Cheap vs. Expensive Desktop Mic Stands - Is There a Big Difference?

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  • @tombuck
    @tombuck  3 місяці тому +5

    I mentioned that I thought the Shure stand was made by Gator, and turns out that's true! The Gator stand is $20 cheaper if you're interested: geni.us/Hvy7xf

  • @thomasjmcclure
    @thomasjmcclure 3 місяці тому +7

    Very few people can make a video about mic stands as enjoyable to watch as this. That rode one is pretty expensive but it does look especially pretty IMO (which is obviously the most important thing...)

    • @waff6ix
      @waff6ix 3 місяці тому +2

      BEST AUDIO CHANNEL ON UA-cam💯😮‍💨😮‍💨

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      Hey thanks! And yeah, the Rode one is priced a bit too high, but it is a good stand. And looks cool too

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      You're way too kind 🙏

  • @DiabloMonk
    @DiabloMonk 2 місяці тому +3

    I bought my OnStage stand on March 15, 2020, when it became clear that I’d probably be teaching online for a while. I upgraded my webcam that weekend, bought a microphone and a green screen. I’m glad I did it right away because I never got price gouged. I still use the OnStage for my Zoom classes.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  2 місяці тому

      It should last basically forever!

  • @stijndw20
    @stijndw20 3 місяці тому +2

    This is such a cool channel... Well done Tom. This is really informative, and great to watch. The production value of your video's is super!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому +1

      Thank you!! This is so incredibly nice to hear. 🙏

  • @wstks-fmworldwide5390
    @wstks-fmworldwide5390 3 місяці тому +2

    Really like the RODE desktop stand with my SM7B and RODE Podmic USB. Nice and heavy but relatively compact and low profile. It seems to isolate the mics from table bumps and thumps pretty well too.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому +1

      It's quite an outstanding stand!

  • @cfraineyjr
    @cfraineyjr 3 місяці тому +1

    Tom, I so appreciate your videos,they have been a great tool for me in learning more about audio and video. I own the Gator Frameworks version of the Shure stand that you showed. I found it can serve as a substitute on videos where you might have a table or desk that won’t allow a clamped boom arm to attach. It allows me to position it with the main part out of frame and only the boom with the mic attached are in the shot. So while it is the largest it gives that versatility that the others don’t.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      It's such a cool stand! I didn't know about the Gator one before this, but it's quite a bit less expensive that the Shure, so it's probably a great option to go with!

  • @GamerTigerBonsu
    @GamerTigerBonsu 3 місяці тому +1

    these are pretty good equipments affordable, and durable. Thanks for making a video on those.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @ItsRyukin
    @ItsRyukin 3 місяці тому +2

    Boom ones are cool! Tabletops are classic and Low profile is stylish. 😎

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому +1

      Yep 100%! I really like the Low Profile more than I expected to.

  • @matthewfelty3340
    @matthewfelty3340 3 місяці тому +2

    Your review of MX7+ I watched yesterday was great and I found the Gator miniboom arm intriguing, particularly since i have a glass top adjustable standing desk.
    Viola! Today you show the stand! Shure bundles are 10% off, so sku "MV7+WDESK2" is likely the one for me when I commit to purchase 👍 Thanks

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому +1

      Sweet! So glad you're getting a nice setup pieced together!

