Microphone Advise

deardevildude · 3 Nov 2021 at 11:50

Mr G said:
Just found the Blue Yeti Blackout Professional for £84.99. So, this or the Elgato Wave:1 for £79.19? I don't like the G Hub however, so this could be a deciding factor unless Sherpa software can still be used?

Any suggestions @EsaT

Tbf thats a close one tbf, from what Ive seen of the 2 online I would go for the Wave. I cant see anything about if it works with Sherpa though and considering Elgato is owned by Corsair and Blue is part of Logitech I doubt it would work with Sherpa.

Thats actually a tough one.

Edit: Elgato does have their own software for the Wave also, it looks like its very in depth and can do a lot. So still may be worth consideration.

Mr G · 4 Nov 2021 at 09:56

deardevildude said:
Tbf thats a close one tbf, from what Ive seen of the 2 online I would go for the Wave. I cant see anything about if it works with Sherpa though and considering Elgato is owned by Corsair and Blue is part of Logitech I doubt it would work with Sherpa.

Thats actually a tough one.

Edit: Elgato does have their own software for the Wave also, it looks like its very in depth and can do a lot. So still may be worth consideration.

I ordered the Wave:1 as the software looks impressive and now I need an arm that's compatible, any suggestions?

deardevildude · 4 Nov 2021 at 10:02

Mr G said:
I ordered the Wave:1 as the software looks impressive and now I need an arm that's compatible, any suggestions?

Any microphone arm you can buy will work, from my experience though don't buy the cheapest possible one. From what ive seen it looks like the base it is on screws off so it can be mounted to a microphone arm.

There is an InnoGear one on Amazon which looks alright, it's currently £37.99

MrRockliffe · 4 Nov 2021 at 10:04

Honestly I’d save your money and get the Snowball. It’s excellent and with Nvidia Broadcaster it’s very effective for streaming etc

Mr G · 4 Nov 2021 at 10:10

deardevildude said:
Any microphone arm you can buy will work, from my experience though don't buy the cheapest possible one. From what ive seen it looks like the base it is on screws off so it can be mounted to a microphone arm.

There is an InnoGear one on Amazon which looks alright, it's currently £37.99

It looks identical to the one on Argos for £13.00? May have to get creative with cable management too.

deardevildude · 4 Nov 2021 at 10:15

Mr G said:
It looks identical to the one on Argos for £13.00? May have to get creative with cable management too.

It might be the same arm but branded different. I just had a quick search on Amazon just to see.

Cable management is easy with an arm, just use zip ties or the velcro equivalent to tie the cable along the arm. Thats how I did it with my XLR cable.

EDIT: This is the arm I was looking at, there is a different InnoGear arm InnoGear Large Microphone Boom Arm Mic Stand Adjustable Clip Studio Suspension Scissor Arm Mount for Blue Snowball, Blue Snowball ICE, Blue Yeti, Blue Yeti X, Blue Yeti Pro, Blue Yeti Nano : Amazon.co.uk: Musical Instruments & DJ

Mr G · 4 Nov 2021 at 10:19

deardevildude said:
It might be the same arm but branded different. I just had a quick search on Amazon just to see.

Cable management is easy with an arm, just use zip ties or the velcro equivalent to tie the cable along the arm. Thats how I did it with my XLR cable.

Pretty good with a Zip Tie lately! Going on the bay to have a peak now, don't mind spending a few quid to get a decent one.

deardevildude · 4 Nov 2021 at 10:21

Mr G said:
Pretty good with a Zip Tie lately! Going on the bay to have a peak now, don't mind spending a few quid to get a decent one.

Use them tasty savings to put towards a nicer arm. I would recommend it massively, I regret I cheaped out on the arm (£8 from the bay) and its awful and ive been too lazy to buy a new one.

Mr G · 4 Nov 2021 at 10:27

deardevildude said:
Use them tasty savings to put towards a nicer arm. I would recommend it massively, I regret I cheaped out on the arm (£8 from the bay) and its awful and ive been too lazy to buy a new one.

Currently looking at a Thronmax Caster-Boom Arm, looks good a tad expensive but looks worth it.

deardevildude · 4 Nov 2021 at 10:32

Mr G said:
Currently looking at a Thronmax Caster-Boom Arm, looks good a tad expensive but looks worth it.

Its not too bad priced given how sturdy it looks, looks like it will last a good amount of time.

I mean all of the Rode, Blue, Elgato arms are £100.

Mr G · 4 Nov 2021 at 10:33

deardevildude said:
Its not too bad priced given how sturdy it looks, looks like it will last a good amount of time.

I mean all of the Rode, Blue, Elgato arms are £100.

The Elgato Arm looks spot on but the price is steep.

deardevildude · 4 Nov 2021 at 10:42

Mr G said:
The Elgato Arm looks spot on but the price is steep.

Thats my exact problem with, it has all the features you could want from an arm. But the price makes me cry a little.

Did you manage to get a discount code for the Elgato website?

Mr G · 4 Nov 2021 at 10:53

deardevildude said:
Thats my exact problem with, it has all the features you could want from an arm. But the price makes me cry a little.

Did you manage to get a discount code for the Elgato website?

Yeah 'MUSICMAN' was the code.

deardevildude · 4 Nov 2021 at 11:03

Mr G said:
Yeah 'MUSICMAN' was the code.

I mean the code brings the Wave Mic Arm down to £79.99. Not too badly priced against the Thornmax arm in comparison.

I may wait till Black Friday and possibly grab a Wave Mic Arm

Mr G · 4 Nov 2021 at 11:05

deardevildude said:
I mean the code brings the Wave Mic Arm down to £79.99. Not too badly priced against the Thornmax arm in comparison.

I may wait till Black Friday and possibly grab a Wave Mic Arm

Thinking the same as I'm interested in the Mic Arm LP.

deardevildude · 4 Nov 2021 at 11:45

Im gunna keep an eye on the price of the Wave Arm. Will let ya know if I see it go down.

Mr G · 4 Nov 2021 at 12:16

deardevildude said:
Im gunna keep an eye on the price of the Wave Arm. Will let ya know if I see it go down.

Keep me informed, I'll ping you should I see it any cheaper.

deardevildude · 4 Nov 2021 at 13:24

Think im going to have to keep a look out for a new microphone also on Black Friday, my AT2020 has done me good for 5 years but now I have the upgrade itch. Damn this thread making me want to upgrade

Mr G · 4 Nov 2021 at 15:24

deardevildude said:
Think im going to have to keep a look out for a new microphone also on Black Friday, my AT2020 has done me good for 5 years but now I have the upgrade itch. Damn this thread making me want to upgrade

Upgrade itch bite me ages ago and haven’t stopped since.

I initially moved from Astro A50 to DT770 and a G6. I did think about a mod mic but wanted something more complete for the future. Overall I’m happy so far with the choices made, just need a boom arm and set.

deardevildude · 4 Nov 2021 at 15:31

Im technically fine with the AT2020 (XLR version) but now ive got the itch to upgrade and get something better. Might have to see whats about and keep my eyes peeled on Black Friday / Cyber Monday.