How To Adjust The Blue Compass Boom Arm

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Confused on how to adjust and balance your Compass Boom Arm from Blue. Let me show you how!
The Blue Compass is considered to be one of the best boom arms for streaming and content creation. But a lot of users of this boom arm don't know how to properly adjust and balance it for a microphone or camera. In this video, I will show you the best way to adjust and balance it for all your streaming and content needs.
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@Wild4 5 лет назад

Have a blue compass boom arm? Don't forget to check out the show notes for some awesome accessories that may interest you :)

@mdnght0095 3 года назад

Will this work with the elgato wave 3

@pandabear631 3 года назад

What’s with the “LAZIO” comment below...he wants you to provide diagrams..lol..That would be like providing a spread sheet/color coded detailed pie chart on “HOW TO POOP”💩....is that really the state of society at this point? You made an awesome video period..simple and to the point!!! I don’t think an exploded diagram will help simplify the issue if people can’t understand righty tighty lefty loosy!

@GundamDragonLord 2 года назад

I like how at the end of the video you're holding onto the mic, because your fix didn't fix the tension. The whole point of a Boom arm is to be hands free. So. . . . . Clearly you didn't fix it.

@lvegatube 3 года назад

3 tips I noticed for mine (using SM7B) 1) REALLY make that tension screw loose...almost to the point you think it might come out I did like 7-10 turns left I think was my sweet spot . 2) Make sure the tension points on the arm are COMPLETELY loose, angle, THEN tighten. The middle tension point is the worst one for me (and yes my hands are a little raw from doing it lol) 3) If you try to put it in position WITHOUT the microphone on there it's not going to sit perfectly. It needs the weight of the microphone to really make it stay. This helped me hope it helps you.

@Wild4 3 года назад

Those are awesome tips thank you for sharing them!!

@jaredonstream 5 лет назад

I like how at 1:25 it actually starts to rise again anyway

@laredodj7806 2 года назад

Then he just holds it down for the rest of the video 😂

@DblIncertion 2 года назад

Literally saw the same thing and I’m like bruh there is no way this dude isn’t being paid by blue right now. This thing is a massive waste of $100. Would rather stick with my $20 amazon c clamps

@lazlo342 4 года назад

Blue needs to provide better documentation for this boom arm with a cutaway graphic that shows its inner workings. If users understand how the the adjustment mechanism works they would better understand what impact the tightening and loosing the different adjustment points will have. The best that I can tell, the plastic exterior adjustments dials on the joints are simply friction adjustments. At first I thought these were adjusting they spring tension. I could be wrong but the only way to adjust the spring tension appears to be the screw under the base, next to the stem.

@pandabear631 3 года назад

That would be like providing a spread sheet/color coded detailed diagram on “HOW TO POOP”💩....is that really the state of society at this point? The man made an awesome video period..simple and to the point!!! I don’t think an exploded diagram will help simplify the issue if people can’t understand righty tighty lefty loosy!

@lazlo342 3 года назад

@@pandabear631 You seemed confused. My comment is not a criticism of the video. My point is that it should not require a RU-vid video to understand how adjusting a microphone boom arm works. How it works is not as obvious as your ignorance. You are the problem with our society!

@geologick 2 года назад

@@pandabear631 The problem is that even doing exactly what he says, it doesn't do what it's supposed to do. The included instructions are extremely vague and following them yields poor results too. It's just a bad product. Get a Rode mic arm instead, same price but better quality

@imlitafahasuhdude7450 2 года назад

@@pandabear631 Thanks, your comment made me loose brain cells.

@badharrow 2 года назад

@@geologick agree. My screw is backed all the way out and it still rises up.

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@RefractArt 4 года назад

Ironically, it still moves.

@ahfimiwonawun Год назад

It sure is still moving. And he knows it because he made sure to not keep the camera on it very long unless he was holding the microphone.

@janzenc 3 года назад

You just reduced my stress levels significantly. A year of ripping my fingers trying to tighten the friction plates enough to hold it in place. Thank you Wild Sir!

