PSA1 Professional Studio Arm, MultiColored

I've been using the RØDE PSA1 Professional Studio Arm for my home recording setup, and it has significantly improved the ergonomics and convenience of my workspace. This boom arm allows for easy and precise placement of my microphone, making it ideal for podcasting, streaming, and recording applications.Design and Build Quality: The PSA1 features a durable design with a parallelogram spring system that keeps the microphone perfectly stable, even when adjusting the arm's height. The arm offers a full 360-degree rotation and a horizontal reach of up to 820 mm, providing ample flexibility to position the microphone exactly where needed.Ease of Use: Installation was straightforward, and the arm comes with both desk clamp and desk insert mounting options, accommodating various desk configurations. The movement is smooth and noise-free, allowing for on-the-fly adjustments during recording sessions without introducing unwanted sounds.Compatibility: The PSA1 is compatible with a wide range of microphones, including the RØDE NT1-A and Podcaster, supporting microphones weighing between 700 g (1.5 lbs) and 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs) when combined with shock mount.Pros:Sturdy and durable constructionSmooth and silent operationFlexible positioning with full 360-degree rotationEasy installation with multiple mounting optionsCons:The included cable management straps could be more robustOverall, the RØDE PSA1 Professional Studio Arm has been a valuable addition to my recording setup, offering reliable performance and enhancing the overall workflow. I highly recommend it to anyone seeking a high-quality boom arm for their microphone.

Whilst this boom arm is amazing quality, down to the base being very sturdy. The arm itself, is perfect. The only issue with this arm is the springs under a bit more tension than they need to be. If you have a heavy mic, it should keep it in place but after doing some research online, I had to make sure the screws on the joints were fully tightened. Without any instructions in the box, it caused some frustration.With the adjustment made, it now stays in place. Giving me freedom to use a microphone without cables everywhere on the desk or a banging feedback from the acoustic travelling thought the stand.All in all, before the screw adjustments - it was going to be sent back. After the adjustments, it’s a great working arm with a heavy base camp. Adjustable to tailor any position.

I ordered the Rode PSA1 to replace one of the cheaper boom arms, and while I was expecting an improvement, I'm impressed with just how much of an improvement the PSA1 actually is.In no particular order:- The (not-in-desk) mounting mechanism is robust, as is the microphone mount, and while there is a little bit of wobble when the boom arm is extended, it's no where near the amount of wobble my cheap boom arm generates. The Rode is positively solid in comparison. Movement range is 360 degrees, and manipulating the arm is easy.- The spring mechanism is internal rather than external, which gives it a nice clean look. This _is_ a weighted mechanism, so microphone assemblies of a certain weight are required (in this case, a shock mount was required to make my microphone heavy enough to keep the boom arm in place).- The build quality is excellent. The PSA1 is high quality construction.In terms of negatives, I don't have much to say. The arm is weighted so microphones under that weight won't work here, and it would be nice if the item weren't so expensive. Maybe an extra velcro tie would have been nice (four instead of three).However, unless you receive a faulty unit there's not much to complain about here. It's absolutely worth the premium over those cheaper boom arms and I'd recommend the Rode to anyone in a heartbeat.

MUCH better quality and bigger than my clanky (albeit £15) Neewer arm. The Neewer held up my SM7B but it just felt completely brittle. The arm was clearly cheap though functional. I was concerned about the Rode arm at first because I couldn't find any pictures of the actual clamp. I just assumed that the cone shaped thing was screwed into the desk and so I didn't consider this arm because of that. I took the gamble and sure enough that clamp is there and the desk option is a quality metal thing to insert into a drilled desk.The joins of this arm are very sturdy and they hold my heavy SM7B in place. I've heard only a few squeaks out of it. I've heard that it's a bad idea to oil, since might no longer take the weight of a heavy mic due to lack of friction. It swings in the clamp stand (the cone) freely and can rotate quite fast. I swung the mic into play to do some quick vocals and it nearly swung and hit my screen. My fault however. The quality of the straights on this arm are clearly thicker than my previous arm (which bent) and the arm is heavy overall.Whilst fitting the SM7B mic, I was concerned that there wasn't enough clearance to plug the XLR into the SM7B holder due to the chrome tighteners. I managed to get it in, but it's at a slight angle and putting lateral pressure on it. The arm has an option to put the actual wire inside the frame, but I've no idea how to do this unless I were to be electrically savvy and good with a soldering iron to take apart an XLR cable!Overall,really pleased. My 'studio' is maturing as I age. I'm proud of my mic and this arm is the icing on the cake.

