Audio-Technica AT8700 Microphone Boom Arm Stand 

The Audio-Technica AT8700 is a professional desk-mount microphone boom arm built for podcasters, streamers, voice-over artists, and home studio creators who want their microphone positioned perfectly in front of them — without a bulky mic stand taking up desk space or a cluttered cable run across the workspace.

The AT8700 clamps to the edge of any desk up to 50mm thick and extends with 17 inches of horizontal reach and 16.75 inches of vertical height, placing the microphone precisely at mouth level for broadcast-quality vocal recording. Full 360-degree rotation lets you swing the mic to any position and lock it there. Six USB cable clips and six XLR cable clips route cables cleanly along the arm, keeping the desk tidy whether you are using the Audio-Technica AT2020USB-X, AT2040USB, or any XLR microphone on an audio interface.

For Pakistani podcasters, streamers, and content creators who want a clean, professional recording setup — the AT8700 is the boom arm that pairs directly with Audio-Technica’s microphone range and holds any standard mic with a 5/8″-27 thread.

Why a Boom Arm Transforms a Recording Setup

A desk mic stand holds the microphone at a fixed height and takes up space on the desk surface. A boom arm clamps to the desk edge, keeps the desk clear, and lets you position the microphone exactly where your voice is — not where the stand happens to sit.

For home studios and desk setups in Pakistan where desk space is shared between a monitor, keyboard, notebook, and recording gear, freeing the desk surface while putting the mic at the perfect angle makes a genuine difference to both workflow and recording quality.

Precise Mic Positioning

The AT8700’s 17-inch horizontal reach and 16.75-inch vertical height give enough range to position the microphone 6 to 8 inches from the mouth — the standard close-mic distance for broadcast-quality vocal recording on dynamic and condenser microphones alike. The boom can swing left, right, forward, and back with 360-degree rotation, so whether you sit centered at the desk, slightly to one side, or switch between sitting and standing, the mic moves with you.

Clean Cable Management

Six USB cable clips and six XLR cable clips run along the arm itself, keeping the microphone cable tucked against the boom rather than hanging loose across the desk. For creators running the AT2020USB-X or AT2040USB via USB-C, or the AT2040 XLR into an audio interface, the included clips handle both cable types — no zip ties, no gaffer tape, no visible cable mess on stream or in video frame.

Desk Clamp Up to 50mm Thick

The included C-clamp mounts on desks up to 50mm (1.97 inches) thick — covering most standard gaming desks, studio workstations, and office desks. The clamp tightens securely without surface damage and holds the arm in position under the 2.2 lb load capacity without creeping or drooping.

Key Features

• Mounts to desk edge via C-clamp — no desk space used
• 17 inches horizontal reach / 16.75 inches vertical height
• 360-degree full rotation
• 5/8″-27 standard microphone thread
• 2.2 lb / 1 kg load capacity
• Fits desks up to 50mm / 1.97 inches thick
• 6x USB cable clips included
• 6x XLR cable clips included
• C-clamp included
• 2-year manufacturer warranty