Elgato Low Profile Mic Arm - Review Redux

The Elgato Low Profile boom arm has undergone some major improvements since its original release several years ago, so I decided to order a new one and re-review it to see how it performs.
They really did fix everything I critiqued in my original review, including the magnetic cable management covers, which are now incredibly strong and much more effective. It's a key feature of the arm, so the weak magnets in the original were always frustrating.
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Episode 398: Elgato Low Profile Mic Arm - Review Redux

[@elgato]

We heard the feedback, and we're glad we delivered. Great video, Tom! 👏

[@tombuck]

Thanks for letting me know about the updates!

[@doifeellucky]

How long has this version been available and is it both the white and black models? Is there a part number to identify the new model vs the old for, example if buying from Amazon? I just checked and the numbers on your site differ from the Amazon versions. Thanks.

[@meonlylouder]

I’ve also modded my 4 older Wave Mic Arm LP booms adding lock washers with metal fender washers to the 2 thumscrews (mine do not have the hex key on the elbow) since the nylon washers mine came with slip. Even just doing a rubberized washer would be better and prevent sagging with heavier mics like my SM7Bs. Other than that, now that the magnets are improved (which makes me want to upgrade), I love the form factor and build quality. I’ve even removed the post from the clamp and hard mounted it with modified large fender washers and longer screws to a desktop for clients. I also love how the post to the clamp is exactly the same size as a 15mm rod camera mounting system. I’ve been able to assemble a super sturdy double mic boom mount on a superclamp so I can incorporate my mics with my rolling camera pole stand along with my camera and key light. Pretty slick and super sturdy! www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/cid9zyriblfehzpotk2lw/IMG_9614.jpeg?rlkey=p4l1bnanhhz0tny1z7irereza&dl=0

[@onlyskill7003]

Is the new LP Arm only in white avaible?

[@mowomedia4801]

@@onlyskill7003 Black or White

[@TheRealJPAdventures]

Awesome to see this update! I have the original. The magnets were the lowlight of the design, and love the option of the added tension management knob.

[@TIM0NF0YA]

I'm so glad Elgato watches your videos! 😉 And the white combo with white Lewitt 240 looks really very nice. Great way to recognize the 2nd gen by that "butterfly" knob.

[@AbbreviatedReviews]

I didn't even know I had the new version, but I'm glad I do. I transitioned from some pretty cheap standard boom mic arm and this thing is so much more sturdy and easy to manage around my desk.

[@klaymoon1]

Great re-review! I just ordered one.

[@RottenPinky]

I own an Elgato LP, but I think mine is an iteration between the two you're showing, because while it has the knob to adjust the tension of the upper arm, there's no hole at the bottom of said upper arm to route the XLR cable. I'm really happy with my purchase, and the only thing I'd like Elgato to update is to also include an option to grommet-mount it without the need of modding the arm.

[@MaximSalazar]

Great review mate! I'm looking for a new microphone boom anyway, so I might as well try this one out 🙏

[@thatdanhill]

I got one for my partner as a gift for their gaming setup... I was so impressed, I got one for myself. I work in Broadcast and use these things everyday... Super super impressed at how versatile they are. One of the best arms on the market atm for the price. :)

[@GideonShalwick]

Elgato is amazing for fixing those issues you had with it - great review! I had the same issues, and will likely replace my old ones with the new ones! Thanks a ton Ton... I mean TOM!

[@Premier_lawns_official]

Tom great review, i will be picking up the new one after watching this video

[@lucas_92]

Got the gen 1 of the low profile arm + the Rode NT USB+ mic, and it's been one of the best purchases I've made to improve my work station. Thanks for these great reviews, Tom!

[@tombuck]

Great to hear!

[@Deznere]

Interesting still enjoying the Avermedia arm and it's functionality as being to do both low profile and tall but glad Elgato fixed the issues

[@CreativeNotJustYet]

Good there, I realized I have a model in the middle of these that you show, because I have the adjustment knob in the back, but I don't have the top hole in the front.

