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compass
PREMIUM TUBE-STYLE BROADCAST BOOM ARM
QUICK START GUIDE
Compass is a premium, tube-style desktop boom arm with internal springs and built-in cable
management, making it ideal for broadcast applications including game streaming, podcasting,
voice-over and more. With smooth, quiet operation and a sophisticated on-camera look,
Compass is the perfect boom arm for broadcast mics weighing up to 2.4 pounds,
including Yeti, Yeti Pro and Blackout Spark SL.
DESKTOP MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Mount Compass to your desktop via the included C-clamp:
Unscrew the C-clamp and
1 2
slide it over the side of your
desktop, making sure that
both the top of the C-clamp
and the underside are
resting on flat surfaces.
Overly rounded or
overhanging desktop
edges do not make good
mounting surfaces.
2 3
Screw the lower part
of the C-clamp until it
is tight and secure.
Lower Compass into the C-clamp until it is
3
secure and rotates smoothly in both directions.
Fixed mounting with the
desk-insert bushing
(sold separately, see bluedesigns.com)
If you would like to permanently mount
Compass to your desktop, please use
the following procedure:
Using an electric drill and a 1-inch hole saw bit, drill
a hole into the desktop at least 2.5inches from the
edges of the desk.
Unscrew the nut from the desk-insert bushing and
insert the bushing into the hole.
Screw the nut onto the bushing from the underside
of the desktop until it is tight and secure.
Lower Compass into the desk-insert bushing until it
is secure and rotates smoothly in both directions.
2.5in
CONNECTING A MICROPHONE
Microphones can be connected to Compass via a shock mount, microphone clip or internal threads
(if available on the mic). Compass supports shock mounts and mic clips with 3/8” threading,
or 5/8” via the included adapter. Microphones can be connected facing up,
or suspended upside down from Compass. To connect your microphone:
Insert Compass into
1
the desktop C-Clamp
from step 3 above.
Screw your microphone’s
2
shockmount or mic clip
onto Compass so that
it is firm and secure.
Connect the microphone
3
to the shockmount
or mic clip.
Adjust Compass so that it makes a
4
90-degree angle at the middle pivot
point. Confirm that the microphone
balances in the 90-degree position and
you can smoothly move it into the desired
position as necessary. If you have the
boom arm fully extended, you may need
to tighten the thumbscrew at the base of
the boom arm near the C-Clamp.
Connect your microphone
5
cable to the mic, open the
snaps along the top side
of the boom arm tubes
and tuck the microphone
cable into the
hidden channel
Close the snaps over
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the cable inside the
hidden cable channel.
90º
4 5
FINE-TUNING COMPASS
Compass comes pre-adjusted for use with most
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Boom Type: Tube-style
broadcast microphones like Yeti and Yeti Pro;
however, there may be situations where you
wish to fine-tune the microphone hold
Compass features adjustable friction hinges
at each of the pivot points: base, mid-point,
and near the microphone mount. For a
more firm hold, rotate the thumbscrews
at the friction hinges clockwise.
For additional adjustment, you can fine-tune
the internal spring tension. Inside the base
of Compass, you will find the spring tension screw.
Rotate the screw clockwise to increase the
tension of the internal springs—which may
be necessary for heavier microphones—or
counter-clockwise to loosen—which may
be necessary for lightweight microphones
6 7
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Max Weight Hold: 2.4lbs
(including mic and shock mount)
Threading: Standard 3/8” threading,
with 3/8” to 5/8” adapter affixed
Cable Management: Hidden-channel
cable management
Max Horizontal Reach: 32”
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES:
Compass desktop boom arm
C-clamp for desktop mount
3/8” to 5/8” adapter
WARRANTY
Blue Microphones warrants its hardware product against defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of TWO (2) YEARS from the
date of original retail purchase, provided the purchase was made from
an authorized Blue Microphones dealer. This warranty is void if the
equipment is altered, misused, mishandled, disassembled, maladjusted,
suffers excessive wear, or is serviced by any parties not authorized
by Blue Microphones. The warranty does not include transportation
costs incurred because of the need for service unless arranged for
in advance. Blue Microphones reserves the right to make changes
in design and improve upon its products without obligation to install
these improvements in any of its products previously manufactured.
For warranty service or for a copy of Blue’s Warranty Policy including
a complete list of exclusions and limitations, contact Blue at 818-879-
5200. In keeping with our policy of continued product improvement,
Baltic Latvian Universal Electronics (BLUE) reserves the right to alter
specifications without prior notice.
Designed in USA. Made in China.
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