RØDEPSA1 Professional Studio Arm, MultiColored

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.

Really good product.Bought a very cheap similar one previously which was very flimsy and broke. This one although a little more pricey has worked well and lasted many years. Very sturdy. Good attatchement to microphone.Really simple to clamp to the desk. Can position the arm into many positions easily. Highly recommend. I use mine with a blue yeti.And the provided cable loops are easy to fasten the cord along the arm to.

Easy to set up and attach to a desk. Very stable. The arm is sturdy, feels very solid and well made. It is quite heavy, so not so portable, if that matters. The springed arm moves super smoothly and silently when adjsting the position of your microphone and is very easy to rotate the angle. This is my first studio arm, upgrading from a desktop stand and I'm very pleased with this. I made a great choice, this will last me a long time and can be used with a heavier microphone such as Shure SM7B

It's very strong, and it can be moved around with ease. It also comes with these velcro cable straps for your mic cable to run along it smoothly. Love it.

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.

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.