[@seadogg404]

Excellent review! Ordered! thx!!

[@tombuck]

Hope you like it!

[@Pumpyaa]

Thank you very much for showing me the differences between them, as I got mine in black version in December 2023 and didn’t know if it is the “upgraded” version or not and that bothered me sincerely. Now I know I’ve got the upgraded one, even though i felt that magnets are strong enough, didn’t know why people complain about it 😂

[@tombuck]

Glad you could confirm which one you have! I had people telling me the magnets were super strong after they saw my original video more recently and I was so confused haha. Now it makes sense.

[@panosru]

I have a Blue Compass (bought brand new for €140 July 2021) and an Elgato Low Profile Arm (bought used for €45 April 2023) and I love them both. Both serve a purpose for different reasons :D Btw, Tom, I have had my low-profile arm for a year now and it seems that almost all the changes you mentioned are present in mine (except the cable poping from the bottom). When I adjust my cable (on rare occasions) the magnetic cover does not pop, only if I apply high force, but that may be debatable. On the side-node though, those changes can be "easily" applied with a little bit of DIY, you can replace the magnets and get a couple of holes in the bottom if you really need that, I don't think that you should replace your arm in case you already have one without those modifications.

[@patrikmedia]

I just bought mine a few weeks ago and was wondering why everyone complained about the magnetic top while mine was rock solid. this explains a lot, wasn't aware I already had the redux version :D

[@christopherszymanski5715]

I was just about to buy this arm this week, now i know what to look out for if its 2021 or 24 edition. Thanks

[@eleonora7490]

Very good video :) thank you so much

[@AtHomeCryptoMiner]

Love the review. A great consideration for my desk set up. You should do a review on the O.C. White ProBoom Ultima boom arm. Also considering this one but just a bit pricey.

[@hiteho_woozy]

If you use a heavier mic like the sm7b, the ultima is the only option that’s strong enough to hold it steady. It’s pricey but worthwhile.

[@adambezark2293]

Great as always, Tom. Question: what’s the clearance height on the bottom portion? I’m trying to understand whether it will clear under my monitor. Thanks!

[@Retipster]

I just discovered this boom arm from another video and immediately thought to myself, "I hope Tom Buck has a review on this." You didn't disappoint! Thanks for the great critique.

[@SteveMc870]

I abandoned my original LP arm because of the issues you mentioned. This new one looks like a great improvement, might have to give it a try...

[@sharkosaurfps]

I bought my arm in Nov 2022 and it also had that knob for the arm, so I think that changed quite quickly after release

[@finn.hermansen]

Hi Tom. I have The Elgato Low Profile boom arm, and it is the best thing for me, when I make Radio. It is incredibly easy to work with in the studio, I can see all my 3 PC monitors, even my mixer, it gives so much "free space" when working in the studio, AND if you don't need it, you just swing it to page. Thx for another great video 👌👍

[@ADR69]

Just picked up 2 of these in the last couple months. They're great but yeah that proprietary adapter kind of sucks but I did swap out the ball mount with a different one to adapt to my mic a bit better. And if anyone is wondering, it holds a Shure Super 55 without much concern but I'd try to keep it as centered on the mount as possible if you have a heavier mic

[@naormeningher]

Hey Tom, love your channel. Would you please review the NEEWER Low Profile Mic Arm? I just bought it and there are no reviews on it on KZbin for some reason. I think it's a game changer.

[@Stash_Studio]

great video - I wonder when they'll revisit the other arm

[@MotoBeemer]

Halfway through the vid. I’m sold gonna buy now. *edit* used your Amazon link as well to support your channel Tom.

[@tombuck]

Hey thanks! That actually does make a huge difference.

