RØDE PSA1 Professional Studio Arm, MultiColored

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The PSA1+ is the ultimate studio boom arm for podcasters, streamers and broadcasters. Its innovative parallelogram spring design ensures ultra-smooth movement and precise microphone placement in any position, while its fully damped internal springs and neoprene arm cover eliminate mechanical noise for completely silent operation. Integrated cable management ensures your setup is tidy and its extended reach and full 360-degree rotation make it easy to position your microphone exactly where it needs to be. Take your content to the next level. Key Features: Two mounting attachments inside the box – a very wide desk clamp for smaller studio use, and a threaded desk insert – for desks with a cutout, geared for more professional use, Two mounting attachments inside the box – a narrow desk clamp for smaller studio use, and a flange surface mount – for permanent surface installation (desk, wall), A boom arm isn’t just for one thing, although you may buy it for a specific reason. Here’s 4 good reasons to invest in the best microphone boom arm you can afford… In general, I recommend anyone to get a boom arm without a built-in XLR cable. Those cables are permanently built-in and you cannot remove them without damaging them (cutting the XLR connector).

The best boom arms can clip and unclip from your desk, giving you maximum interchangeability. If you’re a music producer or sound engineer on the go, boom arms provide ease of ability to shift your studio on the go. 3. Great for Content Creators Super light, weighing only 2.98 pounds (1.35 kg) is easy to use at the same time supporting heavy mics,

The top arm is now one element, which is something expected from most premium arms – looks a bit cheap, They rotate at a 360-degree angle and allow for easy positioning of even heavy microphones. A good mic boom should have a robust clamp and a cable management system.

You can’t fault the Compass on build quality – it’s built like a tank. What’s more, that all-aluminium construction is lightweight too (just 1.35kg), as well as practical. Anyone who’s a YouTuber will vouch for that. Reason being that while from the above the Compass isn’t the slimmest, from the side it’s a size zero. So, unlike a lot of other boom arms, the Compass doesn’t cut too harshly into your shot. And if you want it out of shot, you’ll also be pleased to know that the Compass ain’t no dwarf. At 82cm, it’s got the legs on most of its rivals. The added weight capacity is largely due to the redesigned ‘parallelogram spring design’, which also affords you precise mic placement and super-smooth movement.

The On-Stage MBS7500 declares a higher supported max load, but I wouldn’t test that limit in the long run if you care about the longevity of the product. PSA1 also has a wider clamp which can make installation easier. The low-cost category of microphone boom arms contains products that are not the best in terms of durability or silent work. You won’t find features here like premium design with hidden springs or cable management systems. They will do the basic job but satisfaction is not always guaranteed. Not all great mic booms have to be super expensive to function well. Take the Inno Gear Large for instance. Despite being quite a bit cheaper than its rivals, you can’t escape the fact that this mic boom offers a decent level of build quality for the price. Round Base Stands – As the name suggests, these stands have a round base. They are great for stage performers like singers or stand-up comics, as these stands occupy less space on the floor, and the artiste is unlikely to trip over it. Tripod Boom Stands – A tripod boom stand has a long boom arm, which gives the stand a longer reach. For musicians, particularly instrumentalists, this can be the best podcasting microphone stand they are searching for.

However, with its smaller size factor, the Yellowtec m!ka does not extend as far as some of the other arms on this list. The reach sits at around 21 inches, with a maximum weight load of 1.98 pounds. That’s not insignificant, but it could limit you depending on the size of your desk/setup. For one, the suspension boom arm includes a red LED “on-air” signal that is not seen in any other arm on this list. Whether or not this impacts your ability to write better music, is beside the point. It is a nice touch though, especially for podcasters and those who require such a feature.

Neoprene sleeve looks to be put on very solid – I haven’t figured out an easy way to remove it without damaging it, in case of any maintenance would be needed. While on the smaller size, this mic boom arm is a solid addition to most studios, and comes with a few unique features not seen on other models. Additionally, high-quality mic boom arms can fold right into your desk when not in use, saving even more space. 2. Easy To Transport

InnoGear’s boom arm is advertised to support heavy microphones up to 3.3 pounds (1.49 kg) – although due to the overall low weight of this boom of 1.35 lbs (0.61 kg) I recommend it for a low weight mics. What’s more, the pattern tends to be = the cheaper the mic stand, the less weight of mic it can take. So heavy mics like the Rode NT2-A and Shure SM7B can find themselves flopping about a bit. Let’s just say that positioning a heavy mic on a cheap mic stand ain’t easy! Whether its clamp system works with your desk setup. All of the arms in this list have desk C-clamps. A best microphone boom arm will be built using more robust materials and using a more precise construction process. You can expect better longevity and quieter work when changing arm position. Often you will also find cable holders as a cable management system.Rode PSA1 is an industry standard microphone boom arm. It is an extremely popular choice and will serve you well if your setup is just right for PSA1 weight requirements. It is the best microphone boom arm in the mid-tier category. If you’re in the market for a microphone boom that’s both robust and heavy duty, then the Gator Frameworks 3000 series simply has to make your shortlist. And that’s because, aside from being made of high-quality aluminium and weighing in at just 2.2kg, the boom arm itself can hold up to 2kg of microphone! In other words, practically any mic you can throw at it.