The Elgato Wave Mic Arm has turned out to be just about the best boom arm I’ve ever used. It’s not perfect, but it’s darn close. So let’s check it out, compare it to the classic Rode arms, and talk about what would make a perfect mic arm!

•Elgato Wave Arm: https://geni.us/TMURA6G (Amazon)
•Elgato Low Profile Arm: https://geni.us/wavearmlp (Amazon)
•Rode PSA1 +: https://geni.us/psa1plus (Sweetwater)
•Original Rode PSA1: https://geni.us/swpsa1 (Sweetwater)
•Audio Technica Adapter: https://geni.us/EVwpUG1 (Amazon)
•Colorful XLR Cables: https://geni.us/bluexlr'>https://geni.us/bluexlr (B&H)

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⏱ Chapter Markers:
0:00 Makin’ Waves
0:30 Price & Context
1:19 The Desk Mount (It’s Perfect)
2:22 Height Extension Tube
3:20 Cable Management
5:28 Build Quality
6:39 Versatile Mic Mount
10:52 Noise Rejection
11:14 No Such Thing as a Perfect Boom Arm
12:28 My Perfect Boom Arm Idea

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•Sony FX3 (Main Camera): https://bhpho.to/3EJuBde (B&H)
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•Tall Mic Arm: https://geni.us/A39EvH (Amazon)
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•Small Tripod: https://geni.us/oQOh3Az (Amazon)
•Travel Tripod: https://geni.us/nlUBm (Amazon)
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Episode 372: Almost Perfect: The Elgato Wave Mic Arm