[@MotoBeemer]

@@tombuck so…things that sold me on this arm with your review. I have an arm but the way I like it set up, I try to get it as flat as possible but there is still a little bit of a bend at the elbow showing in the frame sometimes…because it’s not a low profile. Cable channels look great, mine does have that with the magnets. Excited to get it. I just started doing my show in Dec and already am on my 3rd mic, 3rd boom arm…I’m sure I’ll have a collection. I’ve watched your video on the Rodecaster Pro and I think when I make a big jump to multiple XLR’s that’s the move. Thanks for helping the little guys out (my second mirrorless arrives today too 😁)

[@AzziesPersonalRecordings]

That magnetic cable cover is one of the main reasons we're using 3 Fifine clones of this in our studio. Theirs clip in. We might need to revisit this next time we need arms.

[@BlossomVpiano]

Hi Tom. Thank you for amazing video (as always). Is it possible to fit the Rodecaster pro 2 on this new Elgato arm? I am wondering how low the RCP2 will be from desktop? Also, I'm not sure if I have that much room on my desk for the low arm to swing. Any chance of making a video on fitting rcp2 on various low arms (with lack of room for arms to swing in consideration) please? Cheers

[@ChaseTheSummit]

Wait a tick! I have a Black Elgato LP Arm that I bought recently. Mine has the knob in the middle joint instead of the allen key. BUT, it does NOT have a bottom hole near the mic for wire routing, only the top hole? It also has weak magnets (I've since put black gaffe tape on it to keep it from popping off). Did I end up with some kind of hybrid between new and old?

[@tombuck]

The white one is the newest version, so maybe it’s the only one with the bottom hole? That seems silly though, but who knows…

[@MelvinDlaCruz]

nice video thansk for sharing, buttttto much money. just get the fifine end of this, i been using this for mounts with no problems at all

[@Eddylive]

Fantastic! Looking at those now, would yeh Super 55 fit on there? Love that mic but it's a pain so always have to ask.

[@jaydwilliams]

Tom, this is amazing. the cable routing issue is SO ANNOYING!!!! I am going to replace all of my arms with this one.

[@KuyaArbee]

Love this LP ARM! was on vacation for 1+ week and the mic arm was at the same position as I left it :)

[@tombuck]

That's a good test!

[@KuyaArbee]

@@tombuck yea loving the revised Elgato Arm

[@BrandonDoyleMN]

I just picked one up and it’s working great for me

[@tombuck]

Glad to hear it!

[@ChessNuke]

My flailing arms never liked low-profile microphone arms, but still great video Tom !!

[@tombuck]

As a fellow arm-flailer, it’s definitely a challenge to work with most mic arms 😁

[@ZachBaugh]

I got one from the suggestion from your stream and the didn’t send the thread adapters but said they were in there, so I returned it and my sweat water rep suggested the beacn one since I have that whole company in my setup, the elgato was a good mic arm but I didn’t want to keep ordering it

[@JasonTaylor-po5xc]

I have a copy of the Elgato LP arm, but if I recall, the ball mount just isn't strong enough to hold an RE20. Works fine with smaller mics.

[@AwwMizi]

I got one when they first came out in 2022 I think I’ve loved it and now currently looking to upgrade my microphone I might as well buy the new elgato lp arm 🤪

[@ProfGregTuckerKellogg]

They _have_ made gradual modification. I have an older one, but it has a tension knob for the top arm. It looks a bit smaller than the one you have, and it doesn't work that well, so it was probably an early iteration. It _doesn't,_ however have the additional routing hole (which I would use with the Ethos even if you wouldn't!) or the stronger magnets. I might need this.

[@SimonLYW]

Interestingly, I seem to have an in-between model. A knob for tension adjustment and stronger magnets, but not the routing hole at the bottom. Purchased in November 2021.

