If you may have a favourite streamer, likelihood is you’ve got seen Rode’s PSA1 hanging out within the nook of the body. Or maybe you are that streamer? Rode’s increase arm has turn into a go-to for YouTubers, Twitch channels and podcasters alike. As useful because the PSA1 is, it is not so good for lighter cameras and microphones — not less than not with out some DIY adjustments.
Enter the PSA1+ ($129). Unveiled as we speak, it is a revised model of the ever present mic arm that may deal with units as gentle as 94g / 3.3oz. That won’t sound like a lot, however the authentic wanted much more weight to maintain its stability, successfully ruling out any microphone or digicam below 700g / 24.7 oz. That excludes most webcams, all GoPros (which may now work as webcams) and a bevy of different extra inexpensive mics. Sure, you possibly can tighten the screws or meddle with counterweights, however that is not at all times perfect or assured to work.
Functionally, the PSA1+ feels rather a lot nearer to one thing like Blue’s Compass which holds itself in place even with out weight due to a mixture of hand-tightened friction hinges and its inner spring mechanism. Blue’s providing is perhaps higher for lighter microphones and cameras nevertheless it would not modify its place as precisely or easily because the PSA1 (though its cable administration is healthier).
The prolonged system assist on the PSA1+ is not the one new function. Rode claims the brand new arm is totally silent so you will not endure errant squeaks or spring noises throughout your stream or recording. The firm additionally states that a part of that is due to a revised spring design together with the jazzy new neoprene cowl (that kinda makes the PSA1+ appear to be it is headed to the gymnasium). The cowl makes for a extra interesting design over the unique’s commonplace “desk lamp” aesthetic although. That mentioned, there’s some fairly sturdy branding printed on the aspect that’ll seemingly catch your eye throughout movies. Sadly it would not look like you are able to do a lot about that because the neoprene seems to be bodily related to the cable clips.
Those clips are a great factor although. As talked about, cable administration, which was useful however not fairly on the PSA1 (primarily it was velcro cable ties) now makes use of neater, sturdier plastic clasps which ought to be extra reassuring. Now not less than both your USB or XLR lead will largely be out of sight.
The PSA1+ goes on sale tomorrow for $129.
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