InnoGear Microphone Arm Stand (Heavy Duty): Comparison, Review & Usage 

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching!

Glad you like it. Thanks for the comment and for watching!

Happy to do it - glad it helped!

Thanks!

Hello @pronster1 great question and I'm glad someone asked about this. Amazingly the arm feels like it did the day I bought it. Hardly any difference in resistance and capability. And, I'm.a heavy user too. I reposition the arm several times a day and work with it nearly every day as well. It's a champ! Use the link under the video if you can! Thanks and best of luck!

@Mariano fun time Thank you. I just added chapter markers now too to help those watching find the parts they are interested in. Cheers!

Hello @Ken Jones - thanks for the input here and advice about the adjustment with a screwdriver. So far, the arm has lastest really well. It has gotten a "little" looser over time since the first day I bought it but it still provides more than adequate resistance and support to the Heil PR-40. I move it several times a day - absolutely every day since the day I purchased it which is now over a year and a half ago. I hear good things about the Shure mics. I still love the Heil - and it's hard these days to find one in gold so I'll likely be buried with this one as I don't see it ever failing so long as I treat it well. Thanks for stopping by!

Let's Play... Ah yes, I'm not sure why I didn't think to go the extra mile on this potential fix. That would have likely solved the one issue. I also had the situation of the bent metal at the base which was the other reason for moving forward with a fix for me. And yes, I seem to recall that the weak metal at the bottom wasn't standing the test of time. Luckily, I've had zero issues with the new stand base as it's made from what seems like thicker/better materials all around. Thanks for your comment and suggestion. For some, a simple "tightening" of the arms as you mentioned may in fact do the trick for them without needing a replacement stand right away.

Awesome @Gashum! Thank you!

Thank you!

Yes I am! Thanks for watching! @chriscaulermusic

@Kerri Powles. Great questions. It does NOT come with the thread adapter. It accommodates the 5/8" size only (as shipped). The stand claims to support 4.4 lbs as a max weight which sounds like it would be no problem there. According to this video, the mic itself, as well as the optional holder it comes with both accommodate 5/8": ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-w9QaJfP8sbU.html. If you find this helpful and you haven't already purchased the stand, feel free to use this affiliate link: amzn.to/3fp2m7r Thanks and good luck!! 🏄

@@MeTechie Thanks for that :)

@@77MyEsha Happy to help 🤙🏼

Hello @Kordanor - thanks for your question. So I just took mine apart and I have good news and bad news. The good news is that technically speaking, it looks like the small arm where the mic attaches can in fact be removed with a simple knob/screw that you loosen and take apart. In other words, there is nothing permanent about where the small arm adapter connects to the stand. The bad news is that when I went to apply the other adapter from my original arm, the arm didn't fit into the stand. The length of the arm relative to the groove didn't enable the housing for it to snuggly connect.

@@MeTechie Oh, thanks a ton! Didn't expect an answer that detailed! :) At least the "mechanic" which holds the little "arm" seems to be somewhat solid and easy to handle (thanks for showing!) so it might be a possibility to work around that. Obviously an easy way out could be either a 3D printer (to make a custom holder) or a way to make some custom metal part. Not an easy solution and not accessible to everyone, but I might give it a shot. Thanks again! :)

Happy to help. I really like the 3D printer idea - never even thought of that but makes total sense. What an era we live in! Best of luck with your solution...

@VIDEOCLUBPEREZ Sorry for the delay with this response. Yes, the arm is still GREAT to this day. It has been rock-solid and very durable. It's still very tight - almost like the day I purchased it, and I've been moving it daily since... Good luck!

@@MeTechie Muchas gracias por responder, has sido de gran ayuda para decidir su compra 🤜🤛

@@VIDEOCLUBPEREZ Happy to help! Good luck on your decision.

Yes, you should be able to use it with just about any mic. It comes with a 5/8" screw size and I've read that some Rhode mics come with the other size of 3/8". If the Podmic comes with a 3/8", then you may need to also purchase a 3/8" Male to 5/8" Female mic screw adapter. The stand can support up to 4.4 lbs and the Podmic is 2.07 lbs so I assume you'll be fine there too. Good Luck!

@@MeTechie TYSM.

@@sevenoaks7uhs645 Happy to help!

Happy to do it. By the way, it's still holding up perfectly well and been using it morning, noon, and night and we're now 5th months in since I made the original review. It has gotten a touch looser since the very first days, sure, but it still presents the correct (near perfect) amount of resistance to hold the mic up.

Glad you enjoyed it So far the arm is holding up really well and I use the heck out of this thing let me tell you...

MeTechie Mine just came in yesterday and I have to say I love the material and it’s sturdy. Great product and buy. Your review helped a lot. Thanks!

