Rode PSA1 Boom Arm – Studio Microphone Stand for Podcasting

Rode PSA1: The Studio Boom Arm That Keeps Your Mic Exactly Where You Put It

The Rode PSA1 is a professional studio boom arm with a parallelogram spring design, 32 in (820 mm) of horizontal reach, 33 in (840 mm) of vertical reach, and full 360-degree rotation. It is the arm that gets a broadcast microphone off the desk and into position for radio, podcasting, and studio work, then swings out of the way when you are done. Set it once and it holds your voice's best angle, session after session.

How the Parallelogram Design Works

The defining feature of the PSA1 is its parallelogram linkage. In a simple single-pivot arm, raising or lowering the mic also tilts it, so you have to re-aim every time you change height. The PSA1's parallelogram keeps the two ends of the arm parallel through the whole range of motion, which means the microphone's angle stays constant as you move it up, down, in, or out. You position the mic once for the ideal capsule-to-mouth relationship, then adjust height freely without ever losing that aim -- the kind of repeatable, precise placement broadcast and podcast work depends on.

Quiet Springs and a Weighted Balance Range

The PSA1 hides its springs inside the arm rather than exposing them, which keeps operation smooth and low-noise so adjustments do not creak or twang into an open mic. Those springs are tuned to counterbalance a microphone plus shockmount weighing between 700 g (1.5 lb) and 1.1 kg (2.4 lb) -- the sweet spot for broadcast dynamics like the Rode PodMic and Procaster with a shockmount. Within that range the arm floats and holds any position; a mic that is too light for the springs may not stay put, which is why matching the mic weight to the range matters.

Reach, Rotation, and Mounting

With 32 in (820 mm) of horizontal reach and 33 in (840 mm) of vertical reach, the PSA1 covers a wide arc across a desk, and its full 360-degree rotation lets you swing the mic completely aside to free up space or pass it to a co-host. It mounts two ways: a desk clamp grips the edge of a desk, and a threaded desk insert fits through a hole in the surface for a permanent, ultra-clean installation. Both are included, along with velcro wraps to dress the cable along the arm.

Who the Rode PSA1 Is For

The PSA1 is for the podcaster, broadcaster, streamer, and home-studio user who wants proven, precise boom-arm positioning for a broadcast microphone. Pair it with a PodMic, Procaster, or similar dynamic and a shockmount; if you want completely silent operation, integrated cable management, and support for lighter mics, step up to the Rode PSA1+.