@tahah.babikir7698 2 года назад

Talk about slow…

@ChristianTheJew 11 месяцев назад

I'm still having issues with this fucking mic arm, and the place I bought it from won't let me return it. I'm using a different mic than the Yeti and so I don't get how to reduce the tension. It's awful.

@afisch1694 4 года назад

I’m legit about to shoot my boom arm so I pray this vid works

@synergydev7012 4 года назад

Lmao

@husher5142 3 года назад

me too lol except my issue is the other way around

@Mayhemzz 3 года назад

So in short the default tension is way too high to let the arm bend the way it needs to for proper positioning; loosen it a bunch until it stays where you want it then tighten to compensate for the mic's weight.

@Wild4 3 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@geologick 2 года назад

"We made a halfassed mic arm mount for you. You will likely break it in the process of trying to make it work with the products it was designed for. We have little to no customer service related to this product. May god have mercy on your soul." - Blue

@Wild4 2 года назад

Thanks for watching!

@lazlo342 4 года назад

Having a real hard time finding any adjustment settings that prevent it from moving on it's own. I think you said it best @1:28 ... "it stays where it wants to be" (not where I want it to it to be). :)

@Wild4 4 года назад

Its a strong arm that requires weight on it - if your mic is too lite try adding a pop filter and cradle to help give it a little more weight and you should be good

@husher5142 3 года назад

@@Wild4 id think most of us have a blue yeti to go with the blue boom arm

@pika9704 2 года назад

@@husher5142 not me i have a shitty $15 one from kmart

@husher5142 2 года назад

so i ended up figuring this problem out .. flip the boom around. if its popping up its probably upside down.

@fredericktaylor9407 2 года назад

There's also a known manufacturing defect where some versions have extremely high tension. I set my tension screw as low as possible, then angle and set the friction plates as high as possible and it still springs up strait. I'm getting a replacement sent out, but so far of the 3 Blue products I've ordered, 2 have been defective.

@StregKoden 2 года назад

Is there anyway for me to know if i have that kinda version? E.g. a model number or something?

@Wild4 2 года назад

never heard of this would be interested to know as well

@vee1893 2 года назад

Mine seems to have the same issue. It bends the other way, no matter how I loosen or tighten it.

@MurderHoboRPG 4 года назад

those dials on the articulatring parts are a nightmare. so hard to actually lock it in place, I feel im breaking my fingers or the dial. shit does nothing tightened to the max

@YTN3rd 3 года назад

Yeah I just broke mine trying to tighten it. Didn't realise I should be adjusting the thing on the bottom first.>_

@noaahv1 3 года назад

@@YTN3rd same here

@_SkaffaH 3 года назад

Thing on the botton makes zero difference complety turned to the left, still a slingshot

@kanethomo2483 3 года назад

A year late but you my guy are an absolute legend ! I brought a mic stand that kinda copied the design of the stand you have and had the same problem but not anymore ! 💪🏼 thank you so much🙏🏼

@Lattrodon 2 года назад

This was extremely helpful. Mine didn't come with any manual or paperwork so I had no idea what I was doing wrong lmao

@BabyCalypso 7 месяцев назад

It says it all on the box and on the sticker labels- still confusing though

@cheesepuffff 3 года назад

I’ve loosened the bottom screw as loose at it goes. It actually came out because it’s so loose. My blue snowball mic still rises high.

@daryontube 3 года назад

Same here, I have a blue yeti nano and it never stays in place regardless of the screw, I can as far as removing it completely. Did you manage to fix it? I think I'm going to try to return this crap. I'm so angry and disapointed right now.

@Wild4 3 года назад

You may need to innovate to get it to stay. Thanks for watching!

@thecommonsensican 4 года назад

Amazing, dude. I've had this thing for 6 months and couldn't figure out how to adjust. Asked Blue and they were entirely helpless...now I am actually happy with my purchase, thanks to you!

@Wild4 4 года назад

Ha ha ha - I am glad I could come in clutch for ya buddy

@frosty4984 4 года назад

had the same thing

@hzknightTTV 4 года назад

Lmao I'm dead, I just got it and it's the first thing I looked up. I can't believe you had it for 6 months without looking on RU-vid. XD

@rvdxpress 3 года назад

Thank you for the video. Very helpful!