Great quality

When I received this boom arm I can honestly say that I was entirely happy with the product I received. It is DEFINITELY worth the extra cash for the confidence in the quality you get.Some things to note - This boom arm is heavy duty meaning you will need a heavy mic to use it - for reference - I use a Sure SM7B (not sure the exact weight) and the arm works perfectly.You get good length when fully extended, and there is a support for your wire at the top of the mic arm to keep your workspace neat. There are 3 Velcro straps included, along with everything needed for assembly, BOTH for desk mounted and permanent installation (drilled into desk).The product feels secure in every way, and does not move an inch when fixed to the desk using the desk mount. Safe to say this thing will not move if you don’t want it to.The material is top quality and even the plastic parts - desk mount and knobs etc. - feel extremely sturdy.I have used cheaper stands before this one and they simply don’t compare. Even mid range price always seem to falter.If you want something that will last and deliver in every aspect, I recommend this product. My thoughts generally are, if you can afford to spend a little extra on this equipment, you will notice a big difference. It is definitely worth investing in these aspects of your setup, and from what I can tell, this boom arm will last for many many years.10/10 worth it.

Clamp or drill through desk option with stylish collar insert. Microphone is lighter than the minimum stated weight but does not move once positioned. A quality bit of kit.

I got this stand to replace the more budget oriented Neewer desk clamp stand and it is a night and day difference.Although the Neewer stand did the job, after switching from the Elgato Wave:1 to the Shure MV7, it was visibly noticeable that the Neewer stand was struggling to hold the weight of the Shure mic. I did notice that the connector point from the actual desk clamp to the mic arm had the common issue of basically bending to a 90 degree angle due to the weight of a microphone.My first initial thoughts of opening this stand was that you can tell it was extremely high quality, and the fact it is spring loaded is just phenomenal, as it allows for much more manoeuvrability and better positioning overall! The one thing I will say, is that I thought I had a faulty unit to begin with, as where-ever I would position the mic, the spring loaded tension would kick in and the mic arm would raise itself up. I then found a video online explaining that if this happens, all you need to do is tighten the flathead screws in both the joints, one being at the "elbow" of the stand (not the screw down near the actual base itself, but the one above that) and the screw directly behind the mount for the mic. Upon tightening these both to the right amount after attaching my MV7, I have had absolutely zero issues, and the mic arm is perfectly weighted to stay in place, and has a perfect length to pull towards my mouth even if I am sitting back and relaxing in my chair!I was a bit sceptical at first to spend the money on it, but I'm completely certain that I won't have to buy another mic arm anytime soon, so it is a completely worthwhile investment :)

Prachtige kwaliteit en afwerking. Ook voor zwaardere microfoon

購入して4年ほど経ちますが問題なく使えています。エクステンションバーでSM7Bを取り付けて使用。デザインも良く、動きも欲しいところでぴったり止まります。大きく動かすと関節部分からわずかに軋む音が鳴ることがありますが気にならない程度です。

