RODE PSA1 Swivel Mount Studio Microphone Boom Arm

This is one of the best mic arms I have ever used. The only issue I have is the strength of the spring. You’ll have to find something to hold the arm down or it’s going to fly back up. I assume over time the spring will loosen up But it does wonders for the price. Definitely recommend getting this arm.

Excellent boom arm for my set up.The RODE PSA1 is an exceptional microphone boom arm that has completely transformed my recording setup. Its sturdy construction and smooth swivel action make adjusting positions effortless, allowing for perfect microphone placement every time.Installation was a breeze, and the built-in cable management keeps everything tidy. It supports various mic sizes with ease, making it versatile for all my needs. Overall, this boom arm is a fantastic investment for any content creator to enhance their studio environment. Highly recommended!

Now I'm not a boom arm expert but I will compare the Blue Compass boom arm to the PSA1 Rode boom arm so you can understand my reason for the rating.Refer to bottom for quick pros/cons of each boom armsThe Rode stays in place no mater where you place your mic. It has one screw on the top joint that controls all the tension. You dont even have to adjust the other joints. Even the angle of that your mic was in will stay the same with the PSA1 Rode because its got two arms that keep the mic angle regardless if the boom arm position. With the Rode, you just have to tighten on the top joint screw and it will stay. I can even adjust the angle the mic is in the boom arm to be horizontally. Comes with an thread adapter too. The only drawback is the there is no housing for the cables and desk clamp is a bit wider but other than that I prefer the PSA1 Rode over the Blue Compass. I can live with thr slightly wider clamp and I can easily buy boom arm cable sleeves or cable sleeves to address the housing issue. Also it does come with 3 velcro strips to hold the cables.In comparison, I like how simple and clean the Blue Compass looks for a 100 dollar boom arm. This boom arm has housring that covers up the wires and cords. (PSA1 Rode lacks)The desk clamp is small , sleek and easy to attach to any desk.(PSA1 Rode lacks)This boom arm just fits comfortably on it. It even comes with an adapter theading for different size mics.What I hated about Blue Compass is what everyone else hates about the Blue Compass; it does not accurately stay in place. (PSA1 Rode does!) If you bend the first joint diagonally and then bend the next joint more than 90s degrees the arm will jolt back and not stay no matter what. Even untightening the tension screw, and adjusting the joint knobs, it will not stay in place accurately. For example you cannot position the last joint( where you can angle the mic horizontally) how you want because it will spring out of position. Refer to picture I'm literally holding it from springing up even with the tension screw adjusted and joints tightened. You are limited on the angles you can place your mic on the Blue Compass because when you move the arm the mic, the arm does not have mechanism to retain the angle. You are subject to the way the angle of the mic is screwed in on sometimes. It might be facing up when you want it towards you. How I wanted my mic was to be horizontal but low near my mouth so that I can be heard and see my computer screen. This is not possible. It is with the PSA1 Rode!Blue CompassPros-Housing Hides wires(looks clean)-small strong desk clamp-thread adapter-Has Tension screw-joints can be tightenedCons-Does not stay in place( jolts back alot)-Limited angles-Does not retain mic angle when arm is reposition-Tension screw mechanism not the best-Joints need to be adjusted even after tension screwPSA1 RodePros-Can retain mic angle regardless of arm position-Has thread Adapter-Has Tension screw (on highest joint)-Joints don't need be tighten if tension screw adjustedCons-slightly bigger desk clamp (not much difference though-no cable/wire housing( can be fixed with cable sleeves)

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