@Wild4 3 года назад

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

@marshallhill2283 5 лет назад

Ahhh, I had no idea about the bottom screw. Thanks buddy!! Much appreciate the info, as usual!

@Wild4 5 лет назад

Always glad to make videos that can help :)

@Jacket84 3 года назад

I just bought mine. My Turtle Beach stream mic is too light so i'm returning the boom arm, but ... mine came with a sticker on the base that tells you the tension screw is there. And yes, i loosened mine all the way and there is still too much tension.

@aalex3726 3 года назад

I have the hyper x quadcast and i tried everthing but it still junps awqäay

@Wild4 3 года назад

You may need to fine tune and adjust your setup to get the results you want. Thanks for watching!

@christophrumpel 4 года назад

Thanks for the video. But my HpyerX Quadcaster is also too light to make it work. I tried to reduce the tension till the screw got off, still too heavy. Do you know if there any kind of weights to use?

@MaxMakerChannel 3 года назад

I have a Samson Meteor Mic and its not especially light, but even with the screw backed all the way out, it is to stiff.

@Wild4 3 года назад

Thanks for the feedback. Thanks for watching!

@dodsworth7671 3 года назад

OMG THANK YOU! I have an SM7B that's been causing this boom arm to sag, I had no idea there was a tension adjustment screw!

@Wild4 3 года назад

Glad I could help out

@MolyMan0o Год назад

I'm super pumped I found this video!! I just bought a Blue Boom arm. It should be here Sunday. I've needed to replace my Amazon el cheapo arm for a while now. Thanks for the info. I am now subscribed.

@Wild4 11 месяцев назад

Thanks for the SUB love - This is a great arm but it is extremely strong ( which many people don't get ). So it requires some weight to work properly. I hope you enjoy it!

@patcoston 3 года назад

I have the super light HyperX QuadCast mic and the boom arm will not stay where I want even when I adjust the tension screw as loose as it goes. I may have to add some weight to the mic or the end of the boom arm. I actually broke my first Blue Compass boom arm using a vice-grip to tighten the friction plates at each hinge. The plastic on the screw snapped. Blue Compass could not supply with me with replacement parts so I had to buy another one.

@Wild4 3 года назад

I like your idea of adding weight to the boom arm. Thanks for watching!

@nazzcapro 2 года назад

I just bought the HyperX Quadcast S mic and the Compass just arrived the other day. One year later, how is your setup? Did you manage to find weights to add to the setup? I haven't received the mic yet but I'm wondering what you finally did and how is it today?

@lollipopjohn525 2 года назад

Thank you for getting straight to the point

@Wild4 2 года назад

Thank you for the compliment!

@NEBULABURNA Год назад

Thank you for the quick video. I’m subbed now❤

@Wild4 Год назад

Thanks for subbing and glad I could help you out.

@MANNYVLOGS1987 4 года назад

I was on the verge of throwing mine off the roof until I saw this video. Thank you sir lol

@Wild4 4 года назад

Ha ha ha - Glad I could help

@spidysuvan299 3 года назад

very thx for the info, hope your channel grows!!!

@Wild4 3 года назад

I appreciate that!

@reversemigrationrevolution3034 4 года назад

Dude!!! Thank you so much, helped me big time!

@Wild4 4 года назад

Glad it helped!

@Abbe_babbe. 4 года назад

Thanks so mutch 🔥

@karenmitchell333 3 года назад

hi from Canada, your quick vid helped me to understand what im doing... thanks bigtime ~cheers..

@JoelsterG4k 9 месяцев назад

Omg thanks for this video, I was about to return mine cause I just can't get it to stay how I want it.😅

@Jinxmusicx 3 года назад

LIFE SAVER!! THANK YOU

@Wild4 3 года назад

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!

@BrandonKrieger 4 года назад

I was trying the Blue Compass Arm with my Audio Technica AT2020 which appears to be two light and my Deity V-Mic D3 Pro. With both mics the arm keeps going straight up even after I loosened the bottom screw. At the joints they are not tightening to hold it down. At one point I almost sling shot my microphone. I would love your help to try to figure this out.

