Best Desk Mounts: Mic Arms, Camera Mounts, and Headphone Hangers
Clamp-on mic arms, camera poles, and headphone hangers that clear your desk and put your gear exactly where you want it.
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Top picks at a glance
Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP
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RØDE PSA1+
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NEEWER TL283 Camera Desk Mount
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Brainwavz Claw Headphone Hanger
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| Product | #1Elgato Wave Mic Arm LPBest low-profile mic arm | #2RØDE PSA1+Best studio boom arm | #3NEEWER TL283 Camera Desk MountBest camera and light mount | #4Brainwavz Claw Headphone HangerBest headphone hanger |
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| Our rating | ||||
| Price | $$ | $$$ | $ | $ |
| Type | Low-profile mic arm | Boom arm | Desk-clamp camera/light pole | Clamp-on headphone hanger |
| Reach / height | 740 mm reach | 940 mm horizontal, 860 mm vertical | 17–40" (43–102 cm) | — |
| Max load | 2 kg | 94 g – 1.2 kg | — | — |
| Clamp fits | Desks up to 60 mm thick | Desk clamp or threaded desk mount | Desks up to 2" thick | Desks up to 1.5" (40 mm) thick |
| Buy | Check pricefor Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP (opens in a new tab) | Check pricefor RØDE PSA1+ (opens in a new tab) | Check pricefor NEEWER TL283 Camera Desk Mount (opens in a new tab) | Check pricefor Brainwavz Claw Headphone Hanger (opens in a new tab) |
The picks, reviewed
ElgatoElgato Wave Mic Arm LP
A low-profile arm that keeps the mic below your eye line and out of your camera shot, with hidden cable channels and a clean, horizontal look.
Pros
- Stays out of your sightline and webcam frame
- Hidden cable management
- Holds mics up to 2 kg
Cons
- Less vertical travel than a traditional boom arm
- Type
- Low-profile mic arm
- Reach / height
- 740 mm reach
- Max load
- 2 kg
- Clamp fits
- Desks up to 60 mm thick
RØDERØDE PSA1+
A premium broadcast boom arm with damped internal springs for silent movement, a long reach, and integrated cable management for USB or XLR.
Pros
- Completely silent, ultra-smooth movement
- 360° rotation and a long 940 mm reach
- Desk clamp and threaded desk mount both included
Cons
- Expensive
- Mics under 94 g are too light to balance
- Type
- Boom arm
- Reach / height
- 940 mm horizontal, 860 mm vertical
- Max load
- 94 g – 1.2 kg
- Clamp fits
- Desk clamp or threaded desk mount
NEEWERNEEWER TL283 Camera Desk Mount
A telescoping aluminum pole that clamps to your desk and holds a camera, webcam, ring light, or LED panel on a 360° ball head, from 17 to 40 inches high.
Pros
- 17–40" telescoping pole for eye-level or overhead shots
- 360° ball head with portrait tilt
- Clamps to the desk, so no tripod legs underfoot
Cons
- 6.6 lb load limit: no heavy cinema rigs
- Type
- Desk-clamp camera/light pole
- Reach / height
- 17–40" (43–102 cm)
- Clamp fits
- Desks up to 2" thick
BrainwavzBrainwavz Claw Headphone Hanger
A screw-clamp headphone hanger that holds your headset under the desk edge, with no adhesive and no drilling.
Pros
- Tool-free clamp, no adhesive or drilling
- Non-slip pads protect your desk
- Very affordable
Cons
- Won’t fit desks thicker than 1.5"
- Type
- Clamp-on headphone hanger
- Clamp fits
- Desks up to 1.5" (40 mm) thick
Check your desk before you buy
Every clamp has a maximum desk thickness, and some desks have a lip or crossbar right where you want to clamp. Measure the edge first. If the clamp won’t fit, look for a grommet or threaded-mount option.
Mic arms: low profile or boom?
A low-profile arm like the Elgato Wave Mic Arm LP stays below your eye line, which suits streamers who want a clean camera shot. A boom arm like the RØDE PSA1+ reaches farther and higher, for broadcast-style positioning.
Match the load
Mic arms balance within a weight range. A mic that is too light for the springs drifts upward; one that is too heavy sags. Check your mic’s weight (with its shock mount) against the arm’s load range.