Happy to hear this! Thanks for reporting back Vic

Hey there Declan! My mic weighs 14 oz. and this stand has absolutely no problem with the weight of my mic. Good question, best of luck.

Thanks for the comment @ODonskey. Was the one that broke for you an InnoGear like the one talked about here? I know on my old mic stand (not the one in the video), the base was in fact the weak point and that's where it had bent to the point where it was unusable.

@@MeTechie the one that broke was one of the super cheap ones, exposed springs, random brand, etc. It just seems like that connection point is an Achilles heel

@@odonski9611 ​ Ah ok. That makes sense. I think you'll find with this stand in particular, the metal used is noticeably more durable all the way around including at the base.

Hey there. So I had a look at mic stand (LogiLink AA0127). I like the look of it and it has some nice features. *Pros for the LogiLInk* A. I like the modern look B. I like that the joints appear adjustable (where you can tighten them up and perhaps even lock them?) C. Clip-on cable clips to organize cables. I really like this feature. D. 360° rotating arm, with a rotary knob for flexible angle adjustment and alignment I don't own one so I can't speak from direct experience. I know the cost is a little more for the LogiLink but it may be worth it. I can't speak for how heavy duty it is. But overall, it looks like a good mic stand and a worthy consideration.

@@MeTechie Indeed, I made the same remarks and I think it will be a good idea to buy it. anyway, thank you for the answer, and have a good day. ✌

@@ndirobrief Happy to help! If you get a chance, report back here with your opinion of it after you've had a chance to use it for a bit...

@@MeTechie of course i'll do it 👍

Hi @F K Tech - so, the sound you hear during the unbox and review is just the "camera mic" which in this case I think was a Cannon M-50. So, nothing fancy but really just a camera Mic. And for videos like this, the last thing in the world you want to use is the built-in camera mic if possible. And what you are hearing is not so much the background noise, but the background echo/reverb/ambiance of the room. You're hearing the sound reflect off the walls in the room and from the floor. Technically I should have been using either a headset mic for this video. That would enable me the following advantages: 1) I could move my head all around without the sound fading in and out. 2) The headset mic has built-in noise cancellation. 3) With the headset mic close to the mouth, you lose a bit of the room "ambiance" which most consider a very good thing (higher quality with less room ambiance). Now with that said, while using a headset mic on video, you might feel like you are now a "gamer" or an NFL football coach or announcer, Some people have a real issue with this "look" while presenting because to be frank, it doesn't look as natural as a talking head without the headset. But I tell you, it gets the job done FAR BETTER than any other solution (my 2 cents) when it comes to the best audio solution under the conditions I've outlined above. The headset I use now also has a noise-canceling mic with headphones which I also need when playing music along with the training: (affiliate link): amzn.to/38392q9. Keep in mind that the headset requires an audio interface/mixing board for it to work! It's NOT a USB style mic so beware of that. Now, the main mic I use (non-headset mic) that you saw at the beginning of the video is a Heil Mic which is perfect for broadcasting. This Mic is a favorite of Leo Laporte (The Tech Guy). Here is a link to that one too (affiliate link): amzn.to/2ALLJzT. Like the headset mic I use, this mic also requires an XLR input for it to work (it's a non USB mic). You could literally spend 20 hours researching mics and still end up not knowing what the heck is going on or which one to choose. I think you have to pick a mic that suits the style of videos you want to make. The problem is that the world is filled with too many choices (a good problem to have I guess). But a problem none the less. Luckily, there are a lot of videos comparing one mic to another on RU-vid and for every person you ask "which mic is the best for this and that" - you'll get a different answer from each person. So, it comes down to what resonates with you. You also have to decide if you want your mic visible or not while you're filming. This is also a choice and with that choice comes a different set of options too. Hope that helps get you started and good luck!

Thank you! - Glad you liked it.

@YerDa - Thanks for your comment and question. I just checked now again and I am able to tighten it quite a bit (much tighter than you saw in the video). Hope that helps!

@Shawn Herron - Great question and I regret not specifying that in the original video. It was the *large* arm. FYI There are times where I find the long arm a bit too long, so plan accordingly. I got the long arm because I have a stand-up desk and I also swing it over to the keyboards without remounting it. So because I have so many positions and not all of them are close to where I mounted it, I needed the extra length. If however, you find that you are going to be in a single position and you can mount it fairly close to where you might be using it, the small arm could do the trick.

Hi Phillip, yes you can put a shock mount to it (sold separately of course).

Hello! Wow, that is a heavy mic! I know it easily supports my mic at 13.4 oz which is 0.3798836 kg. My assumption would be that it should support a 1 KG mic with no problem. I have to physically apply a fair amount of pressure to move the arm up or down. I think you'll find it will work well for you. Make sure you plan to mount it to something sturdy and fairly thick. That is an important part of the equation here with a mic that heavy and for an arm like this that is fairly stiff compared to others. If you are purchasing from Amazon, I have a link in the description. Good luck and report back if you move forward.

