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Professional ham scissor mic arm/boom - free xlr cable
Compare to the rest! We include:
* Q-Mic QM-50 45 Pro Mic Arm
* 16' Professional Quality XLR Cable
* Standard locking C-clamp base
* Optional Mounting Accessories Listed Below
Compare to much more expensive models found elsewhere for $149-199.95.
All Metal construction, black powder-coat paint, built specifically to hold heavy professional microphones for rough studio work.
* True 3kg (6.88lb) tension springs support the heaviest mics and shock mounts.
* 16' Professional quality XLR low impedance cable, pre-wired through the tubing! ($25 Value)
* Extra long 5/8x27 threaded connector fits virtually all types of mounts.
* Strong locking center hinge assures stability. Mic won't droop, even when mic is raised above the center hinge!
* Ultra-long 45 from base to spud reaches almost anywhere.
Virtually Silent Movement. Passes all broadcast noise tests. Even stronger than on-air talent.
Spring lock rails integrated into the 3-leg tripod style structure to give total stability even when fully extended.
Q-Mic products are built in our state-of-the-art factory, with millions already sold, Q-Mic knows what it takes to be professional!
Podcasters and network studios alike from Australia to Zimbabwe use Q-Mic! The best quality, an integrated XLR cable and a One Year Unlimited warranty makes Q-Mic your obvious choice!
* Includes a durable all-metal c-clamp! Holds tight!.
* Includes a FREE Pro Mic Clip
* Mount Anywhere Kit includes 1 Base, 1 Wall Mount, 1 Riser
* New Riser Kit includes 1 Riser and 1 base
* Wall Mount Kit includes 1 Wall Mount and 1 Base
Use multiple bases and easily move your mic arm around your studio, even mount from the ceiling!
Anyone can make claims, but Q-Mic proves it! The MXL 990 (my own mic, really, I do voice-overs) is sitting on a block of solid brass that weighs 2.5#. With the mic, it's over 3.5# as you can see from the postage scale readout.
With the Q-Mic massive 6.88lb springs, you can use your heaviest mic, and not worry about it drooping, even when used above center.
And don't forget, while my 990 mic & shock mount don't come with the QM-50 (sorry) the 16' Pro quality low-impedance XLR cable (a $25 value) DOES come with it, already wired through the tubing! No more clutter or cable ties!
One year limited unlimited warranty. If anything on the QM-50 breaks, we'll repair or replace it.
Q-Mic is the absolute best value on the market for a professional quality unit. If you intend to use a heavy pro mic in a busy studio, or simply want a top quality arm, you need Q-Mic! Compare our QM-50 to units that retail for more than double the price! Get our QM-50, with our all-metal bases and an integrated 16' XLR cable. The best quality at the best price!
*We get asked about ceiling mounts all the time! While the QM-50 is not meant for ceiling mount installations, we can provide instructions to assist you in modifying the base to securely mount it to the ceiling. Any modifications are done at your own risk and we are not responsible if it doesn't work exactly as hoped, nor will refunds be given for any unit with modifications made to it. You will need to experiment to make it work in this position.
Thanks to everyone for our stellar reviews!
There are many more we don't have room for!
Wow! Another fantastic review! Thanks IRM!
IRM Review: QM-50 Studio Scissior Mic Boom
We have checked out dozens of studio mic arms. There are several out there not even worth mentioning - and there is a plethora of studio mic arms that are great if you are looking in the $200-$300, or higher, price range. Finding a Studio Scissor Mic Boom that was both affordable and durable has been a challenge - we found one; the QM-50 from .
Now, we gave this piece of equipment a 4.8 rating, and we first stated we were not going to compare this to $300-$500 studio booms, but Q-Mic has sold dozens of these mic arms to radio stations and they are much in demand for that purpose. We can see why - this is not a cheap piece of junk - it is obviously built to last.
We found the QM-50 to be highly durable, silent, easily moved during broadcasting, and rock steady with a large Behringer C1 mounted on it. No droop, no squeak, no jerky motion when moving the mic. After a month of daily use, the QM-50 by q-mic.com worked as new.
