Parts in them as I don’t mind paying for good craftsmanship. I’d rather buy 1 item from a well established company than 3-4 from some random vendor on Amazon outsourcing all of his products from a foreign manufacturer and he never lay eyes on what he/she may be selling. Honestly other than the “ULTIMA” brand of Boom arms I would put Gator products right in the upper echelon for solid well built products. This thing is Sturdy, Heavy Duty Design, Aesthetically pleasing, and has lasted me for 3+ years of everyday use and been through 2 moves. It still functions like the day I opened the box. I cannot say enough about these products. I wrote this to help people out that may have been hesitant like me when choosing the right mic boom. 11/10

I bought a mic arm like this one. It broke. That was bad. I bought a different mic arm. It broke. That was also bad. I bought this mic arm. It did not break. That was good. If you like mic arms that do not break, buy this one. Seriously, both of the other mic arms broke right off at the base. I was going to say "snapped off", but that would be inaccurate. They just slowly bent until gently coming apart. I think they were designed to be museum pieces, intended to be protected behind glass, and not actually used. I don't think this one will break, even with my heavy shock mount and RE20 on it.

La construcción metálica y el cableado interno de alta calidad le otorgan un aspecto profesional, lo que lo hace adecuado para uso en estudios y podcasting. Soporta fácilmente micrófonos como el Shure SM7B, conocido por su peso considerable. El cable XLR integrado de 3 metros mantiene el espacio de trabajo más ordenado, ya que el cable está oculto dentro del diseño tubular. Esto evita enredos de cables, algo especialmente útil para fines profesionales y visuales, donde se necesita una combinación de estética y funcionalidad. Al usar este soporte, casi nunca ajusto los clips que fijan cada parte del brazo. Me permite ajustar constantemente el ángulo del micrófono sin cambiar su posición, lo cual es muy importante para mí, dado que tengo un espacio limitado. Gracias a esto, no tengo que estar apretando o reajustando el soporte constantemente, lo que ahorra mucho tiempo y estrés. El paquete incluye dos opciones de instalación: un clip para la mesa y un montaje atornillado. Esto permite elegir el método de fijación más adecuado, garantizando estabilidad incluso con micrófonos pesados. El sistema de montaje flexible con un adaptador de 3/8 y 5/8 pulgadas permite usar prácticamente cualquier tipo de micrófono, incluidas las modelos profesionales con suspensión elástica. El diseño con resortes y ajuste de tensión permite configurar fácilmente el brazo del micrófono en el ángulo deseado, y sus movimientos son casi silenciosos. Esto es especialmente importante para grabaciones en condiciones que requieren un nivel mínimo de ruido, aunque generalmente no muevo el soporte durante las grabaciones. El modelo está diseñado para micrófonos de hasta 1,5 kg, lo que supera las capacidades de algunos competidores como el Rode PSA1. Esto ofrece mayor flexibilidad al elegir equipos de grabación y deja margen para futuros cambios, en caso de necesitar un micrófono más pesado. Proporciona mayor rotación lateral para micrófonos como el Shure SM7B, lo que facilita su ajuste. Esto es importante para colocar el micrófono con precisión en un estudio o durante actuaciones en vivo. La construcción metálica y los materiales de alta calidad garantizan la durabilidad del producto, incluso con un uso intensivo. Esto convierte la compra en una inversión rentable en equipo profesional. El único detalle que quisiera señalar es que mi soporte llegó con pequeños defectos en la pintura. En la parte trasera había pequeñas rayaduras, pero son casi imperceptibles y no afectan la apariencia general. No cambié el soporte porque lo necesitaba para trabajar, y en general, su diseño es bastante estético. Quisiera mencionar que la parte metálica del cable XLR está en color plateado, mientras que mi micrófono es completamente negro. Sería más lógico que el cable también fuera negro para no destacar visualmente. Es un detalle menor, pero corregirlo haría que el soporte fuera prácticamente perfecto. Además, la caja en la que se entrega el soporte resultó bastante voluminosa. Sería más conveniente si el embalaje fuera más compacto.

The arm is amazingly well built and looks awesome tensions hold my shure sm7b effortlessly just buy it on sale 11900 Or you can go for rode Psa1+ that is also one beast of a boom arm

Dont think, just buy it, its worth it!

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good product great delivery