RODE DS2 Mic Stand – 30 Days Later
I've used a boom arm mic for over a decade, but I gave a real 30-day run at trying Rode's new DS2 Desktop Mic Studio Arm to see if I could convert, and…well, there are a few things I liked, and a couple I didn't.
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Didn’t know this existed! Thanks for the review
I know it’s a Rode Product, but how does it fare with the PodMic… it’s such a heavy mic – I struggle with it on boom arms – this looks like a good solution [if it’s on sale or used]
I tested it with the pod mic (you can see a few shots with it in the video) and it holds up well. The Shure you see here is even heavier.
There are cheaper alternatives.
For sure. Less quality but definitely able to work with smaller USB mics
Helpful video, Pat. Thank you!
Nice on Pat! I think I’m gonna stick to my boom arm for now haha!
They make boom arms that positions the mic and bar below you, rather than covering your face.
It amazes me that they don’t send some of these products out before they release them to people who actually use them so they know things to avoid. Lol. I’m sure making that hole bigger may change the structural integrity of the design but the fact nobody thought about that XLR fitting is funny. Lol.