How to know if the C-clamp, the length, and the upper arm are suitable?
Follow the easy guide and the video below to know about the FIFINE BM88 mic stand.
Size of desk clamp (0:14-0:43)
The desk clamp of BM88 should be clamped on the desk edge between 0.8-2.4 inches(20-60 mm). So the width of your desk edge should be in this range. What's more, the desk clamp should reach 2 inches (50 mm) into the desk edge.
Height of the lower arm (0:43-0:58)
The height of the BM88's lower arm is 4.2 inches(107 mm). If you want to use the boom arm by extending it forward underneath the monitor, the height of the monitor screen's bottom should exceed 4.2 inches.
Maximum length of the BM88 (0:58-1:23)
The maximum length of BM88 is 27.8 inches(706 mm). You can simulate the length of the BM88 by placing a 27.8-inch (706 mm) tape measure on your desktop.
How can I set up this BM88 low-profile boom arm?
You can follow the video below to set it up.
Ensure that your desktop edge is vertical; otherwise, the stand will be unstable. Also, make sure your desktop thickness is within 27.8 inches (706 mm).
Tighten the screw fasteners to secure the stand.
Mount your microphone onto the 1/4" to 3/8" adapter. Alternatively, you can use the 3/8" to 5/8" adapter.
Push down the cable management sleeve and route your microphone cable through it.
Can I use the C-clamp of this BM88 boom arm on a desk with a modesty panel?
NOTE: The thickness of the desktop: 0.8-2.4in. The depth of the desktop is≥ 2 in.
Adjust the desk clamp to a range close to the thickness of the desktop edge, and then put it onto the desktop edge.
Pull down the ratchet to the left, then loosen the ratchet.
Tighten the ratchet to the right.
Repeat the above actions until tightened.
How to install mics that have the threading sizes of both 5/8" and 3/8", such as the FIFINE AM8, to this arm?
The adapter of BM88 is 1/4''. So, you can use a 1/4'' to 3/8'' adapter and a 3/8'' to 5/8'' adapter to set up the microphone like FIFINE AM8.