[@mrdeegs2004]

I use one for my ZVE10. I wish they, or someone, made one of these but with two separate arms (one mount for two arms to hold my mic and camera). My desk is small with limited clamp options, so leveraging one mount for two arms would be awesome

[@CharlotteDrew]

I so agree! My partner uses the original low profile arm; he basically tries to touch it as little as possible. I recently bought the white one for my white office and was pleasantly surprised at the manufacturing updates - much improved! Although wouldn't it have been nice if they'd included a bottom hole in the back of the top arm (near the middle joint)?

[@tombuck]

Yes! I always expect there to be one there 😁

[@scooba789]

Looks sweet with that white LCT 240 Pro. Just wish that mic didn't sound so harsh on my voice.

[@JamesHicks]

Good stuff sir

[@axyomstudios]

Love my low profile, been using it for some time, that said mine seems to be between the 2 versions that you showed? I have the better magnets and the butterfly tool-less tension adjustment, but I don't have the lower cable management hole near the mic? weird xD great video breakdown though, feel like this mic arm is under-rated

[@jonathanramsey]

Yea! I don’t use a broadcasting style boom, but I might some day

[@robert_may]

I have the original one and I've generally been very happy with it, although I did discover after buying it that it can't fit under my monitor 😅Best trick I found with it was to use a right-angle XLR connector into the mic - makes it easier to use/move above your arms. Totally agree with your original list of downsides to it. I'm tempted to upgrade just to stop the cable routing magnet issue, but I do also have a roll of black gaffer tape 🤔 One question - does it now have an additional hole underneath by the elbow joint? It'd be nice to be able to route the cable out the bottom of the bottom arm and into the top of the top, to stop the cable getting tangled.

[@CharlotteDrew]

It does not have an additional hole underneath by the elbow joint. I tried to run my cable just as you're thinking - but alas, no. 😢

[@twolinesslotcars]

Tom, I own 2 of the original Elgato Low Profile and 2 of the Elgato standard boom arms. I love them both, but the improvements made on the new version might be worth the upgrade for me! Thank you so much! I will move the new one to my KZbin space and leave the other 4 for my podcast space.. They really are great!

[@tombuck]

They fit right in the middle of the price/performance/quality Venn diagram 👍

[@yourpcmd]

I have the original and I prevented the covers from falling off by using velcro strips. The main issue I have which is also on the new version, is that the main arm to the desk mount is still wobbly, which was solved by using a piece of painter's tape.

[@thejoshthat]

Bought my black one last year, with your advice, it did come with a knob at the mid point also

[@thejoshthat]

still had the crappy magnets though

[@tombuck]

So we know the revision is at least a year old! Thanks for the info. 🙏

[@joemtz]

@@tombuck I bought mine on Oct 2022. It has the knob but not the bottom hole or strong magnets. Seems they’ve modified it a couple times over the years.

[@thejoshthat]

Seriously, me n my buddy have a saying before we buy new stuff "WWTBD"(I think you can figure that out) We can not thank you enough! @@tombuck

[@ShawnThuris]

@@joemtz Mine (purchased early 2023) has the middle knob and strong magnets but no bottom hole at the mic end!

[@DoktorDetroit]

I purchased the Elgato high profile boom arm a year or so ago, it's holding an EV RE20 with it's monstrosity of a shock mount...holds it just fine with no issues. I've wanted to get the LP due to changes made to the desk, so it's good to know some of those issues have been mitigated. I'll use this one for camera mounting or something.