@BlackapinoTheTechGuy 4 года назад

awww Damn this helped A LOT...LMAO As I JUST bought this to use on my Mirrorless Camera but I couldn't figure out how to loosen it, i thought i could just hand tighten the three screws and it would stay, lol...so i guess I'll have some more fine tuning as I had this video to help me..thanks man....thanks.

@Wild4 4 года назад

Ha ha ha - I am glad I could come in clutch for ya - I think we all have the same issue when we first get this boom - Glad I could help you out.

@BlackapinoTheTechGuy 4 года назад

@@Wild4 Oh it helped....Thanks. Now i had to order a 1/4-5/8 adapter for my camera as the one's that came with it won't fit.

@GamersPlayerUnion 3 года назад

That funny cause I brought this to hold my mic so I could use my rode mic arm to hold my mirrowless Sony camera. That for including the adapter size I need for the mirrowless camera. Just ordered the wrong adapter size from Amazon smh

@robertsantiagonc Месяц назад

Thank you!

@DandySlayer13 5 лет назад

Love the Content dude keep it up. Now I’m using a Blue Yeti pro yet I still can’t get this to where I want it to go. I even taken out the tension screw to see if that would help and nope it did not. Tip or trick to the tension screw at the bottom? I felt the video could’ve gotten into a little more depth with that part as I see many reviewers miss the tension screw entirely!

@Wild4 5 лет назад

You can only do so much with the screw - You need to add more weight for the balance if you are still having issues. Add a cradle or shock mount and you will be good.

@TheWNK 5 лет назад

thank you so much

@Wild4 5 лет назад

Glad I was able to help out :)

@rockyf12 4 года назад

thank you so much man. i was gonna buy a counter weight. i dont even think there was instructions for that tension screw. who would of thunk it. Thank you soo much!

@Wild4 4 года назад

Glad I could help you out buddy

@KarmaShocked 3 года назад

Worked perfect for me ty

@Wild4 3 года назад

Glad I could help you out

@drestaz 4 года назад

so lefty loosy is for lighter mics? and righty tighty is for heavier mics?

@gam1ngfr3ak 4 года назад

i'm so stupid thank you so much for this video nowhere in the manual does it say anything about the screw in the base and that is 100% the most important piece to getting this thing to work

@mibsu8914 3 года назад

I had issues with the stand. In my table wasn't any corner it shoud be placed but fortunately there was cutted circle it was fitted. Then I wish I could turn it lower level almost near my to mouth but whateever I do it won't stay put and it goes always same heigth whitch I tried to pull it lower

@r2rlud3796 4 месяца назад

Huge help thanks R2

@mksi 4 года назад

thank you so much man

@Wild4 4 года назад

Glad to help you out buddy

@Hp_Three Год назад

I did this for my blue yeti x, I even took the screw out so as low as it would go on the tension and it still goes up ….

@howeljak000 4 года назад

I bent mine the wrong way but hopefully it’ll be fine😬. I also twisted the microphone with the mini usb still in, ruining the cable🤦‍♂️

@jf4156 3 года назад

I love the stand but I wish the swivel on the desk was a little tighter, i feel like im gonna knock it into my monitor or something haha

@Wild4 3 года назад

I think you can get some shims that will help tighten the gap on your desk - check them out on amazon :)

@colinehasaki Год назад

Oh my god thank you so much

@AlOne-xg6dv 2 года назад

It helps. Thank you.

@Wild4 2 года назад

Thank you for watching and for leaving feedback.

@IamDangeross 3 года назад

u r the man. Ty

@Wild4 3 года назад

You're welcome thanks for watching!

@iifutz 4 года назад

My boom arm does the opposite, it weighs down and the mic can’t pick up sound because it’s too low to my desk. How do I fix this?

@Wild4 4 года назад

And more tension on the screw knobs

@husher5142 3 года назад

Actually, same issue .. flip it over and do what this guy says in the video. The tension/springs only go one way .. go figure. That or it is intentionally designed that way for lighter loads (very well might be).

