RØDE PSA1 Professional Studio Arm

I read many reviews looking for comments about mounting this product on a shelf located above & in front of my workspace, but couldn't find any, so I'm providing this review as a courtesy to others looking for the same. I'm pleased to discover that this mic arm works perfectly because it stays put when you retract or extend the mic arm. I was concerned about the weight, but no issues there. The reach length is also great and easily goes downward below the shelf. When I'm not using it, I just push it upward out of the way. I like that it doesn't occupy any desk surface, and I'm not bumping into it with my elbow. Plus the mounting clamp is thick sturdy metal, not plastic. Just be sure if you do a setup like this, that your shelf is secured well to the wall studs and the shelf itself is sturdy. My mic arm is mounted approx. 3ft from where I sit and the shelf is about 2.5ft above my desk. I adjusted the distance of the mount from my desk chair to get it perfect, which is easy to do because the clamp mounting bracket is easy to move. When pushed up, the arm folds & the mic is at the same level as the shelf, and pulled down, the mic is directly in front of my mouth for speaking. I used closet shelving with basic "L" brackets from the big box hardware store for my library because it was cheaper & easier than buying furniture/bookshelves. If I need to, I can switch out the Podmic for a boom mic & it will still work nicely. Overall, the mic setup looks & works great mounted with my library, so I'm glad I spent the extra bucks for a quality product. Plus it matches my Rode Podmic! Thanks Rode. ;0)

A very high quality arm. I can position my mic easily and reliably. It does not feel flimsy. The hardware is beautifully machined too. It looks appropriate on my desk.

I recently had an incredible experience with RØDE when I encountered an issue with my RØDE arm stand after a year of use. I am thrilled to share my story and express my genuine appreciation for their outstanding customer service and the remarkable quality of their product. When I reached out to RØDE's customer support team about the broken part on my arm stand, I wasn't sure what to expect. However, I was pleasantly surprised by their swift response and eagerness to assist. They truly went above and beyond to ensure my complete satisfaction. To my delight, RØDE promptly sent me a replacement part for my arm stand without any additional cost. This act of generosity demonstrated their genuine care for their customers and their commitment to ensuring that I could continue enjoying their product to its fullest potential. When the replacement part arrived, I was thrilled to discover that it fit flawlessly, restoring my arm stand to its original functionality. The craftsmanship and build quality of the arm stand were truly impressive. It exuded a sense of sturdiness, durability, and meticulous attention to detail that clearly reflected RØDE's dedication to delivering exceptional products. Since receiving the replacement part, I have been using my RØDE arm stand extensively, and I am continually amazed by its outstanding performance. It offers excellent stability, allowing me to effortlessly and precisely position my microphone. The arm stand's remarkable flexibility and smooth adjustments make it an absolute joy to use, whether I'm recording podcasts, voiceovers, or engaging in live streaming sessions. Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly recommend RØDE's arm stand to anyone seeking a reliable and top-quality solution. Not only does it provide superb functionality and unmatched durability, but RØDE's customer service sets an outstanding benchmark for excellence. Their willingness to go the extra mile, even after the warranty period, underscores their unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. RØDE has undoubtedly earned my trust and loyalty through their exceptional customer service and the unparalleled quality of their products. If you're searching for an arm stand that delivers exceptional performance and is backed by a company that genuinely cares about its customers, the RØDE arm stand is the perfect choice. Your investment will not disappoint. Hats off to the remarkable team at RØDE for their unwavering dedication!

Ease of movement, very sturdy I can’t say enough good about this! My son found it much better than others he has had and easy to use! Sound quality is great!

I’m using this with an NT1 Signature mounted on a desk, and the experience has been excellent. The arm moves smoothly and silently, which matters more than people realize when recording. Being able to reposition the mic without noise or resistance is a huge advantage over cheaper arms. It’s expensive, but the quality is immediately noticeable.