[@onocoffee]

Tom - I think there are a few iterations of this arm. First thing I did was skip straight to the Tension Adjustment chapter because this has been my biggest issue with this arm. I received the LP mid-January 2022 and wanted to love it because I wanted that low profile style. Perfect for my old desk setup. BUT it utterly sucked in holding my EV RE20 at any position except for this one height that it seemed to be okay with. Higher? No can do: droops. If it wasn't in that exact spot: droops. Maddening. I would crank down as hard as I could on the middle pivot point - and this is where I think there are different iterations. Yours has a allen key adjust. Mine has a knob adjust. And the first thing I noticed on your white arm is the size of the knob: it's sizably larger than the end knob. On mine, the two knobs are the same size - meaning that you can't get enough torque on the pivot to tighten it enough. And in my emails (Feb 2022) with customer support they just couldn't understand what I was talking about and why I wasn't willing to put a tool on it (like some pliers) and crank it down. I told them to put a larger knob for greater torque but their response was milquetoast at best. Kinda put me off to elgato because of it. It's good to see that they've made changes - because I can't imagine that I was the only one complaining to them about this issue. But they acted like it wasn't an issue. It would go a long way towards making me (and I'm sure others) open to them again by replacing our knobs for these larger ones. And yes, those channel magnets are quite paltry.

[@haies09]

Someone made a hack to fix this on KZbin. A piece of plastic and boom, fixed. I know you shouldn’t have to fix their problem, but worth a watch if you have the problem 😊

[@spitfyre1551]

Only wish it had a telescoping feature of some sort to really dial it in.

[@vincelicas]

great video and always great reviews!! I too also have the 1st gen (maybe?) whats strange is I have the wing nut on the first pivot instead of the allen key but does not have the bottom cable access hole (!?) and heck yeah I was excited to hear they put stronger magnets as i too use velcro straps to keep those covers on. Question: I had the SM7B and also bought those custom collored windscreens from Reporter Store. I gifted my SM7B to a friend and also gave them the windscreens and then purcased the Blue Sona mic. I see you have a blue winscreen on the Blue Sona is that also from Reporter Store?

[@AlvinPoh]

Same here, I got a bit confused when I realised mine was the older version but also had the wing nut. Maybe there were multiple generations

[@KaibillKaan]

would love to see you review the fifine bm88 and compare it to the elgato!

[@RIMJAM]

Oh sweet! I’ve recently started under booming my SM7b with my PSA 1 and it’s a little janky. Had no idea Elgato updated this arm until now. Hmmm…🤔 Thank you for this!

[@tombuck]

It’s definitely practical!

[@Lyander25]

Subtler change, but I notice that the base of the arm just above the clam is a bit shorter and squatter which seems like it'd be excellent for durability. Nice touch, feels like that'd be something to appreciate in several years' time.

[@aguano]

Thanks for the great video! Could you also use this for a Rødecaster Pro II? Jsut asking since the arm is supposed to support a max weight of 2kg and the RCP II weighs just a little under 2kg. And what about the Rødecaster Duo? 😁

[@michalracek1990]

Great review, thanks for that. Question - is there a difference in names between the 1st and 2nd version?

[@tombuck]

There isn't, I guess they're more like "silent revisions"

[@kissu_io]

Best thing with that arm is that it can hold an RE20 with its shock mount while the PSA1+ was not able to handle this. Also it's just so better with the ball head. Switched and loving the elgato one so far! 💖

[@ZekeCao]

I wish they would add a second hold towards the rear of the top segment/elbow so that the cable could feed down into the bottom segment without coming up and out again. That would prevent the chance of it popping out of the channel as well. With that change it would be perfect.

[@VernardNuncioFields]

I bought about 5 of the older ones a couple years ago.

[@TheDirewolf]

I actually ordered a new one earlier this week, funny timing to see this video now. My big problem is that my original one has developed really bad sag, to the point where it can't hold up my microphone at my mouth level, I put it in place and it starts slowly going down immediately. Hopefully the new version last longer, even though I have to have had mine at least 2 years already. Weirdly my original one has the adjuster knob for the top arm, but doesn't have the stronger magnets so it must be a between version of some sort.

[@MikeBajrami]

I've got a version of this that sits in the middle. Mine has the knob on the secondary adjustment point but no bottom route for the mic cable... wish mine had that. I'm probably going to get a newer one because the plates falling off is annoying. It doesn't happen a lot but when it has, it's been at the worst times. I really wish Elgato would be better about letting people know about these smaller product updates. I had no idea about the underside cable routing!

