In this episode, we have a look at the RODE PSA1+ studio microphone arm for live streaming, podcasting, voice over recordings, or any other case where you need to capture great audio at your desk. This is an updated and more “premium” stand over the original PSA1+, one of the most popular microphone arms in the market.

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Gear used or mentioned in this episode. The links below are Amazon.com, B&H Photo, Sweetwater, DVEStore, Perfect Circuit, or other affiliate links. As an affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases:

RODE PSA1+ microphone boom arm B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store https://geni.us/jr7s
RODE NT1 large diaphragm condenser microphone B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/Uz0w
RODE NT USB microphone B&H, Sweetwater, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/U2FA
Desk microphone stand B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/cJUHuw
Earthworks SR314 condenser vocal microphone B&H, Sweetwater https://geni.us/AqRF
SHURE SM7B dynamic broadcast microphone B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/GYU7dHy
SHURE A26X extension adapter so that the SM7B will fit most arms B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/bRmPfE
Electrovoice RE20 dynamic broadcast microphone B&H, Sweetwater, Amazon https://geni.us/kP1lo
Canon C70 camera B&H https://geni.us/ABYB
Canon RF 2470 f/2.8L lens B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/qwsEs
Panasonic GH5 camera B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/InspOl
Lumix 1235mm f/2.8 lens B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/gr47
Canon C200 camera B&H https://geni.us/9Zi4m4a
Canon EF 24105 f/4L lens B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/kZyU7e
Aputure C120D II LED light Aputure, B&H, DVE Store, Amazon https://geni.us/deg3
Aputure Light Dome II soft box Aputure, B&H, Amazon https://geni.us/AuMKRr

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Index:
00:00 Start
00:12 Summary
00:22 Other studio arms I’ve used
00:28 HEIL studio arm
01:10 Yellowtec M!ka
02:49 OC White Ultraboom low profile arm
03:27 PSA1+ weight
04:03 Mic mounting mechanism
04:58 Isolation, movement, typing samples
06:28 Desk mounting hardware
07:06 Cable management clips
07:18 Parallel aim
07:30 Reach and range
07:43 Pricing
07:50 Branding is too prominent
08:11 Recommendation
08:32 Pleas buy my courses