Is it safe to have this on a desk with no stand? Will it tip over easily due to the microphone being heavy?
1552123
No the stand that comes with it workes very well, and is very sturdy. I still recomend a getting a shock mount and some kind of arm for it because it is a senstive mic. But not neccery
1552124
RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm Blue Microphones Yeti and Yeti Pro Custom Spider Shock Mount these re the ones i use and they work great together
1552125
If you follow the directions for using one of the two mounting options that come with the boom, you will not have problems with it tipping. BUT... remember that the boom rests in a base and is held there by gravity and if you "lift" the entire boom when you are moving the microphone around, you could accidentally lift it out of the base and it will fall. This has never happened to me, much less have I ever felt the boom lifting when I was lifting the mic. Do not forget to order an adapter between the vibration isolator and the boom. There are two standard threads and adapters available ($3.00+/-) on Amazon and most music stores to adapt one thread to the other
1552126
The shock mount is sturdy enough to be able to hold the microphone without fear of it falling over. Though you will not get full effectiveness of the mount without some sort of stand. I also bought the PSA1 Studio arm From Rode Microphones to prevent any vibrations on my desk from reaching the microphone. This is really only needed if you wish to have a better quality recording.
1552127
It will stand on the desk just fine. It will pick up and vibration of the desk, but the spider mount should disperse that.
1552128
If you follow the directions for using one of the two mounting options that come with the boom, you will not have problems with it tipping. BUT... remember that the boom rests in a base and is held there by gravity and if you "lift" the entire boom when you are moving the microphone around, you could accidentally lift it out of the base and it will fall. This has never happened to me, much less have I ever felt the boom lifting when I was lifting the mic. Do not forget to order an adapter between the vibration isolator and the boom. There are two standard threads and adapters available ($3.00+/-) on Amazon and most music stores to adapt one thread to the other If you follow the directions for using one of the two mounting options that come with the boom, you will not have problems with it tipping. BUT... remember that the boom rests in a base and is held there by gravity and if you "lift" the entire boom when you are moving the microphone around, you could accidentally lift it out of the base and it will fall. This has never happened to me, much less have I ever felt the boom lifting when I was lifting the mic. Do not forget to order an adapter between the vibration isolator and the boom. There are two standard threads and adapters... » Read More If you follow the directions for using one of the two mounting options that come with the boom, you will not have problems with it tipping. BUT... remember that the boom rests in a base and is held there by gravity and if you "lift" the entire boom when you are moving the microphone around, you could accidentally lift it out of the base and it will fall. This has never happened to me, much less have I ever felt the boom lifting when I was lifting the mic. Do not forget to order an adapter between the vibration isolator and the boom. There are two standard threads and adapters available ($3.00+/-) on Amazon and most music stores to adapt one thread to the other « Show Less
2106557
You don't need a mic stand, the one it comes with is perfect for a desk, and it ideally should be on a flat surface, though the shown configuration could allow you to be at an angle (adjustable, etc).
775014
If you mount it to the desk but I would not trust using the base for that. Depending on the size of your monitor it could become too heavy and tip over.
525728
No. I have two 27inch BenQ monitors attached and it does not tip. When I first got my unit, I was dismayed that it might have to be screwed down. I did not want to ruin my refinished wooden desk that also had a glass top overlaid. I set it up with the stand only. No problems. Also the 2 monitors fit easily with a lot of room for adjustments.
999860
It is surprisingly sturdy and balanced, if it is an ink jet it might wobble when it is printing. It wouldn't fall over.I have a 3 year old visitor that uses it as a personal table and she hasn't had any issues with tipping.the base is really solid. I put a round placemat on it and if you put a printer on it, you might want to put one on it too.
1518233
My experience is that the pillow-like part is so high that it is painful to use, but perhaps that would be entirely different for someone else. It is usable on a desk without the pillow, but duct-tape could still be a big help for keeping the machine attached to the stand if you move around at all.
170322
Hi! The stand is quite sturdy. I've had no problems with it. I use it on my lap, and it's fine. The keyboard will fall off if you let the bottom fall down, etc., but if you're just sitting there typing, it stays in place.
330489
No, it does not seem top heavy at all - I've never seen it actually tip over during use.
177446
It is not that strong. I think if you bent over, it could break. It works great as a stand for it on the desk. Hope that helps.
658767
I have, it's stable enough, but not comfortable for prolonged use since you have nowhere to rest your arms... it's no replacement for a standing desk.
2243579
Believe it or not--yes. I just brought my laptop down to try it out. There is a slight wobble but that's possibly because i don't have the laptop secured in the straps, etc. I just set it on top. I'm not sure this would replace my standing desk/ledge, because it's not completely motionless, but it does completely hold a laptop sturdily enough to type. I hope that helps! (and note, the laptop in question is fairly heavy--older vintage MacBook Pro, fwiw.)
210210
You want to get a sturdy studio boom mic stand with this one, something where the tripod legs are sturdy & there's a counter-weight on the extension arm. The mic itself isn't heavy, but u want the sturdiness to avoid dropping the sucker & damaging the diaphragm. Check out an OnStage SB9600 for similar design points; otherwise, use sandbags or weights on the legs if you use a regular tripod boom stand (no weighted arm, just the little cylinder-end). Hope this helps ya!
1465168
I don't think it's practical to mount it on a microphone stand. It is rather long (18 inches).Also you need to make sure the shock mount is attached. Otherwise, it would make a loud noise if you accidentally touch or bump on it.
1000456
If your mic has the standard screw mount, yeah. The bottom plate is quite heavy so it won't tip over.
1351963
I'm using an Audio-Technica AT2020 USB condenser microphone with shock mount and desk stand. It fits fine. I need to be creative to fit script and any prompts inside the booth. There is a script clip at the back and the light is essential and handy. I'm currently sitting to record; standing might be more comfortable and therefore produce more favorable results.
19683
It's a mic stand. It's got a standard 5/8 threaded mounting configuration like all mic stands. The shaft is adjustable upwards from the image of the item. If your issue is the stability of the item, the base weighs about 2 pounds, and seems quite stable, especially at the lowest height setting. It would take quite of bit of weight and a lot of leverage to tip this over IMO.
574706
Although we are using it for a podcast, the arm swings around so that you are not moving it all the time. But it is not heavy at all either. I am a woman and I move it all the time. Great microphone with excellent clarity. Hope this helps....