  • @trendyboymx
    @trendyboymx 3 місяці тому +1

    Hi Tom, I can't thank you enough for your invaluable advice. Thanks to your guidance, I recently acquired a Sony FX-3 and I'm now working on replicating your one-stand recording setup. Your videos have been an incredible resource in my journey to professionalize my recording and streaming efforts. However, I've hit a snag with the lighting in my recording space. Currently, I'm using two 45W LED lights, but they're not cutting it as a proper key light. I'm eager to improve my lighting setup, but I'm facing a few challenges:
    - Limited space: My recording area is about 100 sq ft and doubles as my workspace and exercise room.
    - Cable management: I'm trying to minimize cables and floor clutter.
    - Rental restrictions: I'm in a rental with drywall throughout, so drilling or mounting a varipole isn't an option as it could damage the ceiling.
    - Budget constraints: High-end Aputure equipment is significantly more expensive where I live compared to US prices (e.g., the 600D Pro costs over $1000 here).
    - Quality concerns: While I'm on a budget, I want to avoid cheap, plasticky lights that might break easily or lack power.
    I've been considering the Smallrig RC 450D. It's a stretch for my budget, but it seems like a solid option that could grow with me.
    Given these constraints, I'm wondering:
    1. Can you recommend key lights and lighting solutions that don't take up too much space?
    2. What options would allow me to grow as I professionalize, without breaking the bank?
    3. Are there any 'prosumer' category lights you'd suggest that balance quality and affordability?
    Your insights would be incredibly helpful as I navigate this next step in my setup. Thanks again for all you do!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому +1

      I'm so happy to hear this! Glad your setup is coming together.
      1. For budget lights, Amaran seems to be the sweet spot between price and quality. If they're still too pricey then Godox and Neewer actually have some pretty great stuff. The Amaran 60xS is probably a good place to start for a smalelr space: amzn.to/3YzX3Lk
      If you don't have room for a softbox, just putting it on a regular light stand in a corner and bouncing it off of a wall/ceiling can often do the trick!
      2. A good 60watt light like the one linked above is a great place to start. You'll definitely want a bigger/brighter light at some point, but the 60 would then make a perfect fill or accent light. Staying within one or two systems is good too since then they're compatible with remotes/apps/etc.
      3. I kind of answered this above, but Amaran would be my top choice (I have a lot of Nanlites which I love, but they can get a bit pricey).
      Hope this helps!

    • @trendyboymx
      @trendyboymx 3 місяці тому

      @@tombuck Thank you so much for the quick and detailed response, Tom!

  • @MikeMena
    @MikeMena 3 місяці тому +1

    Dude, my most recent discovery: screw adaptors! mic stand thread to 1/4" to use video mic, OR, my fave mic stand to 3/8" screw for to make them light stands! lol (all my light stands and tripods were mic stands at one point! Or, another discovery: 1/4" to 3/8" to turn any camera tripod or mic arm into a video light stand LOL.
    BTW, nice see ya at B&H! My partner was too hungry to hang around, then we saw that free food and munched and we went upstairs while the crowd got smaller, and then I FORGOT TO COME BACK DOWN TO SAY HI!! Anyway, super nice to meet Heather, that first real life meeting is always so fun!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      Man, I'm bummed we didn't get to chat at B&H but is was SO COOL too see you there!
      And yes, adapters are magic. I have tons of little containers filled with all different ones so you can pretty much end up connecting anything to anything.

  • @andrewsaraceni
    @andrewsaraceni 3 місяці тому +1

    Nicely done! I have the Gator Frameworks version of the Shure, and have been really pleased with it so far (it also happens to be about 2/3rds the cost of the Shure).

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      Wow it is like $20 cheaper! That’s awesome.

  • @TedGreen
    @TedGreen 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for this! Always helpful to see these kind of comparisons of competitive products. One suggestion when testing a stands proclivity to transfer vibration or noise to the mic would be to use mics mounted directly to the stands versus mics mounted on a shock mount which serves to isolate the mic from vibration. I realize you had them all mounted that way for an apples-to-apples comparison, but all the stands results were artificially improved by having the mics on shock mounts. Just a suggestion…

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому +1

      That's a good idea! I'll use regular clips next time.

