Since 2003 the Rode PSA1 has been an iconic and ultra reliable choice for a mic boom arm, but now there's a new boom in the room: the PSA1+. Let's see how the two arms compare and whether or not the new version is worth the extra money.
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• Rode PSA1 +
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• Original PSA1:
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⏱ Chapter Markers:
0:00 - Intro & Disclosures
1:20 - Spoilers: Which Arm to Get
2:09 - Size, Weight, & Feature Comparison
3:29 - Spring Tension
4:03 - Table Mounts & Clamps
8:02 - The Arms: Sleeves vs Scissors!
9:19 - Cable Management
10:05 - Mic Mounts (PSA1+ Takes the Win!)
12:55 - How the PSA1+ is Better
13:24 - The Biggest Issue: Loco Logos
15:23 - The People Who Make These Things
16:28 - Fixing Squeaky Arms
18:11 - How to Remove the Logos (Risky!)
20:49 - Conclusions
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Episode 270: Did Rode Just Make The Perfect Mic Arm? PSA1+ vs Original
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