The Perfect Ultrawide Monitor Arm - A Total Game Changer

I know putting your computer's display on an articulating arm isn't a new thing, but for some reason it has not been in my brain as something that's possible for me. I don't know why.

Usually when I do reviews and things, I take the approach of, “Here’s a product, it's a microphone, it sounds like this. Maybe you'll think it's good for you, maybe you won't think it's good for you.”

This is one of those rare times where I’m directly saying, “I think you should get this because it will change everything if you're not already using one.”

Having my computer display on an arm solves three big problems: the first of which is just desk space, and I was desperate for more space. Even though my display’s stand isn't very big, it does take up space and it has a kind of curved base, which means it's really difficult to put something like the RODECaster or the ATEM under it.

So there has been a whole end of my desk that wasn’t really usable. It hasn't been like super ergonomic, and it feels awkward to reach things when I need them. 

Having more desk space is a big plus, and that also goes into the second problem that this solves which is simply my comfort while working. Until now, while I'm working I'm usually turning at a weird angle and it's not good for my posture over long periods of time.

And if I wanted to stand up, it was always hard to position the monitor in a way where I could still see everything, which then also leads into the third problem that this solves: working with a monitor while filming.

I’ve been at the center of this battle that's been going on for a long time where positioning my camera where I want it for a specific angle makes it hard to position my monitor where I want it for work.

And so if the camera is in a place that looks good, the monitor is in a place that's tough to use. If the monitor is at a position that's easy to use, it covers up and gets in the way of the camera.

This solves all of those problems because now I have plenty of desk space. I can keep my RODECaster right in front of me next to the ATEM with more than enough room to spare.

I also now have tons of flexibility in being able to position the monitor right where I want it, either low or high. So when I'm working, I can be at a good angle with it directly in front of me. If I want to stand up and do work, I can raise the monitor up and tilt it.

And when it's time to film, I can just push the entire thing out of the way and I can even flail my arms like a maniac and it doesn't matter, because I'm not going to hit my screen or anything.

Mounting the arm to your desk is super easy and it’s got a rubber pad to help prevent damage to your work surface. It might take a bit of time to get the positioning just right, and adjust the tension to an optimal level, but it’s absolutely worth it!

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