ISTAND 85: How To Set Up & Use

Introduction

The Rockville iSTAND 85 is a versatile desktop boom arm and gooseneck stand designed for smartphones, tablets, microphones, and webcams. This guide will walk you through assembling and adjusting the stand to best fit your setup.

What’s Included?

• Weighted base
• Boom arm
• Gooseneck arm
• Smartphone/tablet holder
• Microphone clip
• Webcam adapter

Step 1: Attaching the Boom Arm to the Base

1. Locate the base plate knob – This is used to secure the boom arm.
2. Loosen the knob to allow room for the boom arm.
3. Align the bottom of the boom arm with the hole in the base plate.
4. Tighten the knob to securely attach the boom arm to the base.

Adjusting the Boom Arm

• Extend or retract the arm by pulling or pushing it.
• Adjust the height by loosening the height adjustment knob.
• Lock in place by tightening the knob once the desired position is set.

Step 2: Attaching the Gooseneck Arm

1. Choose an available threading slot on the base.
2. Align the threading of the gooseneck arm with the chosen slot.
3. Screw the gooseneck into place to secure it.

The gooseneck arm allows for additional flexibility and positioning for various devices.

Step 3: Attaching Accessories

The iSTAND 85 supports multiple devices, including microphones, smartphones, tablets, and webcams.

1. Attaching the Microphone Clip

1. Screw the mic clip onto the boom arm or gooseneck.
2. Insert your dynamic microphone into the clip.
3. For condenser microphones, attach a shock mount instead.
4. Optional: Attach a pop filter to the arm for cleaner vocal recordings.

2. Attaching the Smartphone or Tablet Holder

1. Screw the smartphone/tablet holder onto the boom arm or gooseneck.
2. Insert your smartphone or tablet into the adjustable arms of the holder.
3. Use the side knob to adjust the viewing angle.

3. Attaching a Webcam

1. Screw the webcam adapter onto the boom arm or gooseneck.
2. Attach your webcam by lining it up with the adapter’s threading.
3. Tighten the knob to lock it in place.

Step 4: Expanding Your Setup

• The base plate has additional threading points, allowing you to attach extra arms.
• This means you can secure up to three devices simultaneously, such as:
  • Microphone
  • Smartphone/tablet
  • Webcam

Conclusion

The Rockville iSTAND 85 is an easy-to-use and highly flexible desktop stand for content creators, musicians, and professionals. With multiple mounting options, you can create a customized workstation for streaming, recording, or video calls.