Rode PSA1+
The broadcast boom arm standard, upgraded with spring damping
Best for: Permanent desk studio setups with heavy broadcast microphones like the Shure SM7B or Rode PodMic
Check price on AmazonThe Rode PSA1+ is the updated version of the industry-standard PSA1 boom arm, adding spring damping for smooth, controlled movement and a fully integrated cable management channel that routes XLR or USB cables internally. It holds microphones from 94 g up to 1.2 kg, extends 37 inches horizontally and 34 inches vertically, and mounts to desks via C-clamp or threaded insert.
Key features
- Supports microphones from 94 g to 1.2 kg weight range
- 37" horizontal reach and 34" vertical travel
- Spring damping for smooth, controlled arm movement
- Fully integrated internal cable management channel
- 360-degree rotation at base and elbow
- Mounts via C-clamp or threaded desk insert (both included)
Our take
The original PSA1 was already the default choice for serious desk studios, and the PSA1+ genuinely improves on it. The spring damping makes positioning feel deliberate rather than floppy, and the internal cable channel is a real quality-of-life improvement - cables stay out of frame and out of the way. The weight range handles virtually every broadcast mic on the market. The only knock: it is a permanent installation arm, not something you pack away, and the full extension does require a meaningful chunk of desk real estate.
Pros
- Spring damping makes repositioning smooth and precise - clear upgrade over PSA1
- Internal cable routing keeps the desk clean without aftermarket cable clips
- Weight range handles every major broadcast mic including heavy-hitters like SM7B
Cons
- Fixed desk installation - not designed to pack away or travel
- Full extension requires significant desk clearance around the mic position