Great Mic Arm, held my heaviest mics securely. Love the riser! Makes it sooo easy!
I use a Behringer B2 Pro, which is a heavy mic, and your boom holds it rock solid. Even better, I can move it freely and it stays where I put it. All this without touching the thumb screws. In addition, the metal clamp-on base can be cinched down tightly. My table would give way before that thing would budge. You wouldn't believe how many swing-arm lamps I've broken because the cheap plastic clamps gave way. I seldom say this about anything, but there is absolutely nothing about the design of this boom or the way it operates that I would change!
THIS is VERY well built - compared to my old arm? like night and day!!!!!!
6/1/06 - I currently have the el-cheapo you compared your mic arm with :) so lets wait till i give it a test.
6/6/06 - All i can say is WOW, very nice compared to the value of other products like i have used over the years!
Well, all I can say is that the other guy's stuff is of such infererior quality as to be useless in any real studio application. I bought three types of scissor booms - 2 from that other guy, 1 from a profesional radio supply shop ($159 US) and yours - the cheap one broke within 5 minutes, so it was useless, the pro one was great but very expensive. But yours are, perhaps surprisingly, just as good as the $159 one. The metal isn't quite as thick on the arms, although close, but they hold up perfectly, and come with the same attachments. So to me the issue is, why couldn't I figure that out?.
OK !!!!! Nice !!!! You're right, this is a quality mic arm! Very pleased! Can't wait to set up my mic...
The arms are exactly what we were thinking about for the application, should work very well.
This is a remarkable value. You have a winner here!
I received the microphone boom earlier today and now have it wired for my Kenwood transceiver and installed at my station.
I simply wanted to let you know that I am very pleased with the boom. It looks great and works very well. A great product.
All I can say is WOW. I put our heavy CAD GXL3000 mic on it, and the mic arm worked superbly. The arm did not drop or slide. I am VERY impressed. Great Product for the price! Broacasting will be fun again!.
Thanks so much for a great product.
The mic boom arrived this afternoon in perfect condition. You were right, it's a wonderful product for the money. Thank you.
A pleasure doing business with you.
20 years in the radio business and this arm is as good as any I've ever used! You rock, dude!
But regardless, anyone who's tried your mic arm knows it's the best arm for the price anywhere! And anyone who sacrifices $20 to get cheap REALLY gets cheap! I've been doing VO work for years, and worked in 100's of studios and except for a few custom $1000 mic arms, this one is the absolute best. OC costs way more and yours is every bit as good for about 1/3rd the price, just as you advertise!
PS, I tossed the cheapie in the trash.
The mic arms of terrific and consistent quality! I am pro multimedia producer and your arms probably the best I used!
Awesome quality and very moderately priced!
Its as solid as mic arms I've used that cost five times more.
It came today. Nice item, much nicer than I expected. A pleasant surprise.
As a lifetime ham radio operator, I have tried many gadgets to get my mic off my desk and nothing has performed as well as the mic arm I got from you last week. I've already told friends from all over the globe about it and I'm sure I'll refer more! (Hate to say it kicked Heil's unit off to the closet)
Thanks again for a superb product!
I got it, I love it. Its wonderful.
I bought the cheap one. It broke the plastic clamp. It drops. Saved a dime, lost a dollar.
The following is extracted from a much larger review of the Q-Mic from Podcast User Magazine December 2006 ( ).
Traditional mic stands are designed for studio use, with the vocalist standing up and concentrating on singing. Podcasters have more to worry about; the computer, the mixing desk, sweepers and bumpers, Skype calls, Podsafe Music etc. etc. as well as the quality of the recording and of course the content!
I really am a very happy user of this mic arm and I ordered a second one for my studio shortly after the first one arrived. Repeat business is a good sign in my book.
By the way, Q-Mic has not paid for this article and has not offered to advertise in the magazine. This is NOT an advertorial. I really rate this product.
Thanks Paul! (Used by permission)
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