Works with small mics and cameras too, perfect for streamers.
Taken from Engadget … If you have a favorite streamer, chances are you’ve seen Rode’s PSA1 hanging out in the corner of the frame. Or perhaps you are that streamer? Rode’s boom arm has become a go-to for YouTubers, Twitch channels and podcasters alike. As handy as the PSA1 is, it isn’t so good for lighter cameras and microphones — at least not without some DIY adjustments.
Enter the PSA1+ ($129). Unveiled today, it’s a revised version of the ubiquitous mic arm that will handle devices as light as 94g / 3.3oz. That might not sound like much, but the original needed a lot more weight to keep its balance, effectively ruling out any microphone or camera under 700g / 24.7 oz. That excludes most webcams, all GoPros (which can now work as webcams) and a bevy of other more affordable mics. Sure, you can tighten the screws or meddle with counterweights, but that isn’t always ideal or guaranteed to work.
Functionally, the PSA1+ feels a lot closer to something like Blue’s Compass which holds itself in place even without weight thanks to a combination of hand-tightened friction hinges and its internal spring mechanism. Blue’s offering might be better for lighter microphones and cameras but it doesn’t adjust its position as accurately or smoothly as the PSA1 (although its cable management is better).
The PSA1+ goes on sale tomorrow for $129.
Read the rest at : Engadget
