How much weight can the boom support before drifting down? Want to attach either a Shure SM7B or the Heil PR40 - both pro mics with a little weight.
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The boom arm itself is strong however if you have the boom arm at certain angles the base isn't heavy enough to counter the weight. For instance I hang my kick drum mic on mine and the weight of itself alone is to heavy for the stand unless i position the base under the drum itself. For a desk top setting where the mic is upright you would be good to go.
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I have used it with various pro mics. The problem is not with the boom. The base is not heavy enough to counter the weight of the mic when the boom is at lower angles.
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I use this with a Ride Video Mic Pro with good results, but given this has no mounting screw so you would end up with kind of a mount on a mount, it seems to me the H4N should weigh too much and lack the flexible mounting necessary to keep noise to a minimum.
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As an addendum to my first answer, I use the mic stands fully extended straight up. I do not use the stands in a "studio boom mic" configuration as shown in the advertisement. I have to have the mics as high up as possible to minimize audience noise. I hope this helps. Best wishes.
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Yes, it will hold a Shure SM7b! I own a collection of mics a bit heavier than the sm7b and it holds it just fine. No issues.
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I have not noticed any movement using it with my sm7b, it seems to be quite a popular stand for this mic, due to the way the sm7b mounts.
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I don't know, but I will tell you this I've got the blue microphone and the pop screen and a "heavy" shock mount on it and it holds it very well... Right now, it's probably got a total of 5 - 7 lbs on it with no problem
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If your mic has the standard screw mount, yeah. The bottom plate is quite heavy so it won't tip over.
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Absolutely. I literally have an sm7b attached to mine right now.Note that the USA "standard" and the European "standard" are NOT the same. I got a microphone recently that did not mention it had European threads and it would not fit on any of my stands. Ugh. I got the Mic Screw Adapter below, which is very cheap insurance in case you ever encounter this (say, playing at a friend's house.)On Stage MA100 3/8-Inch Male to 5/8-Inch Female Mic Screw Adapter
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this item is extremely heavy. And the connection part between mic and this item is too weak. so i bought one more mic stand for my microphone just to protect it. My microphone which I care a lot. i did not wanna take a risk. i use two separate stands for each. and still dont feel comfortable. buy a stand which is very strong and heavy. i bought this one which is better than regular ones. Pyle-Pro PMKS5 Compact Base Black Microphone Stand it is okay. but i wouldnt use the same stand for both. because i tried and result was really scary.. this item is extremely heavy. And the connection part between mic and this item is too weak. so i bought one more mic stand for my microphone just to protect it. My microphone which I care a lot. i did not wanna take a risk. i use two separate stands for each. and still dont feel comfortable. buy a stand which is very strong and heavy. i bought this one which is better than regular ones. Pyle-Pro PMKS5 Compact Base Black Microphone Stand it is okay. but i wouldnt use the same stand for both. because i tried and result was really scary..
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I can't speak for the SM57. For my Beta 58, it was no problem. They supposedly use the same capsule. For my MXL R144 ribbon, I added a CloudLifter CL-1 (which cost more than the microphone, but was well worth it). If you ever get a Sure SM7B or a ribbon, you pretty much need something like a CloudLifter or other form of separate microphone pre-amp. But SM57/SM58, you should be fine with the XMAX PreAmps that are built into the Presonus 22VSL. Leave the phantom power off, and use decent cables.
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It is definitely sturdy enough for a mic. However, there is no mounting hardware at the end of the boom, so you will need to rig up a clamp.
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This boom is meant to be screwed onto a mic stand. Get a desktop mic stand to use with it. The opposite end will need a mic clip to hold the microphone.
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Hey Zach. You definitely need a preamp especially with the SM7B. It's such a quiet mic even compared to 58, 58A. I run mine through a line 6 Toneport UX2 and have to really crank up the preamp. For my money, I'd go with the Focusrite Scarlett 2i4. Actually, just looking at it, I might buy one for the SM7B as a preamp on top of my UX2.
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Depends on how close the subjects are and where you place the mic. I was able to place the mic on a boom about 2 to 3 feet for the subject. At this price you might as well buy 2. One for each subject. Or two lavalier mics
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I got a cheaper mic stand for about 40 bucks from guitar center. I believe it was a pro line. However, I'd recommend forking over a little more cash. While my mic stands works fine, I have to be careful about how far the mic is out, and which leg it's over because this mic is really heavy. Like Chris Mitchell said, get a nicer stand since it's a nice mic. A sturdy one should hold its weight and prevent any possibility of the stand tipping.
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Should be compatible with most mics. You will use the attachment that comes with the mic or buy a shock mount that will fit onto the boom.
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I got a pair of M Audio Bx8's on mine. They are about 20-25 pounds each. I think they can hold up to 100 lbs, if I'm not mistaken. I hope this helps with your decision making!