Are mic boom arms worth it?

A mic boom arm also allows you to get perfect mic placement much easier and with better posture. That means your voice sounds better. Also, if you get a shock mount (and you should), you will need a mic stand of some kind in order to attach it. It’s pretty crazy that one basic piece of equipment can do so much.

Can you attach a boom arm to a mic stand?

On-Stage MSA8020 Clamp-On Boom Arm This clamp-on boom arm is perfect for miking your drums or other instruments. The heavy-duty clamp will securely attach to any On-Stage microphone stands and most other standard designs.

Where should boom arm be?

The objective of a boom arm is to get your microphone as close to your mouth as possible in order to achieve optimal sound. The most commonplace to install a mounted microphone boom arm is on either side of your desk.

Do I need mic stand?

A mic stand will hold and position your recording microphone in your home studio so you can record tracks for your songs and productions. Without a stand your microphone would pick up and record all sorts of knocks, bumps, and vibrations that would ruin a take, causing the recording to be unusable.

Do you need a pop filter?

Short Answer. Most microphones do NOT require a pop filter to get the best sound from them, but a pop filter will prevent audio distortion when used up close.

Do I need a shockmount for my mic?

Do I really need a shock mount? Using a shock mount is always recommended. There is nothing worse than ruining your magic take and it is always better to play it safe. Especially when your microphone is placed on a table and when you move a lot in the area of your microphone, a shock mount is important to have.

Does the Shure SM7B need a shockmount?

The SM7B contains internal shock mounting, so external shock mounts are not required. However, higher-end boom arms do minimize the amount of desk noise transmitted to the mic.