Description
The AVerMedia BA311 Live Streamer ARM represents a significant upgrade for any professional broadcast or recording environment. This iF Design Award winner is constructed from high-quality tube-style aluminum, providing a sleek aesthetic that hides unsightly cables while supporting a substantial load of up to 1.8 kg (63.4 oz). Its sophisticated 5-axis joint system allows for precise positioning, ensuring your equipment remains stable at any angle without the sagging common in lower-end spring-tension arms.
- Professional Streamers: Achieve optimal microphone placement that stays out of your field of view while maintaining high-fidelity audio capture.
- Podcasters: Effortlessly transition the arm between different speakers or positions during multi-guest recordings.
- Video Content Creators: Utilize the 1/4" thread adapter to mount cameras for stable overhead unboxing or top-down tutorial shots.
- Remote Professionals: Maintain a clean, minimalist workspace during video conferences by utilizing the integrated cable management channels.
- Home Studio Musicians: Position heavy condenser microphones with precision for vocal or instrument tracking without mechanical noise.
- Material: Premium tube-style aluminum construction
- Maximum Horizontal Reach: 870 mm (34.3 in)
- Articulation: 360-degree horizontal rotation and 135-degree vertical range
- Maximum Load Capacity: 1.8 kg (63.4 oz)
- Mounting System: Heavy-duty C-clamp compatible with desks up to 54 mm (2.1 in) thick
- Universal Compatibility: Includes 1/4" and 5/8" thread adapters for microphones, cameras, and tablet holders
Integrating the BA311 into a creative workflow immediately enhances the ergonomics of a workspace. The internal cable management system features removable covers that snap into place, completely concealing XLR or USB cables for a streamlined look. The movement of the 5-axis joints is engineered to be silent and fluid, allowing for on-the-fly adjustments during live broadcasts without introducing vibration or noise into the audio signal. Its 870mm reach ensures that even on large standing desks, the equipment can be positioned exactly where needed and then folded away to reclaim desk space.
Compared to traditional scissor-style boom arms, the AVerMedia BA311 offers a more robust build and a significantly higher weight capacity, making it suitable for professional gear like the Shure SM7B or mirrorless cameras. While entry-level arms often rely on exposed external springs that can pinch or lose tension over time, the BA311 uses an enclosed aluminum structure for increased durability and a modern appearance. Its unique 5-axis movement provides more degrees of freedom than standard 3-joint arms, allowing for low-profile or high-overhead configurations that other mounts cannot achieve.
- Can the AVerMedia BA311 support a DSLR camera? Yes, the arm supports up to 1.8 kg and includes a 1/4" adapter, making it ideal for mirrorless and DSLR cameras used in top-down filming.
- How does the cable management work? The arm features built-in channels with snap-on covers that allow you to tuck cables inside the aluminum tubes for a clean aesthetic.
- Will this arm fit a thick gaming desk? The included C-clamp is designed to securely attach to any desk surface with a thickness of up to 54 mm (2.1 inches).
- Is it compatible with Blue Yeti or Shure microphones? Yes, the dual-thread support (1/4" and 5/8") ensures compatibility with almost all professional microphones on the market.
- What is the total reach of the arm? The BA311 provides a maximum horizontal extension of 870 mm, offering plenty of range for large multi-monitor setups.
