Blue Microphones Compass Premium Tube-Style Broadcast Boom Arm

Does the job well and in style. Better reach than most other boom arms. I was looking for a pro looking boom arm for my AKG P220 and was considering the BLUE and the RODE PSA. I liked the pro look of the BLUE, the provision for concealing the XLR cable and the smooth movements with ZERO noise. If you have a desk setup that you can mount this arm on, considering its dimensions and desk space available, just go for it. Sturdy build, nicely heavy – enough to feel good and inspire confidence that it is not going to drop your expensive mic. Will last a whole lifetime.

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Logitech Compass Premium Tube-Style Microphone Broadcast Boom Arm is a game-changer for creators, and it has transformed my recording, gaming, and streaming experience.

The build quality is superb, and the tube-style design with internal springs gives it a professional look and feel. It’s robust and built to last, which is crucial for daily use.

The built-in cable management is a thoughtful touch. It keeps my setup tidy and eliminates cable clutter, ensuring a clean and organized workspace.

The desktop clamp is secure and stable, and the microphone arm is highly adjustable. It allows me to position my microphone exactly where I need it for optimal audio capture.

Whether you’re a content creator, streamer, or gamer, the Logitech Compass Boom Arm is an invaluable addition to your audio setup. It brings convenience, stability, and a touch of professionalism to your recordings and broadcasts. Highly recommended for those looking to elevate their audio game!

I originally purchased the Rode PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm in 2012 and used it with my Blue Yeti microphone. It was very reliable. Earlier this year I was looking for a new boom arm and saw this and decided to try it out. Here is my comparison of both products. I am using the Blue shock mount and a pop filter in addition to my Blue Yeti microphone.

Installation
Installation for both products is very easy and quick in that you just clamp it to the edge of your desk. Between the two I would judge the base of the Blue boom arm to sturdier than the Rode. You screw in the shock mount on end of the boom arm, screw in the Blue Yeti into the shock mount and the clamp the pop filter to edge of the shock mount and twist it until it is in front of the microphone. I was able to attach the Rode boom arm to the back side of my desk so it will be out of the way when not in use. I was not able to do that with the Blue boom arm because I just could not get it to adjust to being in the right position when recording so I had to attach it to the side of my desk. This means it will get in my way when not in use as I move things around on my desk.
Overall for installation Rode wins because it is not in the way when not in use.

Adjusting Placement
For Rode, you just grab it and move it where you need to have the mic placed for recording. Once you get it placed you have to let go and hope that it does not automatically start to retract due to the weight. Sometimes I have to position it, wait for it to rise, reposition it and wait for it to rise and reposition it until eventually, it stays in place. For Blue boom arm, it has three joints that you can rotate to move the mic into position. They all have a knob that you twist to loosen for it to move and when you have mic positioned then you twist it to lock it in place. Adjusting these knobs can be a challenge. But once you have the mic in place it will not move. I do 4 hours of podcast recording every Sunday and it stays in place the whole time.
Overall for quickly positioning the Rode wins but you have to fidget with it. If you want the positioning to be permanent and stay there then the Blue wins by a wide margin.

Cable Organization
The Rode boom arm comes with some velcro straps that you can use to gather cables and then put the velcro strap over the boom arm. You get two straps to attach the cable on both halves of the boom arm. Blue, on the other hand, includes a slot built into the boom itself for the cables. Since it is built into the boom itself the cables are completely hidden from view. If you are on air when recording this is an extremely nice feature because the cables do not distract from your image on the screen. For Rode, the cables are very visible on the screen.
Overall Blue wins this hands down

Overall User Experience
I had my original Rode boom arm for 5 years. Eventually, it got to the point where it sagged from the weight and I had to purchase a second one in 2017. I have had the Blue arm for less than half a year. I was satisfied with the Rode arm so much that when I needed to replace it I purchased it again and didn’t even bother comparing any other product. When I started a new podcast as well as recording training videos I decided to get a new setup so it was consistent in color. (My original Blue yeti mic was silver and shockmount was black). I got a new black Yeti mic, black shock mount and realized they made a boom stand. After reading the reviews I decided to invest in it. I have been beyond pleased with this setup compared to the Rode. Knowing everything that I know now if I had to start over again I would purchase the Blue boom arm over the Rode hands down.

 First of all its a second hand product delivered to without any manual inside it, and the seal was broken already and the main thing is the rotating knob mechanism not working

Compre este brazo para un microfono RØDE Podmic.
Lo he estado probando algunos días y estoy bastante contento con la calidad del producto, esta muy bien construido, se ve sólido. El Podmic pesa casi 1 KG y el brazo lo sostiene sin problema, además es bastante ajustable, tiene un muy buen rango de giro y es bastante fácil el montaje.
Es un poco caro, pero cumple con lo que promete.

I love the quality and material. It’s sturdy and makes no noise at all.