Great product it works really well. But the clamp it comes with is horrible. it's too small so the studio arm falls out. It also is a 2inch clamp and i have a 4.1 inch desk and cannot find a clamp that works on the market. So i had to clamp it to a brick i got at home depot and then use a 10 inch clamp from home depot to clamp the brick and the mic arm to my desk. even with a 12 pound brick the brick topples over so i had to get a clamp to clamp it down to my desk. If you have a thick desk 3 inches or bigger. good luck finding something that can clamp and hold a mic arm to it. i guess that's what i get for a hardwood desk and not cheap computer desk. otherwise the mic arm does what it needs to do and has awesome cable management on it too. honestly it's way better than their old model and the things they've added/changed since 5 years ago is fantastic and reflects in the quality of the mic arm. Possible solutions to clamp would be make it bigger or at least offer me a bigger one in the market. I'm willing to pay $50 on a bigger clamp and i'd do it in a heartbeat i just want the big clamp

So I was extremely uneasy on getting this for a number of reasons. One reason was that this is rather expensive, but another is that I wasn't sure if it could support the weight of my Blue Yeti with shock mount. And I have to say, I can see why this is expensive. Because this thing really does work, even for some of those REALLY heavy microphones out on the market. This boom arm also supported my buddy's MXL USB .009 which is also rather heavy. So, let me explain how this thing works. It has 2 mounts that you can use to mount this on, one mount is a clamp which you just tighten onto your desk. Another is one where you drill a hole and then you can mount it it your desk. So I use the clamp method so I can reposition the clamp and don't want HUGE holes in my desk everywhere. So onto how this supports the microphones. As you probably already know, stands similar to this use a spring-loaded method where the stand is spring loaded so with no load, this thing will just spring up like an erection(Not a very good comparison but there you go). And that allows it to support lightweight and heavyweight microphones without sagging and still have the ability to lower or raise the height to your preference without ANY sagging. Now, something that some people look at when buying stands, is vibration control. And if that's what I was looking for in this, I would not like it all too much since it does let in quite a bit of vibrations(Varies on your surface). However, no desktop mic stand is meant to act as a shock mount as well. But it does reduce ALOT of vibrations compared to just having the mic on top of the desk with the included mic stands that come with the Blue Yeti and MXL 009. Overall, the price tag is definitely worth the quality since this will get the mic out of your way, looking cool, and will last a LONG time.

The RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm has been the perfect thing for my audio setup. It holds my AT2020 and Samson SP01 spider shock mount without drooping and yet easily moves with gentle pressure. I mounted the arm on the inside corner of an L-shaped desk and I am enjoying this setup. When I'm not using it, the spring-loaded arm lets me lift it over my head and out of the way. If I want to stand while using it, I just drag it to the right level. When I'm sitting and lean back in my chair, it's easy to pull the arm forward, and when I'm facing the other side of the 'L' to work on my laptop that sits at the end of the desk, the RODE PSA1 easily swivels into position for me. It has that right balance of tension that holds the arm in place and flexibility that lets it move without me having to wrangle it to get a response. Installation of the PSA1 is fairly simple: you can clamp the base to your desk, attach the arm, and extend as desired. Tensioners let you contol how much or how little you want the ends to move at the base and the end, though the joint in the middle appears to be fixed in its tension. There is an optional threaded connector that lets you drill through a desktop and mount the arm directly into your desk for a clean professional look, but I'm content with the clamp. When unpacking the unit, pay attention to the bright yellow warning stickers: the arm is spring-loaded, so you want to be holding it together as you cut the stickers and open the product. Otherwise one side of the arm could fly out and hit something. The materials feel very solidly made, arms, spring, and turnkeys all feel like quality parts. The clamp mount feels like it's a bit less sturdy when handling it, but once mounted I've had no problems. Simple velcro strips let you secure your mic cable snugly to the arm. If you're looking for a long boom arm for your microphone, and your mic and mount weigh about the same as my AT2020 and Spider Mount, this should work just fine for you. If you have more weight on the end, some customers report problems getting the arm to stay upright. I've been very happy with the product.