@armonwilliams4438 4 года назад

Do you lossen the screw or tighten

@lisaisplanted2400 4 года назад

Hi - Thank you for the videos. Can you help with measurements for the clamp? I was able to find the max desktop measurement of 2 5/8" but I am wondering what the clearance space needed under the desk would be for the clamp? Thank you

@Wild4 4 года назад

depending on how thick your desk is, its about 4 to 5 inches

@lisaisplanted2400 4 года назад

Wild4Games Thank you!! I appreciate you taking the time to respond.

@dumdumbullet 5 лет назад

Nice love your channel

@Wild4 5 лет назад

Thanks buddy :)

@dumdumbullet 5 лет назад

OMG you replied

@AthleticArctic 3 года назад

ty really helpfull

@Wild4 3 года назад

Glad it helped thanks for watching and for the support!

@rickkat9663 3 года назад

oh my god....THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

@Wild4 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@fabaddd 2 года назад

fixed my issue! thanks for making this video! like and sub

@Wild4 2 года назад

Glad I could help you out

@AintFredoYou Год назад

Mine will not bend at the bottom one nor the middle. Ive loosened the screw underneath all the way out. The caps have came off on the sides and still it just has the strongest resistance. I can try to bend it against the floor and it just won’t

@TheDenix8 4 года назад

Can you attach pop filters to this?

@DaCatmasterX Год назад

My boom still moved up. The bass arm is ok. But the middle tension are shoots up even with my mic on

@darkainsoul 3 года назад

Thanks for your video Bro you save me from the madness.

@Wild4 3 года назад

Glad I could help.

@karinetheberge1488 4 года назад

Hi! I need help ajusting my blue compass (using the yeti) but you actually skip all the info I need and i doesnt seem to work in your video.. So my problem is that the middle part is to tense. it always bounce back. So i try to lock it in place and it doesnt stop bouncing. I loosen the whole system with the screw, it doesnt stop bouncing, even thighten in place and now the bottom part is too loose. I thighten the bottom part and it still too loose and the damn middle part is still too tight. I want to trow it far from me. Anyone can help me?

@Shankocity 4 года назад

i have the exact same problem

@gonz33- 3 года назад

Greetings friend, I just bought the Blue Arm Compass and it has not arrived yet, I will use it for a Rode Procaster Microphone, I hope it goes well, greetings.

@Wild4 3 года назад

I am sure you will love it

@wookiepuff8631 5 лет назад

Is it sturdy enough? cuz im thinking about it instead of rode psa1 and im afraid that it will broke or sth. The reason why i like it its look so clean and cable management is better than psa1. My mic is 520g weight so i think everythink should be fine. Is it worth risk or should i go for psa1?

@Wild4 5 лет назад

I own a lot of different boom arms and this is by-far the strongest one I own. Check the specs to see if it will work for you needs

@Rubytusday Год назад

thanks alot

@-H3X 2 года назад

I just bought this and after unboxing it and trying to position it. I literally was trying to find ways to cut the spring inside. I've backed out that bottom screw all the way. Even went so far to remove it. I can honestly say I want to beat it with a hammer. Actually the most frustrating arm I've dealt with.

@Wild4 2 года назад

Sorry to hear that - This boom requires weight on the end to balance it. You will need a heavier mic or try adding shock mount to it

@electrifying.-627 4 года назад

Ive tried so many times to adjust the Compass boom arm, it seem like it is impossible to get it to work with me.

@Wild4 4 года назад

This boom requires you use a heavier mic so it can stay balanced. what mic do you have

@electrifying.-627 4 года назад

@@Wild4 I have the blue yeti mic do i have to use a plier to screw on the boom arm properly?

@nicholasKOKO 4 года назад

Electrifying .- did you manage to figure out a fix? My arm keeps sinking with a blue yeti

@Alexander-tm5uv 4 года назад

@@nicholasKOKOi had to place the boom arm further away from me, im basically playing in a closet, and it works fine now, sorry theres no fix i think xd

@MWalfred 2 года назад

I am able to adjust the angle and the vertical position, however, my arm rotates at the base, away from me. it wants to align itself so that the Blue Yeti mic (mounted in a downward position with a shock mount) is parallel with the black mounting bracket. I need it to be perpendicular it keeps drifting away from me. Any reason why?

