Microphone Arm Stand, TONOR Adjustable Suspension Boom Scissor Mic Stand with Pop Filter, 3/8" to 5/8" Adapter, Mic Clip, Upgraded Heavy Duty Clamp for Most Mics(T20)

When the lockdown happened, I had to set up a home studio for my radio show, as we weren't allowed into the studio to go out live on air.It's perfect, well made and suitable for my needs.

Having a heavy recording mic like the Rode NT1-A, I spent many weeks in trying to browse through various boom arms and trying to guess which one could actually hold the weight of the mic without being a disaster. To be honest I was mentally prepared that whatever I buy will collapse one I mount my Rode on it with its shock mount…. But this one didn’t!Early review-1. Looks extremely good quality and finish. Strong and sturdy material. Very strong springs2. Took less than 5 min to assemble and mount, …..and then I got confused about where it will best suit my desk - so I could single handedly dissemble and re-attach the entire unit on the other end of my desk within another 5 minutes!3. Amazing steadiness- as you can see in the pictures- it didn’t budge despite me mounting my Rode NT1-A with its shock mount- so I got greedy and tried to test if it can take the Aokeo noise cancelling shield as well - and I am extremely impressed to see that this thing actually holds the ENTIRE UNIT so neatly4. Manoeuvrability- despite mounting the entire noise cancelling shield + NT1-A + shock mount and pop filter - this boom arm can ACTUALLY move the whole unit around in literally any direction and any angle I seek, which means my full unit is neatly tucked away when I am not recording, giving me full desk space, and in a few seconds I can bring it back into use by just rotating the entire setup towards me ! WowI wasn’t expecting such a sturdy setupI will repost another review after a few months of use to see how this thing lasts but for now I am terribly impressed.

My use: Needed an external mic for my PC as my laptop does not have one built in. The desktop mic stand that came with my mic (Elgato Wave 3) was too short and restrictive, also too close to keyboard so kept picking up the sounds from keys when typing. I decided to buy a mic arm for better positioning, my first choice was initially the Rode PSA1 but hard to find in stock due to lock down and was pricey (>£75). I found this model (Toner T20) which had a lot of good reviews and seemed more reliable than the cheaper models (~£15-20) on amazon.The Good: The materials and build seem good quality and the arm rather secure and sturdy. Very easy to assemble following the provided instructions and looks good. There is a large range of motion so I can position my mic in many positions and it stays in place and can withstand a few knocks (although I wouldn't recommend it). The motion is also smooth and and steady, I read that some lower quality products can grind and are not pleasant to reposition. The listing states that this arm can accommodate heavier mics like the Blue Yeti (a highly popular mic that's reportedly a little on the heavier side). I use mine with Elgato Wave 3 (which requires an adapter to fit but that came included with my mic - so be aware if you buy second hand and do not have the adapter).Colour is a nice matte black which is very neutral and will go with any colour scheme of your set up (if that matters to you). The included pop filter is a nice extra and although my mic already has a built in pop filter, this can also act as a saliva guard to keep your mic hygienic.The clamp has a good sturdy grip to my desk so provides a stable foundation. There is also a rather neat cradle built in to the underside (under the desk) that you can use to hang your headset/headphones/whatever you like which is a really smart touch and I've made great use of, as my desk (see pics) is very space limited.The Bad: I suppose some of the hinges are a little stiff (although the trade off is that they are sturdy) so whilst horizontal plane is smooth and steady, vertical repositioning can be bit of a chore. My delivery did not include the velcro cable ties that's advertised on the website and I was otherwise very happy with the product and wanted to keep it so amazon kindly offered my credit as a good will gesture.Overall: Great mic boom arm if are price conscious but don't want to compromise too much on quality and function. Recommended.Note: £21.66 early Jan 2021, Sold by Micfonotech, Fuillfilled by Amazon.

I have purchased boom arm mic stands in the past and although always just about useable have always been disappointed with the quality. No such problems with the Tonor A20 adjustable boom arm mic stand. Tonor have clearly listened to their customers and addressed many points often raised about other stands. Lets start with the desk clamp. I see it used to have a much flimsier clamp but the latest model has a substantially bigger and much stronger clamp making it very stable and secure. The arm itself simply yet very well designed easily supporting a Blue Yeti mic. I see other reviews talk about the reducer threads on the adaptor not fitting the blue yeti mic and it is true they dont BUT I dont think they were ever intended to. the adaptor is to enable you to attach a shock mount to the mic arm. I have a blue yeti and that attaches to the shock arm not the stand. The adaptor does attach to a standard (smaller) mic holder (supplied) which is attached to the stand. All in all for a shade under £35 I am really pleased with this item. As an aside being a belt and braces sort of guy I have left the yeti desk stand locking nuts attached and attached a thick elastic band which I have passed through the shock mount to give extra support. There is absolutely no need to do this but I mention it in case it is of interest. The only negative is the smaller mic holder which isnt so sturdy and the locking nut just spins round and wont tighten

Easy to set up, high quality and overall a good look to my desktop! Definitely a 5 star review.