[@MonsterChuck]

The ONLY item I have from Elgato that I don't regret, is their boom arm. It is extremely solid. If you ever have issues with an Elgato product, their customer service is non existent. I have tried contacting them for help with an HD60x and a Stream Deck Mk.2. I couldn't get a response via their ticket system, reddit and they don't answer their phones during their listed business hours.

[@robinenbernhard]

I got gen 2 i realy like it with rode mini for my game setup

[@ARMarTy_]

Great video ! I'm looking for something that gets out of the way with a microphone like the TLM 103 but still having the best quality possible for voice over. I wanted to go with a Shotgun mic for the over-head style that I want, but not the most ideal for voice over, if you have any tips + references that would be nice ! Also I'm looking for a camera with excellent video quality but still affordable, I can always upgrade later but it's mainly for filming unboxings in order to really capture the most what it looks like in real life at 4k60Fps I really love your content, I should find the boom arm for the Rodecaster Pro II, I have the mini but it's better if I can put it anywhere I want, more practical Thanks in advance !

[@cbdemented]

I'd get one of these, but I need about another inch in height to clear my Duo (I use the arm to move my mic between two desks). Think I'm going to take a gamble on the Beacn.

[@rorynoke5612]

Question: Does it need to be installed in the provided clamp? The connecting pin, could it fit into a Rode PSA1 clamp / desk installed hole?

[@RennyChuggs]

i seem to have an lp arm thats somewhere inbetween the two you have, mine has the knob that the white one has but i dont have part that allows the cable to come out of the bottom

[@Dasbeerboots]

I wonder when they made these changes. I bought mine in November of 2021, and it has the knob for adjustment and pretty strong magnets. The only difference is the hole in the bottom. My complaint still stands - the adjustment tension is not strong enough for heavier microphones. You have to tighten the heck out of it for it to stay. I had them replace one already.

[@dmims2779]

This is a good review

[@tombuck]

Thanks!

[@pengayho]

I returned the original one because of the popping of the top lid. I'll check out the new revision. I wished OC White made a white one but elgato will be my alternative.

[@tombuck]

The popping cover is super annoying. I’ve heard great things about OC White arms though.

[@HeyAdamGrasso]

I actually think there's 3 versions, cause my version of the arm has the tension adjustment knob but it doesn't have the hole in the bottom of the arm for under cable routing.

[@tombuck]

It seems like they might be constantly revising it, which is a good thing overall!

[@wilazn]

I'm assuming there's 3 versions? I bought mine over year ago and it actually has a knob on the elbow for adjustment instead of a notch for an Allen key. The magnet covers are weak on mine just like the 1st version.

[@brain0424]

I'm wondering how to attach a traditional pop filter to this arm. Any suggestions.

[@EritoKaio]

Question, can the lower arm tension be adjusted as well so it doesn't rotate? I have a very limited space for mounting and I was thinking of attaching the arm to the leg of my desk because the edges dont have enough space for the clamp on the sides and back and the front edge it would either interfere with my second monitor on one side or my PC on the other. I'm wondering if the lower arm has enough tension to hold the weight of the upper arm and the mic if it was mounted sideways, which would turn it into a high rise arm.

[@redheadlb]

What's the height from the table top to the top of the lower arm (first half of the arm)? Trying to understand whether it will fit under the monitor.

[@ttv.rafascreams]

great review! can i perhaps ask though what mic is mounted on the traditional mic arm ? the white one with the blue pop filter?

[@tombuck]

It's the Blue Sona, a really awesome mic!

[@BulletSponge20]

This link shows the older elgato if I’m seeing this? Did they take the old ones out and just replace?

[@chillywilli]

You got to give credit to Elgato for listening to their customers. I think that gives a company a whole lot more sustainable customerbase, while the salesnumbers probably would have bin good without the changes as well. In the long run it pays.