@Wild4 2 года назад

My first guess is that it isn't mounted level and that's why it keeps swinging away. Hope this helps thanks for watching!

@elbojoloco 4 года назад

You are a lifesaver!!

@Wild4 4 года назад

Glad to help out

@iMacTube 3 года назад

Wonderful arm but with issues. If you are looking from 1:25 to 1:29 the arm raises itself (take a look at the microphone) so it is not adjusted properly or cannot be adjusted properly...

@Wild4 3 года назад

You may need to innovate to find the solution that works for you. Thanks for watching!

@iMacTube 3 года назад

@@Wild4 I did it bro. Thanks

@bmkq2007 4 года назад

Thanks, I missed the tension adjustment screw

@Jacket84 3 года назад

You also missed the sticker on the base that tells you it's there?

@ketchup7550 4 года назад

My boom arm does the opposit, it weights down. I have been screwing the scerew knobs as hard as i can. it still going down. I have also tried to screw at the screw on the bottom but it still going down. I bought the yeticaster so it shouldnt be to much weight. What can i do?

@Wild4 4 года назад

How much wait are you putting on it?

@ketchup7550 4 года назад

@@Wild4 I got the yeticaster, so it is just the radius III and my blue yeti

@durhamellis6070 3 года назад

I unscrew at the bottom but it’s still as tight as can be? Anything I’m doing wrong? The screw simply falls out

@Wild4 3 года назад

Sorry to hear you are having issues. There maybe another screw somewhere that you are overlooking. Hope this helps!

@ttvBRich14 5 лет назад

I knew about the screw in the bottom... I decided to adjust mine tonight, ended up breaking the middle joint screw, the hand-twist one. I wasn't finding the proper balance for the mic without the shock mount and it snapped the screw out of the top... I've contacted Blue hoping they might have a replacement screw to buy, but anyone who sees this take note. The hand-adjustable tension joints can break if you over tighten them. Don't use a tool to push it past what you can do by hand.

@Wild4 5 лет назад

good lesson for any screw or cap is never over tighten for sure

@MrARMBARS 4 года назад

I over tightened the hand screw joint at the very base. Trying to see if I can fix it somehow but it's a machine pressed tension coils, might mean I'm out of luck. It's only 2 months old. So... in my case the whole boom is mounted right next to me because I'm on a small desk. That means the arms are bent real tight. My suggestion is let the arm do it's thing and extend out. If it's too close to you, you might have to tighten it to the extreme to get it to stay.

@dokdoyoon1099 4 года назад

My razer seiren was too light also. I bought a shock mount to compensate for the tension

@XavierSaltosEc 3 года назад

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@taco8895 5 лет назад

just wanted to ask if i have to buy anything extra to setup the blue yeti to this boom arm? or can i just screw it straight on ? going to buy a blue yeti and this mic arm next week so just curious to see if i need to buy something extra

@Wild4 5 лет назад

It can screw directly on. You can get a shock mount or cradle for it if you want. But you can always get those at a later point :)

@taco8895 5 лет назад

Wild4Games oh awesome! Thanks for replying :)

@ssternberg1 4 года назад

i’m trying to get my compass to be at a 180 degree angle (the bottom joint and the middle joint both being bent at 90 degrees) what should i do for that kind of configuration?

@Wild4 4 года назад

When you balance it you can move it to any configuration you wish.

@ericohlin2295 4 года назад

@@Wild4 It doesn't though. The middle joint doesn't seem to be affected by the tensioner screw at the bottom. I have the screw 100% loose, Blue Yeti X microphone, middle tensioner tight as hell, and STILL the arm won't stay in place.

@RanBo88 3 года назад

@@ericohlin2295 if you found a solution for this.. I'd like to know. The middle joint wont stay bent at all..

