Rode PSA1 Professional Studio Boom Arm
The Rode PSA1 is a professional studio microphone boom arm for podcasting, streaming, radio, broadcast and home recording setups. It gives you a clean way to position your mic above the desk, then move it in and out as you record.
If your microphone is always fighting for space with your keyboard, laptop or mixer, a boom arm makes the desk feel much easier to work around. The PSA1 keeps your mic close when you need it, then swings away when you’re done.
Easy Mic Positioning
The PSA1 gives you up to 820mm of horizontal reach, up to 840mm of vertical reach and 360-degree rotation. That gives you enough movement to bring the mic close for speech or vocals, then push it back out of the way between takes.
RODE’s parallelogram design helps keep the microphone direction consistent as you adjust the arm height. The internal springs also help keep movement quiet, which matters when you’re recording podcasts, voiceovers or broadcast content.
Desk Clamp and Insert Mount Included
The Rode PSA1 includes both a desk clamp and a desk insert mount, so you can choose the setup that suits your workspace. The clamp works with desks up to 55mm thick, while the insert mount supports desks up to 70mm thick.
That makes it useful for home studios, radio desks, podcast tables and streaming setups where you want the mic mounted securely without using a floor stand.
Made for Broadcast-Style Microphones
The PSA1 supports a combined microphone and shock mount or clip weight between 700g and 1.1kg, according to RODE’s official product information. That makes it a strong match for many broadcast-style microphones, including the Rode Procaster and Rode Podcaster.
Just remember to check the total weight of your microphone, shock mount and clip before buying. If the mic is too light or too heavy, the arm may not balance the way you want.
Tidy Cable Management
The included hook-and-loop cable wraps help keep your mic cable tucked along the boom arm. It’s a small detail, but it makes a big difference if you’re trying to keep your recording desk looking clean on camera.
For the rest of your setup, you can also browse DJ City’s range of microphones, podcast microphones, microphone accessories and XLR cables.
Key Features
- Professional Studio Boom Arm: Desk-mounted microphone arm for podcasting, streaming, radio, broadcast and recording
- Wide Reach: Up to 820mm horizontal reach and 840mm vertical reach
- 360-Degree Rotation: Position your microphone where it feels comfortable for speech, vocals or streaming
- Quiet Internal Springs: Help reduce mechanical noise while adjusting the arm
- Stable Mic Direction: Parallelogram design helps keep microphone direction consistent as height changes
- Desk Clamp Included: Mounts to desks up to 55mm thick
- Desk Insert Mount Included: Supports desk insert mounting up to 70mm thick
- Mic Weight Support: Supports combined microphone and shock mount or clip weight from 700g to 1.1kg
- Cable Wraps Included: Hook-and-loop wraps help keep microphone cables tidy
- Broadcast Mic Friendly: Designed to suit many broadcast-style microphones, including compatible RODE models
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Rode PSA1 used for?
The Rode PSA1 is used to mount and position a microphone on a desk for podcasting, streaming, radio, broadcast, voiceover and home recording setups.
What microphone weight does the Rode PSA1 support?
The supported microphone and shock mount or clip weight range is 700g to 1.1kg. Check the combined weight of your mic and mount before buying.
Does the PSA1 include a desk clamp?
Yes. The PSA1 includes a desk clamp for desks up to 55mm thick, plus a desk insert mount for desks up to 70mm thick.
Is the Rode PSA1 compatible with every microphone?
Not every microphone will be the right fit. The key thing to check is the combined weight of the microphone and shock mount or clip, which should sit between 700g and 1.1kg.