RØDE PSA1 Professional Studio Arm

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth spending the extra money!
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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Stable, easily adjustable, hard wearing.
I have this to hold a Rode NT mic, and it has performed faultlessly from the day I bought it until now. Spring action and damping is still strong, no sign of squeaks or grinding noises despite regular adjusting. Clamps reassuringly into place on the desk so it always feels solid. Pricier than a budget mic arm but honestly worth every penny.

5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the premium price
There are a tonne of cheap boom arms available, and that is exactly what they are: cheap in every possible respect. After checking a lot of youtube videos, I finally decided that I was going to spend proper money rather than try to skimp on this. And once I unboxed the arm, I was was absolutely delighted with my decision. This is a really beautiful, sturdy, fully functional, solid boom arm, and probably the best thing you can buy for that sort of money. (I recall when I bought it that it was way better according to many of the reviews than the Blue equivalent.)

I bought this for my Blue Yeti, have been using it constantly for the last 2 years, and am still delighted with my decision. If you’re serious about recording audio, you need an arm, and you don’t want to get a cheap arm, period. Get this instead, I still think it’s the best thing you can get for any price range really.

I’m pleased I went with this
I looked at a number of alternatives that looked better (solid appearance) and we’re also considerably more expensive. After reading the reviews of the Rode I’m pleased I picked it. It just works, and does so very well. I’ve added a blue Radius iii and a Razer Seirin and it’s very easy to move and adjus

Simply the bes
Before buying this, I had a cheaper sprint-loaded version I bought from Amazon too. This was fine at first, but quickly started to feel cheap and would make a “clang” noise whenever I moved it, which for podcasting/streaming isn’t great. After buying a new desk I also discovered it nearly impossible to remove from the old desk, and it had infact left a massive hole in the desk, the pin bent trying to get it off, it was awful, and I didn’t want that to happen to my new desk.

So after seeking some advice, I bought this RODE arm and haven’t looked back. It’s silent, it’s beautiful, and it manoeuvres easily. I did feel a bit of an idiot when setting it up however, as none of it is tightened, so it springs back straight away, and there isn’t a manual or anything to tell you how to adjust this (you just turn the screws on each joint to tighten them to your liking).

Overall, a great arm which I will be using for many years to come, well worth the investment – buy cheap, buy twice!

My first one was faulty
After about a month the unit wasn’t able to support the weight of the PodMic. When you adjusted or moved the arm it dropped.
Contacted Rode and they agreed to fix the issue but there was a delivery charge to send it back.
I contacted Amazon and they swapped it for me.
This second one seems a lot better.

Excellent mic boom.
The RODE microphone boom arrived promptly and was easy to clamp to the office desk. The quality of the arm is very good, with excellent spring resistance where required. Would recommend again.

Highly manoeuvrable
Seems quite sturdy. Explanation of how to adjust the tension was a little confusing but once done seems fine. Noty been used for any length of time yet so cannot comment on how it hold up in use.

Very sturdy piece of kit.
I purchased this to use with the Rode NT-USB Microphone & the PSM1 Shock Mount.

It took minutes to get them all set up – I have left the cable running along the outside of the struts rather than inside them)

It holds my microphone without any issues & no sign of slipping despite the fact I have a fascinated child constantly readjusting the position of the mic any time I’m not looking.
This means it’s been moved more in the first week than it would have been moved by me in a year.

I sometimes use this standing up; other times sitting down & can position this to have my mic in a good place whichever option I pick.
I can also pull it forward enough that my mic doesn’t pick up the sound of my computers fans (a problem with my old set up)

It is a little fiddly to access the dials & headphone port on the side of my microphone with the shockmount in place, but I have small fingers so can get to them all okay.

Very happy with my purchase.
The only thing I would change if I could is that I wish there were 4 velcro ties for cable management instead of 3 but that is a very small niggle.

Avoid cheap alternatives. This is the king of boom arm
I rarely post reviews but feel compelled. Must have googled a dozen reviews of cheaper boom arms before plunging for this. It is total quality and the arm when placed stays in precisely the same position. You really do sense the quality and, for the few bucks you might save with a cheaper product, this is worth its weight in gold. If buy multiple units in a heartbeat.

Works with many different mics and shock-mounts
I use this RODE arm for my Twitch and YouTube videos and it is very solidly built and doesn’t have a tendency like other arms do where they move out of position because of poor quality parts etc over time. This arm stays exactly wherever I position it for as long as I need it to and coupled with a good shock-mount and wind/pop-filter it is the perfect purchase for anyone looking to bring their mic closer to them for a better sound from their microphone.

The arm can be set up by either screwing it directly into a desk or using the adjustable vice that comes with the arm to grip a desk-edge. I have used this now for a fair few months and cannot recommend it highly enough for people wanting to get a good quality boom-mic arm.

Great, but....
Truly one of the best affordable boom stands there is. I’m using it for recording at my desk with the Shure SM7B… and that’s where the “but” comes in. If you’re using that Shure mic you will need to get their extension tub as the mic’s XLR connector stops your mic from swivelling freely. Really that’s the only downside, the stand itself is incredible.

Quality produc
I mainly bought this for two reasons – 1. if i use a microphone on a desk stand it sits a bit too low so it doesn’t pick up my voice as well as it should. 2- my microphone was picking up noises around me such as the laptop fan etc.
I was slightly confused when I first got it, as the spring loading felt quite strong so wondered if it would stay in place with the microphone attached. It was also a bit fiddly to get a good position on the back of my desk to clamp it too, not a fault of the arm, just limited available space. When i did get everything in place and the microphone mounted though I was very pleased. The arm moves very smoothly and clamps very firmly in place. It looks the part and just feels a professional bit of kit and now I am very pleased I got it, recommended!

Clearly the only valid choice for a Blue Yeti use
This is one stable mic stand. Paired with the Blue Yeti I was sceptical about saving a few quid and buying a knock off. Glad I didn’t they were all poorly reviewed and said that they couldn’t hold the weight of the Yeti. This CAN!

Extremely easily. Holds it’s position with little shakes or dips after a new positioning, as it isn’t screwed into the base plate there is no fear of it coming loose or the thread being worn out, just don’t lift it up loads and you’ll do fine. Full 360 degree motion from the base and really good reach and height on the arm itself. Included velcro ties are fab and really robus

The last desk clamp mic stand you will need!
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 🙂

Expensive but worth it.
This stand is rock solid. Having the springs inside removes any rattling and it moves very easily. It is very easy to adjust and tension and holds anything I throw at it.

Can be configured with Shure SM7B but has some minor compatibility issues
First off this is a fantastic product and I would recommend it. The build quality is great and it’s quick and easy to set-up, at least with the desk clamp as I have not used the alternative option (be careful though as it is spring-loaded).

I purchased this for use with the Shure SM7B. It is compatible, you just need to use the 3/8″ thread adapter on the mounting screw, which both the arm and SM7B provide. The only drawback is the thumb tabs to rotate the mic mounting screw get in the way of the SM7B’s XLR connector, a very minor inconvenience but it does slightly limit the angles you can get the mic a

Expensive but worth it.
If you have a heavy Rode NT1A mic as I do, don’t be seduced by cheaper stands – they just won’t work. This is the one you need to hold the mic in almost any position you desire, and swing it out of the way after use.

Perfec
Silent, sturdy, supports light or heavy mics. No better arm.

Very good boom arm
Amazing boom arm i use it for the rode ntusb can move it anywhere it will stay there havent had any faults with it yet an all round good boom arm