@abfsailor88 3 года назад

@@RanBo88 I messed with it for hours and watched tons of videos. I'm sure it's not just me and the arm sucks. I returned it. :/

@troskxxzy8227 4 года назад

Mine keeps going down not upward and I don’t know why

@HoLDoN4Sec 2 года назад

i have the complete OPPOSITE problem, my boom arm's tension seems to be completely the other way around. as if like the spring is going the complete opposite and pushed the boom arm DOWN rather than up. this has been extremely frustrating...

@Wild4 2 года назад

Sorry to hear that. I find that sometimes the simplest solutions work the best. Perhaps there is something you can tie or tape to the boom arm to keep it from sinking down too much. Hope this helps!

@HoLDoN4Sec 2 года назад

@@Wild4 actually i was about to return it back to the shop tomorrow until i figured what the issue was 3 hours ago, turns out my boom arm was not assembled correctly from the factory. the metal wire (the spring) on the middle locking mechanism was installed and tensioned on the front of the boom arm rather than the back of it (which explains the opposite springiness). it took some pressure to do this but i managed to put it back in its place and now the compass arm is holding the yeti just fine. its really strange though since this is a brand new Yeticaster set, i think Blue should recheck their Q/A at the manufacturing plant because this is definitely an issue from the factory that shouldn't have reached the costumer...

@Blaquegold 3 года назад

I have a yeti nano and maybe because it’s lighter it does not always stay put.

@Wild4 3 года назад

Yes that is a lite mic - You would need to add a little extra weight. Like a shock mount or pop filter. Give that a try.

@Blaquegold 3 года назад

@@Wild4 thanks

@Blaquegold 3 года назад

@@Wild4 thanks

@BP2UTV 3 года назад

Do you need to adjust the friction plates every time you move the mic, so it's stable in the new position?

@SublimeArchi 3 года назад

If you put your mic on and get it fairly balanced with the knobs loose(using the screw on the bottom like he said in the vid), you shouldn't need to have them very tight. Get it close when it's in the position you intend to use it most in, then you should be able to just barely use the tension knobs. I have it set up pretty nice with my SM7B. On the extreme ends...fully extended horizontally, it likes to sag and fully back in rest position it likes to pop back right at the end, but in the middle, it works perfectly. I just tighten the knobs a bit more in those extreme positions to get it to hold.

@markus4979 3 года назад

@@SublimeArchi I'd like to see that in action how reliable this is and the effort it takes for frequently changing the position and angles, a demo would really help but hard to find

@Wild4 3 года назад

^^This answer right here :)

@markus4979 3 года назад

@@Wild4 lol I've seen demos that show otherwise and many say it's not so good for light mics, slight sagging over time, even happened in your demo 1:25 lol (ok you probably didn't adjust it good enough),

@nuckinfuts7502 3 года назад

My mic still isn’t heavy enough to stop it from staying in place. Does anyone have any suggestions for how to add weight to my mic?

@Wild4 3 года назад

Try adding a pop filter or a shock mount

@nuckinfuts7502 3 года назад

@@Wild4 yeah, I ended up buying a pop filter but I hate it haha.

@Victoria-ty9qv 4 года назад

So if I understand correctly, the middle joint isn’t supposed to ‘lock into place’ with nothing attached, right?

@Wild4 4 года назад

This boom needs weight to balance it - Without it the arm will shot bad to being straight

@DailyOpen-wn3go 10 дней назад

i replaced mine with a $25 Amazon boom arm...works great.

@flumpymaster 4 года назад

Is there any way to adjust the tension on the second hinge? I have the hinge at the base balanced perfectly, but the one above it is constantly pulling up. Even with the hand adjustable screw tightened all the way, the thing is always wanting to pull back.

@Wild4 4 года назад

This boom requires some weight to it to make it work.... So if your mic isn't heavy enough, If you add a cradle or shock mount to it you will be good :)

@flumpymaster 4 года назад

@@Wild4 I'm using a Blue Yeti with the shock mount that comes with the YetiCaster. I figured that would be enough, but I guess I need to add a bit more weight myself. Thanks for the reply!