  • @geezer2tech154
    @geezer2tech154 3 місяці тому +1

    You were concerned with finding a mount that was tall enough, but I was concerned with finding a mount that was as low as possible to mount my Rode NTG-5 in it's native shock mount and have it mouth level while seated. I ended up getting the K&M 23220 Tabletop Microphone Stand which is good, but only has fair isolation from tabletop noises which occur when I do product reviews. I plan on getting some additional foam to place underneath it. My other issue with a tabletop stand is that it seems to pick up my breathing noise more than a clamp on stand like the Rode PSA1+ which I position differently. Probably a different microphone choice would help diminish the breathing noises too.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому +1

      It's funny how everyone's needs can be a bit different! Thanks for the K&M recommendation!

  • @RIMJAM
    @RIMJAM 3 місяці тому +1

    I actually used to use my On Stage stand as a little tripod on my desk for my camera. Needed an adapter to put a ball head on it, but it worked great. I too found mine to be too tall to comfortably use for a desk mic stand, so I repurposed it. Now it just sits on a shelf…might have to put a light on it…🤔

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      It's a delightful light stand!

  • @videoeditguy
    @videoeditguy 3 місяці тому +1

    Great video. Gives us options. In my case, having a 3D printer solves all the issues. I use PVC for extensions. The ends I print (1/2-20 male, 1/2-20 female) as well as lockable elbows, which gives me 0 to 270 degree angles. I print custom clamps slightly thicker than my desktop. So many more options I can't think of at the moment. Prints cost me pennies rather than dollars.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      Oh nice! I love 3D printing. That sounds like a brilliant and awesome custom/DIY solution.

  • @apwells
    @apwells 3 місяці тому +1

    The rubber on the bottom of the other stands is definitely just for friction/static isolation

  • @CARfariPark
    @CARfariPark 3 місяці тому

    Hey Tom, good overview. I've started using Tonor desktop booms for my work podcast series. They are really similar to the Shure version but half the price at £30 (under $40). I like them because I can boom the mics in from a side coffee table or stand, which is ideal when shooting a pod in a lounge style setup - no desk. I also have some Gatorworks stands that are just like the On Stage version, and they are a bargain at £12. The limitation being the resting height which is too tall for shorter guests when sat at a desk.
    There are so many great bits of kit out there for not a lot of money. I did consider the Rode ones, purely to have matching Rode kit to my mics and Rodecaster Pro II, but I honestly couldn't justify the spend when I was able to get 3 Tonors for the price of 1 Rode.
    Anyway, great video as always. Ciao for now. Matt in the UK

  • @therealtytechguru
    @therealtytechguru 3 місяці тому

    Always love your videos, Man! With the Rode stand, you can use velcro cable management strips in those slots to secure the XLR mic cable. Not the most ideal, but still good.

  • @Dracomies
    @Dracomies 3 місяці тому +1

    Damn. I've seen that DS2 RODE mic stand featured on many videos. But never bought it. But something about the way you worded your vid just made me buy it rofl. You bring up some really great points. Come to think of it...I bought other things because of you, haha, I bought a monitor arm because one of your vids and it literally changed my life :D

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому +1

      Hope you enjoy it! Glad the suggestions have been helpful (even if your bank account is mad at me 😬 ). The Rode stand is really nice. Takes a bit of getting used to and a bit overpriced, but super solid and reliable. Plus I do think it looks super cool, if that matters!

    • @Dracomies
      @Dracomies 3 місяці тому

      @@tombuck That's perfect! I love compact and sleek items! :D

  • @BrandonDoyleMN
    @BrandonDoyleMN 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks, for at my desk I went with the low profile elgato that you recommended, for our mobile video podcast setup I closely followed your guide but did gator table top mic stands, I kind of wish they were shorter but they were under $20/each

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      Glad your setup is working out well! And yeah, at a certain point it's tough to argue for the price with a lot of these things. It's crazy how many options there are.

  • @AudioHotline
    @AudioHotline 3 місяці тому +1

    I wish the DS2 cable management was a bit better!
    That Shure stand looks really cool, and that Auray is insane at isolation!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      The Auray is kind of ridiculously fun for some reason!