[@The_Purple_Sun]

I hope elgato provides exact measurements. I have a small space. Planning on starting content creation :).

[@tombuck]

The product page on their website has all of the sizing info: www.elgato.com/us/en/p/wave-mic-arm-lp

[@pilgrimheart]

I'm curious. I bought the Lewitt 240 from a friend. He didn't use it except a couple times. I'm wondering how to mount it to the elgato low profile arm. I have the adapter, but it seems I need a "5/8" Male to 3/8" & 1/4"-20 Female Combo Reversible Thread Adapter" - is there one in particular you recommend?

[@Atrociousnes]

I need a long, low-profile mic arm. Have any recommendations? My desk is 80Lx30w It needs to reach the middle of the desk

[@JoaoFilipeCorreia]

Hey! Great video, I come her eto ask you where do you get your cables, the XLR and the USB-C cables. The ones you have with different colors?

[@steffen6987]

It's the Røde Premium XLR Cables

[@zxSwifty]

My Elgato LP has been driving me crazy. The covers pop off constantly and the arm loses tension all the time. I get my sm7b in the right spot just for it to fall down. Been looking at other options, the rode PSA1+ doesn't have much adjustability. Considering going all out and getting a O.C. White ProBoom Ultima Gen2 with the riser.

[@gcalandrino]

I have a RODE PSA1 swivel mount and I can place the microphone in any direction...even upside down!

[@selw0nk]

The knob makes a big difference, now I cannot strip it while tightening it.

[@HeatherRamirez]

Hahah your surprise when the magnet thing didn’t pop off 😂 8:29

[@JJtoob]

I've been trying to get white stuff for my setup, and the white arm came out a little after I got the black one haha. I don't think anyone made a white one at the time, after this one came out, a few other companies started making white ones. I didn't know there were upgrades to the design, that's pretty cool, maybe I'll get another one down the line and use my old one for a camera or small monitor.

[@tombuck]

It definitely seems like white gear is becoming popular (Rode has an all-white lineup now), and it's a cool shift!

[@JJtoob]

@@tombuck Thing is of course I am a sucker for some RBG, and black gear just absorbs all that light. It's mostly for my eyes only, all this stuff doesn't even show up on camera unless I want to post a desk setup photo.

[@LockedOutBy2FA]

Now the key question: How does the revised product compare to the BEACN Mic stand where "no covers or magnets" are needed? (note: I have yet to watch the video)

[@TrekkeursCompulsifs]

we still can't fix it with a hole... I can't clamp it on my desk :/

[@majornerd]

I drilled a hole through my desk and it works fine. Just drop the post into a hole. I wish I could remember the bit size I used.

[@ThisIsLeeBird]

@@majornerdI did the same thing. Have a video where you can see them on my desk.

[@Dasbeerboots]

I bought a grommet mount from Rode for like $25, then a reducer to fit the Wave LP. Works great.

[@Pawnlust]

Do you use this same arm for the ProCaster II? Also, how would you know that you're getting the latest version? Are all models updated today?

[@tombuck]

They updated them at least a year ago, so anything you order now, should be current.

[@zeleknoon]

Be really interested if you compared it to the Beacn mic arm both are 100 dollars each

[@user-bl3fo5ky6s]

I must have a 1.5 version. I do have the knob, and stronger magnets, but I don't have the new cable hole in the bottom!

[@NickArcade]

I have the regular tall boom arm from Elgato and I can't mount a pop filter on it ☹️

[@cmdshftx]

Did they fix the arm droop issue? I have a what I would call a 2nd gen because mine has no bottom hole and the weak magnets, but it has the tool-less knob adjuster... And it droops if I don't lift it higher than where I want it AND the plastic piece "fix" didn't fix it for me. Does this newer version resolve this?

[@tombuck]

The arm has stayed in place for me so far.