@Wild4 4 года назад

No that should be enough actually - Maybe work the joints a little to make them more accustomed to where they will be sitting

@rrrrachael 4 года назад

I am using the same setup you have and am having the same problem. Were you ever able to get it to stay put properly?

@Sizusha 5 лет назад

Thank you

@Wild4 5 лет назад

Always glad to help out :)

@EugeneKrevenets 4 года назад

uh, it doesn't work for my mic, which about ~300g :(. It seems I would need to find somewhere extra 700g to have the same weight as blue yeti

@Wild4 4 года назад

Look into getting a shock mount or cradle - that will help balance it out.

@ojlat5913 4 года назад

I've unscrewed the tightening bolt at the bottom and it still rises, and the friction points doesn't work, i´m breaking my fingers trying to tighten it. This thing is so dumb!

@liam4184 3 года назад

same problem here.

@Phobrouis 2 года назад

My boom arm keeps swinging to the side no matter how tight or loose the screw at the bottom is. And the twisty things on the side don’t help either… Any way how can I fix this? Thanks.

@Wild4 2 года назад

if it swings that means you table isn't level when the boom is extended. Level it to fix it.

@daniellestarkey4767 2 года назад

Another tip i have for folks, adding on to the loosening of the bottom tension screw: take off the washer. makes it a lot easier. then do as luis vega said below and put the mic on, otherwise the tension won't hold.

@Wild4 2 года назад

Thanks for the tip!

@misterneckbreaker88 4 года назад

How many of these been returned as faulty due to this? I bought the yeticaster bundle had same issue sent it back.... retailers claim back but blue lose out because they don’t mention this in instructions book.

@Wild4 4 года назад

The yeti caster should be fine - I have a few friends that have the bundle and it works great because there is enough weight to balance it. It is in the instructions just not in a good spot.

@DblIncertion 2 года назад

It lit doesn’t stay where I want it to be at all. Are you sponsored by blue? Adjusted this thing for like 30 mins it just always wants to Go full mast.

@Wild4 2 года назад

Not sponsored - just own one. This boom is strong and requires a decent weight mic to balance correctly. If you put something lite-weight on... it wont work for you.

@skumbananentv 5 лет назад

How do you know how u screw

@frosty4984 4 года назад

you are a god in my eyes

@Wild4 4 года назад

Glad I could help you out

@unrena 3 года назад

Your video should be on the Yeticaster setup guide.

@Wild4 3 года назад

I will see what I can do in a future video for ya

@ReanellSelina 4 года назад

Does this thread to the snowball??

@Wild4 4 года назад

it could but the boom would be to strong for that lite mic

@aj_ballard 5 лет назад

i have completely removed the screw at the bottom and it still shoots for the sky.... what am i doing wrong?

@Wild4 5 лет назад

The boom requires a minimum amount of weight at the end so it can balance. What are you mounting to the boom?

@aj_ballard 5 лет назад

@@Wild4 I just have a blue ember mic on the end. I began to tear it apart and try to figure out my other options. I found out that you can remove the middle joint and move the cable from the top of the elbow to the bottom part of the elbow. not sure if that makes sense but it worked for me. it relieved a lot of tension that I'm actually able to place it how I want.

@StregKoden 2 года назад

So I set my tension screw as low as possible, and in generel tried many possible things, but it keeps springs up strait, not with so much force. but still doing it. I'm using a "Roccat Torch" mic. I think it is a very low weight. It weight about 300 gram. And Blue Yeti should be around 500-600 gram. I can't really add anything to the arm for more wait, it has in build fliter and all that, is a basic USB-C mic. Before I bought it, i check the blue website for specs, and nothing about a minimum weight. Basic all "Boom-Arm" have the "max weight" but as far i have look around i can't find anything on a minimum weight. (e.g. 500 gram) My main problem is, i did not buy it from new. So i can't return it. And if I'm super unlucky and got a verison with a malfunction "extremely high tension" Can i still do a RMA (submit/ship it to the manufacturer) (My blue compass is about a year old, and the owner before did use a yeti with it, so for him it works fine)

@Wild4 2 года назад

Give it a try the worst they can say is no.