  • @yourfriendrich
    @yourfriendrich 3 місяці тому +1

    Hey Tom! Did you know that “Studio Binder” included a short snapshot from one of your videos in one of their videos!?!? It was used as B-Roll when they were talking about camera stabilizers. It was very quick but I KNEW that room (drum set w/purple blue lights) looked familiar!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      I actually did see that a while back! I think they used one of my videos about tilt shift lenses too. I was happy to see it because I used to use their stuff all the time when I was teaching.

  • @AaronOverEverything
    @AaronOverEverything 3 місяці тому +1

    I bought one Gator Frameworks last year, and it was so beefy, I ordered another.. I now use one of them as my desktop CAMERA TRIPOD!! It’s easy to swing around on desk. I should do a video showing unconventional my gear mods.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому +1

      Yes!! I would love to see that.

  • @thedadceo
    @thedadceo 3 місяці тому +1

    My guy Tom has a treasure trove full of mics!!!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      It's definitely bordering on absurd at this point haha

    • @thedadceo
      @thedadceo 2 місяці тому

      @@tombuck LOL!!!! I totally understand.

  • @theoutsiderjess1869
    @theoutsiderjess1869 2 місяці тому

    I have the samson and the gator frameworks sideways stand

  • @mrdonsmith
    @mrdonsmith 3 місяці тому

    Nice video for side-address mics! But, I use a Rode PodMicUSB end-address mic. Having once been a rock 'n roll radio DJ, I work best with an end-address mic which has the side effect (Ha! 'side'! Get it?) of not putting the whole mic in front of you and have to deal with making room for it below your face.

  • @MickeyMullin
    @MickeyMullin 3 місяці тому

    Great vid!
    You mentioned lighting adapters at 02:57, but you didn't include them in in the gear list. What set of adapters do you use to put, e.g., lights on your mic stands? Looks like a 5/8" female to 3/8" male and a 3/8" female to 5/8" lighting spigot, plus maybe a 1/4" to 3/8" adapter, judging by the b-roll. Does that sound about right?
    I have spare mic stands (the same On-stage ones you reviewed), and I think one might make a good desktop teleprompter mount for my setup. (I'd only need a 5/8" threaded adapter to get that mounted, of course.)

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому +1

      That's pretty much exactly right! I thought about adding some links to the description, but it can get so specific and fiddly I was worries about confusing people.

  • @bhgemini
    @bhgemini 3 місяці тому

    Could you use a speaker monitor isolation pad to duplicate the Auray isolation? I have the Gator version of the Shure stand and never thought to try that Auray design.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      Honestly you probably could!

  • @JustinDoughtyphotoandvideo
    @JustinDoughtyphotoandvideo 3 місяці тому +1

    Please do something like this, but only for cameras.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      That’s definitely a puzzle I’m still working on solving! A small sturdy desktop stand/arm for cameras is trickier to find than I expected.

  • @arnoldsnodgrass2953
    @arnoldsnodgrass2953 3 місяці тому

    Am I the only person screaming at the purple cable coming almost at a right-angle out of the bottom of the mic?! Give the poor thing some slack!! 🤣🤣

  • @techmed-rainer
    @techmed-rainer 23 дні тому

    Danke!

  • @Chrisreedbeats
    @Chrisreedbeats 3 місяці тому +2

    Life Hack: can also be used for cameras 😅 I like them better than table tripods

  • @attaboyBrad
    @attaboyBrad 3 місяці тому +1

    Love that gobo pattern in the right of the background. I first saw something like this from Caleb at DSLR Video Shooter a couple of years ago. I assume you're using a proper spotlight of some sort? There MUST be some Amazon Alphabet soup company making little units whose only purpose is to project patterns like this for UA-camrs and other streamers...

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      Thanks! It's a Nanlite projector on one of their 60 watt lights. I really like playing around with it! There must be a simpler/more cost effective option, but I honestly never thought to check it out...

