Price: $129.00
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The PSA1+ is the ultimate studio boom arm for podcasters, streamers and broadcasters. Its innovative parallelogram spring design ensures ultra-smooth movement and precise microphone placement in any position, while its fully damped internal springs and neoprene arm cover eliminate mechanical noise for completely silent operation. Integrated cable management ensures your setup is tidy and its extended reach and full 360-degree rotation make it easy to position your microphone exactly where it needs to be. Take your content to the next level.
Broadcast-style Professional Studio Desk Boom Arm with Stard Microphone Threading
Premium professional studio boom arm for podcasters, streamers, broadcasters, and creators
Innovative parallelogram spring design for precise mic placement and ultra-smooth movementwith 360-degree rotation
Fully damped springs for completely silent operation with superior isolation from keyboard, mouse and desk noise with integrated cable management for both USB and XLR cables
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Customers say
Customers find the microphone stand sturdy with no sag and appreciate its functionality, with one noting it works well with heavy mics. The product is easy to set up with good instructions included, and customers praise its ability to hold microphones securely in any position, particularly mentioning the Shure MV7+. Customers describe it as super quiet with no noise when moving it around, and they like its sleek appearance with a neoprene cover. While some customers consider it worth the price, others find it a bit pricey.
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David –
I got what I paid for.
So far so good. Holds up my mic just fine and I do not have to fight it to move it around my work area. Looks clean and has a nice quality feel to it. The only thing to be aware of is if you are using a SM7 or SM7dB you will need an extension tube to mount the mic onto as SURE has their XLR connector right where it will interfere with the connection point. The extension tubes are cheap to buy or you can make your own solution. I used some WD-40 on the horizontal rotation joins and this boom now moves very smooth and free of squeaks.
Fernando Serrato III –
Itâs just the stand. No mics, cords, head phones included.
So far so good, easy install, easy mic install, and easy cord install. Range of motion is flawless, size is perfect for my set up, sturdiness is great(doesnât feel cheap), stiff when it needs to be ;), Plastic material is well made, and adjustments can be made super fast. This is the all in one mic stand. Rode thought of it all.
Chad –
Great Build for Mic Arm
Ordered to replace another mic arm. The quality of this build is a lot better than the one I had. Sturdy and easy to move around when mounted to my desk. The cord easily fits in the clips to ensure the cord is not in the way. Easy to assemble.
Mattias Eriksson –
Rode gear is the best
We buy more Rode gear than we should, but they never disappoint. We have 4 of these arms for podcasting and they work really well with heavy mics like Rode Podmic and Shute SM7B.
Nick –
If you have the money, it’s well worth it
I haven’t got to fully use the mic yet since the cables I bought were too thick to mount to the arm but the quality of this arm is the best I’ve had. Very easy to install and it floats effortlessly while also keeping the mic sturdy and in place. If you have the money, would recommend getting this mount. Just make sure the XLR cables are thin and not heavy duty ones.
Stdizzle –
Worth it!
I never write reviews but I felt like I had to for this stand. I wasnât a huge fan of how Amazon shipped it but it did arrive without anything broken. Installation and setup was super easy and it works great! Coming from a $25 arm, this one blows it out of the water. It was a bit expensive but I can see why itâs a bit more expensive. The quality is very obvious and I think this stand will last me a long time.
W. Rinhart Jr. –
Surprise!
If you told me that I could or should get excited about a friggin microphone arm, you would be crazy! I will caveat this, as this is my first of 1. I have a couple of cheap arms for other things, just not microphones. I DO, however, know quality when I see it. So, I bought the Rode XDM 100 microphone because I plan to start a podcast at some point. I reviewed reviews on about 40+ swing arms and kept arriving at this one, the Rode PSA1+.Let’s get this out of the way first. It’s one of the more expensive arms, but for the cost difference, the small amount to pay for the upgrade is worth it. The construction is made of high-quality materials. I like that the arm does NOT have a spring on it. Springs tend to make noise when you move them. Rode claims that it is “smooth and silent.” I am here to tell you that it is.In addition to the above, I find the following important too:* I have to say that I love the way I can tighten the microphone in place with two opposing and easy-to-use nuts that are formed for your fingers to turn. The XDM 100 is a horse, so it’s good to know that once I lock it into place, it will stay put. You don’t have to be a powerlifter to crank it down. This brings up another point.* The microphone I have is pretty heavy. I am not sure of the weight. It is slightly lighter than the Rode NT1 5th gen I tried. The arm moved around in all directions, and held it up without fail. I believe it can handle more weight with no problem.* For cable management, four integrated snap-in clamps hold your USB or XLR cable in place, keeping them discrete. The rest is up to you.* The neoprene cover is nice because it dresses up the arm, which is built like any other. There are four bars connected to a pivot point. Two on top. Two on the bottom. It’s kind of like a human arm in a sense because of the two bars on the top. Sure, it’s a novelty to have the Røde logo on it, but honestly, it looks much nicer than the PSA1, which is basically the same thing without the cover. Okay, $30 for a stupid cover? A little pricey if you ask me, but I am glad I spent the extra $ for it. Shame on you, Røde!* The hardest part about installation was figuring out exactly where to place the base. After that, it only took as long as I needed to twist the screw-on clamp onto my desk and then put the post (at the bottom of the arm) into the hole. DONE. There is no need for instruction because it’s just simple to figure out.I don’t get super excited over much, but I am more than satisfied with the Røde PS1+. Maybe that’s why it has a 4.8 rating over 1,169 customers as of today (6/11/2024)
Darrion Negron –
Great BUY!
Love this thing its very strong, holds up my shure sm7b perfectly, wish it had a little more bend radius though
Zoran –
I have been a RODE customer for years. And until now have used mic stands. But setting up my new studio space I needed to maximize floor space and stands just clutter up the place. I was looking for a boom arm for a while. And once I found the great reviews on the PSA1+ I was convinced.Honestly from the packaging which is first class, very protective and well thought out. To the effortless setup, which includes two attachment choices for you. 1 method is the clamp, which is a well thought out design, it has a broad and importantly FLAT connector between the two desk top piece and the under desk screw clamp. The broad flat connector means it can brace against the flat edge of your surface and stop any rotation or twisting of the mount.Method 2 a very cool looking ‘in desk’ solution. It requires drilling if you want to use this. But it is a very nice light gold anodized metal with cable management holes. I would have used this if I had the space on my studio desk. But I wanted it mounted right at the back of my top shelf as you see in my photos. So I can tuck the mic out of the way. I thought it might be too close to the edge to drill there.Once attached it is ROCK SOLID. With the microphone attached (my RODE mic) the arm is setup with a nice counterweight to it. Mic and arm moves as one piece and stays exactly where I put it. I did not have to adjust the tension at all, it worked right out of the box. Of course that might be more luck than anything else. But if needed both segments of the arm can have their tension increased or decreased.I looked at much cheaper alternatives and some really expensive ones above this price point. But this is the arm to choose. You won’t be dissapointed.
C S Rajendran –
Very sturdy and flexible.
Claude –
WyglÄ da Åwietnie, dziaÅa Åwietnie.
Gouri –
Superb item to support the microphone. It can handle the mic position very well. Really recommend product for pod casters and streaming artists.
Jules simard –
It is impossible for me to find faults with the microphone arm at the moment! Immediately upon touch, you can feel the premium quality of the arm. It is suitable for both small and large microphones. The weight makes almost no difference on the arm.In addition, it offers great flexibility in positioning. Whether being far or close to the base, the arm fills its role fully. I recommend it to streamers, gamers and podcasters alike!