Audio Technica AT8700
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Essential Information About the Professional Microphone Boom Arm
Essential Information About the Professional Microphone Boom Arm
- Frees up space on your desk and improves ergonomics in the studio, podcasting, or streaming
- Full 360-degree rotation to position the mic quickly and precisely without moving your setup
- Standard 5/8 inch 27 thread for easy compatibility with many common microphones and mounts
- Cable management included + table clamp for a clean and stable installation
Manufacturer Information
Audio Technica
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A Boom Arm Designed for Modern Recording and Broadcasting Setups
With the rise of home studios, streaming, and home voice recordings, the microphone boom arm has become a central accessory: it optimizes space, enhances working comfort, and speeds up position changes. This model adopts a "pro" approach focused on versatility, featuring full rotation and included cable management to keep your workspace neat and functional.
Who Is This Boom Arm Ideal For and What Are Its Uses?
This boom arm is aimed at content creators, podcasters, streamers, voice-over artists, remote teachers, as well as musicians recording spoken or sung takes. It is especially suitable if you frequently switch between different positions (close voice, more distant voice, off-camera mic), or if you want to free up space for a master keyboard, control surface, or mixing console.
Key Features for Quick Mic Placement and a Tidy Desk
360-degree Rotation: Instant Flexibility
The full 360-degree rotation helps you adjust the microphone's orientation in seconds. This is a real advantage in streaming and recording when repositioning, changing posture, or sharing the mic, all while maintaining a coherent setup.
Compatibility Thanks to Standard Threading
The 5/8 inch 27 threading facilitates integration into an existing setup. Whether you're building a minimalist setup or a more complete station, you keep a simple and familiar mounting base.
Cable Management: USB and XLR
The provided clips/clamps allow you to guide your cables along the arm to reduce visual clutter and avoid unnecessary tension. The result: a cleaner, more practical workspace daily, and better freedom of movement around the microphone.
Technical specifications
| Security/locking | Yes | Support | table |
| Use | microphone, studio, mixing console, table | Color | Black |
| Material | steel | ||
| Type | articulated microphone boom arm | Clips/clamps for USB cables | x4 (description also mentions x6) |
| Rotation | 360 degrees | Clips/clamps for XLR cables | x4 (description also mentions x6) |
| Threading | 5/8 inch 27 | Clips/clamps for USB and XLR cables (quantities indicated | USB x4 and/or x6, XLR x4 and/or x6) |
| Mounting | table clamp included | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Audio Technica AT8700 arm compatible with a 5/8 inch microphone?
The 5/8 inch-27 threading allows mounting of a microphone using this standard. This threading specification facilitates integration into an existing studio setup.
Can the arm swivel to quickly change the microphone position?
A 360° rotation is provided to orient the microphone according to the working position. The arm can thus be moved away from the camera view or brought closer for vocal recording.
Are clips for XLR and USB cables included?
Cable guides for USB and XLR cables are supplied to hold them along the arm. The quantities are indicated inconsistently in the description: 4 and/or 6 clips for each type of cable.
Is this mic arm suitable for a desktop streaming setup?
Its table mounting and steel construction meet the needs of a streaming or home studio workstation. A safety and locking system is also mentioned.
What material and finish does this articulating arm have?
The construction is steel with a black finish.
