Need a decent mic boom

[Gopherbassist]

I need to keep a vocal mic at mouth level when seated. The boom I have sags down and likes to turn on its own.

Suggestions greatly appreciated.

 

[silky smoove]

All mic stands start to sag eventually with enough use. Lower quality once simply start to do it earlier. Even a moderately priced model from a decent brand like K&M should do the job just fine. You could also buy one of those adjustable mic stand locks off of Amazon to reinforce an existing mic stand that's failing. There are also models with integrated locks, but I've never bothered. The low tech solution is to get a counterweight on the back side of the boom like a stand weight, or even a grocery bag with a few items in it hanging off the bag straps.

 

[And I]

My "expensive" booms are DR Pros. I like 'em, and find they hold their grip for many many uses as long as you don't try to move them before loosening the part you're trying to move. Adjusting a mic stand without loosening it first will ruin any mic stand, period.

I also reccomend a counter-weight if the boom arm is extended far and the mic is on the heavier side.

 

[EvilJ]

I really like the Tama Ironworks Studio series stands. I have a few, and they are really solid and built well.

 

[Bob_Ross]

Buy Once Cry Once: get a Latch Lake micKing 2200 boom stand and you will never suffer from saggy booms...and probably never have to buy another mic stand, those things will outlive all their owners.

(P.S. I see that Latch Lake now also makes the micKing 1100 boom stand, which might be rugged/durable enough to consider. I've never used one so can't say.)

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

Triad Orbit mic stands are about the best out there. Very expensive. Very high end quality.

Homepage - Triad Orbit

 

[Gopherbassist]

Ended up with this:

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BroadcastKit--gator-frameworks-broadcast-accessory-kit

 

[Wasnex]

IMHO, K&M is the good stuff and replacement parts are available. If the clutch starts slipping you buy a 95 cent rubber washer.