@Tropical Jus Sorry for the delay with this response. Yes it should fit both of those mics. Since those mics tend to hang down, the arm in this case will be higher with the mic bracket hanging below the arm hinge instead of above.

Hello @VietAnchoi - Sorry for the delay here! You should be able to get adapters just about anywhere online. Here is a page for them and you'll have to figure out what you have and what you'll ultimately need (affiliate link): amzn.to/38Je2k0

Don't buy a SM58, buy the SM48 for way cheaper.

Yes, this is a universal boom arm. It will hold most any mic. Some mics come with their own clip. Just get a mic clip that will hold the SM58 and you should be good to go.

@@jacobh8072 Thanks for your other suggestion here. I think it's a good suggestion especially since the price is a notable difference! *I pulled this quote from an article which I also link at the bottom here:* "When compared to Shure SM48, Shure SM58 is way ahead in terms of popularity. In terms of the frequency range, the Shure SM58 is better with a range between 50 -15000 Hertz. The Shure SM48, on the other hand, has a range between 55 - 14,000 Hertz. The SM48 is slightly heavier with a weight of 0.82 pounds." *Here is the full article on this topic:* themusicresource.com/shure-sm48-vs-sm58-detailed-comparison/

Haha! I nearly forgot I said that - had to rewatch it! Glad someone gets my sense of humor! Thanks for the comment 😄 🤙🏼

Hi Mitch. Yes, it will work with any standard mic. The holder for the mic is key and the Rode appears to come with a standard bracket according to this video: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-V1VTwHCFEys.html

Hello @Bloomare (sorry for the delay). Yes, it should work for this mic as well. In a worst-case scenario, you may have to get a thread adapter to match the size (or maybe that mic came with one?). Watch this video to see what I'm talking about. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-AnxDuRpjHDg.html Best of luck!

Hey Troy. After a couple of months, I think it's still doing very well and it has easily maintained its sturdiness for sure. I have learned that there are still springs inside the metal arms so if you bump the stand, you'll hear that through the mic. But I don't know of any way around this. I suppose a shock absorber on the mic would help. But in the end, that aspect doesn't get in the way of my recordings and I try to avoid bumping the stand like you would with any other mic stand situation. So, the bottom line is, I'm still a thumbs up on this particular purchase!

Thanks! Yes, a shock mount is what I would normally use. The particular mic I'm using didn't come with one but there is no reason I shouldn't be using one just the same.

Great question! So, it appears that the Hyper X comes with a traditional mic stand adapter. So, this means you would remove the desk stand and affix the adapter instead. Then that would attach to any mic stand or mic arm like we have here with the InnoGear. Just be mindful that there are basically two sizes of connectors for mic stands. You may be fine with what you have out of the box, but if not, adapters are easily found online. Good luck and use the link in the description if you want to buy through the US-based Amazon website. Many thanks! 🙏🏽. Oh, and I absolutely LOVE the look of that Mic by the way... 🎙

Thank you Bmajnoon!

also been eyeing an RC-505 for awhile lol. Happy with it? any complaints or limits you wish it didnt have?

Are you satisfied with the mic arm now that youve had it awhile? does it stay in position like you hoped?

@@vforvillain77 Wow, talk about having things in common... Very happy with it. I don't make time to use it as much as I'd like. Only semi-complaint is that you are making music in a loop type scenario which means it can get a bit repetitive if you let it. (For example, it's hard to go from verse to chorus to verse again with chord changes until you are fairly good with it). She makes it look easy here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2HxjjCdTSGU.html

@@vforvillain77 Happy with the Mic stand too. The arm is a bit longer which helps as well in my situation

Thank for the tip here and background story. Please send a link on the Arm that worked for you. Would love to know about it. Thank you!

@@MeTechie sorry for the late responce, I ended up going with the Blue Compas, it was a toss up between the rode or the blue. Tho that being said the neewer mic arm is so light and moves like a dream, just that the AT4047 is a little to heavy for it.

Ah great to know. Yes, with a light mic, I have no problem with the Neewer. I have gotten quite used to the InnoGear now and it's doing a good job for me. Knowing me, I'll keep my eyes open along the way as there is always something new and improved as the years go by.

@@MeTechie My friend has a innogear that is perfect, it's light to move, sturdy. I guess my luck has not been that great :/

Just checking in. Did you find an ultimate solution to this yet?

Interesting!

This is interesting. I'm not sure there is a way to adjust the springs. You could attempt to find out by making a request directly to the manufacturer here: www.innogear.com/pages/contact-us