Korena by Guitar Center
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RODEPSA1 Studio Arm

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RODE PSA1 Studio Arm
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Spring-loaded desk boom for studio mics. For podcasters, streamers and home recordists who want the mic positioned and the desk clear.

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Strong match

Who this is for

  • Podcasting or streaming with the mic swung in and out of frame
  • Home studio vocals where a floor stand blocks the desk
  • Anyone repositioning a mic several times a session

Consider the trade-offs

When to look elsewhere

  • Very heavy large-diaphragm mics with heavy shockmounts
  • Desks with thick, round, or glass edges the clamp can't grip
  • Stage and live use — this is a desk-mounted arm

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

RODE PSA1 Studio Arm construction detail

Detail 01

Spring-tensioned parallel arm

Holds position when you let go, and moves without unscrewing knobs. Faster than a friction-joint arm mid-session.

Detail 02

Desk clamp mount

Needs a free desk edge of the right thickness. Check your desktop depth and whether a drawer or frame is in the way.

Detail 03

360-degree rotation

Swing the mic aside between takes without unmounting it or losing your position.

Detail 04

Standard mic thread on the end

Accepts common studio mics and shockmounts. An adapter may be needed depending on your mount's thread.

Detail 05

Internal cable routing

The mic cable runs along the arm instead of dangling, which keeps it out of your hands and off the desk.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Microphone, shockmount and XLR cable are not included
  2. 02Heavier mics can cause droop — confirm your mic's weight suits the arm
  3. 03Bumping the desk transmits through the clamp; a shockmount helps isolate thumps
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Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Will it hold a Shure SM7B?

Heavy broadcast mics are near the top of what a desk arm handles. Check the mic plus shockmount weight against the arm's rating before committing.

02Does it come with a mic?

No. This is the arm only. You supply the microphone, any shockmount, and the XLR cable.

03Can I mount it without a desk clamp?

Some arms accept a through-desk mounting option. Check what mounting hardware is in the box before drilling anything.

04Why does my mic slowly droop?

That usually means the mic is heavier than the spring tension is set for. Adjusting the tension helps; a mic beyond the rating won't hold.

Reference

Full specifications

The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.

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