👍 Pros:🎤 Colocación precisa: Este brazo de estudio facilita la orientación exacta del micrófono, ya sea para podcasts, streaming o grabaciones.🛠 Diseño robusto: El RØDE PSA1 es duradero y funciona sin hacer ruidos molestos, lo que lo hace perfecto para cualquier entorno: hogar, oficina o estudio.⚙ Funcionamiento en paralelogramo: Esta innovadora característica garantiza que el micrófono se mantenga en la posición correcta incluso cuando se mueve el brazo.🔄 Versatilidad en la instalación: Viene con una abrazadera fácil de usar para escritorios y una opción de montaje en superficie para un look más limpio.🎙 Amplia compatibilidad: Funciona con una variedad de micrófonos, tanto de "disparo final" como de "dirección lateral", siempre que pesen entre 700 g y 1,1 kg.👎 Contras:📌 Peso máximo: Aunque cubre una amplia gama, es esencial no superar la recomendación de peso de 1,1 kg para asegurar la durabilidad y funcionamiento del brazo.En resumen, el RØDE PSA1 ha elevado mi experiencia de grabación a un nivel completamente nuevo. La facilidad con la que puedo reposicionar mi micrófono sin comprometer la calidad del sonido es impresionante. Es una herramienta esencial para cualquiera que busque mejorar su configuración de audio, ya sea para streaming, podcasting o grabaciones musicales. ¡Un estándar alto que vale la pena tener en cualquier estudio!

Das Rode PSA1 Gelenkarmstativ hat sich als eine perfekte Ergänzung zu meinem RØDE Kompletten Studio-Kit erwiesen, das das NT1 Kondensatormikrofon und das AI-1 Audio-Interface beinhaltet.e Ich habe das Produkt gründlich getestet und möchte meine detaillierte Bewertung teilen.Die Konstruktion des Gelenkarmstativs ist äußerst solide und gut verarbeitet. Es besteht aus robustem Metall und fühlt sich langlebig an. Das Stativ ist leicht zu montieren und bietet eine stabile Basis für das Mikrofon. Die Gelenkarme sind flexibel und ermöglichen eine einfache Anpassung der Position und des Winkels des Mikrofons. Das ist besonders hilfreich, wenn man unterschiedliche Aufnahmesituationen hat und das Mikrofon schnell neu positionieren möchte.Die Feder im Inneren des Gelenkarmstativs bietet eine ausreichende Spannung, um das Mikrofon sicher in Position zu halten, ohne dass es ungewollt absinkt oder sich bewegt. Die Höheneinstellung funktioniert reibungslos und ermöglicht eine präzise Anpassung an die individuellen Bedürfnisse. Das Stativ ist zudem mit einer internen Kabelführung ausgestattet, die dazu beiträgt, dass die Kabel ordentlich und ohne störende Kabelsalate verlegt werden können.Ein weiterer großer Vorteil des Rode PSA1 Gelenkarmstativs ist seine Vielseitigkeit. Es eignet sich nicht nur für die Verwendung mit dem RØDE Kompletten Studio-Kit, sondern auch für andere Mikrofone mit einem Standard-Gewindeanschluss. Dadurch ist es ein praktisches Zubehör für jeden, der professionelle Aufnahmen machen möchte.Allerdings gibt es auch einen kleinen Nachteil, den ich erwähnen möchte. Das Gelenkarmstativ kann aufgrund seiner Größe etwas sperrig sein und nimmt Platz auf dem Schreibtisch ein. Wenn man über begrenzten Platz verfügt, sollte man dies berücksichtigen.Fazit:Alles in allem ist das Rode PSA1 Gelenkarmstativ eine ausgezeichnete Ergänzung zum RØDE Kompletten Studio-Kit. Es bietet eine solide Konstruktion, flexible Einstellungsmöglichkeiten und eine vielseitige Verwendbarkeit. Die Qualität des Stativs rechtfertigt den Preis, und ich kann es bedenkenlos für Musikproduktion, Gesangsaufnahme, Streaming und Podcasting empfehlen. Beachten Sie lediglich den Platzbedarf auf dem Schreibtisch. Ich finde das Rode PSA1 Gelenkarmstativ ist ein zuverlässiges und gut durchdachtes Zubehör, das meine Aufnahmeerfahrung verbessert.

Rode PSA1 is the best boom arm in the market. The material are solid and when you touch it you feel it. The desk clamp is strong and can hold it perfectly even with the use of heavy mics like Rode Podmic or Shure SM7B. it stays in the position you set it and never move. it easy to set the position you want with just moving it with your hand and it will stays there forever. it has some Velcro straps for cable management which is a bonus. I highly recommend it.