BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm is available at Mascom International for KSh 15,500, brand new and sealed, with a desk C-clamp, a hidden cable channel and a load rating of up to 1kg. The arm lifts your microphone off the table and holds it close to your mouth at the angle you choose. It reaches about 17 inches out from the clamp and stands about 26 inches tall when raised. A 5/8-inch microphone thread comes with a 3/8-inch adapter screw, so most studio microphones fit. You can handle the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm at our store in the Old Mutual Building, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD.
Built for podcasters, content creators, journalists, streamers and remote workers across Kenya, the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm solves a common desk problem. A microphone on a small tripod sits too far from your mouth, picks up every keyboard tap and takes space you need for a laptop and notes. Mounted on this arm, the microphone swings in close when you record and moves out of the way when you finish. Creators running home studios in Kilimani and Westlands, university students recording class podcasts and lawyers joining virtual court sessions all get clearer voice audio from the same desk.
Where most Nairobi electronics shops sell unbranded scissor arms with loose springs and dangling cables, Mascom International stocks the genuine BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm with its cable tucked inside the arm. At Mascom International, we're seeing more home studios and church media teams move from desk stands to arms as they start filming themselves. Customers across Nairobi tell us the tidy cable run is what makes their setup look finished on camera. Visit the store to test the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm with your own microphone, or order on WhatsApp for pay-on-arrival delivery to any county in Kenya.
Common Questions About the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm
How much is the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm in Kenya?
The BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm costs KSh 15,500 brand new and sealed at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD. That price covers the arm, its desk clamp and the 5/8-inch to 3/8-inch thread adapter, plus a 6-month warranty against manufacturing defects. You can pay when the parcel reaches you anywhere in Kenya, or pay by M-Pesa or card at the Kimathi Street store. There are no hidden charges for the adapter screw, and our team will help you mount your microphone before you leave.
Which microphones work with the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm?
The BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm takes any microphone with a 5/8-inch or 3/8-inch thread that weighs up to 1kg. BOYA lists the BOYA K, BY-M1000 Pro, BY-DM500, BY-PM500, BY-PM500W and BY-PM700 as matched partners. Popular USB microphones from other brands with standard threads also fit, as long as they stay under the weight limit. If your microphone ships with its own desk stand, unscrew the stand and use its thread. Send the model name on WhatsApp and Mascom International will confirm the fit.
How heavy a microphone can the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm hold?
The BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm is rated by BOYA for microphones up to 1kg, which covers most USB and dynamic podcast microphones. Weigh the microphone together with any shock mount or pop filter you plan to attach, because the arm carries everything at the tip. Inside that limit, the arm stays where you set it without drooping. A heavier broadcast microphone with a large shock mount can push past 1kg, so check the combined weight before you buy. Our staff can weigh your setup in store.
How does the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm compare with a desk tripod or a cheap scissor arm?
A desk tripod keeps the microphone low and far from your mouth, so it picks up keyboard noise and desk bumps that the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm avoids. Cheap scissor arms reach your mouth but use exposed springs that rattle on recordings and leave the cable hanging loose. The BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm hides the cable in a channel and adjusts with hinge controls. Pick a tripod for travel and occasional calls. Pick the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm for a fixed desk where you record often.
Will the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm fit my desk?
The BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm attaches with a screw-down C-clamp that grips the edge of a desk or table. It suits the solid wooden and metal desks common in Kenyan homes and offices, as long as the edge is free of a lip or drawer. BOYA does not publish the clamp's opening range, so measure your desktop thickness and share it with Mascom International on WhatsApp before ordering. Glass desks need a thin cloth or rubber pad between the clamp and the surface to avoid marks.
How does the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm cope with dust, heat and humidity in Kenya?
The BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm has no electronics, so dust, heat and power cuts cannot damage it the way they can damage a laptop or microphone. In dusty parts of Nairobi, wipe the hinges with a dry cloth every few weeks so grit does not stiffen the joints. In humid coastal towns such as Mombasa and Malindi, keep the arm away from open windows and dry it if it gets damp. Tighten the hinge controls lightly, since overtightening wears the joints faster.
Is the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm good for live streaming and online meetings?
The BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm suits live streaming, Zoom meetings and Google Meet calls because it keeps the microphone at a steady distance from your mouth. Steady distance means steady volume, so listeners do not hear you fade when you lean back. The arm also keeps the microphone out of your webcam frame or neatly at its edge, depending on how you set it. Creators streaming on Safaricom Home Fibre tell us the arm frees space for a second screen and a game controller on the same desk.
Who should buy the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm and who should skip it?
The BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm is for anyone who records or streams from the same desk several times a week. Podcasters, YouTubers, gamers, voice-over artists, radio presenters and remote workers get the most from it. Skip it if you record on the move, film outdoors with a camera, or use a lavalier or wireless clip-on microphone, because none of those need a desk arm. Travelling creators are better served by a compact tabletop tripod, and field reporters by a boom pole with a shotgun microphone.
Technical Specifications
Core Function and Positioning
- Desk-mounted boom arm that holds a microphone in front of your mouth, so recordings capture more voice and less room echo.
- Horizontal reach of about 17 inches from the clamp, enough to bring the microphone across a standard desk to you.
- Vertical height of about 26 inches when raised, so you can record sitting upright or leaning back in your chair.
- Adjustable hinge controls let you set the angle and tension, so the arm stays in place once you position it.
- Swings out of your way between sessions, leaving your desk clear for a laptop, notebook or keyboard during normal work.
- Low and tidy profile keeps the arm out of camera shots, which matters for video podcasts and live streams on YouTube.
- Built for daily repositioning, so you can move between recording, calls and regular desk work without unscrewing anything.
Compatibility and Microphone Support
- 5/8-inch microphone mount, the standard thread used on most studio, podcast and broadcast microphones sold in Kenya today.
- Included 5/8-inch to 3/8-inch threading screw adapts the arm to microphones and shock mounts that use the smaller thread.
- Load rating of up to 1kg covers most USB condenser and dynamic microphones together with a light shock mount.
- BOYA pairs it with the BOYA K, BY-M1000 Pro, BY-DM500, BY-PM500, BY-PM500W and BY-PM700 microphones.
- Works with USB microphones connected to Windows laptops, MacBooks and desktop computers, since the arm itself needs no software.
- Holds XLR microphones used with audio interfaces and mixers, so church sound desks and small studios can use it too.
- Accepts most pop filters and foam windscreens that clip onto the microphone, as long as total weight stays under 1kg.
Build and Cable Management
- Screw-down C-clamp grips the edge of a desk or table without drilling, so renters and shared offices can use it freely.
- Hidden-channel design runs the microphone cable inside the arm, keeping cables tidy and out of sight on camera.
- Built-in cable catch holds the lead in place, so the cable does not pull loose when you swing the arm around.
- Hinge controls let you add or reduce tension, so lighter and heavier microphones both sit level without sagging.
- No springs on show, which removes the creak and twang that cheaper scissor arms add to quiet voice recordings.
- Black finish blends with most desks, monitors and gaming setups; confirm the colour in stock with us on WhatsApp.
- No electronics or batteries inside, so power cuts and voltage swings have no effect on how the arm performs.
Inclusions and Setup
- BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm with its desk C-clamp, ready to fit to your table in a few minutes.
- 5/8-inch to 3/8-inch threading screw for microphones and shock mounts that use the smaller thread size.
- Printed user manual from BOYA with mounting steps and tension adjustment guidance for first-time users.
- Brand new and sealed in BOYA retail packaging, so you are the first person to handle the arm.
- No microphone, cable or pop filter is included; these are sold separately at Mascom International in Nairobi CBD.
- Our staff can fit your microphone and route the cable through the channel when you collect from the store.
- Setup needs no tools beyond your hands for the clamp screw and the thread adapter, so anyone can install it.
Package Contents
Your BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm arrives sealed in BOYA retail packaging with everything needed to mount a microphone on your desk. Inside the box you get the boom arm with its desk C-clamp, a 5/8-inch to 3/8-inch threading screw and the printed user manual. A microphone, cable and pop filter are not included. Mascom International sells compatible BOYA microphones, XLR and USB cables and pop filters at the Kimathi Street store if you need a complete setup.
Warranty
The BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm comes with a 6-month warranty from Mascom International covering manufacturing defects under normal use, such as a faulty hinge, a cracked clamp or a stripped thread. Bring the arm with your receipt to our Nairobi CBD service desk at the Old Mutual Building, and our team will handle your claim directly.
Where to Buy the BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm in Kenya
The BOYA BY-BA30 Boom Arm is in stock at Mascom International, Old Mutual Building, First Floor Room 4, Kimathi Street, Nairobi CBD. We open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Bring your microphone and we will mount it so you can test the reach and hinge tension before paying. The arm comes in black; message us to confirm the colour in stock.
Reach our team on any of these channels:
- Phone/WhatsApp: +254 708 852 521
- Email: info@mascomintl.com
- Website: www.mascomintl.com
We offer pay-on-arrival delivery to all 47 counties in Kenya. Orders within Nairobi and its environs arrive the same day, while creators in Nakuru, Kisumu, Eldoret and other major towns receive theirs the next business day. Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit, Lamu, Tana River, and Turkana receive delivery within 2-3 business days.
Your purchase is backed by the 6-month warranty above. Mascom International gives you honest specifications, accurate pricing and real after-sales support from a walk-in store you can visit any working day.