    • @attaboyBrad
      @attaboyBrad 3 місяці тому +1

      @@tombuck I would just assume you have cinema lights falling out of your ears. Lost your phone on the couch cushions? 300D. Need to rearrange your cables in a dark closet? 8 ft Pavo Tube. Woke up at night and need to go get a drink of water without turning on any lights? 100D on a C-Stand.

  • @donbullock-techihound
    @donbullock-techihound 3 місяці тому +1

    As usual this was an outstanding review. I’d never seen the Sure stand. It looks like a great choice for my situation.
    You left out one reason I’ll never switch back to a desktop stand from my boom arm. It’s too easy to knock one over onto the floor. They have to be so close to the edge of the desk.
    Back when I started like many others I bought a Blue Yeti. It served me well. One day my wife came over to my desk and wanted me to check for something online. I turned around to work at the computer on the desk to my left to get her the information she wanted. As I turned back to my main desk to continue my voiceover recording my elbow struck the Blue Yeti and knocked it on the floor thus making if inoperable. It was an accident waiting to happen. I’d come close several other times. That’s when I bought a boom arm and have been happy with the choice ever since.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому +1

      Great point about knocking it over! As someone who talks with his hands a lot, this is 100% something I have to look out for.

  • @jonathanramsey
    @jonathanramsey 3 місяці тому +1

    Fun!

  • @bakakafka4428
    @bakakafka4428 2 місяці тому +1

    Could anyone please advise a good USB microphone that will work when positioned at 1 m (3 feet) distance? Voice only, not for music or other sounds.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  2 місяці тому +1

      I would recommend the Rode Videomic NTG 👍

    • @bakakafka4428
      @bakakafka4428 2 місяці тому

      @@tombuck Thanks very much!

  • @FharishAhmedPortfolio
    @FharishAhmedPortfolio 3 місяці тому +1

    Awww SNAPPERS!

  • @DiabloMonk
    @DiabloMonk 2 місяці тому

    I kept waiting for a last (mic) standing pun.

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  2 місяці тому

      I tried a "this is my last stand" bit, but yeah, probably could've been better 😅

  • @HomesickMac
    @HomesickMac 3 місяці тому +1

    Can't believe I'm amongst the first 10 commenters, finallyyyy! Great video about so practical stuff that's often ignored. I've got a bunch of stands and booms of all kinds haha, somI'm a target audience to 300%!!!! Thanks Tom!

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      Haha nice! Very interested to see what you choose to use in your new space!

    • @HomesickMac
      @HomesickMac 3 місяці тому

      @@tombuck Good that I cannot show up here with video, it's an uter mess right now, but all stands are gathered and ready for future setups...

  • @dylanplayzonytofficial
    @dylanplayzonytofficial Місяць тому

    Can you do the new Elgato arm?

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  Місяць тому

      Already working on it! It's really excellent overall.

  • @CAMphotography_
    @CAMphotography_ 3 місяці тому +1

    Depending on which of my YT accounts I’m on. The thumbnail is different. Is this normal? 😂

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому +1

      Haha, yes it can be. UA-cam recently added an A/B thumbnail option, so you can upload a few and see which works best.

  • @BossYourOffice
    @BossYourOffice 2 місяці тому +1

    but where am I going to get 19 more bucks?? ;)

  • @DanandNato
    @DanandNato 2 місяці тому

    this sounds like 4d sound coming from different directions.

  • @PaulFeinberg
    @PaulFeinberg 3 місяці тому +1

    First!!

  • @ROBOTRIX_eu
    @ROBOTRIX_eu 3 місяці тому +1

    • @tombuck
      @tombuck  3 місяці тому

      Hope your week is going well!

  • @arnoldsnodgrass2953
    @arnoldsnodgrass2953 3 місяці тому

    Am I the only person screaming at the purple cable coming almost at a right-angle out of the bottom of the mic?! Give the poor thing some slack!! 🤣🤣